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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1915
Page
10
Secretary Daniels reviewed naval progress after Wilson's inauguration and said the Bureau of Ordnance developed a 14 inch gun that will shoot straighter and hit harder than any current or known future foreign design. He amplified his earlier claim with additional details.
A Bureau of Ordnance analysis compares 14 inch and 15 inch guns on the Pennsylvania and Queen Elizabeth class ships. It notes volume of fire, armor penetration, and range, concluding the Pennsylvania would deliver more blows at fighting range with 14 inch guns, while the 16 inch option offers greater penetration but fewer barrels.
Two hundred children gathered for a May procession and service at St. Phillips Church on Harrison Avenue South End. Rev. Father Garrett J. Barry preached with assistances from Rev. Austin E. Dougherty and Rev. William H. O Connell. Catherine Walsh named May queen with Marie Caulbach as crown bearer.
A starving cat in a vacant Medford house window at Durant and Haviland streets prompted a fire crew to respond. Firefighter Everett Baker climbed a 30 foot ladder to reach the cat, but the feline escaped over a six foot fence after being carried to safety.
Mrs Mattie R West proposes appointing a woman supervisor of morals for Newton High School after accusations of immorality by local girls raised by Mrs Ruby L Winchenbaugh. Residents' support urged to implement the plan in Newton, Massachusetts.
Headmaster Enoch C. Adams told a Post reporter that no action will occur this year but the plan is considered worthy and may be enacted next year. Mrs. West argues a woman dean could advise and support girls at school and in homes, reducing harmful rumors while aiding teachers and parents. Adams is investigating circulating claims by Mrs. Ruby L. Winehenbaugh and found no truth yet.
More than 700 canoeists paddled along the Charles River between Wat tham and Riverside despite chilly winds. Metropolitan police reported only one accident as two young men tipped over near Weston Bridge around 2 PM.
A May 1 letter to the editor defends Admiral Moore's official report on the F-4 submarine loss near Honolulu. It denounces claims of Secretary Daniels' neglect and cites Lieutenant Alfred Ede’s 1915 letter about Tribulations aboard the submarine fleet. The writer condemns Daniels for rebuking Commander Yates Stirling and calls for truthful reports to prevent sterilized findings.
Memorial services for unknown dead of the Grand Army of the Republic were held at Faneuil Hall by the Daughters of Veterans under Eliza beth Turner Tent No. 34. Over 1500 attended and the event was described as impressive. Today unknown sailor dead services will be held aboard a Nantasket line steamer leaving Boston at 1 48. Floral pieces from yesterday will be cast into Boston harbor.
Mrs Elizabeth Crane aged 85 who helped organize the Franklin Street Congregational Church Somerville attended its 60th anniversary yesterday morning A historical address by former superintendent Frank R Nickerson reviewed the first 50 years of the church.
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