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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1915
Page
1
A New York World report claims a Boston man proposed a million dollar plan to disrupt shipping. The article cites evidence submitted to President Wilson by labor leaders and includes letters from Cummings.
A car carrying seven men drove to the Old Elm Country Club in North Reading just after midnight and fired several shots at men and women there injuring at least one person. Wakefield police say four men are being held for North Reading police on assault and battery charges.
Louis Finney aged 45 of 24 Mitford Street South End nearly drowned while bathing at City Point Put-in Bay yesterday afternoon. Lifeguards Harry Spratt Michael Jennings Vyse and Reginald Achorn rescued him after a fainting spell drew him beneath the water. He was unconscious when taken to the emergency room and revived after nearly an hour of effort before being sent home.
Washington announces the members of the Naval Advisory Board a group of 11 leading engineers and scientists from major societies to aid the U S Navy The first meeting is set for October 6 at the Navy Department with Thomas A Edison presiding Edison accepted the post citing patriotic duty and the plan aims to apply inventive genius to strengthen the navy Continued on Page 2 Sixth Column
In Lenox on September 12 there was no statement ready from Dr. Constantin Theodor Dumba the Austro Hungarian ambassador to the United States. Reported earlier he would provide a statement to newspapers in a few days but officials indicated a release may come early this week. A German memorandum on the Orduna case arrived at the State Department but could not be reviewed that night and likely will be considered tomorrow with Count von Bernstorff’s arrival.
Herman Hartel a 15 year old boy scout from South Boston fell about 36 feet while leading playmates in a mock attack at an abandoned Quincy quarry. He struck a ledge and died hours later at Quincy City Hospital from multiple injuries including a fractured skull and broken ribs. Patrolman Cahill and Officer Lawrence Abbott helped recover the body.
A trio of men were killed in an incident blamed on friends who reportedly refused to help. Police issued early statements and investigations continue as authorities seek motive and those responsible.
Springfield Sept 12 After murdering his partner in Greenfield Lang Yeung came here this afternoon and shot dead two local Chinese restaurant keepers. Yeung was arrested by Policeman Kennedy who wrested the revolver from his hand as he was about to turn it upon him. The reason for the triple tragedy the police claim is that the murdered men refused to aid Yeung in a case alleging violation of the immigration laws recently finished before a United States commissioner.
An officer found the shop partner dead in a back room after forcing a rear window. The victim had multiple deep cuts, including a stab to the heart and a severed wrist artery, blood pooling on the bed.
Chicago beat Boston 6 to 3 while Brooklyn defeated St. Louis 4 to 2 and New York routed Cincinnati 17 to 5 in the first games, with Cincinnati winning the second game 5 to 0.
A wireless from Cape Race reports the French steamer Santa Anna on fire at sea in distress. The vessel's position is 40 23 N, 47 30 W, about 50 miles southeast of Cape Race.
A vessel departed New York bound for Mediterranean ports set to carry cargo and passengers amid ongoing trade routes. Details on ship name and exact ports not provided in the fragment.
The Santa Anna registers 5814 tons and is owned by the Fabre line with Captain Pavy in command. The vessel is listed in trans Atlantic liner records.
Between 160 and 1700 Italian reservists are passengers on the Fabre line steamer Sant Anna bound from New York for Mediterranean ports. The ship reported a fire at sea to local agents James W. Elwell Co. No munitions of war aboard. cargo mainly food stuffs.
A New York World report claims Matthew F. Cummings of Boston coordinated a plan to strike 23 000 longshoremen to disrupt allied supplies. Cummings denies wrongdoing while confirming talks with Longshoremen’s Union President O Connor on legislative matters. Federal prosecution feared as telegrams and letters tied to the scheme surface.
Forecast for Weston and vicinity calls for partly cloudy days Monday and Tuesday with moderate temperatures and winds from the east and southeast. Northern New England expected showers Monday and likely Tuesday. southern New England partly cloudy Monday and Tuesday.
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