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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1915
Page
7
Berlin dispatch reports modified interpretation of Germany s war zone rules aiming to spare neutral ships and only target contraband. Officials warn Britain of harsh measures while neutrals seek guidance from Secretary Bryan and lawmakers amid Lusitania fallout and flag misrepresentation concerns.
Berlin with The Hague and London reports that German naval measures against British commerce are not a blockade. Submarines and warships will avoid sinking American or other neutrals and take precautions to prevent misidentification. The waters around Great Britain are proclaimed a war zone.
Advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion as a lung strengthening, alcohol free tonic. It links tuberculosis risk to fatigue and confinement and claims fresh air sunshine and rich blood fuel and nourishment from the product.
Paris reports state that on September 6 7 German mines exploded before French held houses at La Boisselle killing or wounding many. French counterattack pushed Germans from excavations leaving 200 dead. North of Mesnil les Hurlus a wood was captured and fighting continued in the Argonne Bagatelle sector with ongoing exchanges through Feb 8.
The general staff dispatch says on the right bank of the Vistula near Serpets and on the Khorjele Muschenetz Johannesbourg line fighting intensified. The attempt to pierce Borsimow and Wola Szydlowiecka was checked on Feb 6. Near Komiony cemetery the garrison surrendered after heavy German losses and 60 officers with 3500 soldiers captured in the Carpathians with 11 machine guns.
The war department reports fighting south of the La Bassee canal continues with a portion of the trench recaptured. In the Argonne a fortified position was wrested from the enemy, while east Prussia and Poland show only small local engagements with no major developments.
The Overseas News Agency reports a bank syndicate of German Austrian and Hungarian bankers advanced 150000000 francs to Bulgaria. The move marks a major financial commitment amid ongoing regional tensions.
Despatches from Cairo report Ottoman raids along the Suez canal, especially Ismailia and El Kantara, repelled by British forces with the Turks in retreat eastward. Other fronts show Russian and German actions with ongoing clashes in Galicia and the Argonne forest as Paris notes gains by both sides.
The cotton-laden steamer Dacia from Galveston was halted near Norfolk after 11 or more crewmen refused to sail. A fireman claimed sailors feared detention by a British warship and noted several others shared the concern. Captain McDonald said replacements were not completed and sailing was uncertain until agents said she would likely proceed tomorrow. Great Britain says the Dacia may be seized over registry transfer.
Official dispatches describe French, British, and German actions in France and Belgium including counterattacks near Carency La Bassee canal and fresh mine explosions. Russian cavalry operations near Podlesie Pron dystary and pushing back Austro German forces in the Carpathians. limited activity near Warsaw with cannonading and patrols along Kamiony.
The Austrian statement reports heavy artillery bombardment of Russian positions around Tarnow in Russian Poland and Western Galicia. It notes battles in the Carpathians and advances in Bukowina with 400 prisoners captured in the Upper Suczawa Valley.
Rome February 8 A royal decree orders soldiers of the second category class of 1893 and 1894 who had returned home to be retained under the colors until May 31 1915.
In Petrograd on February 8 the report notes Marshal Von Hindenberg suffering a severe gout attack. The Kaiser’s arrival at Kutno plus weather and Grand Duke Nicholas counter moves are blamed for the setback and Hindenberg’s condition.
Premier Asquith told the House of Commons that British casualties in the western arena from start of hostilities to February 4 total about 104000. The figure covers killed wounded and missing across all ranks.
Stanley Dollar led a protest to the State Department in San Francisco against the seizure and detention by Japanese warships of the Norwegian steamship Christian Bors. The vessel, chartered to Robert Dollar Steamship Co and consigned from Shanghai, faced Japanese claims of clearance irregularities. Dollar’s group argued the ship was under a neutral flag, bound for a neutral port, and owned by neutral citizens.
Dublin reports William Redmond MP for Clare east and brother of John Redmond has been commissioned an officer in the Royal Irish Regiment. The news comes via London on February 9 at 11 am.
The Daily Mail’s Copenhagen dispatch reports telegraphic silence with Danzig where most of Germany’s fleet is stationed. All neutral ship wireless outfits in port sealed and restrictions bar any telegrams or letters from Danzig. Timber exports there also stopped.
Professor Jay William Hudson urged at the Auperioan Peace Conference on Mt. Verton Street that neutral nations be summoned immediately to mediate. He proposed a four step program: mediate, protect neutrals interests, discuss a rational peace plan, and convene a world conference at The Hague after the war to secure lasting peace.
Amsterdam Feb 4 The Hamels blad reports Herr Mendelssohn Bartholdy head of the Berlin banking firm Mendelssohn ran awd has been killed in action He served as a lieutenant in the Ninth Bavarian infantry.
In the House of Commons Neil Primrose said the Declaration of London is not ratified and not equal to a universally accepted code of law. Britain would consider adopting it during hostilities with possible modifications after Germany’s pledge to disregard sea laws. The Declaration, agreed by leading naval powers in 1908 and 1909, governs prize rules.
Submarines one and two have been fully commissioned at the New York navy yard and will operate near New York until about February 26. After that the vessels will be sent to Annapolis for further maneuvers, officials said.
An Akron tire ad contrasts B F Goodrich scale and tax impact with lower price lists. It argues the factory’s vast rubber output and 45 years of experience justify discounts and better value, printing price list comparisons for 34x4 by 9 tires from multiple makers.
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