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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1915
Page
1
Italian people throng streets crying for war as Italy signals readiness. German journalists expelled and money order service to Germany and Austria halted. Italian fleet cleared for action and army prepared to engage.
Washington reports the British consul at Manzanillo requests a British warship due to intolerable conditions for foreigners, joined by the German consul. The cruiser Cleveland arrived after the appeal. John H. Casey testified that Mrs. James P. Magenis said she was not on speaking terms with her husband over suits against him, tied to the will of Eugene Lynch estate valued at about 500000 dollars. The case before Judge Jenney concerns authority to appear as Mrs. Magenis’ counsel.
London reports Italy edges closer to war after Rome reveals Austrian rejection of northern Adriatic demands. Italy readies fleet under Duke of the Abruzzi for potential Dardanelles voyage, signaling an imminent military move.
South Boston marks the 139th anniversary of the evacuation of Boston when General William Howe and British troops boarded transports at dawn and sailed from Boston Harbor. Continued on Page 16-Third Col.
Edmund Billings collector of the port issued an order after a conference with the Charlestown navy yard commander and the cruiser Brooklyn to require all foreign vessels leaving port to hoist a signal and await an answer before passing the Brooklyn guarding the inner harbor entrance.
The order sent in the afternoon to all foreign consuls resident at Boston and to all the steamship interests outlines instructions or directives affecting international duties and maritime affairs within the port.
Four year old Daniel T. Cunningham Jr of 361 Bowdoin Street Dorchester was left briefly by his nurse and ran into the street where a street car struck him and he died yesterday afternoon.
After a boy lay beneath a truck for 20 minutes neighbors failed to lift the car. Firemen from Engine 7 used a jack to free the body. Motorman Boyd was arrested for manslaughter and released on bond. The Bowdoin Street curve is blamed for several deadly incidents. A 1913 act requires jacks on electric cars with fines for violations.
Poem venerates fallen Irish soldiers with devotion to the motherland and Christ, describing their sacrifice as victorious and divine. The speaker imagines mothers grieving yet proud, while honoring loyalty, courage, and freedom bought through death. The piece exegetes martyrdom and national pride.
A gunman entered the bottling department of Terminal Wine Company at 106 Canal Street near North Station at 9 30 last night and demanded a pint of sherry from manager Peter F McKenna before robbing the till of 100 dollars.
The gunman, described as the same man responsible for a string of similar robberies, entered a bottling shop near North station and demanded cash. He forced manager McKenna into a rear office, left with about $101, and vanished after a second return to the store. Police issued a Greater Boston alarm as witnesses fled.
The Sunday Post Magazine features more schoolroom humor with lighthearted pieces and student jokes aimed at entertaining readers during the weekend edition.
Conditions in Mexico City and Manzanillo raise concerns. Reoccupation of the capital by Zapata forces has not yielded relief, and many Americans and other foreigners ask the State Department via the Brazilian minister for transportation to Vera Cruz amid business stagnation.
Secretary Bryan said trains were requested by the American government from both the Villa Zapata and Carranza authorities. The exact number of those wishing to leave was not given. Urgent representations were made to General Carranza about troops at Manzanillo, causing apprehension among Americans and foreigners. The American consul was told to stay in close touch with the cruiser Cleveland’s commander, who can act to relieve foreigners if needed, though the ship’s presence is seen as calming. President Wilson noted Mexico City showed less ferment than earlier, with foreigners still in view.
Mr Casey is charged with bad faith in drafting the Lawnch will aiming for personal gain and negligence causing estate loss of 95500 dollars paid to Eugene Lynch's sister, per Mr Magenis.
Charles L Emmons 17 of Lynn Massachusetts was brought to Portland Maine from South Paris by Inspector Kane on an arrest warrant for larceny of 800 dollars from his great grandfather Charles W Young who is now dead. The money was said to have been taken last May, leaving the grandparents penniless. The elder man died three months later.
Gloucester 26m Newport Rises 5 542 days old. Sun sets 5 53 p m. Moon rises 8 04 p m. New moon March 15 first quarter March 23 full moon March 31. 76th day of year 3 days before spring 229th day of war. Evening star Saturn morning stars Venus and Jupiter. Evacuation Day noted British left Boston 1776. One year ago fire destroyed College Hall at Wellesley.
Unsettled Wednesday in Boston and vicinity with strong northerly winds. Thursday turns fair and cooler as winds shift to westerly and diminish. Washington reports Southern New England will see increasing clouds Wednesday, with likely fair Thursday. Northern New England expected fair west and cloudy east Wednesday and Thursday, then likely fair.
Average yesterday temperature reported as 86 degrees with a set of scattered figures across several readings. Historical comparison shows yesterday's average higher than the previous year's 37 degrees.
President Wilson indicated to callers that the United States would lodge a strong protest against Britain's new order in council. The action restricts neutral commerce tied to Allied supply lines in the war. No extra session planned in Washington.
Senator Walsh of Montana urged a strong protest against Britain’s action and noted no precedent in war history. He said Congress should have empowered the President to declare embargoes on exports to belligerents, but doubted an extra session would be called. The British order and notes with Germany will be released by the State Department tomorrow.
Ripe Havana tobacco advertised. Cherutos 10c included. advertisement note hints at product showcase on page four column five.
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