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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1916
Page
7
The Sucrosa crew report arriving from Tuxpam Mexico that a German raider that broke the British blockade may have captured and armed the former German steamer Galata, a theory widely accepted tonight.
The Sucrosa crew identified a vessel as the Portuguese steamer Faro of Lisbon, formerly the German Galata, last seen leaving New Orleans December 18 bound for Newport News and Gibraltar. The Faro circled the Sucrosa at dusk December 28 about 60 miles south of Diamond Shoals Lightship, then surfaced again December 29 showing the Lisbon stern name before sailing southeast.
The Portuguese steamer Faro, which had circled the American steamer Sucrosa south of Diamond Shoals, arrived today in Hampton Roads. The Faro sailed from New Orleans on November 23 for Newport News and Gibraltar. no communication could be had as she was anchored some distance down the roads.
The steamship Appam arrived in an American port with crews from vessels sunk by a German raider aboard. It is believed the latest raider may have captured the Faro and placed a prize crew and guns aboard.
British forces in Egypt captured the strong Turkish position at Maghdadah, 26 miles southeast of El Arish, taking 1130 prisoners, two guns and war material. Mounted troops advanced Friday morning with aircraft support, after a morning to afternoon engagement.
The third Christmas of the European war passed with little fighting on British and French fronts. Artillery activity continued while troops were fed and entertained as far as possible within wartime constraints.
The report details Romanian fighting on the front with ground lost to German pressure while Russian forces contest heights near Buzeu Rimnik. Von Mackensen’s forces attack the Danube bridgehead at Matchin after Isakishe fall as Russians claim Isakishe evac and Tultbha occupation. British mounted troops win a position at Maghdaba near El Arish with prisoners and arms captured.
London reports the engagement of Elizabeth Asquith, daughter of former Prime Minister Asquith, to Hugh S. Gibson, first secretary of the American Embassy in London. The marriage is not expected soon.
War updates report British raids on a Seres front position and bombed targets in Xanthi, with aircraft downed. Eastern Wallachia sees renewed fighting. Russians and Rumanians hold ground at points and lose a height. Other notes include Dobrudja advance after Isaktcha, and British captures at Maghdadah. A Massachusetts liberal movement outlines aims to form a statewide voter body to back constitutional reforms, seeking to remove party ties from the convention and push for initiative and referendum.
A liberal coalition plans to push a progressive constitution at the 1917 Massachusetts Constitutional Convention. A mass mail campaign promotes initiative and referendum, aims to bar partisan control, and seeks separate citizen ratification of amendments. Local branches and a statewide body are to be organized with leaders from politics business labor and law.
In Alsace reconquered by France Christmas is celebrated with rare fervor. Villages fill churches for midnight masses as clergy pray for guidance for national counselors. Public and private gatherings reflect growing security under the new government. Front line troops receive small gifts from commanding officers acting as Father Christmas.
William P. Welch of 183 Grove Street Watertown slashed his neck yesterday while being arrested for defaulting on a $10 assault and battery fine from two years ago. He was treated at Malden police headquarters with six stitches and was to be arraigned in Malden District Court this morning.
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