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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1915
Page
6
London December 30 reports Germans and Austrians begin a general withdrawal along the Macedonia front. The despatch cites Saloniki quotes and links the retreat to the Russian advance in Bessarabia.
Allied forces extend operations in the near east with new landings. British troops moved from Saloniki to Orfano to blunt hostile advances while a trench landing occurred on Castelorizo near Adalia to seize the important port. The advances aim to secure Saloniki positions as a prolonged campaign unfolds and Russian moves in Bessarabia spark broader Entente calculations, including Romania’s possible entry and Bukowina Transylvania aims.
The War Office issued details from Artois, the Avre to the Oise, and the Vosges noting bombardments of munitions depots near Beauvains Beuvraignes and Muhlbach, destruction of machine gun shelters near Bailly, repulsed German grenades near Rehfelsen, and reconnaissance by aeroplanes. Also cited are Belgian and Orient front activity with clashes near Dixmude Seddul Bahr and Doiran, plus a repulsed assault west of Peronne and trench repairs near Navarin farm.
Allied forces execute two new landings in the Near East and bolster positions at Salonika. American citizens in Vienna face birth or naturalization certificate demands. Fighting escalates along East Galicia with Russian assaults. German units suffer losses to Lettish Fusiliers. French guns hit Artois munitions depots and shelter targets. French artillery dominates north of Soissons and in the Vosges. British aircraft strike Comines and tax the aerodrome. Front trench clash ends with Germans pushed back. Austrian destroyers sunk in Adriatic actions. Montenegrins force Austrian retreat after three days of combat.
Rome reports the sinking of Austrian torpedo boat destroyers Triglav and Lika. Italian officials view the victory as timely amid Austrian fleet activity in the Adriatic aimed at hindering Italy and its allies from aiding Albania and Serbia. An Italian steamer narrowly escaped Durazzo Harbor after King Peter departed for Avlona.
London reports quote Lewis Harcourt as saying he has nothing to say when asked about resigning as first commissioner of works to take the vice royalty of India. The denial came after long distance telephone questions on the newly floated rumor.
The report places Mr Harcourt at Nuneham Park Oxford as a likely successor to Baron Har Dinge. No denial has been issued, officials say no knowledge of a nomination exists, and royal warrants would seal any appointment. Supporters cite liberal credentials and past ties to the Curzons in India.
Russian reports from Riga describe Lettish Fusiliers ambushing German trenches on Christmas night. A rear-attack, enfilading fire from a motor car, and German reinforcements were driven off with machine gun fire. The Letts occupied vacated positions and sang The Watch on the Rhine as fresh Germans joined the assault and were mowed down.
Official headquarters dispatch summarizes eastern Galicia fighting with heavy losses for Russia at Burkanow and Kor Myn Brook repulsed attacks. It notes 1200 prisoners taken, 900 dead or wounded, and 870 officers captured. Italian front sees halted Torbole and Carbonile attempts and wire entanglements under fire. no new southeastern theatre details.
Italian war office reports in Lagarina valley infantry repulsed enemy assaults near Castelfranco Veneto and Casteldo Dante with some prisoners taken. In Col di Lana region enemy attack was halted by Italian fire.
A special trades congress inviting all labor societies will convene in London on January 6 to discuss the government’s compulsory enlistment bill. Premier Asquith will present the measure in the House of Commons next Wednesday.
Ambassador Penfield reported to the State Department that Americans in Vienna lacking birth or naturalization certificates are detained due to German consuls refusing to visa their passports for travel in the German Empire.
The envoy reported German consulate Vienna refuses to visa American passports without birth or naturalization certificates. Americans lacking these documents face detention and obstruction returning home. He asked Berlin to press for modification to allow Bona fide US citizens to travel via Holland and avoid hardship.
Turkish War Office report details operations on the Mesopotamian and Dardanelles fronts. It notes gains near Kut El Amara with 450 tons of British petroleum seized, patrols in the Caucasus, and artillery actions at Anafarta, Ari Burnu, Seddul Bahr, with a biplane downed and seaplane bombing at Mudros.
Francis Dial a marine on the battle ship Rhode Island was held in South Boston court in 1000 bail on a charge of breaking and entering St Augustine's Church He allegedly stole four candlesticks and a golden crucifix and will be released to the custody of his ship's commanding officer
Paris reports that Austrian torpedo boat destroyers Lika and Triglav were sunk outside Cattaro in the Adriatic while attempting to bombard Durazzo. Allied forces pursued the remaining ships as the Austrian squadron fled toward its base.
The Austro-Hungarian note on the Ancona disaster blames the submarine commander for delaying rescue and torpedoing the vessel to keep it afloat. It cites failures to hoist lifeboats and save passengers, while acknowledging the panic aboard and the crew’s alleged disregard for lifesaving rules.
Berlin dispatch reports Emperor William is sending a pastel portrait with his autograph and the words Christmas New Year 15 16 to friends at the front. Crown Prince Frederick William issues a colored trench portrait with Good Luck for the New Year in large letters from the Forest of the Argonne.
The executive committee of the Miners Federation of South Wales met in Cardiff and unanimously adopted a resolution opposing conscription. It calls on the Miners Federation of Great Britain to demand a national conference to protest any legislation imposing conscription.
Washington reports indicate the risk of a diplomatic break with Austria-Hungary over the sinking of the liner Ancona is likely resolved if Austria confirms in its reply to the second American note that the submarine commander who torpedoed the steamer has been punished.
Paris reports French troops have occupied Castelorizo a Turkish island in the Aegean between Rhodes and Adalia. The base is deemed indispensable for naval operations. Castelorizo lies off Asia Minor’s south coast and covers about 11 square miles, with a Greek‑inhabited population.
The British statement reports 16 bombers targeting Comines station with damage to lines and sheds while 10 aircraft attacked the aerodrome. They claim several enemy engagements with mixed results and one British plane shot down. Night shelling targeted trenches south of Fricourt with brief German incursion repulsed.
An official communique from Romb via London reports an enemy scout ship and five destroyers bombarded Durazzo but did only slight damage. Italian and allied ships counterattacked. Austrian destroyers Triglav and Lika sunk and Lika crew captured. An enemy plane was shot down. all our ships returned safely.
A testimonial from Mrs. Mary Held of 17 Pearl Street Everett promotes Plant Juice as a cure for stomach troubles nervousness weakness and debility claiming improved digestion sleep and vitality. The Plant Juice Man fronts a Liggett Drug Co store corner Washington and Avon Streets meeting locals to explain the remedy's merits.
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