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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1915
Page
1
The German merchant steamer Odenwald attempted to depart San Juan Puerto Rico without clearance. Two shots across her bow from a 5 inch gun and direct Maxim fire halted her exit. She returned and was taken in charge by the collector of customs.
The Odenwald, held by a collector in San Juan since Aug 6, failed to obtain clearance to sail. It carried freight and passengers from the West Indies toward European ports and sought refuge. After coaling and provisioning began, a Morro Castle gunfire forced the steamer to halt and return to port.
The piece reports on responses to Rev H G Burg-Stahler's request for what men view as the ideal wife and mother. Men criticize gos sip nagging and chasing fashion, outlining qualities they deem essential and contrast with common clichés.
Extracts from letters discuss the ideal mother and wife. One letter criticizes a mother who attends bridge whist instead of caring for children and being a home-maker. The passage emphasizes creating a pleasant home as a haven for husband and sons.
Colonel Farquhar of the Princess Patricia's Regiment has been killed in action confirmed by Government House Ottawa. The notice states he died during combat, with the report announced tonight in Ottawa Ontario.
William J. Sheehan of Malden was fatally injured when his motorcycle with Jacob W. Silliker also from Malden sped at about 40 miles an hour and crashed yesterday in West Newbury. Mrs Sheehan witnessed the fatal fall and Silliker’s serious injuries. Continued on Page 14-Fourth Col.
Four Zeppelins attacked Paris and dropped bombs while gunfire repelled two. eight people were injured and thousands fled to cellars after air raid warnings sounded.
Zeppelins raided Paris and dropped about a dozen bombs but caused little damage. Seven or eight people were injured, one seriously. Missiles also fell on Compiegne Ribe court and Dreslincourt with no serious effects as residents watched. Paris stayed calm amid alarm, searchlights, and anti aircraft fire.
The Boston Globe and Boston Post publish their Net Paid Circulation for the three months ending December 31, 1914, as sworn to the Audit Bureau of Circulations. Variations in classifications exist but the figures are largely comparable for analysis.
In Gardner on March 21 a joy ride ended when their car hit a tree on Ashburnham road. Charles Peabody 27 of Winchendon and Leon Bezio 25 of Winchendon died at the scene. Walter Peabody, Charles’s brother, was taken to Gardner Hospital with a broken leg and multiple bruises.
Maurice Dery, arrested and charged with manslaughter, posted bail of 5909 raised by relatives. Police say three victims attended a Winchendon dance, then took a car from Stone Brothers garage to a Westminster resort, with Dery agreeing to drive.
Hoover urges continued aid to Belgium relief as 7,000,000 dependents face famine. Shaw calls supplies and funds essential, directing donations to the New England Belgian Relief Headquarters in Boston.
German and Austrian civilians flee Italy after consuls warn them to leave at once. The move signals waning hope of delaying war with Austria and suggests Austria strengthens defenses as the war looms. Continued discussion noted in the source.
The record lists moon phases from March to April with first quarter on March 23 and full moons on March 31 and April 29, plus daily solar events, sunrise 5 45 and sunset 5 58. It notes Easter Sunday April 4, planetary mornings Venus and Jupiter, Saturn as the evening star, and auto lamp times for tonight. It closes with today’s anniversaries including Emancipation Day in Porto Rico and births of Laura Jean Libbey and Rosa Bonheur.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for Monday generally fair with Tuesday also fair and little temperature change. Washington clerks note: southern New England may have a local snow flurry Monday with northern New England seeing more likely snow.
A telegram from Brigadier General Hugh L. Scott reports bringing in four Piute Indians who led tribesmen on the warpath as federal authorities pursued Tse Ne Gat for murder. The message, sent to Secretary Garrison, originates from Bluff Utah.
General Scott arrived at Bluff with Tse Ne Gat Old Polk Posey and Posey son ten days after starting on a snowbound trek seeking a hiding Piute chief. A posse led by Marshal Nebeker engaged the fugitives. one posse member and two Indians were killed. Scott travels unarmed to recover captives and continue peacemaker work in the West.
An advertisement notes opium patients receive treatment at Givens Sanitarium in Stamford Connecticut. The notice outlines care options and boarding details for those seeking therapeutic services.
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