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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1915
Page
1
Official dispatch from Pekin reports Russian and British ambassadors urged Japanese Foreign Minister Baron Takaaki Kato in Tokio on Saturday to limit demands in China. They warned that continued overreach could hinder future diplomatic negotiations with Japan by its allies.
The United States informed Japan that several demands conflict with US China treaties. American and British opinions in China unite against the Japanese terms, with protests lodged by both sides. Chinese and foreign diplomats expect Japan to withdraw many demands amid powers' intervention. Japanese minister Eki Tsioki was injured in a fall, delaying conferences.
State Department officials disclosed quiet US efforts since talks began to temper Japanese demands and protect American treaty rights. Officials said actions were taken in Washington Tokyo and Pekin but declined public comment.
In Lincoln on March 17 Isaac Tangille shot a perfect 100 bullseyes 50 standing and 50 prone at the Middlesex Rifle Club weekly indoor shoot held in the Town Hall. By Ron Lunt took second with 92 points including 44 bullseyes standing and 48 prone.
An advertisement from the Neal Institute claims the Neal Treatment fully removes desire for liquor within three days. It offers confidential consultations with no charge and lists contact details at 304 Newbury St Boston Back Bay 3970.
Mrs Samuel A Wallace manager reports a dance festival at the Cort Theatre last evening in support of the suffrage fund. Mayor Curley issued an edict restricting barefoot dancing forcing stockings for a group of dancers who planned to wear stockings only. Press accounts described the ban tied to the 1915 Dancing Carnival held for charity.
March 17. At the Majestic Theatre 300 persons filed out as flames broke out in the building. Special officer Arthur J. Knowles ordered immediate evacuation from the stage. Principal losses were to John J. O'Shea and Thomas C. Hill. Damage not to exceed 12 000 dollars.
A New Haven road pledged all available securities as collateral to raise loans and may issue new preferred stock or a mortgage to prosper and serve the public, announced by President Howard Elliott before the legislative railroad committee yesterday.
Mr Elliott urged legislation to validate much of the road’s stock and debt despite state law. He denied charges of seeking fraudulent legislation and said the Public Service Commission and others also bear responsibility. The hearing concluded and the committee plans a public session with the PSC to discuss its recommendations.
Michael Gurien 50 of 35 Middlesex Street fends off two footpads at Castle and Washington streets near midnight. He draws a penknife and stabs one assailant who collapses. the other is held at bay until police arrive. Both robbers, later identified as Harry Bresnehan 23 of 9 Albion Street and Thomas Mahoney 21 of 38 Dover Street, are taken to City Hospital or station house.
The event opened with America as the orchestra performed American and Irish airs. P. H. Crowley presided as newly elected president, with Judge Michael F. Kennedy as toastmaster. Governor Walsh, Mayor Curley, and many dignitaries filled the head table, including congressmen, judges, and local leaders.
Worcester police seek motive after Abram Abelozitz a 46 year old pawnbroker at 23 Spring street is shot by Chester H K Jaynes 19 of 29 12 Prospect street Jaynes is arrested charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and carrying a revolver without a license arraignment is set for tomorrow morning in Central District Court
Planked sirloin steak with French fried potatoes and green salad serves two. Fancy corn fed tenderloin with Delmonico potatoes and fruit ends with pineapple for two. Whole native chicken with Waldorf salad red currant jelly and potatoes serves two. Bluepoints on half shell and roast guinea chicken with chestnut celery dressing and sauces serves two.
French forces on the Cham pagne hills near Perthes repelled Prussian Guard attacks and held their positions. The engagement caused heavy German losses, with no French advance beyond the pre existing lines.
German forces launched massed attacks north of Perthes in Champagne to retake lost ground. French mitrailleuse fire devastated dense German formations, driving them from the field with heavy casualties. The actions reflect ongoing German efforts to reclaim territory in France and Belgium.
The intruded German liner Macedonia that escaped Las Palmas has been captured by a British cruiser. The Daily Mail Madrid correspondent reports Madrid says Spain orders an investigation into the ship’s escape.
Survivors of the Fingal report the steamer went down after a German torpedo struck it. The starboard boat could not be freed and was dragged under as the vessel sank. Six men, including the captain, died. the port boat rescued the captain and others as the Fingal sank in fine, northerly seas.
The British steamship Blonde arrived reporting an aerial attack in the North Sea by a German aeroplane. A bomb was dropped on the deck, and one crew member was killed.
British press reports say the steamer Leeuwarden bound for Harlingen was torpedoed four miles southeast of the Maas lightship. Seventeen crew fled in five minutes to small boats, then were landed at Hook of Holland. Also torpedoed were the Atlants and Fingal with several fatalities and crews rescued or landed at islands and ports.
The mate aboard the Blonde recounts five bombs aimed at destroying the ship with only near misses. One crewman died from fright as the Taube, with two Germans aboard, attacked about three miles off North Foreland during a Cowes to Tyne voyage. The plane dropped bombs at 600 feet then again at close range before the final blast near the bow.
Neutral powers prepared to respond as Germany readies a comprehensive set of notes from four nations on key international issues. Diplomats expected quick reviews and possible coordinated responses to the proposals presented.
Copenhagen report via Stifts Tidende says the Karlsruhe split in two after a sudden explosion while the crew were having tea. One half sank with many crew lost. 150 to 200 survivors were rescued by an accompanying vessel and later sworn to secrecy.
State Department releases full correspondence with Germany and the United States, and with Great Britain and France, on submarine attacks on merchant ships, conditional contraband shipments, neutral flags, mine removal, and a de facto Allied blockade of Germany.
Communications show the United States pressed for a defined blockade radius as submarines challenged enforcement. Great Britain and France stated the blockade would be limited to European waters, including the Mediterranean.
The entry lists lunar phases and events for March including new moon on the 165th day, first quarter on March 28, full moon on the 81st day, and the 77th day of the year with two days before spring. Evening star Saturn and morning planets Venus and Jupiter are noted. It also mentions sunrise 5:52 and sunset 5:54, daylight gain of 2 hours, auto lamps at 6:24 and other vehicles at 6:54, plus anniversaries for Grover Cleveland born 1837 and Napoleon Bonaparte title change 1805.
The outlook for Boston and surrounding areas calls for fair conditions on Thursday and Friday with little temperature change. Moderate variable winds are expected, bringing light to moderate breeze across the region.
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