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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1916

Page

6

German Reply Delays Stir Diplomatic Pressure

The long delay in Germany replying to the American note heightens pessimism as two weeks pass without assurance that U S demands will be met. Officials privately worry the response will be argumentative and fail to meet the issue of submarine warfare while Berlin signals hope to preserve friendly ties with Washington.

United States Germany Berlin Gerard Jansing Wilson William Lansing State Department

Birrell Says Irish Revolution Largely Ended After Surrenders

Augustine Birrell chief secretary for Ireland reached Holy Head from Dublin aboard the Helga and stated the revolution is entirely in hand and virtually over. He said main bodies of revolutionists have surrendered and Dublin is quiet, though some sniping remains as martial law continues.

Augustine Birrell Ireland Holy Head Wales Dublin Helga London Wirrell Associated Press

Dublin Quiet Returns as Cork Filings and Cork Strife Reported

Field Marshal Viscount French reports Ireland returning to normal. Dublin is returning to normal with clearing work around Irishtown. In Cork an affray ends with a head constable shot dead as police arrest two men. Sinn Feiners in Cork city have surrendered arms. Wexford reports rebels arrested as the Enniscorthy column operates. rest of South Ireland is quiet.

London Viscount French Ireland Dublin Irishtown Cork Fermoy Sinn Wexford South Ireland

Dublin Quiet After Revolt As Troops Restore Order

Dublin residents face scarce food as troops arrest suspects in house to house raids. A rebel with a red cross armlet shows German city pictures. Army uses armored cars for patrols while relief distributes flour fish and bread to the needy. Communication with outside restored and country districts return to normal.

Dublin Volunteer Regiment Custom House Westland Row

Cambridge Delays on Tabernacle Plan

Cambridge City Council delays action on a proposed Billy Sunday tabernacle. Mayor Rockwood urges support citing employment and religious benefits while council debates ordinances and transportation concerns for a temporary wooden tent near Somerville.

Cambridge Rockwood Billy Blodgett Sunday Tabernacle Committee Cambridge Coucilmen Tabernacle Sunday Committee William H. Hogan Boston

Asquith Signals Compulsion Bill To Mobilize Men

In the House of Commons Premier Asquith announced plans to introduce tomorrow a general compulsion bill for men of military age. He cited empire-wide recruitment gains, rising army strength from 26 to 83 divisions, and the need to secure 5,000,000 men for army and navy despite current lapses and separate recruitment hurdles. He argued against piecemeal measures and urged swift passage to end debate. The premier also noted public gloom after Kut el Amara but urged focus on historic crisis speeches.

London Asquith House of Commons Dominions India England Mercantile Marine Kut-el-Amara

Asquith Defends War Efforts and Cabinet Decisions

Mr. Asquith rejects claims of indecision and delay in policy and strategy. He argues Britain and the empire contribute steadily to the common cause and that Allied naval and military strength is at its best. He says the government will endure if backed by public confidence.

Gallipoli Mesopotamia Mr. Asquith United Kingdom

Quick Arrested After Burglary at City Square Store

Wilfred Quick, homeless, was arrested by City Square Station officers shortly after midnight for breaking and entering and attempted larceny at the Waverley Clothing Company in City Square. Officers, aided by glassbroken evidence and shifted dummies, found him under a counter after an hourlong search. records say he had been released recently from Plymouth County jail.

Wilfred Quick City Square Waverley Clothing Company William Fitzgerald Quick Plymouth County

Plumber Fined for Failing to Pay Workers

Charles F. Rolfe, a Massachusetts avenue plumber, was fined $100 in Central Court for not paying employees. He appealed. Complainants and amounts included David Finnegan $160, James Bannon $27.50, and Wilfred Wilder $6, under a statute about four years old making refusing to pay employees a criminal offense.

Charles F. Rolfe Massachusetts Avenue Central Court David Finnegan Hamilton Street Readville James Bannon Beachmont Wlfred Wilder Ellen Street South Boston

Police seize arsenal after fire law arrest at 67 Salem Street

Police arrested George Towbekas on a fire law violation at 67 Salem Street and confiscated 735 shells and 200 cartridges. He said he was going hunting. Officers Ridlon and Walsh took him into custody. Acting District Chief Sweeney seized the ammo and sent it to Bulfinch Street for disposition by District Chief Shallow.

George Towbekas Salem Street Ridlon Walsh Hanover Street Sweeney Bulfinch Street Shallow

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