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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1914
Page
6
The article notes Russian retreats near Warsaw and German efforts under von Hindenburg as Allied and Russian positions shift. It cites Polish front movements from Kazunpolski to Skierniewice, defenses near Novo Georgievsk, and Warsaw’s guarded stance amid Austro-Hungarian Carpathian thrusts. Western coast fighting along Nieuwport Ostend advances is reported with Allied pushes toward Lille.
An advertisement touts Musterole as a clean white ointment made from margarine oil and home simples. It claims relief for sore muscles joints throat bronchitis and more with a warm then cool sensation. Available at druggists in 25c 50c jars and a hospital size for $2.50 from The Musterole Company Cleveland Ohio.
King Gustave of Sweden King Haakon of Norway and King Christian of Denmark arrive in Malmoe for a wartime conference to align their interests and strengthen ties. The meeting marks the first since Norway’s split from Sweden with cordial greetings as crowds cheer.
Cardinal O Connell extends Christmas blessings to priests and laity of the diocese in a Pilor published message. He prays for peace on earth and gratitude that the nation is spared from war as the Babe of Bethlehem brings true peace beyond understanding.
Petrograd report says the Russian army repulsed all German attacks on the left bank of the Vistula with a lull prevailing on most fronts. It notes a rearrangement of army positions due to Austrian reinforcements, and that the line between Sanok and Lisko held, with 300 prisoners and several guns taken in western Galicia.
Vienna says Russian main forces are pursued along a 400 kilometre front from Krasno in Galicia to the Bzura river mouth. It reports enemy positions north of the Carpathians driven from Wrosno to Zahliczyn, battles on the Donajec rear guard, and small advances in south Poland with Piotrkow and Przedhorz storms noted. The Carpathian situation remains largely unchanged.
A two day sale of dolls began at Rowan Memorial Hall Dorchester to aid St Marys Infant Asylum. The event continued last evening and ends tonight with a special entertain ment planned for this afternoon and evening.
The ministry of marine announced that the Imperial British auxiliary cruiser Empress of Japan captured the collier Exford carrying three officers and 40 men from the Emden. The Emden was sunk on November 10 by the Australian cruiser Sydney after the escapees reached Cocos Island.
A dispatch from Manila dated December 16 reports forty Emden sailors ashore on Cocos Island seized a schooner, loaded it with provisions, and sailed away under Lt Muecke. They allegedly captured a collier, mounted two Maxim guns, and raided Pacific commerce, though officials have not confirmed the report. The Malacca reached Jolo fearing pursuit and did not show lights. The exact capture site remains undisclosed.
The American Commission for Relief in Belgium was praised by Ambassador Page at a luncheon in London. Herbert C. Hoover, chairman, was introduced and lauded for linking belligerent nations with farmers in the Mississippi Valley.
Mr Hoover outlines the organization and aims of the relief commission for Belgium. He commends harmon y with the Belgian national committee and praises Brand Whitlock as its ardent patron. He details a food fund that uses every U.S. dollar for purchasing food, with no delivery costs, noting aid valued at 7 to 10 million dollars. He also clarifies the diplomatic stance, stating Germans have not hindered food distribution and have offered help.
Prince Hussein Kemal is named to succeed Abbas Hilmi as Khedive and will take the title Sultan. The British high commissioner declares Britain will defend Egypt and remove Ottoman restrictions on the army. Cairo reports a British protectorate proclamation with 11 gun salutes as the Union Jack rises.
The German war office states Nieuwport fighting continues with no decisive result. French attacks near La Bassee Arras and along the Somme fail with heavy enemy losses. French casualties about 1200 prisoners and 1800 dead, German losses under 200. In Argonne 750 prisoners plus war material captured. East and west Prussia unchanged. Poland reports pursuing retreating enemy. Rheumatism relief ad follows.
London data confirm the British destroyer Hardy suffered casualties in the raid on the east coast last Wednesday. An admiralty list shows two men killed and 15 wounded aboard the Hardy.
London reports Captain the Honorable Henry Lyndhurst Bruce of the Royal Scots Guards killed in action. He was the eldest son of Lord Aberdare and had married American actress Camille Clifford in 1906 after meeting her in a London musical.
Berlin reports from December 18 quote the News Bureau stating a joint eastern victory and an expedition toward the English coast, with general rejoicing over a likely complete Russian defeat though headquarters offer few specifics. The wireless dispatch from Sayville notes the claim but provides limited detail.
The article notes Austrians completed their task and Germany is freed from eastern invasion menace for now. It cites mixed press views on von Hindenburg's victory over Russia and suggests Field Marshal Hindenburg will pursue gains, while Vienna reports Russian retreat in parts of the Carpathians.
Paris reports say Allied forces gained ground northeast of Nieuwport and near Ypres Menin line repelled counterattacks. British advance slight at Armentieres while French artillery destroyed two heavy batteries near Verdun. front duties note no further significant activity elsewhere.
The Court of Criminal Appeal in London today annuls the death sentence of Nicholas Ahlers, a naturalized Englishman and former German consul in Sunderland, who was convicted of treason on December 10 for aiding German reservists to return home after war began. The panel included the Lord Chief Justice and four other justices.
Lieutenant William H. Magner of Ladder 9 Charlestown died at City Hospital at 5 PM yesterday from injuries after a fall from a third floor window. He had been under observation at the Psychopathic Hospital since Monday. He leaves a wife and eight children from 31 Allston Street Charlestown.
A recap notes heavy artillery gains near Tracy le Val on the Aisne and in Champagne. German attempts to move from trenches north of Four de Paris and near St Hubert were repulsed. Allied forces hold eastern Meuse sectors.
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