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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1915
Page
1
A July 1 rule bans men unescorted by women from rooms used by innkeepers or first class victuallers selling liquor to women patrons. City dealers received a calender on the rule last night. Midnight closes are set for twelve restaurants and 29 pool rooms after a police conference for district safety.
London reports say British troops landed at six points on the western Dardanelles shores and pushed toward Gallipoli rear of the Narrows. Allied forces allegedly inflict heavy casualties as they resist Turkish counteractions in a war office statement released tonight.
Reportedly, Kauff is expected to be returned to the Brooklyn federal squad within 24 hours. The development centers on his status with the Brooklyn team and possible roster adjustments. Sources indicate a swift return is anticipated pending official clearance or approval.
Henry Clark Coe Jr a Standard Oil salesman who disappeared from his Brookline home on January 30 has been found in a Fairbanks Alaska suburb. A friend of the family identified him and authorities say he may be suffering temporary mental aberration and is under observation. The family will decide on next steps once a report on his condition is received.
Twenty two liquor saloons will not open today as the Licensing Board cracks down on treating customers by owners or employees. The board issued a long statement and the salons’ owners will receive a hearing next Tuesday.
In a sensational hearing the Rev J Frank Chase secretary of the New England Watch and Ward Society admitted he once shared a hotel room with a woman not his wife and drank liquor there. The disclosure came during a harsh cross examination by John P Feeney lawyer for Attorney John J Cronin who accuses Chase of assault and battery.
Leominster plans a unique liquor traffic control tomorrow as children meet their fathers after work and escort them home. It is the town's first wet Day in 29 years with many men expected to come from surrounding areas. Chief Lasselle will have extra officers to maintain order and handle potential incidents.
An advertisement urges readers to try Father Johns Medicine for improved health. It promotes quick relief and broad applicability, highlighting accessibility and affordability to a general audience.
A massive blaze in Colon city on April 30 destroyed more than half the area. Ten people are dead including two policemen, with hundreds injured and 10,000 to 12,000 rendered homeless. Loss estimated around 1,000,000 dollars.
The annual Socialist Labor Day events include a 7 30 a m parade from Park Square led by Chief Marshal Joseph Meirovitz with contingents from Hyde Park East Boston Cambridge Somerville Malden Quincy Peabody and Waltham. Nationalities featured include Flemish Italian Polish German Jewish Russian and Finnish. The Boston School of Social Science Boston Fabian Society Labor League Zionist Social Workers and Boston Garment Workers march. Tremont Temple hosts the evening mass meeting headlined by Cornelius Lehane labor leader from Cork Ireland.
A masked man robbed the Santa Clara Wine Company store at 159 Washington Street before 11 PM, taking about $60 from the cash drawer after forcing clerk Patrick H She a into the cellar and then fleeing. Benny Kauff may not play for Brooklyn next game as he chances a return to the Federal league.
Witness Shea describes a bandit who posed as a customer at the Eagle Wine Company on Columbus Avenue. The gunman demanded cash, forced Shea to fill a handkerchief with silver, and used changing for purchases from other customers. Shea was locked in the cellar with a trap door as the robber escaped, drawing police to the scene shortly after.
President Tener telegrammed Ward that the Kauff incident player will not be allowed to play in the National League at this time. An Eastern club presidents meeting followed at the NL office with Hempstead Foster Gaffney Dreyfuss Ebbets and Baker in attendance.
Rain causes multiple postponements in major leagues with teams including American and National divisions and cities Boston New York Philadelphia Chicago St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Pittsburg Cleveland Brooklyn and others amid bad weather and lingering rain.
Dr. Booker T. Washington joined William J. Bryan supporters in New York as the pledge drive closed. For half an hour after the meeting the Secretary sat at a table signing pledges with hundreds of attendees.
Operatives of the Robert Burns Detective Agency traced Coe by railroad workers and positively identified him yesterday through a family friend.
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