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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1916

Page

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Lodge keynote criticizes Wilson as presidential bid

Senator Lodge attacks Wilson administration, laments tax policy and neutrality handling in Europe. He argues peace cost humiliation, calls for united neutral powers, and announces re election bid amid Lynn Club reception. Attlow introduces Lodge praising neighbor status as the crowd cheers.

Lodge Wilson Lynn United States Attwill Senator Lodge Democratic Party

Sinking of Tubantia and Patria Probed by State Dept

The State Department opened investigations into the sinking of the Dutch liner Tubantia off the Dutch coast and a suspected submarine attack on the French liner Patria arriving in New York. Three Americans aboard Tubantia were reported missing.

Washington State Department Germany Austria-Hungary F. W. Mahin Amsterdam Department Tubantia New York

Alarming Submarine Attack Off Algerian Coast Aboard Vessel

Reports say a submarine attacked a liner off the Algerian coast on March 1 firing a torpedo that missed by about 30 feet. Among 29 Americans aboard was Olney Arnold consul-general at Cairo who later died in Lisbon. German ambassador denied German submarine involvement in the Silius sinking near Havre with seven Americans aboard.

Algerian Olney Arnold Cairo Lisbon State Department Count von Bernstorff Polk Havre France Department of State

Change in Submarine War Soon

Retirement of Admiral von Tirpitz the German minister of marine is expected here to be followed by an important modification of Germany's submarine policy.

Washington Admiral von Tirpitz Germany

Downfall of Von Tirpitz Seen as Path to U S Relations

Berlin dispatches indicate Emperor William and allies rejected a merciless submarine policy that would sink neutral ships. The shift, blamed on concessions to the United States, is portrayed as restoring calm in German American ties and averting war fears.

von Tirpitz United States Germany Great Britain Reichstag William Admiral von Tirpitz Berlin von Bethmann-Holmes von Jagow Army Navy

Senator blasts administration over Mexican policy and losses

The Senator criticized the administration for its handling of the Mexican situation stating more American lives had been lost there than in the Spanish war.

Verdun and Isonzo Battles Reported by Official Wires

German assaults on Verdun at Dead Man's Hill were repulsed with heavy losses as French artillery struck back near Corbeaux Wood. Meuse bombardment continued on the right bank with no infantry attack. In Champagne French tries failed after artillery prep. On Dead Man's Hill Germans held despite French pressure. Italian hand to hand fighting around Podgora and Isonzo store areas.

Verdun Dead Man’s Hill Meuse Corbeaux Wood Paris Champagne Berlin Isonzo Ftore Podgora Heights Vienna

Evacuation Day Parade Plans and Speakers

Citizens of South Boston gathered in the Municipal building to mark the 140th anniversary of the evacuation of Boston. Congressman Edward Keating and his wife attended as guests of honor while Governor McCall, Mayor Curley, and Professor Edmund von Mach of Harvard delivered speeches.

South Boston Boston Edward Keating Colorado McCall Curley Edmund von Mach Harvard Deliv

Entry Into Mexico Disputed as U.S. Soldiers Wounded

Despatch from El Paso reports that Mexican border activity involved sniper fire on American troops. General Pershing notes the advance continues with minimal interruption despite the incident, and several men were wounded in the exchange.

el Paso Mexico Pershing

Two Women Hurt as Rail Cars Collide in Charlestown

Two women were knocked unconscious and about sixty other passengers panicked when a heavy Bay State street railway steel semi convertible car and a Boston elevated railway box car collided in Charlestown last night.

Bay State Street Railway Boston Elevated Railway Charlestown

Two Cars Crushed In Chelsea Bunker Hill Collision

An accident at the Chelsea and Bunker Hill junction derailed a smaller car and crushed the Salem-Beverly inbound car injuring two women, Mrs. Julia Driscoll and her daughter Mary. Traffic halted for over an hour with diversions via Main Street and Everett avenues as hundreds waited for homebound trains.

Chelsea Bunker Hill Everett Revere Melrose Lynn Salem Swampscott Boston Julia Driscoll Mary Walnut Street Charlestown Bunker Hill Streets Bunker Hill Street Main Street Broadway Chelsea Street Everett Avenue

Boston Sees Brilliant Aurora Borealis Display

The aurora borealis lit the Boston sky last night after recent snow storms. Observers reported a vivid, multi colored light show direct from the North Pole over Greater Boston, creating a striking sky illumination.

