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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1915
Page
1
Inaunian and Dardannay issue a joint note to Vienna calling the sinking of the Ancona an outrage and a wanton slaughter. They demand punishment of the submarine commander and full indemnity, condemning the act as abhorrent to civilized nations.
The entry lists nightly rise and set times for sun and moon, phase dates from December to January, and future lunar quarters. It notes day length, days left in winter, and timelines for Christmas and war days, plus evening and morning stars and vehicle lighting times.
In a disastrous Lake Doiran retreat in southern Serbia the British 10th division faced annihilation after a Bulgarians assault. Reinforcements and Irish regiments the Munster Fusiliers Dublin Fusiliers and Connaught Rangers earned praise as about 25 000 men fought their way to the Vardar valley and westward escape.
The United States published the full text of its note to Austria-Hungary over the sinking of the Ancona. It cites survivors who report a Nov. 7 Austro-Hungarian submarine fired on the steamship, which then tried to escape but was overhauled.
Sixteen year old George Metcalf of 69 Nahatan street Norwood drowned yesterday afternoon while skating on New Pond. His companion Frank Pfeiffer jumped through a hole in the ice more than a dozen times and finally recovered the body.
Young Metcalf, son of Mr and Mrs Dwight Metcalf, fell through thin ice during the first skating of the season on New Pond yesterday afternoon. Bystanders including Pfeiffer tried to reach him. Pfeiffer dove in but Metcalf vanished and rescue efforts failed for about 20 minutes.
Councilman James J. Storrow agrees to a joint debate with Mayor Curley on public city issues at Mechanics' Building tonight. Democratic rallies are listed at multiple wards and halls across Boston, including Chapman School Eutaw Street and Sullivan Franklin School House, drawing crowds.
In Claremont New Hampshire on December 12 Bernice Harlow the third wife of Dr I E Harlow killed herself by gas. Chief Elmer Cole found her after neighbors reported the odor of gas. Dr Harlow is ill with Mrs Lillian Harlow his second wife at her home. A note said her suffering since he left her made death a blessing.
Mayor Curley issued a pointed reply to criticisms voiced by the Citizens' ticket candidates. The statement appeared in yesterday's papers and addresses concerns raised about city leadership and policy direction.
The mayor accuses James J. Storrow and Citizens ticket candidates of wide spread dishonest accusations about office profits and favors to friends. He says the claims have circulated for months via underground channels, and that responsible men now promote them publicly through secret networks.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity shows unsettled Monday with possible snow or rain then largely fair Tuesday. Temperatures remain moderate with variable winds and little change expected.
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