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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1915
Page
1
The president will seek drastic reparation for the sinking of an American ship by a German cruiser. He plans to demand full damages for vessel and cargo, arrest of the captain by German naval authorities, and payment of damages to Americans held prisoners on the Eitel Friedrich.
Reports from The Hague say 12 German submarines failed to report to base with eight among new boats. US officials demand a court martial for the Prinz Eitel Friedrich commander and a full apology plus reparations over the Frye sinking. President Wilson orders a thorough inquiry as diplomats question Germany's actions.
Susie M. Wahlers says she will sue Virginius J. Mayo claiming he is the father of her child and that she will seek child support and personal damages for reputational injury.
The article notes no official charges against Mayo over Lilly Cook’s death and reports mixed signals from Hamden officials. Frank Cook and daughter Laura came from Brooklyn to pursue facts but left unsatisfied. Susie Wahlers describes a quiet home at 153 Nash Street and disputes rumors about Mayo’s financial gifts. Mayo’s wife defends him and cautions press against sensational reporting.
A clipped classified style note advertises Havana tobacco described as mild and sweet with fragrant aroma. The fragment references a ten cent rent and mentions Cherutos in a dubious context, reflecting an old marketing snippet.
Ten year old Mary Florence Burbine was killed in Wakefield when a shotgun discharged from an unknown source shattered her head as she stood at a second floor window in the rear of 162 Centre street after a day of play with friends.
Fourteen year old William Rodman Burbine is held on a murder charge after a girl, Mary Halloran, was shot in a room where children played. Florence Halloran testified the gun was taken from a closet and fired toward the window as a prank. The shotgun killed Mary and led to a chaotic scene with family members destroying the weapons.
Sharon March 11 fire swept outskirts destroying Mrs. Amy Lowe's summer home and damaging several other properties. More than 500 acres of brush and woodland were burned as the Sharon Sanitarium faced threat and local men and fire departments from Walpole and Stoughton assisted in fighting the blaze.
A fast moving blaze roared through a brush patch between Riordan and Brown on Viaduct street at 3 o clock driven by gale force winds. Firefighters from Walpole and Stoughton battled the flames as it swept toward Norwood street Upland road and the Sharon Sanatorium with only a few structures losing to the fire including Mrs Lowe's house before containment.
Harry Kendall Thaw testified at Matteawan State Hospital detailing his escape from the criminal insane hospital. His lawyers said the witness aimed to show the jury he had recovered his reason and to shoulder the blame for the escape in the conspiracy trial.
The Boston City Club celebrated The Day yesterday with its 5000 members, marking a milestone event. Details continued on Page 6.
P.M. 9 14 P.M. 9 14 Portland 24m 8h 38m earlier Gloucester 26m Newport Rises 6 03 Rises tonight SUN Sets 5 47 MOON at 5 02 a m Moon's changes Last quarter March 8 hew moon March 16 first quarter March 28 full moon March 31 Tist day of year only 8 more days before spring 224th day of war Day 1lh 44m long day's increase since shortest day 2h 35m Evening star Saturn Morning stars Venus and Jupiter Easter Sunday is April 4 Light auto lamps tonight at 6 17 other vehicles at 6 47 TODAY'S ANNIVERSARIES ETC Civil War Jacksonville Fla occupied by Federal forces 1862 Great earthquake fell in Massachusetts and adjoining States 1761 ne year ago today President Wilson signed bill for a government railway in Alaska
The witness said the men he alleged to conspired with him were hires rather than co conspirators. He claimed to have paid them 6000 dollars for help to flee the State after his escape and gave Roger Thompson 1000 dollars in Canada. He believed he was sane and had legal right to flee the hospital to avoid a deterioration of his mind.
The note indicates a continuation on page 3 second column of a lighthearted Sewell Ford piece titled A Shorty story. It hints at a riotous tone and playful humor to appear in the next Sunday Post Magazine.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for fair conditions Friday and Saturday with little temperature change. Moderate northwest to west winds noted. Washington dispatch adds New England remains fair Friday and Saturday.
Report shows hourly readings with highs around 88 and lows near 27, averaging 87 yesterday. Compared to last year’s average of 80, readings indicate a warmer day with cloud coverage and fluctuating measurements across the evening.
Washington reports a new note to General Carranza reiterating that he and Obregon bear responsibility for foreigners in Mexico City. The message stresses keeping railway links between Mexico City and Vera Cruz open.
The second communication arrived swiftly after Carranza's reply, signaling U S intent to press for unfettered passage of Americans and other foreigners from Mexico City to Vera Cruz. Carranza denied Obregon inciting riots and blocking food, while a request urged freight trains to keep city supplies flowing. No update reached late today as routine messages circulated to Brazilian authorities.
London dispatch dated March 10 notes a thick fog left allied fleets at the Dardanelles inactive. The same issue reports advocacy for a $2500 state appropriation to publicize the benefits of savings bank insurance before a legislative committee on ways and means.
A fire on Nashua Street West End last night left Miss Mary Scanlan 45 dead and her aunt Miss Catherine Scanlan 65 overcome while both were in their second floor rooms at 30 Nashua Street. The blaze was discovered about 10 o'clock.
Patrolmen Burke and Jay forced entry at Joy street to Find Mrs Mary Scanlan on the floor in night clothes burning. Her aunt, unconscious, was saved by neighbors as the fire spread through the room. Mrs Theresa Murphy aided the rescue. Loss about 100 dollars.
Antone Blinn died from burns when a fire destroyed his Mount Dustin Avenue home. Other occupants escaped unharmed.
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