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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1916
Page
1
The United States plans a complete statement on submarine warfare and the arming of merchant ships for defense. A circular memorandum to powers is possible, outlining the government’s position and guiding future negotiations while upholding established principles.
Secretary Lansing, returning from Pinehurst, has studied submarine and armed ship data for weeks. He plans to discuss conclusions with President Wilson before presenting them to foreign governments, aiming for a fair framework for submarine use in naval warfare after the war. Continued on Page 11-Fourth Col.
Ex heavyweight champion Jess Willard is forecast to defend his world title in a ten round no decision bout at Madison Square Garden tomorrow night. Rob Fitzsimmons notes Moran is unreadable in training and favors Willard after close study of both fighters.
The writer predicts a historic Moran Willard bout promising a knockout by Jess and an epic slugging display. He compares it to Sullivan Corbett and his own Corbett clash, arguing the forthcoming duel will surpass classic era fights.
Mrs. Annie M. Spooner a Dorchester milliner returned to her home at 12 Warner street to find the 112 story wooden dwelling destroyed by fire started by an overheated furnace. Boys saw flames from basement windows at 7 30 o clock and firemen found most of the building burned. Loss estimated at 3590.
Mrs. Adelaide E Harmon 71 protects herself with an armed guard at her Dorchester home. Papers filed in Superior Court seek $30,000 in real estate and personal property she claims her husband Robert L Harmon 44 younger man obtained by threats and misrepresentation after a sensational elopement two years earlier.
Dr. Shailer Matthews of Chicago University told City Club members that Japan feels robbed of indemnity from the Russo Japanese War and distrusts U S policy toward China. He spoke after a tour of China and Japan as a representative of the American Federaton of Churches.
Mrs. Harmon, widow of W Bowman Cutter, seeks a court order to stop cruelty and threats by her youthful husband whom she married in 1914 after a car elopement. She describes confinement, loaded weapons, and fear, claiming he has no means of support and relied on her.
Dr Arthur Warren Waite a dentist and noted tennis player is in custody tonight after self-administered drugs left him in a stupor. He will be charged with the March 12 murder of his father in law John J Peck a Grand Rapids Michigan based millionaire drug manufacturer. The district attorney's office believes further details will follow.
A discovery has been made that is expected to trigger one of the most sensational cases in years, prompting wide attention from investigators and the public alike.
Mr. Peck valued at about 1.5 million died with his wife while visiting relatives in Riverside Drive. His will split the estate between Mrs. Waite and Percy Peck of Grand Rapids. Mrs. Waite, now gravely ill, allegedly was told to alter the will in Waite's favor. Detectives found Dr. A A Moore in pain at the Waite apartment and narcotics found on his clothing.
A mass meeting of over a thousand East Boston residents condemned replacing through cars to Jeffries Point with shuttle cars. Notables including Rep Manassah Bradley, ex Rep John T Sullivan, Joseph Caggiano, and Fathers O Connell and Condon criticized the plan urging a mass display at the State House for better service.
Mexican Consul at El Paso reports a telegram claiming Villa is surrounded by Pershing's forces and Carranzistas with battle imminent. The message notes the bandit is encircled as American troops tighten the siege near the Mexican border.
El Paso dispatches report General Bertani stating Villa is surrounded near Namiquipa after Carranza forces defeated Villa at Santa Gertrudes. Brigadier General Bell confirms Herrera's revolt against Carranza, but Herrera denies joining Villa. Pershing has not replied to troop movement queries. wireless field reports are active.
Reported today from trusted sources says Herrera has revolted from Carranza and will resist American troop entry into Mexico. He abandons the Carranza cause but remains opposed to Villa, a longtime foe of Villa. His current stance aligns with opposing the de facto government.
After a lively equity hearing in Superior Court yesterday Mrs. Anna M. Swasey of Cambridge won alimony pendente lite in the divorce case of her husband Navy Lt. George Truman Swasey. The witness stood firm as the court focused on her testimony and appearance drew keen attention.
Approximately 150000 people will pass New England's busiest corner at Summer Winter and Washington street and Traffic Officer Joseph F. Crotty will not be there to stay. Crotty resigned yesterday and leaves Boston next Monday for Grand Rapids Michigan to join J W Green Company. He has served at the Summer street crossing longer than any other traffic officer and helped prevent accidents and manage the traffic flow for five years.
Mrs Swasey entered the courtroom wearing a plum suit and turban with a Spanish mantilla partly concealing her features as she prepared to testify. Her presence drew attention from jurors during the proceedings.
The Harvard Aeronautical Society offers a silver cup to the student designing the best 60 horsepower hydroplane model. Competitors have three weeks to complete their models to stimulate undergraduate interest in aeronautics.
A first story from Pershing's march details the initial movements, naming General John J. Pershing leading forces as they push into new operational areas. The report notes logistical preparations and early skirmishes shaping the campaign’s outlook.
Fragmentary text lists a date sequence and time notations as well as a note about Rhode Island's purchase from Indians for 40 fathoms of beads and a British raid on Antwerp a year earlier. The garbled lines reference anniversaries and locomotive lamp timings in a old newspaper style.
Mrs. Ella M. Noyes, 54, wife of Henry Noyes of East High street, died suddenly of heart disease in the rear yard of her home. Her body was discovered by her husband late tonight.
Fair in Boston and vicinity Friday with rising temperatures. Saturday turns unsettled with likely rain or snow by night. Winds shift from moderate to southerly and easterly. In southern New England, fair and warmer Friday, cloudy Saturday with possible rain or snow west by night. Northern New England stays fair Friday with cloudy Saturday.
Put your money in co operative banks and watch it grow bigger interest than Xmas clubs or savings banks. Helps you own a home or build up competence. Call or write for booklet Wm D Eldredge Trens 36 Bromfield St 2d floor.
The state drug search law nearly failed due to two unauthorized words inserted into a recently enacted bill. Governor McCall intervened and revealed the tampering, averting nullification of warrants for drug searches and keeping police efforts intact.
An investigation is being conducted to determine how certain words entered the bill. Legislative leaders seek to unravel the mystery behind the wording and its source.
German lines pierced by Russians in Jacobstadt sector. Russians gain ground after repulsing counter attack south west of Lake Narocz. English raid Germans at Gommescourt and Bethune La Bassee road. Germans occupy French points of support on ridge near Haucourt. Russians fail to gain in major eastern front offensive. Bombardments general on whole French front.
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