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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1915
Page
1
In New London on the Thames the Yale and Harvard oarsmen prepare for their annual regatta, a long-standing test of speed and skill between the two campuses.
State Treasurer unaware of a 310 000 dollar check drawn by H P Converse Company to the port board. No record appears in port directors books. Conny blames Bancroft and says his protests were voted down. Post Exclusive stirs public interest.
Director Conry defends port board unity and explains roles of General Bancroft and associates. He notes he proposed Guy Emerson for chief engineer and claims the dry dock probe is the sole split issue. The AG may pursue criminal action if facts warrant.
A year after Yale edged Harvard by about ten inches to win a famed race, tomorrow's showdown promises an evenly matched field. Coxswains Kreger of Harvard and McLane of Yale, who steered the winning boat last year, are highlighted for their rare skill.
Today's program on the Thames features second varsity eights at 10 15 a m with two mile course followed by freshmen eights. The day closes with varsity eights at 4 40 p m on a four mile course.
Harvard marked its 1915 commencement with a 1209 degree conferral, the Harry Elkins Widener Library dedication, and a $125.60 professorship fund in James J. Hill’s honor. Alumni gathered in Lever Hall as Lionel de Jersey Harvard, heir to Harvard’s founder, bid thanks and prepares to enlist in the army after sailing to England.
J Pierpont Morgan of New York a Harvard overseer joined the commencement crowds along with other prominent figures. The event drew a notable assembly of dignitaries and guests reflecting the ceremony's prestige.
Washington notes a British memorandum through Ambassador Page arguing that United States commerce has been specially favored under the blockade against Germany. It says the memo is not a reply to the March protest and claims the blockade is a military necessity with adjusted restrictions to minimize American trade disruption.
A note to Great Britain is being prepared in the State Department and will be dispatched after Germany submarine warfare negotiations conclude. The communication will likely reference the latest memorandum, and its approach to enforcing the order in council will not decide whether international law grants those powers over world commerce. Continued on Page T-Firet Column
National League results show Boston at Brooklyn and Chicago routing St. Louis. American League features Boston over Washington and a long 18 inning Detroit outburst. New England League games include Lyne over Worcester and Manchester edging Lowell. Colonial League standings list New Haven over Brockton and Hartford over New Bedford.
German forces used a Krupp 16inch gun to shell Dunkirk France for 15 hours firing 36 tons of explosives and metal. Civilians were killed and wounded and property suffered. no shell hit military targets or the fort. The attack began June 23 and ended June 24.
Ex press and accommodation service operates a Boston to Worcester trolley line with intermediate stops. The service emphasizes convenient connections and travel comfort for riders seeking rapid transit between cities.
Paris reports a front of 150 to 500 yards gained by French and British on the Dardanelles on June 4 after a preliminary bombardment of Turkish positions. The entire allied line attacked.
Berlin via London June 24 There are good prospects that a German note to the United States will meet Wilson administration demands on submarine warfare and passenger safety. The note may exempt ships devoted to passenger traffic from attack while preserving prize law and crew safety.
Washington dispatch suggests Germany’s reply to the U S note would settle the dispute if it preserves the safety of crews and passengers and allows visit and search. The President never demanded Germany abandon submarine warfare entirely, only that international war rules protect those on ships.
Five persons are known dead after a head on collision on the high bridge near Thurmont between the west bound Blue Mountain Express and an eastbound accommodation train from Hagerstown.
An accident aboard the Blue Mountain express reports multiple fatalities and injuries. Engineer Cook and Fireman Fritz aboard the accommodation, Fireman Hays, Baggage Man Hull, and Mrs Chipchase among the injured evacuated by automobile to Thurmont. A regular fireman was seriously hurt after leaping to a tree top. President Grey and road officials were aboard the special car.
Dr. James W. Manary, first executive of City Hospital, fractured his right forearm when a crank on his automobile in South Boston jerked and struck his arm. He was treated at City Hospital.
State Treasurer Burrill asked Port Directors for instructions regarding a $10,000 certified check from H. P. Converse & Co. that was not endorsed and drawn on First National Bank. The check, tied to Commonwealth pier bids, has no record of its purpose or fate.
The Port Directors ordered a careful records review to identify the purpose of a paid check. The secretary found no entry and did not recall sending it to the State Treasurer. The Converse Company will be consulted to shed light on the check so it can be properly disposed of, as directors allege careless methods by the previous board in Pier 5 contracts.
The Massachusetts State Federation of Women's Clubs opens its 23rd annual meeting as suffragists and anti suffragists clash in a heated start. About 320 delegates arrive, heightening tensions described as a battle of Marion between opposing camps.
Tonight the commanders of both camps are Mrs. Quincy A. Shaw and Mrs. Continued on Page 20-Fifth Col.
Rises 4 07 Fall SU sets 7 25. Moon changes with full moon on June 26 and new moons on July 12 and 19. Full moons for the year August 24 September 28 October 22 November 21 December 21. 176th day of year 4th day of summer 829th day of war. Dorr rebellion 1842 Americans aided British in Battle of the Blood is thicker than water 1859 Custer massacre 1876 one year ago Salem fire. Daily star shows Saturn Venus Jupiter and lamp timings 7 56 and 8 26.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for fair weather Friday and Saturday with little change in temperatures and variable winds. Northern New England should stay partly cloudy with a slowly rising temperature into Saturday. Southern New England shares the partly cloudy trend with a warming trend expected on Saturday.
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