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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1914
Page
8
The article reports a major battle south of the Vistula with Austrian defeat admitted. It discusses diplomatic notes between the United States and Britain over cargo searches, and potential steps toward relaxations if assurances on bills of lading and anti fraud measures are met.
British and American readers relive a major battle report detailing a heavy Russian advance near Gumbin south of the Vistula and northwest of Warsaw. The German center and left wing suffered severe losses as Russian forces surged with fixed bayonets, prompting Austrian retreat along the eastern line. Reports cite high German casualties, and Vienna acknowledges a retreat, while Franco-Belgian coast advances toward Ostend continue amid weather and sea conditions.
The note to Great Britain reveals U S concerns over British interference with American exports. Thirty ships and cargoes worth millions were detained as Washington explores joint measures to certify legitimate cargoes before departure to reduce high seas searches and delays. Secretary Bryan refrained from details while diplomats await the note’s public handling.
Alfred Union, attorney for Chicago packers, says all food shipments to Europe have ceased in six weeks due to British seizure of meat cargoes. He cites Armour & Co, Swift & Co, Morris & Co and others totaling over 4 million dollars, and notes ongoing State Department negotiations in Washington.
A historical note compares absolute and conditional contraband in wartime trade, cites Britain's stance, and outlines U S arguments on continuous voyage and the need to prove hostile destination at seizure. It also discusses to order shipments and their evidentiary value in detentions between neutral states.
The Archbishop of Canterbury in a New Year's letter appeals to laity and clergy to recruit men fit to bear arms. He warns that “the very life of the empire” may depend on response to the call, urging households to not hold back those who can loyally serve.
Martha Holmes wife of Benjamin Holmes died in Melrose Massachusetts Funeral from Mystic avenue residence Friday January 1 1915 at 10 am Flowers omitted.
An official Vienna wireless release reports Austrian forces withdrawing along the eastern front and in the Gorlice Plain as Russian reinforcements press in. It notes unchanged northern conditions, modest Montenegrin activity in the Balkans, and limited successes near Lupkow and Gorlice with allied advances east and southeast of Tomaszow.
Paris dispatches summarize official war department statements noting bombardments around Arras and the Meuse, gains near Nieuwport and Lombaertzoige, heavy artillery exchanges in Champagne and the Argonne, repulsed assaults at La Tete de Faux, consolidating positions in upper Alsace, and notable advances south of Dukla with prisoner captures and enemy disarray.
An official Soviet era statement from Petrograd notes a general lull along the left bank of the Vistula with fierce fighting near Bolimow Taoulodz and south of Malagoscz. German assault at Bourgade Borjimow was repelled by a bayonet counter attack. German trenches near Goumine captured later retaken.
The German war office reports in the western theatre fighting near St Georges southeast of Nieuwport after a forced evacuation. Storms and cold affected positions in Flanders and northern France. East Prussia saw Russian cavalry driven back toward Pillkallen. In Poland the Vistula front remains steady with ongoing offensives east of the Bzura and Rawka areas and in Snowlodz region. Reports claim Lowicz and Skierniewice not in German hands. Skierniewice lies far behind the front.
King Victor Emmanuel decorated Premier Salandro with the Order of the Annonciade during the baptism ceremony of Princess Maria. The king praised the premier’s services to the state, and the honor entitles the bearer to call himself a cousin of the King.
A Daily Mail despatch from Venice says a French submarine torpedoed the Austrian dreadnought Viribus Unitis at Pola. The hull was pierced but the ship reportedly reached her dock.
A Daily Mail dispatch from Dunkirk reports a German raid lasting over half an hour with four aircraft dropping bombs on fortifications railway stations and city streets. Fifteen killed thirty two wounded amid smashed buildings and arson smoke witnessed by British ambulances and residents.
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