Boston North Pole Greater Boston

Baronet Beatrice Baldwin de Patterson Arrested in New York

Mrs Beatrice Anita Baldwin Turnbull de Patterson was arrested in New York for allegedly attacking her husband Baron Andrew Vincent de Patterson at the New York Athletic Club last Friday. She had previously claimed to be the daughter of the late Elias J Lucky Baldwin and sued for part of his estate.

New York Beatrice Anita Baldwin Turnbull de Patterson Andrew Vincent de Patterson New York Athletic Club de Patterson Elias J. “Lucky” Baldwin

Baron of Standard Oil Seeks Restraint After Spouse Outbursts

The so called baron, a Standard Oil organizer, claims a royal title from Portugal's King Charles. He and Miss Baldwin Turnbull wed in June 1915 in Roxbury. In Magistrate Levi's court he sought a restraining order to stop his wife from visiting his club and staging scenes, seeking protection from further alleged abuse.

Standard Oil Company America Charles of Portugal de Patterson Baldwin Turnbull Roxbury Mass Levi

Will Not Bar Tennis Stars

New York March 16 The executive committee of the United States Lawn Tennis Association will hold a meeting tomorrow evening at the Waldorf Astoria. The amateur definition from the Sports Congress last December will be discussed. Maurice McLaughlin Thomas C Bundy Fred Alexander and William M Johnston, accused of capitalizing their fame, need not worry about losing amateur status for at least another year.

New York United States Lawn Tennis Association Waldorf-Astoria Sports Congress Maurice McLaughlin Thomas C. Bundy Fred Alexander William M. Johnston

Ministers Protest Bosfield Discharge Controversy

The Boston Association of Ministers criticized the dismissal of Jane Bosfield, a Black stenographer at Medfield State Hospital. They sent a letter to Governor Metall urging corrective action.

Boston Association of Ministers Metall Jane Bosfield Medfield State Hospital

U S Cavalry Dash to Casas Grandes and Nogales Ammo Delivery

U S Cavalry makes a rapid move toward Casas Grandes to confront Villa while 300 000 rounds of ammunition are sent to Carranza at Nogales. Censorship tightens along the Mexican border with Major General Funston in San Antonio issuing limited updates.

U. S Casas Grandes Frank Villa Carranza General Nogales Europe Funston San Antonio

Pershing Reports Quiet Day On Mexican Campaign

General Pershing and his divided force encamped south of New Mexico report no encounters with Mexicans. They continue moving into Mexico in pursuit of Francisco Villa as General Funston describes their progress as plowing through desert sand with uninterrupted advance.

San Antonio Tex New Mexico General Pershing Mexico Francisco Villa Funston

Campaign hinges on de facto troops aiding Villa foes

The report notes the campaign operates on the assumption that the de facto government’s troops will cooperate in efforts to destroy Villa and his followers. General Gavira, commander at Juarez, says he ordered cooperation. Continued on Page 14-First Col.

Lhe Villa Gavira Juarez

Captive Tells Villa Plans After Dos Cabezos Capture

General P. Elias Calles, Sonora governor, reports a prisoner revealed Villa's plans and movements in detail after the Dos Cabezos capture. The prisoner, held at Agua Prieta, described Villa's route to Corralitos ranch where seven cowboys were killed, then to Chocolat and on to Galeana. Copies were sent to General Gavira and U.S. officers at Columbus.

Villa Corralitos Ranch

Vacation Money For Next Year Buy Shares In Co operative Banks

Invest now in one of three co operative banks to earn interest or better. Next year withdraw for vacation or keep saving toward owning a home. See Mr Midwedge at 46 Bromfield Street, 2d toor.

Midwedge Bromfield S Toor

Reports From Mexico Border Say Troops Face Few Snipers

Dispatches from Columbus New Mexico on March 16 note unofficial reports of American columns marching into Mexico facing little resistance with only isolated sniper activity mentioned and no details on which units engaged.

Columbus N. M Paso Mexico

Troop Movements and Supplies Signal Camp Growth

Six or seven American expedition soldiers were hit by snipers as trains brought troops overnight. Columbus woke to a larger camp with new cavalry losses and piles of supplies near the railway station. Wagons moved south all day while aeroplanes were tested on the sage brush plain, though no aviator joined the advance yet.

Iit Columbus

Consul Williams Arrives in Texas From Torreon

Consul C. A. Williams and 45 Americans arrived in Laredo Texas after traveling in box cars from Torreon Mexico. They said the move was their choice not due to Mexican actions or lack of protection by de facto officials. Eleven Americans joined at Monterey.

Laredo Tex C. A. Williams Torreon Mexico Monterey

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