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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1916
Page
8
Frank J L Pease struck his head on a kitchen range at 29 Pearl Street in Pawtucket. He cut a small tumor above his eye and bled to death before help could arrive. Medical Examiner Charles H French-Wis ruled the death accidental.
Miss Mary A. Brophy a popular Melrose telephone operator wed Fred Nolan night chief operator of Weymouth in a ceremony at St Marys Catholic Church Melrose. Reverend Father Carney presided with Miss Frances Bowley maid of honor and Patrick Donahue best man.
Former US assistant attorney general William Roscoe Thayer presided as about 2500 Bostonians at Tremont Temple held a Lusitania memorial meeting on the first anniversary of the sinking. A resolution was passed demanding President Wilson break off diplomatic relations with Germany, condemning its submarine warfare note as a specious offer of compliance.
A Boston memorial meeting led by William Roscoe Thayer features loud hisses for German leaders and pro and anti speakers. James M. Beck and Professor Josiah Royce condemn Germany and the Lusitania attack while urging a firm policy toward Berlin and preservation of American honor.
In Newburyport on May 7 Daniel Cashman the Amesbury contractor injured by a five ton machine collapse is reported better at Anna Jaques Hospital One leg was amputated and the bones of another leg were set while Cashman warned his crew and was struck by the danger.
The New York steamship Venezia bringing 40 Americans from Bordeaux reported being fired on and chased for hours by two German commerce raiders off the Azores. Crew and horse handlers confirmed the encounter dated April 18, noting the raiders showed no flags and fired shots as the Venezia sped away. The ship, now a freighter, escaped in ballast with two converted merchant raiders likely as the attackers.
President awaits Tuesday cabinet discussion on how to respond to Germany's pledge to suspend illegal submarine warfare. Advisers split between accepting the pledge with cautious optimism and demanding unconditional terms and explanations. Secretary Lansing signals a future memorandum may seek clarity and copies of old orders for comparison. The Lusitania anniversary adds pressure as negotiations continue.
Texas troops under Colonel Frederick W. Sibley pursue Mexican raiders after a Glenn Springs attack that left troopers dead and a wagon burned. Raiders crossed the Rio Grande near Terlingua and headed toward Boquillas as Gen Funston orders cross border pursuit with multiple cavalry units and Texas Rangers aiding.
In El Paso May the raid on Glenn Springs and Roquillas abruptly ends the US Mexico talks on cooperation. Generals Scott and Funston meet Obregon and Amador at the immigration station, focusing on the raid. Obregon and Amador then proceed to Juarez for a three hour discussion with Gavira Santos and Garcia. Obregon later updates Carranza by telegraph on new developments and needed action.
About 79 Villa bandits crossed from Texas into Glenn Springs inland 15 miles. They attacked Troop A of the 9th Cavalry killing three, including a 16 year old. Two troopers wounded, one missing. Two American citizens reportedly abducted, with their throats cut. U.S. posse pursues Villistas into Coahuila Mexico.
Brockton resident and Brockton Street Railway starter Prescott Abbott reports recovery from four years of rheumatic arthritis after using Var-ne-sis. He describes severe knee pain, inability to walk, and relief after continued use, urging others to try the herbal remedy sold by W. G. Varnoy, Kymn, Mass.
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