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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1915
Page
1
War dispatches report German forces capturing Lemberg as Russian refugees stream toward the Polish border amid rumors of an Italian defeat in the Isonzo Valley. The notes hint at shifting fronts and mounting attrition on multiple theaters.
Sergeant Michael OLeary of the Irish Guards received the Victoria Cross from King George at Buckingham Palace for leading a storming party at Cuinchy in winter fighting in France. He rushed the German trench barricade and single handedly helped seize the position, killing five and capturing two others before the rest of the party could be fired on. Lemberg has fallen to Austro German forces, with Russian retreators destroying guns and stores as they withdrew.
Inclement weather forced the second performance of the Lexington pageant to be canceled last night. Tickets from last night will be valid for the extra show Thursday. The pageant will also run tonight with Governor's Night slated for Thursday.
Joliet penitentiary warden Allen said he would not return to the prison after his wife was murdered and shot dead. He spoke during her funeral, stating the blow was too great and she was his great support.
Vahey condemns arbitration as a settlement method and calls on Union Carmen Never Again to reject submitting differences to such settlements. Bay State men voice opposition and urge acceptance.
Harvard defeated Yale 4 to 2 on Yale Field in front of about 15 000 spectators during class day events. Senior classmates in cap and gown filled Harvard Yard as 600 seniors marched and Watson Washburn delivered an ultimatum to Germany.
Mrs Inez Whelen Shepard of Concord sues Ralph A Shepard former Harvard man and head of Shepard Morse Lumber in Middlesex County Superior Court East Cambridge alleging cruel and abusive treatment She requests custody of children Hume 7 and Phyllis 5 and alimony The suit seeks pending trial support from her husband.
An unknown man attacked Mrs. William A. LeFavour and her daughter Rosamond in the Middlesex Fells reservation near Winchester yesterday. The riot call was traced to the scene as investigations begin.
American League results include Washington 7 Boston 4 Chicago 9 Cleveland 6. St Louis 13 Detroit 9 in 15 innings. New York Philadelphia Wet grounds. Federal League sees Chicago 11 Baltimore 4 St Louis 4 Brooklyn 3 Newark 4 Pittsburg 2. New England League Lewiston 6 Worcester 3 Manchester 4 Fitchburg 1 10 innings Portland 3 Lynn 0 Lawrence 1 Lowell 0. Colonial League New Bedford 3 Springfield 2 Taunton 9 New Haven 8 Brockton 3 Pawtucket 3 Hartford 4 Fall River 3.
The Stadium saw the largest gathering of friends and relatives on class day with about 13 000 in the bowl and 5000 seniors undergraduates and alumni on the field. The seniors committee did not disclose gate receipts, citing privacy.
John McManus of Lynn was arrested while soliciting funds for the Christian Endeavor Society of the First Universalist Church. He took $10 from J. C. Bennett and was charged with forging the Rev. George B. Heath's name to a $5 check and will face both charges in court.
Mrs. Shepard has obtained a restraining order against her husband to prevent interference. The action cites fear of physical harm and seeks protection pending further court action.
Christian Neargaard aged 55 of Healey Road was fatally injured in an elevator accident in the Day building. While helping to carry a phonograph up the elevator, the car descended and struck him as he prepared to exit, dying a few minutes later at City Hospital.
Mrs Le Favour and her daughter resisted an 80 year old American man at the Highland avenue Border road junction for over 20 minutes before a farm hand with a pitch fork summoned help. Police and fire reserves searched four hours but found no trace. Authorities described the attacker as 5 feet 7 inches tall with a beard and straw hat, matching a prior attempted assault on Medford High School girls in nearby Lawrence estate.
Bernard Montvid testified in Superior Court denying involvement in the February 8 killings of Rev. Joseph Zebris a Lithuanian priest and his housekeeper Eva Gilmanaitis in New Britain. The State contends Peter Krakas served as Montvid's companion and Krakas was recently hanged in Wilmington Del for a separate murder.
Open daily at Boutelle's 63 Cornhill offers old fashioned fare and fresh native asparagus on toast. Roast turkey dinner and regular course dinner available every night. Cakes whip cream 10 cents, mackerel, fresh fish, and a hearty lunch grid advertised.
Two battalions of infantry and the Governor's Horse Guards remain on duty around Governor John M. Slaton's Peachtree Road home. Martial law covers a half mile radius with a tented city. a patrol cordon surrounds the residence and lines pass only with proper vouched clearance.
Governor Slaton faced a siege at his home as troops dispersed a mob amid brick throwing and injuries. He issued martial law and defended the decision, expressing confidence it was right and predicting public vindication. He briefly left for the capitol with guards on duty.
Rises 4 07 sets tonight SU sets 7 25 moon at 1 12 a m first quarter June 20 full moon June 26 last quarter July 4 new moon July 12 full moons for the year July 26 Aug 24 Sept 28 Oct 22 Nov 21 Dec 21 174th day of year second day of summer 827th day of war day 15h 18m long day's decrease 1m evening star Saturn morning stars Venus and Jupiter light auto lamps tonight 7 55 others 8 25 today anniversaries etc outbreak of Red Republicans in France 1848 Edward Prince of Wales born 1894 one year ago today Belgian liner Gothland wrecked near Scilly Isles
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for fair weather on Wednesday and Thursday with moderate northwest to north winds. In Washington on June 22 the forecast for New England remains fair for Wednesday and Thursday.
Elizabeth M. Ryan and Harry K. Mansfield reached a settlement ending the breach of promise case. Attorneys announced at the Copley Plaza Hotel that a judgment may be entered for neither party and that no further suit will be brought in the same cause, in exchange for $1 and other valuable considerations.
Reports from El Centro say a severe quake struck at about 8 pm injuring several in Calexico near the Mexican border. Wires were knocked out and fires started as buildings including Brawley high school were damaged. The quake spread to Yuma and other nearby areas with unknown total damage and at least several deaths reported.
An accord remains in force with binding effect on all parties until October 1916, sustaining commitments and obligations on both sides as stated in the instrument. The text indicates mutual acceptance and continue enforceability through the specified month.
James H. Vahey, a member of the arbitration board ruling in the Bay State Railway dispute with 5000 union workers, urged ending arbitration in wage disputes. He spoke to car men in Chelsea Lynn and Reading and planned to attend the Amalgamated Association convention in Rochester next September to advocate scrapping arbitration after recounting the Bay State case. Hundreds of motormen and conductors filled the halls for a firsthand report from their representatives.
Congressman Augustus P. Gardner of Massachusetts invites former Secretary Bryan to joint debates on increasing U S naval and military establishments. He says Bryan may name all conditions to ensure fair terms if he accepts the challenge. The offer underscores ongoing preparedness debates in Washington on June 22.
The threat of an 1800 clerks strike on the New York New Haven Hartford railroad has been abandoned for now. Federal conciliator Clifton Reeves reports a conference with road officers and clerks is set for tomorrow afternoon with written guarantees of attendance and acceptance of mediation. Mediator W. W. Hangar from the labor department is named and may arrive tomorrow or Thursday.
Troy New York June 22 Manager Wachter of the Troy State league team has released George Winters the veteran pitcher and utility man. It is reported Winters has offers from the Twin State and Colonial leagues to fill a manager position and will likely accept. Wachter is negotiating with Montreal of the International league for a pitcher.
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