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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1915

Page

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President to Seek Apology From Austria Over Dumba Links

The Austrian ambassador Dumba admits sending plans tied to munitions factory disruptions to Vienna, and the American envoy informs Lansing the act was ordered by Vienna. In a separate incident, a serious train trestle crash in Waltham left a 14-year-old dead and two others injured as youths attempted to outrun an onrushing express. Gerald Carr, 14, died. Kenneth Duggan, 9, suffered a compound arm fracture and possible internal injuries. Norman Duggan, 13, escaped unharmed.

Dumba tEnvoy Lansing Vienna Lyman Pond Waltham Gerald Carr Herbert A. Carr Summit Street Kenneth Duggan Henry M. Duggan Lawrence Street Norman

Auto chase for boy and kidnapper ends in Dover

Eight year old Ralph G. Carpenter Jr. was snatched from his mother by his father and driven in a high powered car toward New Hampshire. Police halted the vehicle at Dover but allowed it to proceed after learning details of the incident.

Magnolia Ralph G.carpenter, Jr Ralph G. Carpenter Boston New Hampshire Ocean Side Hotel

Husband Seeks Custody in Boston Incident

Mrs. Carpenter unable to return to cottage near hotel after a dispute with her husband. Attorney Smart says six months of unfriendly terms led to a custody move. At about 9 50 p m Miss Marguerite Paul of 862 Beacon Street Boston left the cottage with the boy and gave him a note to take to the hotel office.

Italy Declares Cotton Contraband of War

Paris despatch says Italy has declared cotton contraband of war, a Rome report to Havas News Agency states.

Italy Paris Rome Havas

French Liner Bordeaux Torpedoed Near Gironde

The French steamship Bordeaux was torpedoed and sunk twelve miles off the Gironde estuary on the western coast of France. Her crew were rescued by a pilot boat. The 4530 gross ton freighter of 370 feet, built in 1891, belonged to Compagnie Generale Trans-Atlantique and had last arrived at Havre on July 13 from St Nazaire.

Paris Bordeaux Gironde France Compagnie Generale Trans-Atlantique Havre St. Nazaire

Carranza Troops Occupy Piedras Negras Across Border

Twelve hundred Carranza troops led by General Benjamin Garza seized Piedras Negras from Villa forces. Villa troops evacuated the town and fled to surrounding hills across the border at Eagle Pass Texas.

Eagle Pass Texas Carranza Benjamin Garza Piedras Negras Villa

Kipling War Dispatches From A Stricken Town

Rudyard Kipling reports from a damaged town evacuated after the siege. He describes Moroccan troops billeted on hill farms, their Arabic speech, and the clash of North African campaigns with European war experience.

London Africa Flanders

Recruits From Fallen Tribes Drawn to Combat

A historical note states fighters from tribes conquered join the ranks, as they seek cartridges and combat. The passage calls them children who cause little trouble and find fighting pleasurable, with continuation on page 16.

Quake Strikes San Salvador and Guatemala

A strong earthquake hit San Salvador and Guatemala with Juliapa city ruined. San Salvador reported no casualties, while Santa Ana saw some injuries. Churches in Santa Ana Sonsonate and surrounding villages were left in ruins.

LA Libertad Salvadore San Salvador Guatamala Juliapa San Salvadore Santa Ana Sonsonate

Baseball Results From Yesterday

The American League games featured New York 8 Boston 3 and Philadelphia 6 Washington 4 in the second Washington Philadelphia doubleheader. Chicago 10 Detroit 8. The National League saw Boston 7 New York 2 and Brooklyn 7 Philadelphia 1. Federal League results included Brooklyn 6 Newark 0 and Pittsburg 3 Kansas City 2.

New York Boston Philadelphia Washington St. Louis Cleveland Chicago Detroit Brooklyn Cincinnati Pittsburg Newark Kansas City Baltimore-Buffalo

Moon phases and wartime date notes in daily almanac

The item lists moon phases from Sept to Oct and upcoming full moons, plus times for sunrise and sunset and dawn light cues. It marks the 251st day of the year, notes 14 days of remaining summer, and recalls events like St. Augustine’s founding and Galveston’s flood. It also notes a year-ago Allied advance near Paris and wartime days.

Saturn Venus Jupiter St. Augustine Fla Montreal Canada Galveston Paris

Weather Outlook for New England Regions

The forecast covers Boston area and northern and southern New England. Partly cloudy conditions expected Wednesday and Thursday with possible local showers in interior regions. Winds will be moderate and variable, mainly from the south.

Boston Washington New England

Temperature report from Thompson's Spa yesterday

Readings show a mix of values including 68 and 81, with miscellaneous snippets. The record notes average yesterday about 70 and compares to last year's 72, but many digits are unclear or garbled.

Thompson's Spa Mii Ctuaiks DSO

Johnston Triumphs Over McLoughlin For New Tennis Champion

In Forest Hills New York on September 7 William M Johnston of San Francisco defeated Maurice E McLoughlin in a grueling four set match 1 6 6 0 7 5 10 8 to claim the national singles title and deny a third straight possession of the silver bowl.

Forest Hills N. Y William M. Johnston San Francisco Maurice E. McLoughlin Golden Gate City McLoughlin

Johnston Beats McLoughlin In Four-Set Tennis Thriller

The four set match mixed mediocrity and brilliance as Johnston's youth outpaced the veteran McLoughlin. Spectators in towering stands reacted to each stroke with rising and falling cheers as McLoughlin fought to stem the tide in the final set. The crowd remained highly engaged throughout the exhausting contest.

