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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1915
Page
1
President Wilson spoke with buoyant spirit to friends as negotiations with Germany progressed. He expressed confidence the recent note would yield full understanding and that submarine warfare would be placed on a satisfactory basis for American citizens and ships.
Junius Spencer Morgan, head of the Morgan family, will marry Louise Converse at noon today in St. Pauls Episcopal Church Dedham. The ceremony follows his lineage as J Pierpont Morgans grandson and J P Morgans son with Mrs Converse of Boston and Swood noted in attendance plans.
The wedding today attracts about 300 guests due to the bride's wish for simplicity. Three maids of honor will stand with the bride, including Augusta Converse, her sister. Continued on Page 4-Seventh Col.
The United States plans a volunteer army of 650000 men ready within 24 hours as revealed by Captain W R Tandy at the 78th birthday of the National Lancers in Framingham. Six depots would supply equipment at hostilities start, with cavalry and artillery gear in progress. The celebration included Army militia and patriotic groups, and the Bulfinch street armory marks the cavalry’s last anniversary there before moving to a new Armory on Commonwealth Avenue Allston next fall.
A young man went to the Hanover Street police station and confessed, claiming he killed his wife. Police later confirmed the murder charge and planned to file homicide. The report also notes Senator Henry Cabot Lodge's Lynn Common speech defending the flag as a symbol of protection, aligning with President Wilson’s stance, delivered before 25,000 attendees.
Michael Amoroso, 25, staggered into the Hanover Street police station and asked to be arrested for drunkenness. He claimed to have killed his wife after officers found his mother dying with her throat cut and two young children nearby, prompting a halt to booking and a police follow up.
The Lynn lodge of Elks organized the largest city observance marking the flag’s 138th anniversary. Stores closed for the parade of military and civic groups, with fireworks and searchlight displays closing the day. About 15 000 participants and 100 000 spectators attended as Senator Lodge Governor Walsh and Mayor Newhall joined Exalted Ruler Dr. George W. McAlevy on the stand.
National Security League hosts a two day peace and preparation conference at Carnegie Hall in New York urging stronger military and naval readiness. Speakers include former War Secretaries Jacob Dickinson Henry Stimson former Navy Secretary Charles Bonaparte and judge Alton B Parker with Dr. Lyman Abbott in attendance.
Solicitor Dorsey, arguing before Governor Slaton, says Frank's guilt is proven by other witnesses after excluding James Conley. He insists Frank received a fair trial and the judge was convinced of guilt, rejecting a new trial.
The solicitor noted inconsistencies in Frank's statements to the coroner and at trial. He argued Frank first implicated Conley after the arrest, and denied knowledge Conley could write though detectives sought to prove it from murder notes found beside the victim. Frank denied seeing Conley, yet two witnesses placed him with the man on the street before noon. He admitted Mary Phagan was on his floor around 12:05.
American League results show Boston 4 Cleveland 1 and New York sweeping St. Louis 12-7 then 5-4 in 10 innings. Chicago beat Washington 8-2, Detroit 2 Philadelphia 1. National League Philadelphia 4 Pittsburg 1 in 11 innings. Brooklyn 2 St Louis 1. New York 5 Cincinnati 5 in 10 innings. New England and Colonial leagues list multiple city games with postponed Taunton New Bedford.
Nelson A Armstrong of University road Brookline testifies in Suffolk Divorce Court seeking separation from Stella M Armstrong alleging cruelty. He says after marrying in 1913 he spent $20000 in nine months. He is 23, she 22. she was Stella Levaggi former Brockton fruit dealer daughter.
Armstrong described constant fear from his wife, including threats with a revolver and a stool, verbal abuse, and being assaulted while playing cards. He also admitted pledging his wife’s diamonds for 500 dollars and borrowing 800 dollars from her father during cross examination.
The east wind brings relief from yesterday's heat with a forecast of cooler temperatures today, not dropping below 70 to 75 degrees. The breeze will ease as the day progresses and warmer weather is expected again by Wednesday.
Yesterday matched April 26 as the summer’s hottest day with 84 at noon in the area. Hartford led New England with the day’s hottest reading, while Phoenix, Arizona, topped the country at 98, and New York reached 88 with Philadelphia recording lower values.
The President's confidence rests on official and unofficial dispatches from United States Ambassador Gerard in Berlin and other German cities. Reports say the German press shows cordial reception and a willingness to seek a common front, driven by the note's cordial tone and firm U S demands. The note also hints that neutral commerce and contraband will be discussed with Great Britain for a solution.
The entry lists Moon phases from June through December and notable dates. It notes the 166th day of the year, six days till summer, and a 319th day of war. Evening star Saturn. morning stars Venus and Jupiter. Lamps and vehicles timing given. Also recalls Pioneer Day, the General Slocum disaster, Arkansas statehood, and a Panama Canal tolls exemption repeal anniversary.
Fair weather expected in Boston and vicinity Tuesday. Wednesday shows partly cloudy skies with light variable winds turning south. For southern New England and eastern New York fair Tuesday and Wednesday, northern New England fair Tuesday and Wednesday.
Recorded note at Thompson's Spa shows average temperature yesterday 68 degrees with earlier figures 64 and 66. It references measurements for 23 to 24 and includes random codes and partial weather data.
Fr John s Medicine advertised as soothing and healing throat and lung issues claims to build up the body. The brief ad promotes its restorative effects and mentions general health benefits.
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