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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1915
Page
1
Report of two vessels sunk in the Irish Sea with 140 dead after torpedo attacks. Falaba captain and many passengers perish from exposure in icy waters. Submarines offered no aid to survivors. suspected German retaliation for Dresden bombing.
British ships Falaba and Aquila were sunk by German submarines in the Irish Sea near the Yorkshire coast, with 140 to 150 lives lost. Reports say a German raider circled the drowning and gave no aid, amid Germany's retaliatory submarine warfare against merchant vessels.
In a letter Curley denounces the Finance Commission and asks Chairman Fay to defer action on his pay-as-you-go tax proposal for Boston. The Commission had recommended leave to withdraw the bill, while Curley argues the commission, led by John R. Murphy, opposes the measure with inconsistent official conduct.
The Mayor concluded his arraignment of the commission by expressing his views on the proceedings and the actions taken. His remarks reflected the stance and implications of the commission's conduct and future steps.
The House passed to engrossment a bill for a new Arlington Street station in the Boylston Street subway. It will go to the Senate for concurrence. Representative Sherburne proposed a Transit Commission investigation as a substitute, but the House rejected it.
A New York Supreme Court jury is chosen for Frank Abarno and Carmine Carbone trial over a bomb placed in St. Patrick's Cathedral on March 2. Prosecutor Arthur Train outlines the plot including a cigar sighting and arrest of Carbone after he failed to appear.
Authority figures at Obrion, Russell and Co. acknowledge a transaction was about to close while declining to discuss specifics. The notice indicates continued coverage on Page 2 Column 3.
A debate in the Legislature centers on Curleys pure bread bill filed in the Senate by the public health committee. Opponents plan to seek amendments if the measure cannot be defeated. The bill requires loaf bread to be made from wheat flour rye flour lard oils butter sugar cereal flakes and similar foods. Any bread containing other materials must bear a clear English Gothic label. Penalties include up to a $500 fine.
Francis F. Moran a teamster pleaded guilty yesterday at the East Boston District Court charged with the murder of Eliza Perrine whose body was found Sunday on the beach behind East Boston Cemetery Moran was held without bail for the grand jury.
Tremont Chandler and Berkeley Streets offers dinners for two and single entrées. Planked sirloin steak and fancy corn fed tenderloin steak with sides, including Waldorf salad and pineapple. Also priced herb chicken, bluepoints on shell, and partridge sauce dishes. Rugs and carpets sold direct by manufacturer’s agent Thomas O Callaghan at 12 West Street.
After spending 3400 of stolen funds on a two month national tour, C. K. Hickcox of Pittsburg ended his spree in the city jail by treating his three penniless cellmates to a grand feast that left him broke.
Hickcox arrived from Seattle with about 700 dollars. police seized nearly all but 20 in change. He admitted to being wanted for a 4100 bank fraud in the South and West, boasting of a cross-country tour and lavish spending with a four-diamond pin and ring. He was briefly housed with three drunkenness suspects, then allowed a final supper before solitary confinement.
President Wilson spoke at a luncheon aboard the Argentine battleship Moreno in Annapolis Roads praising growing warmth and understanding with Western Hemisphere nations. He toured the ship with Admiral Martin and Ambassador Naon before returning to Washington aboard the Mayflower.
Brookline officials set a public hearing for April 21 to decide whether to grant a moving picture license. The board has long faced petitions, with odds against license approval save for a prior Brookline Friendly Society operation. Major Curtin and A J Hayman sought licenses, both aiming for Coolidge Corner, Brookline, in what observers call a $200 000 investment.
Early this morning a deliberate blaze was started at 181 West Third Street in South Boston. Firemen rushed to the scene after an alarm from a passing citizen, quickly containing the fire with no injuries reported. Oil soaked rags were found in the hallway.
In Jamaica Plain, the Beering divorce trial neared a decision by Judge Chase after closing arguments. Lester Lamb testified, disputing detectives about events at 11 Egleston street on November 20, 1914, claiming he rented a room there and slept in the dining room after moving from the front room.
William A. Mattatall, former Dorchester resident, returned to the city after years away in Elkins West Virginia. He began a systematic search for his brother David and sister Bessie, whom he last saw in Dorchester on Knapp Street during a journey south in 1880. A canvass of Knapp Street found no results.
The page lists astronomical timings and sun moon positions for the day including lunar phases through April, and sunrise sunset. It notes anniversaries such as Hannah Dustin and Ether as anesthesia first use, Alaska sale, and a historical political milestone. It also mentions Passover begins after sunset.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for fair weather on Tuesday and Wednesday with moderate westerly winds. Washington reports forecast for New England also fair Tuesday and Wednesday as well as eastern New York with increasing clouds later.
One year old Peter Macaraivtie of 16 Salem Street North End died at Relief Hospital last night from burns suffered when his clothing caught fire from matches he had been playing with at home yesterday morning. The incident underscores dangers of matches for young children.
Honolulu reports locate but officials fear the F-4 submarine may remain beneath the ocean. Earlier claims of locating the craft were corrected by subsequent developments.
Rear Admiral Moore reports the submarine located near Honolulu harbor but no recovery efforts or grappling are confirmed. The Navy awaits body recovery or explanations for the loss as crews fear the craft may be unrecoverable under 300 feet of water.
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