25 Mar 1914
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1914
Page
1
A muddled political climate leads to reports that Colonel Seely, the War Minister, has resigned. The announcement follows ongoing cabinet disarray and questions over military policy. No official confirmation yet from the government.
London report of March 24 describes John Ward breaking an unwritten rule by naming the King in debate. More than half the MPs rose to oppose him and later shouted Buckingham Palace in derision across the chamber. The scene marks an unusual public challenge to the throne in Parliament.
Street Commissioner James A. Gallivan routed rivals in the 12th district special primary. From 12,765 votes, Gallivan took 5,647, beating Redmond S. Fitzgerald by 2,283. Daniel T. Connell placed third, with Senator William Hickey fourth, and ex-Senator another notable figure listed.
Juarez reports at 7 15 pm that General Chao seeks confirmation of a Torreon surrender as Villa forces press on. Telegram from Colonel Trevino claims Benavides captured two barracks in Torreon amid the push toward Gomez Palacio.
At a Washington afternoon tea attended by Cabinet women and social leaders, Mrs. Bryan condemned U S recognition of General Villa. She defended Villa saying he is a patriot of high ideals and faults the critics for misjudging his motives. She noted Villa neither drinks nor smokes.
Mme Caillaux told the examining magistrate she never meant to kill M Calmette at the Figaro, only warn him. She described her state of mind, buying a revolver, and her last actions before the shooting, including a note to her husband and her cordial reception by Calmette at the office.
In a dramatic exchange at the editor’s office, Mme Caillaux describes firing a revolver at M. Caillmette. The magistrate questions how a chest wound occurred while Calmette was behind the desk as bullets lodged in a book case.
Richard Walton Tully, author of The Rose of the Rancho and A Bird of Paradise, filed for divorce from Eleanor Gates, the author of The Poor Little Rich Girl. He charges desertion after more than a year apart. Gates, in Boston for a play, laughs at the claim and notes their long separation.
A. M. 10 47 Portland 24m 3h 38m earlier records show timing details in a concise railway log.
Gloucester and Newport times note sun and moon positions for the day. The entry lists solar events, planetary positions, and a dawn to dusk timetable with evening stars Venus Mars Saturn and morning Jupiter. Anniversaries include abolition of slave trade 1807 and Petersburg battle 1865 with a Dayton flood reference.
The forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for fair weather Wednesday with warmer temperatures. Thursday looks unsettled with likely rain or snow and moderate southeast winds. In northern New England, fair and warmer Wednesday transitions to Thursday with probable rain or snow.
Thompson's Spa daily temperature report lists readings with times from early morning to night. It notes yesterday's average temperature as 37.8 and compares to last year's average of 59.6.
Mrs Albertina Johanson accused former Chief Fred Sackett of assault as he served an ejectment warrant at her rooms. Testimony described her grabbing, hitting with a beer bottle and kettle, kicking, and resisting removal while her husband claimed the house. Officers testified they carried out removal after retrieving the flag over the door.
London report quotes John E. Redmond asserting the Ulster Plot was exposed, denying a genuine fighting plan by Sir Edward Carson's forces. He says the plot aimed to intimidate the government and that Home Rule will prevail as the second reading of the bill proceeds.
London dispatch reports a public upheaval as army officers rebel against orders, provoking a debate on parliamentary supremacy. Labor member John Ward frames the revolt as a challenge to royal and military authority, urging Parliament to assert lawmaking without the King or army interference.
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