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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1915
Page
1
Mrs. Harry J. Ennis of 38 Madison Avenue Wakefield attempted poisoning three of her four children, ingested corrosive sublimate to lethal extent, and slashed her throat. A neighbor's prompt aid saved the children. the mother died later at Melrose Hospital.
Mrs. Ennis 27 suffered despondency after birth of youngest child. After breakfast she sent her husband and father-in-law to work, then called two of her sons inside and the cottage was later found silent. Neighbor Mrs. True summoned a physician and emetics were given to the children.
Several thousand Italians recalled to service or volunteering arrived today from America and Canada. Crowds welcomed them with enthusiasm and badges showing intertwined Italian and American colors, prompting shouts of Viva America and Viva Italy.
Ex-Mayor John F. Fitzgerald of Boston will be awarded Doctor of Laws at Notre Dame commencement in South Bend Indiana. He will deliver the commencement address Monday evening and be welcomed into the ranks of distinguished Americans honored by the university.
Tuesday the commencement speaker at St Marys College for Women in Notre Two years ago as Boston mayor he visited South Bend and spoke to students during a midwest tour of chambers of commerce and boards of trade. The upcoming address follows a history of Notre Dame conferring doctor of laws on notable figures including Marshall Beveridge and O Gorman.
In a statement to German Americans the speaker argues that advocates of an embargo ignore the harm it would do by aiding one side. He contends the sinking of the Lusitania cannot be defended and affirms that the President has maintained absolute neutrality.
Ex Secretary Bryan urges German Americans to back President Wilson's neutrality stance amid debates on arming ships and breaking off relations with Germany. He criticizes the Lusitania sinking, calls for shipping law changes, and warns against conflating US-Germany talks with US-Britain diplomacy.
Berlin dispatch via Exchange Telegraph reports German opinion against assurances that American ships and lives won’t be endangered by submarine warfare. Officials fear strained U S relations as Von Jagow relays note to Emperor William amid Galician front action. Washington says the United States will soon demand Britain and allies modify blockade to allow non-contraband trade through neutral states.
Tonight William Jennings Bryan issued a statement noting that while serving as Secretary of State he clarifies the duties and limits of the department. He emphasizes adherence to policy and responsibility in international affairs.
Yesterday's results show American League games including Boston 4 over Detroit 3 and New York 1 over Chicago 3. National League tallies include Boston 5 and Pittsburgh 1 with St Louis 5 Washington 1 and a 15 inning Brooklyn win over Cincinnati.
In Sanford Maine on June 11 Miss Evelyn Snow of Rockland president of the Masson Institute graduating class sustained a probable skull fracture and eight others were injured when a trolley freight car crashed head on into an open electric car on the Atlantic Shore Line Railroad between Sanford and Springvale due to a misunderstanding of orders.
Allen I. Ainslee, father of Mrs. Coe, says no telegram was sent by Henry I. Coe of Fairbanks to his wife. He insists the report is false and that his daughter remains in New York with Dr. Henry I. Coe, father of her husband, not en route to Alaska.
League results list several games with Fitchburg Lawrence and Lewiston Worcester Portland Manchester Lynn Lowell among the outcomes. Final tallies show varied margins and scorers across multiple venues.
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt issued a signed statement from Bretoon Island La pledging support for President Wilson over the Germany issue. He praised Wilson for not suspending action during the dispute and for upholding democratic liberty and humane conduct, aligning with Washington era traditions.
Rome reports Gradisca, six miles southwest of Gorizia, in Austria Hungary, has been occupied by Italian forces. The official announcement comes via Paris dated June 12 at 3 20 a m.
Former Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan speaks to German Americans urging loyalty to the United States while acknowledging natural ties to their country of birth. He frames patriotism as a personal matter and not subject to censure.
Generally fair forecast for Boston and vicinity with unsettled Saturday and fair Sunday. Washington notes for northern New England show unsettled conditions with showers Saturday and Sunday, while southern New England expects cloudy Saturday with possible local showers and Sunday fair.
John Winthrop arrived at Salem with the Massachusetts charter in 1680. New York City was incorporated in 1665. The first naval battle of the Revolution occurred at Massae?bias, Missouri, in 1775. The American army sailed for Cuba aboard transports in 1898. Charles Tucker was electrocuted in 1906.
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