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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1916
Page
8
The All-Collegians a makeshift team from Dartmouth Harvard University of Maine and Andover Academy beat the Arena Hockey Club 5 to 4 in a dramatic contest.
The Arena seven and All-Collegians tied 8 8 after regulation with Dartmouth players in key roles. Perry Wanamaker, Paisley and Robins starred for the All-Collegians while Nowell Conley Geran scored for Arena in a tense two overtime finish ending 5 to 4 in favor of the All-Collegians.
Pinehurst North Carolina December 27 14th annual mid winter golf tournament breaks prior records with over 130 entries already. Qualifying round set for Thursday on No. 2 course. Late arrivals include Phillip Carter H V Seggerman and Fillmore Robeson.
A column praises Les Darcy as a fighter while criticizing boxing antics at the Grand Opera House and the Three A club. It previews Beverly bouts featuring Joe Farren, Young Jasper, Kid Lee, Al Gerard, Young Sullivan, and Young Sharkey, and discusses Butler vs Robson weigh disputes and Rivers Gardner chatter. It also covers Staton weight issues, Trinity A A A plans, and war front updates from Europe and Greece.
Russian scouts penetrated German trenches near the Beresina River northeast of Vishneff killing several. French forces south of the Somme caused fires and an explosion in an enemy battery. Beouvraines south of the Avre saw mines explode and trench raids yield prisoners. Germans attacked along the Russian front in Romania, pressing back Russian and Rumanians’ detachments. Rimnik trenches were abandoned after demolition by artillery. Eastern Wallachia battle pierced Russian lines with Teutonic forces capturing fortified villages. British troops bombed trenches near Lens causing damage to defenses. Russian detachments in the Carpathians north of the Uzul River captured a machine gun from a field post.
Edward Trickett, famous Australian sculler and first to defeat England for the professional title in 1876, has died at Uralla New South Wales. Born in Sydney, he beat Joseph Sadler on the Thames, losing the title to Edward Hanlan in 1880 after regaining it briefly in 1876.
A feature in the upcoming Sunday Post promises a playful exploration of flirtation with vibrant color illustrations. Fashion elaborates on style flirtations as a social mood reflected in artful designs and seasonal wear.
Teutonic allies tighten their grip on Braila after capturing Filipechti and Rimnik Sarat. Do brudja army guns pound the Danube bridgehead at Matchin as Russo-Romanian forces resist on the east bank opposite Braila.
Acting under orders from the British admiralty, foreign lines serving Boston will not disclose liner movements from departure to return. News of arrivals and departures at British ports will be withheld to thwart German submarines. The ban covers Cunard White Star Leyland Warren and France-Canada lines.
The czar declares Germany near defeat and rejects peace while Russians must first drive the invaders from occupied provinces. He emphasizes to delay peace until victory is secured and guarantees prevent future treachery, praising heroic troops and fleet.
London officials say no peace conference can be assembled unless Germany first offers concrete peace terms in advance, as indicated by the German reply to President Wilson's note.
Berlin signals readiness to outline terms at a first conference with belligerents and neutrals to discuss future guarantees. Berlin favors a delegates’ talks on territorial terms, then neutrals at a later stage for disarmament, sea freedom, world league, and arbitration. Count von Bernstorff arrives in Washington amid diplomatic activity as President Wilson prepares for possible talks. Secretary Lansing and President Wilson coordinate beyond letters while submarine attack data remains with the State Department awaiting action.
Washington dispatches report Sweden sent a peace note to the belligerents and copies to neutrals urging terms. Secretary Lansing said the State Department had no record of receipt or dispatch. Advices say the note reached some capitals and resembled the Swiss note endorsing President Wilson. No clear indication of Spain's plan.
Edward Cummings of the World Peace Foundation says President Wilson's December 18 note marks a major shift in U S policy toward Europe. He argues the note signals the United States’ readiness to join a postwar league of nations, overturning Washington’s entangling alliances maxim and pledging cooperation to enforce peace.
A terse note describes the uncle's latest prank causing distress to Lady Bountiful, signaling ongoing tensions within the household. The article hints at a lively but troubling dynamic, with community observers noting the uncle's disruptive behavior and its impact on the household and reputation.
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