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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1916
Page
2
The Adriatic sailing from Liverpool to New York mistook a British patrol boat for a submarine in fog. The captain ordered life preservers and lifeboats as passengers trembled, and the ship sped at 26 knots to escape before the true pursuer was revealed to fly the British flag.
Paris reports Emperor William of Germany has turned over all royal gold plate and part of the crown jewels to the imperial treasury to be converted into funds for the war effort.
Alphonse Salio 45 dies of a fractured skull at City Hospital after fellow worker Michael Codi struck him with a heavy shovel during a quarrel at the High School of Practical Arts renovation in Roxbury. Police seek Codi, charged with murder. Codi 45, of Everett street Revere, 5 feet inches tall, 175 pounds.
Twenty two Massachusetts police chiefs visited Boston for a day of informal activities. They toured sites in the afternoon and held a casual dinner at the Quincy House with no formal programme.
Embroidery the 4 year old Celt Networth filly carried 113 pounds to an easy two mile and a quarter victory in the St Leger Handicap at Churchill Downs. Killanna was three lengths back in second with Hanovia well behind. Owned by A B Hencock and ridden by jockey F Murphy the winner topped the fall meeting feature.
Washington reports no new step to end the European war, officials say none likely soon, as government position seen in high circles tied to the Hughes women's train wealth and aristocracy representation.
A Chicago scene shows Democratic and Republican women marching separately for the 1916 campaign. Democratic banners praise Wilson and suffrage while Republican women ride machines toward the LaSalle Hotel. Crowds remain largely silent aside from rare cheers for Wilson and a few scattered chants.
Officials say no peace talks are planned through diplomatic channels and mediation has not been offered or suggested by the United States or any belligerent. The government reiterates its open offer to use good offices if requested, with no changes since Wilson’s wartime pledge.
Republican women gathered amid banners shouting Wilson with red flaming letters while Democratic slogans angled in, turning a hopeful gathering into a tense clash as cheers faded and sarcasm spread.
Mrs James J Storrow president of the Women’s City Club issued a statement denying the club’s responsibility for sentiments voiced by invited speakers following criticism of Professor Zueblin’s address on Monday.
Berlin reports Emperor William has left for the eastern front to visit General von Linsingen's troops as Russian forces press the main attack, confirming the high level military movement in the region.
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