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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1915
Page
1
A man once condemned to life in England is banished to the United States and later pardoned by Queen Victoria. The records recount his harsh sentence, exile, and eventual royal clemency restoring his status. He becomes a notable case in 19th century justice and imperial mercy.
Health officials report an alarming rabies outbreak among dogs across more than 20 towns near Boston. Doctors urge immediate wound treatment and Pasteur therapy for exposed persons. Forty seven June bite cases, seventeen rabid dogs, six biting people before capture. O Donovan Rossa dies at St Vincent's Hospital in New York.
William Lincoln Parker of 212 Dartmouth Street Boston a prominent clubman and former captain of the First Corps of Cadets died at his summer residence in Cohasset aged 67 He was a Boston native a Chauncy Hall School and Harvard graduate class of 1867 and later with Wessel and Duvell Company He belonged to Union St Botolph Brookline Country Club and Century Club of New York Survived by his wife.
The 12th biennial convention of the Boot and Shoe Workers of the United States and Canada ended today in Buffalo with all existing officers re-elected. John F. Tobin of Boston was kept president, Collis Lovely of St. Louis as vice president, and Charles L. Batne re-elected secretary treasurer. Philadelphia chosen as the 1917 meeting site.
The article recounts Jeremiah O Donovan Rossa born in Rosscarbery Cork in 1831 and his life as a banished Fenian leader. It notes his shift from Irish parliamentary agitation to physical force action and dynamiting in pursuit of Ireland’s independence. He faced multiple arrests and bans, immigrated to the United States in 1871, and remained a fierce opponent of British rule until his death.
Constantinople dispatch via Sofia reports the Anglo French fleet has renewed operations at the Dardanelles with heavy fighting and significant success. The alert notes the engagement's intensity and potential impact on the campaign.
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw weighs her options during the Thaw hearing in New York. She spends much time at Jack Clifford's camp on the Narrows of Chateauguay Lake pondering actions to protect her little boy, who remains closely watched.
PETROGRAD reports an extraordinary cabinet session held under the Emperor at Russian headquarters in the field with Grand Duke Nicholas and General Polivanov present. The action signals momentous decisions for the empire. London dispatch notes Russian retreat from Galician lines and 250 miles of pursuit by Austro German forces.
A woman resists postponing a vacation advised by doctors and fears Harry Thaw's release without her testimony. She plans to travel to New York to testify, saying the trial is not a jury matter and that she will address the judge on Justice Hendrick. She worries for herself and her son if Thaw is freed.
A heat wave pushed temperatures to 87 at 2 pm, surpassing the year’s 84 mark from June 14 as two women fainted in Tremont Street stores. The day brought prostrations in the North End with locals alert to possible showers and unsettled weather to follow. Sarah Hoffman, 19, of Holbrook, and Alice Zevette, 21, of West Medford, were among those overcome in public spaces.
The note lists moon phases for June and July, full moons on June 26 and July 26, and the year’s full moons through August and September. It marks the 181st day of the year, 9th day of summer, and the 834th day of war, plus morning planets Saturn Venus Jupiter and auto lamps times. It also lists anniversaries from 1815 and 1886 and a year-ago Bosnia demonstrations event.
Jose Isebal Robles announces in El Paso that leaders of the two main warring factions have agreed to discuss peace terms, possibly within two weeks. The move follows a reported pushback from General Angeles over audience requests and a denial from him regarding a Washington audience. The development signals a potential consolidation toward reconciliation amid the Mexican conflict.
Forecast from Washington on June 20 notes unsettled weather for southern New England with partly cloudy skies Wednesday and potential scattered showers Thursday. Eastern New York expected increasing cloudiness with showers midweek. Northern New England to see showers Wednesday and likely Thursday. Local winds from the south may affect conditions.
Bowling Green Mo June 29 citizens await the wedding of Miss Genevieve Clark daughter of Champ Clark Speaker of the House to James M Thomson a newspaper man of New Orleans. The town has already seen the groom who arrived today as the bride is admired by all.
A 37 year old man, son of a candidate, attended the 1912 Balti more convention where Woodrow Wilson’s nominee was chosen. he spoke with Champ Clark and the cheerleader daughter of the candidate. Tomorrow he marries in a town swelling with invitees as all Missouri towns hold open houses for Miss Clark.
The Rev. Eugene C. Webster principal of the University School of Boston was nominated by Mayor Blakeley for Malden police commissioner. Under Aldermen rules the nomination rests two weeks before action, and it is expected to be confirmed.
If Mr. Webster is named police commissioner of Malden it would mark the first time a minister holds the post in Malden and possibly in the state. The report relies on cautious prediction about the appointment.
General Felipe Angeles and two aides traveled from Mexico to Cornish seeking a personal interview with President Wilson. They carried letters from their chiefs and caused excitement in Windsor as they were politely denied access to the summer residence.
Worcester wage scale raises hourly pay by three cents to a range of 25 to 81 cents. The agreement covers nearly all central Massachusetts street railway workers and lasts one year from June, replacing the expiring scale. Negotiations began mid May between Worcester Consolidated Springfield street railways and the union.
Baseball scores across leagues show many uneven results with multiple games noted. Notable outcomes include Boston defeating New York 4 3 in the American League and Philadelphia edging Brooklyn 5 4 in the National League, plus various other results and postponed games.
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