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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1917

Page

6

British Forces Trap Turkish Front Across Tigris Bend

British troops on the Tigris front have formed a line across the bend west of Kut el Amara, trapping the Turks. The day’s actions saw Shumran bridge shelled with a direct hit sinking enemy shipping, and an advance on the right bank pushed the Turkish lines back to their Dahra bend positions.

London Tigris Front Tigris Bend Kut-el-Amara Shumran Tigris Dahra Kut

Hats and Fruits and Flowers on Dress Hats Featured

A display of model hats showcases odd and clever designs featuring fruits and flowers for dress and sport occasions. The collection highlights bold fashion statements and playful themes.

Contentious custody case reveals emotional testimony in court

Mrs. Carpenter weeps as she recounts her son Ralph saying he does not love her and wants to return to his father. The judge hears medical and financial testimony amid a day of hostile exchanges over visits and support while Major Carpenter defends his actions and funds.

Ralph Martin Frank S. Streeter Carpenter Henry F. Hurlburt Boston Hurlburt Graves Major Carpenter Streeter General Streeter Kivel Little Ralph Concord Mrs. Carpenter Michael J. Sughrue Wilfred H. Smart William J. Britton Copley Plaza Algonquin Club Boston Athletic Association Country Club Massachusetts Automobile Club Automobile Club of America Bull Terrier Club Eastern Yacht Club Harvard Club Pat Sait

Vermont Suffered Record Cold From 28 to 50 Below

St Johnsbury Vt Feb 13 Thermometers registered 28 to 42 below zero this morning, matching yesterday as the year’s coldest days. Danville 48 below and Miles Pond 50 below mark severe readings across the region.

ST. Johnsbury Danville Miles Pond

Mexicans Raid Border Ranch Near El Paso

Armed Mexicans crossed the border 60 miles southwest of Hachita New Mexico and seized three Mormon men and several ranch hands at the Corner ranch on the American side. They forced two Mexican families to accompany them as livestock and workers were taken, the Alamo Hueco foreman reported in a telegram. Mormon captives named include John Fierce Miles Pierce Andrew Peterson Jr Jensen brothers and a youth Adams. Corner ranch belongs to Palomas Land and Cattle Company with K Warren of Three Oaks Michigan among stockholders.

Icans Hachita N. M Bob Morehead Alamo Hueco John Fierce Miles Pierce Andrew Peterson, Jr Jensen Adams The Palomas Land & Cattle Company K. Warren Three Oaks, Mich

Colonel Corn Funds Clash With Simple Wife Tastes

A Sunday Post color comic feature shows Colonel Corn handling a wad of money while his wife sticks to frugal, simple tastes, highlighting contrasting financial attitudes in a humorous strip.

Colonel Corn Next Sunday Post

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