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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1915
Page
3
A large explosion at an Okhta suburb ammunition factory in Petrograd tonight caused multiple fatalities and many injuries. Several workshops were destroyed and debris injured nearby residents. Officials say loaded shell stores were untouched and operations may resume in a few days.
In Paris on April 80 a delegation led by T P O Connor and Joseph Devlin presented France with Ireland's sympathy in the war. Devlin read an address praising France as a Celtic nation and Ireland's support against militarist aggression, while Cardinal Annette and President Poincare expressed strong interest and approval.
Nineteen British prisoners including four officers were transported to Constantinople from the Dardanelles today.
Joseph Laughlin national president of the Ancient Order of Hibernians urged Irish youths to go slow before enlisting in the English army. He warned promises to Ireland have a history of being broken and cautioned that postwar promises about home rule may not be kept.
A statement from Postmaster Murray defends Bryan's grape juice stance and aligns Wilson with Bryan as national guides. Murray notes King George on the water wagon and cites Daniels' navy wine policy as support. He also suggests prohibition could shape the fall political campaign.
Secretary Bryan in New York urged total abstinence from alcohol arguing belligerents restrict drinks for economic reasons. He said loyalty to Bacchus exceeds loyalty to rulers and that drink causes idleness and unsafe workers. He spoke under the National Abstainers Union and noted employers shun tipplers as unreliable.
A speaker notes growing global temperance sentiment yet the European war reveals alcohol's strong hold on people. He warns patriotism cannot curb the appetite alcohol creates, even for those who sacrifice for their country.
A Burlington Route agent promotes Colorado as an affordable, family friendly summer getaway with $12 a week lodging claims. He offers free maps and booklets and can share details on Colorado California and national parks including Glaciers and Yellowstone. Contact Alex Stocks at 264 Washington St Boston Main 4387.
Funeral services for Colonel Charles F. Spaulding were conducted at his home 487 Main Street Walton. Interment followed at Mt. Feake Cemetery with delegations from the G. A. R. in attendance.
Ottawa observers expect parliament to be dissolved next week with a rumored cabinet change. Retiring secretary of state Louis Coderre may be replaced by J Tellier or KE M Patenaude, as ballot forms are shipped to troops overseas signaling an appeal to the country.
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