21 Mar 1914
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1914
Page
1
President Woodrow Wilson spoke at the National Press Club in Washington revealing his feelings about the presidency and his desire for ordinary freedom. He described identity confusion, emotional restraint, and a volcanic sense of responsibility while in office.
Nickel Plate Road offers colonist rates from March 14 to April 14 to California Washington Oregon and the far West. Advert by L P Burgess 312 Old South Building Boston.
Late tonight the Department of Justice representatives and the New Haven railroad said negotiations are progressing satisfactorily and that all details will be arranged at an early date. A further statement may be issued tomorrow.
The dispute centers on Massachusetts legislation and control of the Boston Holding Company. Special Attorney T W Gregory says a quick deal with the New Haven hinges on Massachusetts abandoning its hold and transferring powers to the trustees board.
The Department of Justice has not contacted Governor Walsh for several weeks. Officials say no agreement can be final without approval by the Massachusetts Legislature.
Wilton Lockwood, renowned Boston painter famed for portraits and flower studies, died at Deacon ness Hospital Longwood after a prolonged diabetes illness. He had recently moved to New York to broaden his work but fell ill.
A. M. P. M. 7:118.04 lists travel intervals to Portland 24 minutes, Gloucester 26 minutes, Newport 3 hours 88 minutes, indicating earlier scheduling details.
On the South Day of the year the first day of spring marks equal night and day since 6 a.m. Venus Mars Saturn appear at dusk and dawn. Jupiter shines in the morning. Coercion Act for Ireland passed in 1881 and Civil War Battle of Somerset Ky in 1863 noted as anniversaries. Ex Governor Black of New York died.
Forecast for southern New England calls for fair weather Saturday with Sunday turning partly cloudy and moderate northwest winds. Northern New England should see fair conditions Saturday and likely Sunday with cooler temperatures and moderate west winds.
Yesterday's temperatures are listed as averages and readings at Thompson's Spa with figures showing 24 23 24 for the day and 14 28 30 26 20 as daytime highs and lows. Additional data notes include 47 and 44 values in scattered entries and a reference to 26/12 mid.
General Villa and 12000 rebels invested the Federal stronghold of Torreon as 9000 federal troops prepare trenches. Villa's khaki columns moved fieldpieces into position for shelling, with Velasco and his forces entrenched and awaiting attack.
The passage explains that reaching the city from the south and southwest is almost impossible due to mountains with three narrow passes blocked by fortifications and barbed wire. Other routes go through deserts and high hills making access perilous.
Reports from Belfast indicate warlike mobilization with warships and thousands ready to advance. Hundred officers resign as government signals force. Cabinet vows to act if Ulster rebels resist, led by Carson and other Belfast chiefs. London papers declare war is on.
London report states about 100 officers from Irish regiments ordered to Ulster have resigned. Dublin despatches say the defection follows a war office order at Curragh camp demanding immediate resignation from any officer unwilling to serve in Ulster, with cavalry regiments chiefly affected.
Augustine Birrell says Ulster freedom from coercion lasted six years but Bonar Law’s plan allows immediate coercion if the referendum fails. John Burns asserts no desire to yield to lawless lawyers or laborers. McKinnon Wood pledges to push home rule by agreement if possible, while Attorney-General Simon vows to uphold law and order in Ulster.
London reports indicate a tense Ulster situation with a government move to redistribute regular troops in Ireland to preempt conflicts. Ulster leaders urge calm as Nationalist John Redmond appeals Belfast to skip a Sunday parade. Four cabinet ministers comment on the crisis amid calls for restraint.
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