German Sub Commander Sunk Passenger Liner in Self Defence
In a note to America the German submarine commander claims he sank the liner in self defense after mistaking a ram attempt. Berlin will not disavow the act and refers the payment question for American lives to the Hague. Washington is surprised by Germany's stance and expects a full disavowal based on von Bernstorff's assurances.
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America
Hague
Washington
von Bernstorff
Germany
Berlin
London
United States
White Star Line
James W. Gerard
Wealthy Widow James E Nichols Murdered in New York Home
Mrs. James E Nichols widow of a member of Austin Nichols & Co was murdered in her 4 East Seventy ninth street home by three masked men who entered at gunpoint bound and gagged two servants and then attacked her in her room.
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New York
James E. Nichols
Austin, Nichols & Co
East Seventy-ninth Street
Mysterious Death of Mrs Nichols Unearthed in Her Room
A maid found Mrs Nichols dead in her room after she freed herself from bonds within an hour. The 60 year old heiress had inherited over 1 million dollars from her late husband who died abroad a year ago.
Auto Bandits Hold Up Saugus Triple in Night
Three near simultaneous holdups hit Saugus last night with only $10 taken. The first target was Howard F. Kelley’s rural variety store at North Saugus Junction where Kelley fired five shots at the bandit who escaped with the money. The remaining two robberies occurred on the Newburyport turnpike near the Wakefield Saugus line. both targeted auto parties and the victims were not searched before the robbers sped away. Police from Wakefield arrived too late to catch them.
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Saugus
Wakefield
Howard F. Kelley
North Saugus Junction
Kelsey
Newburyport Turnpike
Wakefield-Saugus Line
Moon Phases and War Day Notes Amid Autumn Ledger
A dense page item lists moon changes with new moons and quarters from Sept. to Oct., tide times, nautical positions, and celestial sightings. It notes anniversaries including Admission Day in California, Utah and New Mexico territorial milestones, and the Oceanic sinking a year ago as German forces retreat from Paris with Indian troops deployed to France.
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Saturn
Venus
Jupiter
California
Utah Territory
New Mexico Territory
Union
Free State
Oceanic
Paris
France
Boston Area Partly Cloudy With Showers Night Forecast
Partly cloudy conditions with possible local showers at night in Boston and vicinity. Friday expected fair skies with somewhat lower temperatures and moderate variable winds. Northern New England favors partly cloudy Thursday with interior showers and Friday fair. Southern New England similar with lower temps.
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Boston
Washington
New England
Foss Faces Riot at Springfield Rally
Eugene N. Foss former Massachusetts governor and Republican gubernatorial candidate endured a two hour confrontation as about 2000 protesters led by Daniel Toomey disrupted a Springfield rally. Police escorted him to his automobile amid chants of liar cheat and other jeers.
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Springfield
Eugene N. Foss
Massachusetts
Daniel Toomey
Foss
Whitney- Bartlett
Crowd clashes as Toomey defies police during disturbance
Amid noise and chants of shame and liar, police struggle to control the scene. A front-line man vaults forward and disappears into the crowd, later identified as Toomey, a local liquor salesman and former member of the Democratic State committee.
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Foss
Toomey
Democratic State Committee
Germans Repeat Air Raid On England
Allied and London districts endured another night of hostile air raids with bombs including incendiaries. The Press Bureau reported attacks on eastern England and the London area with a few casualties and fires already under control. casualty figures would be released later.
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London
England
Russians Win Big Victory in Galicia
Official war office statement reports near Tarnopol Galicia the Russians defeated the third German division and the Forty-Eighth Reserve division with an Austrian brigade capturing 8000 prisoners and 30 guns plus a quick firer.
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Don
Tarnopol
Galicia
War Office
Airships Sighted Headed Toward England Over Holland
Amsterdam reports three airships approaching from the east over Dordrecht at 6:30 am bound for the English coast. An additional craft crossed a suburb of Amsterdam from the southwest and vanished toward the east.
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Amsterdam
England
London
Dordrecht
South Holland
Wagon Runs Over Girl in South Boston Streets
Theresa Flaherty seven years old daughter of John Flaherty of 24 Dex ter street South Boston was run over near her home by a wagon shortly before 6 last evening suffering multiple rib fractures and internal injuries. Her name appears on the dangerous list at City Hospital.
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Theresa Flaherty
John Flaherty
Dexter Street
Boston
Auto Truck Runs Wild in Roxbury Fatality
A girl named Helen T. McCarthy aged 15 of 832 Parker street Roxbury was instantly killed and Robert J. Stewart age 18 of 24 Walnut Park Roxbury was injured when an auto truck ran wild at Columbus avenue and Washington street Roxbury around 5 PM yesterday. The girl was crushed between a Boston Elevated pole and the truck and the pole broke off.
