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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1915
Page
3
The steamship Hocking, seized by a British cruiser off the Atlantic, sparks a dispute between the United States and the Entente over prize law. Secretary Lansing seeks Britain's explanation while the U S mulls arbitration and a possible surrender claim under international law.
Upon forthcoming developments the State Department will protest and demand surrender of the ship. The British foreign office is expected to send Hocking to a prize court, with the US usually awaiting regular proceedings when no human life is at stake. A prior case was the Dacia, seized by a French cruiser and condemned by a prize court after transfer to American registry.
W. T. White announced a domestic instalment loan to be issued at month’s end with the Duke of Connaught leading the list of subscribers. He urged Canadians to maximize subscriptions and economize as he noted Canada shifted from a $300,000,000 trade deficit in 1913 to a $45,000,000 export surplus for the six months ending Sept. 30.
Semi official notice announces General Michael Joseph Maunoury former Paris military governor will replace General Gallieni as military governor of Paris. Gallieni becomes minister of war in the new cabinet after suffering prior wounds in combat against the Germans.
Salem voters adopt plan B replacing commission form with an 11 aldermen board and a Mayor who holds a strong veto over aldermen actions. The change follows a statewide election where the new plan wins 3142 to 2677.
Providence November 2 Sheriff Wilcox believes Lynal Bosworth known as Honey Budlong killed by Stratford police resisted arrest had no involvement in Judge Knowles murder on Labor Day Bosworth reportedly in New Jersey on the day of the Knowles crime based on interviews with his mother and brother.
J Parker Coombs a former Brown University football guard and noted bass soloist at the New York Hippodrome is being sued for divorce by his wife Mary Thompson of Portland Me The report notes his high reputation in opera and football during 1895 to 1897.
A filing from a prominent family member seeks custody of two children and alimony. The petition cites cruel and abusive treatment and adultery as the grounds for divorce. The couple, Mr. and Mrs. Coombs, were married in this city in June 1901.
Charles B Wallace age 13 of 26 Cumberland Street reports his French bulldog Jeff missing after slipping from the home Saturday evening. Jeff is described with brown bat ears and brown spots on a white back. a reward is offered for his return by Charles and his mother.
Norwegian ship brokers, unable to take more orders, allow American firms to handle new ship orders. Four 3000 ton motor ships for oil trade ordered in U S yards with two due in May and two in October. Two turbine steamers of 4000 tons each costing 4 million dollars ordered from Chester Shipbuilding Co. of Philadelphia. Brokers in New York have arranged 14 American steamers for delivery within a year to Norwegian companies.
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