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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1914
Page
9
London Dec 2 5 28 p m The Earl of Warwick lord lieutenant of Essex addressed the Essex county organization of territorials warning that in a German invasion no attempt should be made at resistance by individual civilians who are not part of any military body
A speaker warns that uncontrolled civilian shooting could trigger horrific reprisals and recalls Belgium. He urges civilians to seek discipline or authority and to oppose suggestions of indiscriminate firing.
An advertisement urges readers over forty to use Dr. Williams' Pink Pills as a non alcoholic tonic to strengthen blood and nerves. It claims the pills improve digestion sleep headaches and appetite and help conditions like anemia rheumatism neuralgia sciatica and indigestion. Free pamphlets from Dr Williams Medicine Co are offered and the pills are sold by druggists.
Embargoes imposed by the Dutch government since the war's outbreak do not apply to shipments received at Dutch ports in transit to Germany or beyond the border. A cablegram to this effect was received by Secretary Redfield from E. W. Thompson in Berlin, who is en route to The Hague.
Transit is permitted for all shipments arriving in Holland destined for Germany or elsewhere. Merchants or agents must declare transit before or after arrival and obtain a transit permit from customs at the port of entry. If declared after arrival, it must be shown the goods were destined for foreign countries before arrival.
Panama December 2 British colliers Kirnwood and Roddam were each fined 25 dollars for missing health certificates on entering an American port. The court ruled to avoid neutrality issues and ordered departure from the Canal Zone within 24 hours.
Two letters from British soldiers recounts weeks of bombardment and starvation by the First Lincolns at Barton on Humber and the Ninth Lancers at Alfreton during Mons battles. They describe wounded comrades, decimated horses, and gratitude toward French and Belgian civilians who aided troops.
A German six inch shell crashes into an Alsatian home on the Thur river injuring a woman and revealing a photo of her sons. A Hampshire private recalls trench fighting with the Prussian Guards, the bayonet stand and heavy losses as counterattacks fold back German forces.
Ernest Macadams, an American sculptor with an American ambulance unit, recalls nightly searches of heroism in Flanders. He reports German charges under searchlights past barbed wire near Ypres as British troops held their line with fixed bayonets.
Austrian troops occupy Belgrade Servia amid a four month siege. General Frank reports to Emperor Francis Joseph that Belgrade was taken by the Fifth Army Corps on the 66th anniversary of the Emperor's reign. The Servian capital had endured heavy fighting since August and was evacuated earlier today.
Sir Gilbert Parker cables Cardinal Gibbons from Maastricht appealing to back the American Belgian Relief Commission. He describes penniless Belgians fleeing destruction, begging for bread and salt, and calls on Christian compassion to mobilize funds and support.
Letter to Hoover from Dendermonde municipal authorities describes 1200 houses destroyed and population cut from 10000 to 4000 all remaining residents are workers with no employment and destitute needs include food beds clothing and coal. Twenty thousand Belgian refugees expected from Holland in coming months per war refugees committee appeal.
A French officer recounts German soldiers in the trenches sending a note begging for food. The reply invites them to "come at nightfall" and, that night, 46 hungry Germans crawl forward and eat 20 day old bread with champagne from the French.
Henri Monnier reports that German off duty troopers in Ardennes near Namur opened fire after a drunken dispute wounding a soldier. Troopers then fired at civilians burning eighty dwellings and forced residents into a sham pardon fete. Women children and elders were compelled to drink sing and dance while officers mocked them.
The Hamburg-American line steamer President, idle in Havana harbor since September, slipped out last night without lights or papers. Its destination is unknown but suspected to involve contact with a German cruiser, with only a small cargo of coal and provisions aboard.
On President Wilson's personal representations through Ambassador Gerard Germany freed Admiral Neeld retired British navy and his wife who had been prisoners at a German health resort.
Amsterdam and London reports that Major General Keim the German military governor of Limburg ordered the arrest of all Belgian youths liable for 1916 military service. The measure, it is said, will extend to all Belgium.
Paris dispatch reports President Poincare with Premier Viviani and General Joffre visiting King George at the British headquarters. They toured behind the lines in an open car, drawing hearty cheers from troops and villagers along the route.
The day closed with British troops nearby as King George hosted a dinner at headquarters for the President and Premier, General French, the Prince of Wales, General Duparge, and Colonels Huget and Pene lon. General Joffre returned to his headquarters before the dinner. President Poincare and Premier Viviani left for Paris during the night, returning this morning.
London reports private news says Emperor Francis Joseph is in a feeble health state and may die suddenly. He has failed dreadfully since hurried return to Vienna from Ischl as war began, described as miserable, weak, and despondent.
Reuters confirms Belgium’s premier De Broqueville has lost one son in combat with rumors of a second son also dead. The report from Amsterdam cites Telegraphed lines dated December 2.
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