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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1917
Page
4
The St Ambrose parish Field's Corner market whists return this winter with Monday kick off. Premiums will mimic last year, including orders on local grocers for life’s essentials. Women aiding the church building fund and housekeepers see premiums as more appealing than typical whist parties. Mrs John Gorman leads the event.
An Exchange Telegraph despatch from Copenhagen reports Finnish food commissions appealing through the Swedish press to Scandinavian nations for urgent help. They say the situation is desperate and that thousands of families may starve unless aid arrives soon.
The report notes British troops withdrawing to the southwest of Noyelles-sur-Escaut and Bourlon Wood, indicating a retreat maneuver in the sector.
An officer who was seriously wounded during combat is promoted for bravery. The act, noted by command, recognizes sustained valor and decisive leadership under fire.
Swiss officials welcomed the United States pledge to respect Swiss neutrality, viewing it as neutralizing German propaganda about possible troop movements through Switzerland. Despatches reaching Washington report broad Swiss satisfaction with the U S position.
Ruby red emerges as a fashion favorite with velvet predominating Paris gowns. Matelasse and broche lead silks in current trends, signaling a luxurious, high style season.
Washington December 6 Congress is expected to vote within 24 hours on a declaration that a state of war exists between the United States and Austria Hungary The measure will not include Turkey and Bulgaria despite efforts by Senators Lodge and Borah to extend the war to all central powers.
Senate and House consider war resolutions with administration leaders predicting quick votes and passage before adjournment. Flood argues against extending declarations to Germany’s allies while detailing Austrian provocations and submarine policy.
Borah of Idaho led a strenuous Senate committee fight to extend a resolution against Austria, winning unanimous approval after State Department input. Senator Stone urged replacing the House draft. Representative Flood resisted but said he would confer with his committee.
Vice Admiral Sims reported a seaplane accident in the war zone in which Seaman Claude Albert Baker was killed and Richard P. Thompson a first class gunner's mate sustained a fractured right thigh. Baker enlisted at Nashville on December 27, 1916. Thompson's father is F. J. Thompson Sr. of Raleigh North Carolina.
A Provincetown correspondent in France sends a letter describing front line life. He mentions marching food and supplies to trenches, nightly troop movements, and fighting with German lines nearby. He notes cold damp conditions, shell holes, and the British and U S A efforts, closing with a photo of Beacon Park B A A men.
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