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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1915
Page
1
The 19th century political figure notes he likes women but opposes woman suffrage, claiming it will arrive anyway. He cites the city’s traffic system and entertainment as key modern changes since his 1882 mayoralty. He mentions Mollie, Waddy, and Tony coming to Boston as significant events.
The German cruiser Dresden was caught in the Pacific by three British warships. After five minutes of fighting she surrendered, was set on fire, and sank when her magazine exploded. The crew were saved with 15 wounded. This marked the first German vessel to surrender and Britain reported no casualties amid a broader blockade of Germany.
London reports the British Foreign Office sent Ambassador Page Britain's absolute refusal to allow food to reach German civilians if the German submarine blockade is withdrawn. Britain also refused to supply further information on Allied trade measures, basing its reply on the order in Council issued today.
Mayor Curley advocates a pay as you go plan to reduce Boston's 57 million dollar debt over 15 to 20 years by halting new borrowing and raising the tax by two dollars annually. The committee hearing drew few speakers but noted broad taxpayer opposition. A continuation hearing is scheduled for next Thursday at the State House.
The Finance Commission chair John Murphy announced a statement to the legislative committee on pay-as-you-go policy as the hearing closed. The Mayor signaled willingness to accept Chamber of Commerce amendments reducing the first year tax increase to 1 dollar and allowing bonds to cover annual interest.
Dr Samuel A Greene Boston’s oldest living ex mayor celebrates his 85th birthday in his Hotel Canterbury apartment. He chats about city views from Fenway and points out landmarks including the Custom House tower near the Somerset.
Foxboro police report Miss Bessie Burse an 18 year old senior at Foxboro High School escaped an armed holdup man after a struggle near woods on her way home this afternoon. She used a hatpin to good effect and fled unharmed.
Chief White led officers over wooded area after a girl described a young man who accosted her in the 200 foot stretch to her home. He seized her arm and pressed a revolver to her face threatening to shoot if she did not stop resisting. The search involved neighboring chiefs and unnamed witnesses.
The record notes moon phases from new moon on March 15 to full moon on March 31 and a 75th day of the year with four days to spring. It lists Easter Sunday on April 4 and auto lamps timing at 6 21 and 6 51. It also marks anniversaries including 1818 Germany France war and West Point founding 1802 plus a 1914 reference to Gaston Calmette.
Unsettled forecast for Boston and vicinity with Tuesday generally fair and Wednesday unsettled. Tonight colder with north winds then turning westerly. Washington dispatch notes March 15 forecasts southern New England fair Tuesday and Wednesday, northern New England fair Tuesday and probably Wednesday.
President Wilson set a policy to force rival Mexican factions to protect foreigners and guarantee free communications with the United States. It follows notes to General Carranza and warns action if the gunboat Zaragoza is not recalled from Progreso, hinting at further measures.
British warships forced the German cruiser Dresden to surrender near Fernandez Island on March 14. After five minutes of fighting Dresden burned and exploded its magazine before sinking. 15 wounded Germans were rescued, while no British casualties or ship damage were reported. The vessel had been roaming the south Pacific since December 6.
Washington reports strong U S reaction to Britain's order in council shutting all commerce between Germany and neutrals. Senator Hoke Smith called the measure high handed and intolerable after a late meeting with President Wilson.
The arrival of the British order and Britain and allies flatly rejecting US proposals to curb German submarine warfare while allowing civilian foodstuffs to reach enemy regions undermines President Wilson's hopes for early improvement in neutral commerce. The government awaits the official text of Britain's war zone and food supply reply, after Germany’s acceptance of US suggestions had raised expectations.
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