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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1914
Page
7
The German official press bureau reports that Germany accepted Pope Benedict's Christmas truce proposal conditionally. The move awaits assent from all other belligerents before taking effect.
In North Poland German troops press near Russians who hold a fortified line east of the Misoga River. Fighting continues around Sowicz. Southern Poland sees Austro German forces press a successful attack. William urges continued war until lasting peace. A Lille field hospital burned by French civilians. Germans rescue wounded including French. Swedish ships halt Sweden Russia trade after mine strikes. Brazil banco Germany warns England harms world shipping. Constantinople police arrest seven Japanese spies. Russky Invalid cites 60 000 Russian officers lost by Dec 4.
Describes women in Europe facing mass crisis with disappearances and no word on husbands or sons. They endure mourning bans and unburied bodies, leading to widespread despair and mental distress as thousands seek personal crisis reports.
A former Edinburgh newsboy serving in the British army is awarded the Victoria Cross for capturing a machine gun, an officer, and six enemy soldiers.
German aviators have found a way to make clouds to hide from French shellfire. A French officer watching German planes under attack saw them vanish into a cloud of brown smoke and reappear moments later, making them invisible to the gunners.
A swift command by General Bertrand at Haecht transformed a Belgian retreat into an offensive that recalled the aggressive Union assault after they were rallied by their commander.
General Bertrand arrived to find Sheridan at Winchester with troops in retreat. He called out that the enemy lay ahead, rallying the soldiers who turned and charged the German forces with renewed vigor.
Report notes 710 Jews have received the Iron Cross in Germany, a significant promotion wave as some Jews refuse to wear the medal claiming it is a Christian emblem. The item highlights the paradox of Jewish soldiers advancing while religious symbolism remains contested.
Germany admits inability to import Chilean saltpetre but claims a chemical substitute works well for ammunition. Exports of soda are banned. In eastern Germany water power yields surplus electricity used to manufacture nitric acid, providing nitrates for German needs.
A prisoner states Arras remains the main objective of the German general staff after the fall of Antwerp. The Kaiser joins the Ypres attack, adding urgency as regiments are expended to secure a victory. The plan also includes severing British lines from French forces.
Soldiers of the 10th Regiment of the Dragoons recovered jewels and valuables on the body of Prince Bulow’s son, an Imperial Guard officer killed in the Somme fighting. The regiment’s colonel sent a note to German authorities demanding the return of the items, referencing looted houses at Epernay.
In his first week at the front the Prince of Wales wrote two long letters to his mother describing experiences and observations. Both letters were opened by the censor and assessed in the same manner as ordinary soldiers, revealing official scrutiny of royal correspondence.
Washington Dec 10 Senator Works introduced a bill to bar exports that could prolong the European war. The prohibition would include food clothing supplies arms ammunition horses and any contraband war material whether or not classified as contraband.
A brief note announces a full color page in the next Sunday Post spotlighting tango music and words as part of the Dolly Dip series and urges readers to obtain it.
A fragmented listing shows multiple Massachusetts towns churches clubs and individuals contributing to a Red Cross fund campaign. Names include Miss Charlotte J Guild Miss Annie K Wilson and Miss Lilly M Wilhelm along with organizations like Cambridge Teachers Club and Second Congregational Church. Proceeds from a sale in Ashland and a public Thanksgiving collection in Winchendon are noted amid scattered items.
Boulogne dispatch reports Germans cleared from Armentieres by British troops on Tuesday and pushed beyond artillery range. Armentieres lies nine miles northwest of Lille.
Mayor Curley plans direct negotiations with allied governments via the Boston Industrial Bureau to supply clothing shoes food motor cycles automobiles canvas and more on 24 hour notice. He questions J Hunter Byrds claims of allied funds and seeks swift American product delivery for a war that may last years.
The bureau plans to organize all New England manufacturers to cooperate and convert the bureau into a vast clearing house for their products. Mayor Curley expresses hopeful support for the initiative.
Seattle facts indicate the German fleet’s destruction may free the Empress of Russia and Empress of Asia for Pacific service as scout cruisers. These liners were to be released from Orient duties, while the remaining Empress vessels and Union Steamship Company boats are repurposed as troop transports with no early release anticipated.
S F Pryor vice president of Remington Union Metallic Cartridge Company writes Count von Bernstorff denying shipments of soft nosed or mushroom bullets to Canada since October. He states the firm has manufactured only 117,470 cartridges for big game hunting and says they could not be used in military rifles of any foreign power.
London based Handelsblad correspondent reports Allies have entered Roulers in West Flanders about 12 miles northeast of Ypres. A front despatch said German HQ moved from Roulers as shells fell after British recaptured Passchendaele to the west.
Optional catalog items listed include Girls plaid coats at $10, Misses fur capes with detachable caps at $22.50, Misses braided serge dresses $10.75, Misses long-waisted and mixture serge Norfolk suits with special skating coats priced $15 to $16.75.
Ladies and girls attractively priced lingerie items include Petticoats at 85 cents for girls and 1.50 for misses in cotton charmeuse or soft twill in green navy brown and black. Lengths range 30 to 40 inches. Higher priced lines include Misses 1.95 for 2.25 and 2.50 Petticoats with styles in messaline Jersey tops and Seco silk tops featuring Roman stripe messaline flounces.
Filene's offers Misses skirts at 4.95 and 5.95 with styles ranging from straight and simple to circular and skating gowns. Clear color options include brown green and navy poplin with mail orders filled from the fourth floor selection.
Imported white wool toques cost $1.25 and white caps with colored borders for girls run $1.25. Knit caps with colored pompoms are $2. Fetci ng tams in white red or green broadcloth cost $1.50. Filene's Mail Orders Filled.
Filene's mail orders feature girls dresses in roman stripe crepe and soft French serge with box-pleated tunics. Embroidered collars and cuffs, velvet belts, pique collars, and checked challis complete the selection with prices from $3 to $3.95.
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