Johnston McLoughlin

Roosevelt Praises Canadians Before Hunting Trip

Colonel Theodore Roosevelt declared himself on the side of the allies in Quebec and praised Canadian patriotism. He noted the French and British flags flying together and hailed French and English speaking Canadians fighting for the defence of their flags.

Quebec Theodore Roosevelt Lake Edward

Loyal Gunmen Stand With Widow in Mohr Case

In Providence on September 7 three African American suspects held for the Dr. Mohr murder told emissaries they would support Mrs. Mohr if she stood with them. The visitors obtained a written alibi for Cecil Victor Brown of Roxbury intended to discredit new witnesses near the crime scene. Chief Thomas Robbins of Barrington holds the alibi and other informant details. names remain undisclosed.

Providence Thomas Robbins Barrington Robbins George W. Healis Brown Mohr Harry Spellman

Notable Probe Participants Rally Behind Miss Burger

Hiealis assured visitors they would aid Miss Burger and deny any damaging testimony. Healis claimed she saw nothing and would not betray colleagues. Brown pressed for a strict alibi as Chief Robbins received jail reports on Brown’s movements since 9 o'clock Tuesday.

Hiealis Brown Robbins

Prowler Sought in North Shore Estates Manhunt

Early morning search with ambulances cars and police lights focused on Beverly and Magnolia areas to capture a prowler roaming near the homes of Dr. Dexter Judge Moore Charles Frick the steel magnate and ex Congressman Nicholas Longworth.

Dexter Judge Moore Charles Frick Nicholas Longworth North Shore Beverly Magnolia

Mystery prowler terrifies Beverly summer estates

Police and estate staff launched a dawn man hunt after reports of a short stocky man in a black cap seen on several exclusive properties. A patrol wagon powerful searchlights and an ambulance combed underbrush and wooded areas while residents and caretakers joined the effort in fear of a possible revenge plot or grievance against local bankers. The suspect eluded capture but authorities vow continued patrols as theories abound.

Morgan Syndicate Beverly Theodore W. Hillier Cambridge Man of Mystery

Boutelle's Roast Turkey Dinner Tonight

Eat at Boutelle's 638 Cornhill offers fried smelts with tartar sauce and sweet potatoes at five, plus today's special roast turkey dinner. Regular course dinner served every night.

Boutelle

Tragedy on Massachusetts Trestle as Boys Struck by Express

A group of about 29 youths swimming near a 125 foot trestle on the Massachusetts Central railroad were surprised by a west bound express. Carr died at the scene, while Norman Duggan was rescued and later expected to recover after treatment at Waltham Hospital. The incident occurred as the boys used the bridge as a shortcut and failed to hear the approaching train.

Waltham Massachusetts Central Railroad Clement Sherwood Cross Street Watertown Duggan Young Carr Sherwood Carr Norman Duggan Waltham North Station Waltham Hospital

Waltham Canoe Club Boathouses Destroyed By Fire

Fire swept the Waltham Canoe Club and Woerd avenue boathouse early today gutting both buildings and destroying thousands of dollars worth of canoes despite the Wal tham fire department effort under a general alarm.

Waltham Canoe Club Woerd Avenue Waltham Fire Department

Boathouse Fire Wipes Two Docks In Early Morning Blaze

A massive boat club fire along Woerd avenue destroyed two canoe houses causing an estimated 20000 dollars in losses. Fire alarms rang after midnight as volunteers rushed to save boats and lockers while wind carried embers to nearby roofs. Newton aid arrived and the total private loss exceeded 10000 dollars with several thousand more in club property.

Newton Woerd Avenue

May Also Request Withdrawal of the Envoy

Washington stirs as President Wilson and Secretary Lansing weigh recalling Austrian ambassador Dr. Constantin Theodor Dumba after his indiscreet actions. Austria likely to be asked to apologize. decision expected tomorrow. Dumba will stay in the U S pending the outcome of talks following his meeting with Secretary Lansing.

Washington Wilson Lansing Constantin Theodor Dumba Austria Dumba

Austria's Dumba Accused of Acting Under Government Instructions

The offence against the government grows as it becomes known that the Austrian ambassador told Secretary Lansing he acted under Austrian government instructions in propaganda. Continued on Page 4-Fourth Col.

Dumba Lansing

German Air Raid On English East Coast

A German air raid struck the east coast of England last night. Official brief says hostile aircraft revisited eastern counties Tuesday night and dropped bombs. Fires occurred with some casualties, details to follow as available.

London England

Tribute to Pegoud From His Conquerer

In Belfort France on September 7 a German plane over Chavannes dropped a wreath for Adolph E. Pegoud the French aviator who died in combat. The inscription read To Pegoud who died like a hero From his adversary.

Belfort France Chavannes Pegoud

Turkish Transport Sunk by British Submarine

An Athens despatch to the Exchange Telegraph says a British submarine in the Sea of Marmara sunk a Turkish transport carrying 28 centimetre guns from Constantinople to Gallipoli.

London Athens Exchange Telegraph Company Sea of Marmara Constantinople Gallipoli

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W. H. Johnston Maurice McLoughlin Long Island Underwood & Underwood Extraboy Kipling Rheims Dover N. H Je Sq Vermont Sapanesse Garden Rudyard Kipling Boston Post A. M. Pr Portland Gloucester Newport Castle Square Tremont Chandler Streets Ala Newport T. R Abbi Minard North Shore City Washington IS English Adolph E. Pegoud Petite Croix
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