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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1915
Page
1
A political observer argues the German chancellor has ended discussions on early peace by declaring that the Allies must seek peace terms from Germany, signaling a shift in wartime diplomacy.
London reports that Britain's policy remains that Germany must be beaten and hints at future territorial guarantees. The German chancellor Vor Bethmann-Hollweg argues peace talks should originate with the enemy. British, French, Russian, and Italian leaders show little enthusiasm for peace proposals. Continued on Page 16-Second Col.
The note lists moon phases from December first through January fourth, with quarters and full moons. It also notes evening planets Venus and Jupiter, morning Mars, Saturn rising times, and twilight lamp times. Annotations include anniversaries such as William Lloyd Garrison born 1805 and Missouri statehood 1817.
The United States said Austria-Hungary admitted the liner Ancona was torpedoed before all passengers were aboard safe. Washington insists no matter the warning or pursuit, passengers must be removed before sinking, seeking reparations for American lives lost.
Officials refused to release or discuss the communication, declining to admit it had been sent. The nondisclosure followed prior indications the note would be made public.
Mrs. Charlotte Smith, president of the Women's Homestead Association and a noted civic figure, was attacked last night on Washington Street near Oak. A woman with two companions sprang from a shadow and struck her in the face, then fled. Smith did not recognize the assailant and suspects a mistaken identity.
A massive blaze in Hopewell and nearby Petersburg, triggered by a restaurant fire at 1:45 PM, devastates the boom town of 25,000. Firefighters fail to contain the flames as many blocks burn. troops and militia guard looting and assist relief efforts. one man lynched amid unrest. hundreds of buildings destroyed with little insurance.
A large fire caused an estimated loss of about 3 million dollars. Thousands of homeless families were moved to Richmond and Petersburg on special trains as nearly every building in the town was destroyed or severely damaged amid rapid development.
The Virginia delegation in Congress announces a civic tribute to Mrs. Galt as she becomes First Lady. Senator Martin, Senator Swanson and ten Virginia Representatives contribute 25 dollars each toward a wedding gift for her.
No decision yet on the nature of the gift for Mrs Galt with options including a large silver bowl and tray linked to White House musicales. Delegations from New Jersey, Speaker Champ Clark, and Mrs. Galt’s circle await an inscription noting donors and occasion.
A car with Mrs Emma Pierson 25 Centreville and two others toppled from the Cape Cod canal cantilever drawbridge as it opened. The body of Mrs Pierson was recovered two hours later. Driver P P Cooney and Mrs Albert Starck were badly hurt and rescued.
A snowbound accident near a bridge leads to negligence charges against drawtender Manuel Manson who was taken to Barnstable lockup. James Starck and two women with his sons Russell and Clark were en route from Boston to Centreville when the bridge opened as Cooney’s car sped toward it.
Dispatches from the Balkans report allied forces facing disaster as Bulgarian units, cooperating with Austro German and Bulgarian troops, concentrate against Franco British lines. Teutons led by German officers mount continuous attacks on French and British fronts.
The article notes British troops compelled to fall back twice under fierce assault and one withdrawal under darkness with heavy losses feared. French forces also pulled back to new positions, with experts fearing a serious reverse though the current front may be easier to defend.
Forecast for Boston area and New England calls for Friday fair and Saturday unsettled with possible rain or snow in the afternoon or night. Strong westerly winds ease afterward. Northern New England expected partly cloudy Friday and colder on the coast with Saturday possibly fair. Southern New England to be fair and colder Friday with Saturday turning cloudy and likely light snow at night.
Three young men fought through smoke to rescue four children from a blaze at 758 Dudley Street after sounding an alarm. The youngsters were carried to safety around 3 o'clock this morning.
Dense smoke filled a 758 Dudley Street structure as Pedro Safragavo and his family of seven struggled to awaken. Neighbors Daniel Kelly Jeremiah Gardner and Edward Desmond alerted authorities and entered the home to rescue occupants. The Dudley Awning Co and a furniture storage business occupied the lower story while the upper floors housed the Safragavos. a second family, the Borings, fled their adjoining tenement. Fire contained after about an hour.
Fred Crocker, 32 year old Crocker Punch Works Company manufacturer, vanished Tuesday after 8:30 p.m. No personal possessions missing though all his clothes were found at home. A wide search of woods and ponds by residents, fire and police failed to locate him, leaving police baffled about how he left home. Crocker was described as 5 feet 8 inches, dark hair and heavy eyebrows.
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