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Helen T. McCarthy
Parker Street
Roxbury
Robert J. Stewart
Walnut Park
Columbus Avenue
Washington Street
Boston
Truck operator Ash charged with manslaughter after street collision
Roswell A. Ash 25 of 20 Whitman Somerville operator of the truck owned by Standard Oil was arrested by Dudley Street officers for manslaughter. Stewart, nearby, suffered head injuries and was treated by Dr. John W. Malone 2057 Columbus Avenue before returning home. The truck lost control near Washington Street on Columbus Avenue, gathering momentum down a grade.
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Roswell A. Ash
Whitman Street
Somerville
Standard Oil Company
Dudley Strees
Stewart
John W. Malone
Columbus Avenue
Washington Street
Passport Cancelled for U S Correspondent Archibald
Information from the State Department reports Secretary Lansing cancelled the passport of James F. J. Archibald the American newspaper correspondent connected to documents about a plan to disrupt U S munition plants. President Wilson weighs action against Austrian ambassador Dumba amid tension over labor and plant disruptions.
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State Department
Lansing
James F. J. Archibald
Corre
Spondent
Dumba
United States
Archibald
Count Burian
Washington
Sept
Wilson
Constantin T. Dumba
Dr. Dumba
Lenox
Mass
Vienna
Austria
White House
Diplomatic Tension Over Dr Dumba With U S
Unclear tonight how the United States will sever diplomatic ties with Dr Dumba but enough information suggests a likely shift. The situation centers on the diplomatic stance and potential consequences for bilateral relations.
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Dr. Dumba
United States
Business and Pleasure Use the Boston and Worcester trolley
An advertisement promotes using the Boston and Worcester trolley for Worcester travelers and intermediate points with express and accommodation service.
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Boston & Worcester Trolley
Worcester
Adrt
Braves Today Standings Relative to Phillies and Dodgers
The Braves sit 2 games behind the Phillies and 1 point ahead of the Brooklyn team in the current standings.
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Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Braves Rout Dodgers In Brooklyn Double Bill
On a hot afternoon in Brooklyn the Braves crushed the Dodgers 12 to 1 and again soundly defeated them, dropping Brooklyn from calm confidence to a sharp defeat. The game featured two Braves ejected after conflicts with umpire bills, Bert Whaling and Fred Snodgrass among the punished players.
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Braves
Dodgers
Sto
Self
Bill Klein
Bert Whaling
Fred Snodgrass
Hank Gowdy
Captain John Evers Leads Champs In Fearless Play
The on deck leadership of Captain John Evers boosted the champs as they played with fierce energy and polished fielding under his guidance, showcasing a relentless effort and teamwork.
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John Evers
Boy Drowns in Canal in Lowell
Joseph Lasremiere of 196 Perkins Street, 11, drowned while swimming in the Suffolk canal. He ventured beyond his depth and passed before aid could be summoned.
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Lowell
Joseph Lasremiere
Thomas Lasremiere
Perkins Street
Suffolk Canal
Baseball Scores From National and Federal Leagues
Results show American League games with Philadelphia 1 Boston 0 and 13 2, Washington 1 New York 0, St. Louis 5 Cleveland 4, Chicago 10 Detroit 9. National League scores include Boston 12 Brooklyn 1 and 4 1, Philadelphia 9 New York 3, St. Louis 2, Chicago 0. Federal League matchups list Brooklyn 6 Newark 4 and 3 0, Buffalo 4 Baltimore 0, Buffalo 5 Baltimore 4, Kansas City 7 Pittsburg 2.
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Philadelphia
Boston
Washington
New York
St. Louis
Cleveland
Chicago
Detroit
Brooklyn
Newark
Buffalo
Baltimore
Kansas City
Pittsburg
German note on Arabic sinking fuels submarine dispute
Berlin reports that Germany justified the Arabic sinking as self defense and offered Hague reference for reparations. The note details submarine commander instructions limiting attacks on passenger liners and cites belief the Arabic threatened to attack. German naval experts say vessels from liners to fishing craft are presumptive enemies under current conditions.
German Note Declines to Disavow Arabic Torpedoing
Berlin hands Ambassador Gerard a note asserting Germany will not disavow the torpedoing of the Arabic on August 19 with loss of American lives. The message states the claim clearly and arrives in Washington as tensions rise.
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Washington
Germany
Gerard
Berlin
Sharon Boy Finishes Fourth in 15 Mile Marathon
Evan R. Gay, 14, of Sharon High School, placed fourth in a 15 mile marathon held in Hampton Beach New Hampshire. He completed the course in 1 hour 62 minutes with Albert Davis of Exeter winning in 1 hour and 58 minutes.
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Hampton Beach
N. H
Evan R. Gay
Sharon High School
Albert Davis
Exeter
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