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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1916
Page
11
Premier Lloyd George in the House of Commons defies any discussion of German peace terms. German forces launch a surprise attack north of Chilly near the Somme but are repulsed. Two German aircraft are shot down by French pilots in separate engagements.
An advertisement promotes Fruit-a-tives with a testimonial from Mrs Martha DeWolfe of East Ship Harbour praising relief from constipation and headaches after one box. It lists prices 50c, 6 for 2 50 and 25c trial, available at dealers or by post from Fruitatives Limited Ogdensburg NY. In war briefings official dispatches note Verdun and Somme actions, prisoner captures, and retreat movements on multiple fronts.
The Norwegian steamer Sjofna of 527 tons net and the Swedish schooner Niord have been sunk. The Danish barkentine Jorgen Larsen is believed to have been sunk.
Russian and Rumanian forces retreating before Teutonic allies in Dobrudja face a decision to stand and fight or cross into southwest Bessarabia or Moldavia near Galatz as Nazi Germany advances.
Berlin says Russians retreated past new northern fortifications while Teutonic allies push toward the Lower Danube. Berlin cites capture of over a thousand Russians and Rumanians with supplies seized. no Moldavia advance noted. Fighting in the Carpathians ongoing with no clear victor. artillery dominates elsewhere.
A Petrograd despatch says Russia warned Germany two weeks ago that Russian officer prisoners in concentration camps would lose access to food aid via neutral countries if German officers in Russia were not allowed to receive food. With no reply, Russia began applying new ration limits while promising rescission if Germany permits Russian aid.
Dan Breslin, 23, of West End, sent his mother Mary Breslin a Christmas gift from a London hospital after a battle in France left him with two broken legs. A friend mailed the letter and a 10 pound note, noting he has had many motorcycle crashes but escaped serious harm until now.
The Chanukah festival begins at sundown and lasts eight days with candle lighting singing Hebrew songs and gift giving. Special services will be held in synagogues and temples sacred prayers for peace will be offered by various rabbis today.
Berlin says weather hindered view three miles, submarine inspected Columbian New York with wireless and found contraband cargo including steel plates copper and motor wheels. After multiple signals the submarine sank the vessel near Cambinas with crews transferred to Balto and Vaeringen en route to Cambinas, with prize court to decide legality.
Ignazio D. Efrem Rahmani, patriarch of the Syrian Catholic Church in Antioch, was assassinated by a band of Turks in his residence at Mardin. Vatican reports say Syria is alarming with terrorized and starving populations.
Washington reports urgent representations to Turkey to forward relief to British prisoners of war in serious condition. Ambassador Elkas in Constantinople seeks permission to send aid from a British fund but has not succeeded. Details on numbers are scarce. among prisoners are 10,000 from Kut-el-Amara and others from Gallipoli and smaller actions.
The Belgian government reports deportations of able bodied males from Luxemburg province including Arlon and nearby Woluwest Etienne near Brussels. Union leaders from the national food and aid committee are said to be arrested and sent away, though many were employed in iron stone and wood trades. Citizens at stations sang national airs and cried that they did not sign.
A lighthearted note highlights a generous figure and her uncle promoting a page of humor in the upcoming Sunday Post. The pair emphasize joy and community in a cheerful feature aimed at readers seeking smiles.
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