26 May 1916
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1916
Page
1
Chicago May 25 Headquarters for four Republican presidential hopefuls opened today but Colonel Roosevelt looms large. Hughes is losing momentum as Roosevelt’s boom spreads, potentially shaping the convention with an ex-President nomination possibility.
Supporters predict events next week will turn the Roosevelt momentum into a victory chariot with speed few can match. They expect major results from speeches in Kansas City on May 30 and St. Louis on May 31, while opponents remain alarmed by the prospect of two pivotal appearances.
In a dramatic courtroom scene Dr Waite smiles as he admits murder and theft amid gasps. He explains he married to obtain his wife’s money and details how he planned the murder of the Pecks after numerous attempts.
New York May 25 Arthur Warren Waite testifies in the criminal branch describing how he poisoned and smothered Mrs John E Peck and John E Peck and tried to kill Miss Catherine Peck. He details thefts from relatives and benefactors while noting his lack of religious conviction and fraudulent credentials.
More than 100000 men and women will march through Boston and New England in a grand civic demonstration for preparedness. The chief marshal prepared for 100000 plus marchers with enrolment of 90000 likely to be exceeded on the day.
Governor McCall in full dress uniform rides with staff along the route to Park Square. He will then return to the reviewing stand before the State House to consider the matter.
Public anger rises in Greece after reports that Teutonic submarines torpedoed the Greek steamers Adamantios Korais Anastasios Goroneos and Istros, sparking national outrage and widespread opinion on naval aggression.
The Senate postponed action on Louis D. Brandeis's Supreme Court nomination by unanimous consent. Opponents sought more time to decide, while Brandeis supporters expected a vote the next day, as the executive session adjourned with the matter postponed.
Sir Roger Casement's Catholic sister appealed to the Pope for a reprieve if his death should be decreed. The Pope reportedly cannot intervene in Britain's internal affairs and refused to intervene, making further appeals pointless. House of Commons unity forms around Asquith to resolve the Irish question amid expected debate on government proposals.
Mr. Asquith shifted from details to an earnest plea for settling the Irish question through agreement among Irish parties. He announced that David Lloyd George would undertake the delicate task of reconciling the hostile factions.
Observance notes Saint Augustine’s Day with historic ties to Queen Mary of England born 1867 and the 1865 surrender of General Kirby marking the end of the Civil War.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for Friday fair weather and likely Saturday fair. Temperatures expected to be seasonable with moderate variable winds.
An advertisement continues on page 14 first column touting Horsford's Acid Phosphate as a remedy for indigestion nausea insomnia sick headache and acid stomach. The ad positions the product as the best solution.
Yesterday's results show Boston defeating Detroit 5 to 2 and New York 7 over Chicago in a mixed set of scores. The report notes darkness at 14 innings and rain affecting Cleveland Philadelphia and others with various National League results. An ad promotes low fares on a trolley service to Worcester and surrounding towns via Boston and Worcester.
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