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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1915
Page
1
The Reef Anchor liner arrives at Greenock Scotland with a full American crew and passengers. No submarines were sighted during the voyage from New York. The vessel altered its course to the north of Ireland and reached port early today with no word of incidents or further news to report.
Berlin reports Germany will not alter its submarine warfare in response to President Wilson’s note. The forthcoming reply, described as courteous yet firm, will emphasize no change in policy unless leaders in Berlin shift stance within a few days. Von Wiegand notes the stance mirrors Berlin’s view amid U.S. diplomacy.
Anchor line steamship Transylvania reached Greenock at 2 am after a tense voyage. Passengers stayed on deck with life belts on while Captain Black steered north of Ireland to avoid torpedoes, instead of heading to Liverpool as usual.
Fire across 648 Harrison avenue destroys stairways trapping residents and forcing dramatic roof escapes. Mrs Mary Lehane and several tenants were rescued by ladder crews with help from firefighters including Patrick Malone Jo seph Kinsella and Charles Forte in a sprawling immigrant neighborhood. The blaze displaced eight families and spread through wood stairways as flames roared from the roof. The New England fire scene includes several child evacuees and a three month old baby saved from the third floor.
A. M. 105 Portland shows a series of measurements with 24 meters earlier and 38 meters for Sh. 38m, noting specified values and sequence.
Almanac style notes list moon phases from new moon on May 13 to new moon June 12 and full moons on June 26 July 26 Aug 24 Sept 28 Oct 22 Nov 21 Dec 21. Also provides day count in year 1877, planetary sightings Saturn Venus Jupiter and notable anniversaries including Grant’s world tour 1877 Buffalo Bill 1885 Jenner birth 1749 and German aviator incident.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity: rain on Monday, followed by clearing Tuesday and warmer, with increasing easterly winds shifting to westerly by Tuesday. For Washington on May 16, northern New England expects showers Monday and Tuesday, while southern New England sees showers Monday and Tuesday with fair conditions thereafter.
In a marathon 14 inning game Boston defeats Cleveland 3 to 0. Chicago falls 4 to 2 to Philadelphia while New York wins 6 to 2 over Detroit and St. Louis edges Washington 2 to 1 in 11 innings.
Italy may go to war Thursday as government plans to lay policies before Parliament. Jubilant crowds expect action against Austria as leaders prepare decisive steps amid mounting tensions.
Geneva dispatch reports Italy has 1,700,000 soldiers mobilized and equipped near the Austrian border. The same telegram claims the Austrian government has confiscated properties of the Rothschilds and several British French and Russian families.
Rome reports King Victor Emmanuel refused Premier Salandra's resignation and kept the cabinet intact. The move signals Italy's likely entry with the Allies, with policy to be outlined after the Chamber of Deputies reopens on Thursday.
Unofficial word last night hinted Signor Salandra would remain head of the government. Today crowds show strong rejoicing and demonstrations in favor of war. Continued on Page 7 Sixth Column.
Lisbon May 16 reports confirm the revolutionary victory. Joao Chagas will preside over the new government proclaimed from the City Hall windows as crowds celebrate with enthusiasm.
Reports from Madrid via Paris describe complete anarchy in Lisbon with ongoing clashes between mutineers and loyal troops. The bombardment paused last night due to ammunition shortages, and the death and injury toll is said to be considerable.
The National Security League Massachusetts Branch lists officers including Honorary Vice-Chairmen Gov. Walsh Mayor Curley and George von Meyer. Guy Murchie chairs with James Parker as vice chair. George Mumford treasurer and Walton Green secretary. Membership or contact details provided for donations and inquiries.
Washington May 16 Dr Bernhardt Dernburg German government spokesman seeks a British safe conduct for sea voyage to Europe. Ambassador von Bernstorff asked State Department to intervene and speed the request but London is likely to withhold such courtesies.
The State Department delays seeking British safe conduct for Dr. Dernburg awaiting Britain's stance. Officials argue Dernburg lacks official German ties and thus has no special entitlement from the U S or Britain. No informal approach to the British embassy has occurred yet, though Ambassador Page may be instructed to probe authorities.
Philadelphia May 16. A memorial to Emperor William asks for suspension at least of war indemnities imposed on Belgian cities and provinces. Signed by educators churchmen and notable figures including David Starr Jordan Leland Stanford University John Grier Hibben Princeton Earl Cranston Fred erick R. Coudert Philip Rhinelander James M. Beck and William S Nichols.
Ramgate England reports an air raid early this morning with about 40 bombs dropped. At least three people were injured according to initial checks as authorities assess the scene.
A Mytilene dispatch via Havas says furious fighting continues in the Dardanelles with allied shells blowing up trenches filled with Turkish troops. Prisoners admit shortages of ammunition and other munitions.
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