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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1914
Page
6
A Chinese soothsayer prophesies to a striking American woman already with four husbands and about to pursue another marriage. The Sunday Post previews a big human interest feature set for tomorrow.
The spouse of a condemned inmate speaks about a life shadowed by tragedy and shares hopes for the future with her three children as the death penalty looms.
Report notes Mary Pickford writes a suggestion to Governor Walsh amid comments from others about their lives during this week's Boston movie ball visit.
Dick Watson narrates how he and Sidney Gripp and two others escaped with $30,000. The tale is told in vivid detail for an exclusive feature on Why Crime Does Not Pay in tomorrow's Sunday Post.
A Boston artist presents depicted creatures named the Lady Witch Fish and the Man Crab in exclusive Sunday Post illustrations. The unusual specimens are praised as wonderful by the painter and highlighted for readers tomorrow.
The second instalment features Sybil Cluley the actress in a tense plot as conspirators threaten to reveal her past to the famed playwright she is engaged to. Her panic drives a tragic stage as revelations loom.
Report states Cracow held by a small Austrian garrison as German officers command. Russians threaten to mask the city while the main invasion pushes toward Silesia. The Lodz front sees fierce fighting with gains for the Russians on the German left as reinforcements rush forward. News from Flanders is scarce with artillery actions near Ypres and Roulers and a French advance near Altkirch.
Paris reports on December 2 a right wing advance near Altkirch with 991 prisoners taken in the northern region. French lines say Belgium saw intermittent cannonade while Vermelles positions are organized and the Somme to Arsonne area is quiet. German assaults in the Argonne were repulsed, with artillery in Woevre and Lorraine and nothing new in Alsace.
Vienna dispatch reports an official war statement noting quiet generally in the Carpathians West Galicia and South Poland yesterday while fighting in North Poland continues. The message was issued via London late at night.
Berlin dispatch reports Emperor William has placed Prince von Buelow in charge of German affairs in Italy after Ambassador von Fiotow leaves due to ill health. The announcement comes as Prince von Buelow, former German chancellor, is sent to oversee the embassy in Rome from Amsterdam by Reuters.
Berlin, Dec 4. The war office issued a wireless statement saying French assaults in Flanders and northwest of Altkirch were repulsed. It notes Russian attacks east of the Mazurian lakes were defeated with heavy losses, and that the Polish offensive continues normally. The Emperor arrived in Berlin for a short stay.
The Russian general staff statement from Petrograd says fierce fighting on the left bank of the Vistula near Glowno Lowicz and on roads toward Lodz and Piotrkow on Dec 3. Other fronts show no essential changes and Caucasus actions were not significant.
Copenhagen Daily Mail correspondent reports Berlin doubts Portugal entry will be ignored. Germany reportedly fears lost steamships at Portuguese harbors and anti German sentiment in Brazil that could alter Africa campaigns and hasten troop shifts to Europe and Palestine.
Geneva dispatch says the Khedive of Egypt is ill in Constantinople and will stay several weeks in a private clinic. The report cites reliable authority and notes the illness is not serious. Adamson's Cough Balsam is advertised as removing colds and coughs.
Special correspondent Philip R. McKenzie reports Italy has delayed joining the Allies while its army and navy were rebuilt. Within two weeks of Parliament’s December 2 opening, Italy will be ready for major action with heavy and light guns ammunition horses clothing and munitions stored for instant use. Statesmen say Italy’s patience kept the people calm until military weaknesses were corrected.
The article asserts Italy will be prepared within two weeks from December 2 to defend national honor and realize a greater Italy. It details arming 24 artillery regiments, equipping boots and uniforms, securing 1.5 million boots from America, tinned meats, 25,000 horses, and extensive motor transports. It notes 3,150,000 men can be summoned, with multiple reserve lines, and claims government completion of arming and equipping.
More than 1000 women from the Woburn Woman's Club heard Vice President Thomas R. Marshall speak on National Tendencies at Lyceum Hall. He praised rights for Black Americans, urged peace, and defended defense while criticizing political proposals.
William Graves Sharp, new American ambassador to France, presented credentials to President Poincare in Paris. A mounted guard escorted the ambassador from his hotel to the president’s residence and back. Sharp voiced hopes for lasting peace and praised the French people’s brave citizenship as he conveyed U.S. wishes for peace and friendship.
London dispatch says Captain The Hon. Arthur Annesley of the Tenth Hussars is among the killed with Lieutenant Lord Charles Sackville Pelham Worsley listed as missing in tonight's casualty list. The report is dated December 4 at 9 10 p m.
Field Marshal Sir John French reports General Archibald Paris mission to Antwerp aided Allied campaign. He defends Winston Churchill for sending the naval brigade, noting its positive impact on the Belgians and overall operations.
General Paris reports that his force delayed the enemy for a considerable time and enabled the Belgian army to withdraw and reorganize. Destruction of war material was achieved, aiding the allied cause. The Belgian army gained moral support, while some of Paris forces were captured or interned due to refugees and fatigue. Antwerp’s bombardment cut the water supply and risked mass destruction if wind had favored fire.
Madame Slavko Grouitch wife of Serbia’s foreign affairs under secretary arrived in London from Nish where she organized hospitals for Serbian wounded. She reported 30000 wounded and 60000 refugees in Serbia needing aid and planned to return to America to raise funds.
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