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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1915
Page
7
A Zeppelin was destroyed along with two allied aircraft in a Belgium air engagement reported by the Daily Mail from Rotterdam. The correspondent asserts the account is completely accurate.
On May 10 a Zeppelin crossed toward Brussels with a westward course. One returned at 8 pm and was attacked by the aeroplane squadron. The Allied fleet counted 27 machines as the Zeppelin fought with machine guns, then fell between Brussels and Ghent after a 15 minute engagement. All 60 crew were reported killed, while two Allied aircraft were destroyed and their pilots killed by the Zeppelin’s fire.
The American line steamer Philadelphia arrived from New York in Liverpool with passengers reporting alarm over a cruiser sighting off Ireland. Lifebelts and deck chairs were used as a precaution while the ship stayed well offshore from the Irish coast following German submarine fears.
Port officials thoroughly checked all passengers for spies on board, but none were detained. The precaution caused a delay, and it was over an hour after the steamer arrived before passengers began to debark.
The New York Herald notes Charles Noble Gregory states American neutrals may sell munition to belligerents under international law. He cites Germany’s Boer War aid to Britain and Count von Bernstorff’s protest against export to allies, listing specific munitions and quantities supplied.
The steamship St Paul of the American line arrived in New York from Liverpool with 217 cabin and 108 steerage passengers. Captain Passow reported sighting bodies from the Lusitania disaster off the Irish coast on May 9, some on life rafts, and noted many small boats nearby. The St Paul carried the body of Captain Alfred Gunter of the Gulflight, who died of shock after his ship was torpedoed by a German submarine.
The Lexington High School girls begin spring field hockey practice this afternoon at 4 o clock under Miss Minnie Packard, a high school instructor. Players are enthusiastic about spring work added to their popular fall game.
President Wilson aboard the Mayflower reaches New York to witness a major Atlantic fleet review. The event includes gun salutes, a Wyoming banquet, boat races, and a water carnival with delegations from New York and New Jersey.
Reports describe a bustling shore reception and a land parade slated in New York as the President arrives by Mayflower with Admiral Fletcher and city officials to review the fleet. Secretaries Daniels Lane Redfield Wilson accompany him.
Portuguese rebels threaten to storm Lisbon as fires burn many buildings and loyalist homes are looted, continuing from first page coverage of the upheaval.
Lisbon dispatch reports Santarem the scene of continuing fighting after a rebellion spread from Lisbon. Seventeen soldiers and 70 civilians died and more than 200 were wounded as rebels triumphed in the clashes.
In Paris on May 16 large crowds marked the anniversary of Joan of Arc with a quiet ceremony attended by many women including English participants. The event reflected broad sympathy for the saint's memory.
Daniel Brienza age 8 of 1042 Harrison avenue was struck near his home by an auto driven by Mrs Grace G Hicks of 29 Royal street Medford about 6 PM and was probably fatally injured.
Italy bars official war announcement as Salandra remains in power. Deputies Bettolo and Pantano may join a reshaped cabinet. Giolitti signals support if war unavoidable. Crowds rally for war in Milan Florence Naples Messina Bologna Palermo and Catania while Austrian plans prompt evacuations and frontier clashes rise.
A Washington audience reports Germany plans to reject US demands while signaling continued submarine warfare against Britain. officials stress any American hope for Germany to renounce such policy is unlikely, as the war aims focus on survival and a fight against Britain. A German official emphasizes the conflict is with Britain, not America, and that restraint would compromise Germany’s war effort. Beside this, a fugitive chase unfolds across Dunkirk, Buffalo, and Chicago after Rodgers escapes custody on a train, with authorities extending a wide manhunt and notifying Detroit and Cleveland.
Sergeant John Ridlon of the Boston police hunted Leo Rogers a larceny suspect who escaped aboard a Chicago to Boston train last night. Assisting officers from the sheriff's office Dunkirk and Buffalo joined the search today.
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