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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1917
Page
5
Braila the important Danube city in Great Wallachia was captured by German and Bulgarian forces. Outskirts villages fell as Field Marshal von Mackensen’s troops advanced with 1400 prisoners reported in the latest success.
Berlin reports near total Teuton control of the Danube to the sea with only Braila’s region left to Romanian hands. Army advances by Austro German forces press Moldavia, seize towns Slobozia and Rotesti, while Russians and Romanians claim repulsed attacks on several fronts.
An advertisement warns about blood poisoning from untreated wounds and promotes Minard's liniment as a fast acting antiseptic treatment. It claims rapid healing, renewed vitality, and economical use for cuts sores and bruises, available at drug stores.
Official dispatches describe Braila taken by German troops and Dobrudja cleared. French repulsed a Verdun post east of Hill 304. German raiders near Loos penetrated to the British trench and took prisoners. Russia attacked north of Friedrichstadt while Dvinsk battles continued. Braila bridgehead pierced. four Romanian towns fell and 1400 prisoners taken. Austrian assault on Trentino repulsed by Italians. German raiders south of Loos driven from British lines after heavy fighting.
London and Paris report the Germans raided a small French post near Hill 304 east of the Meuse in Verdun but were driven back after heavy fighting. Artillery activity and trench bombardments continue elsewhere with considerable aerial activity on the French front.
Budapest dispatch says King Charles plans a special audience in Budapest to form a cabinet with reduced German influence. Premier Tisza would retire under the plan, and leaders of all Hungarian parties would be consulted.
London January 5 The British government awaits advices from France on the publication of the entente reply to President Wilsons peace note and now expects the document to be made public no earlier than Monday.
London Jan 5 The Greek government with the King rejects the entente note demands for apology and reparation while ready to discuss other allied requirements. It will not declare war but submit to coercion hoping for later recognition. blockade tightens, bread prices rise, Venizelos supporters face trials, and railway and telegraph controls loom.
Washington reports the American minister Vopicka will be removed from Bucharest at Berlin's request though he remains envoy to Rumania Serbia and Bulgaria. Germany cites alleged unneutral acts and support for Entente interests as justification. With the Dutch minister Vopicka helped protect Entente nationals when Bucharest fell.
Lausanne Gazette reports central powers preparing a second note to the Entente listing precise peace conditions. Geneva dispatch to the Temps notes the move from Paris dated January 5.
Police uncovered three young women believed to be suffering from illegal surgery during a raid on an apartment house at Roxbury. Two other women in Suite 8 at 7 Copeland Street were arrested and jailed at Dudley Street station.
Detectives seized Dr George Cutler at 692 Washington street Brighton on charges of performing surgeries for which three young women aged 20 to 23 were held as accessories. The women were taken to City Hospital in critical condition. identities to be released by authorities. Officers also found a hospital room setup during a raid by Dudley street precinct with Dr E S Calderwood present. Dr Cutler formerly faced a breach of promise suit in 1909.
Massachusetts presidential electors gather in the Senate chamber at the State House at 3 o clock this afternoon to organize. George von L Meyer of Hamilton is expected as president and Kelton B Miller of Pittsfield as secretary. Secretary Langtry will call the assembly and Governor McCall will administer the oath after the roll is called.
On Halleck near Ruggles at 630 last night James Geasy 26 slashed his wife Angie Geasy 16 with a razor injuring her cheek and left hand. She was taken to City Hospital while Geasy was still at large. The couple had recently separated and she had resumed her parents name RiCardi.
George B. Gallup a longtime publicist and former Pilgrim Publicity Association president becomes publisher of the Woman's Journal and Suffrage News. Announcement came at a College Club dinner hosted by Alice Stone Blackwell. Gallup resigned January 1 from Cosmopolitan Magazine to take the post as Agnes Ryan and Henry Bailey Stevens exit editors.
Somerville City Hall processed 1045 license applications in 1916, which is 35 more than the 1815 total. The rise reflects growing civic activity and administrative workload addressed by city officials.
Washington January 5 The first navy promotions under the new selective system were announced as President Wilson approved the Selection Board recommendations making 11 captains rear admirals and advancing more than a hundred lower officers in grade.
The selected officers include Captains Knapp Rogers Huse McElroy Griffin Burd Oliver Hood Sims Rodman and Wilson among rear admirals. The board approves 29 commanders to rise to captains and 77 lieutenant-commanders to reach commanders under a new law capping officer numbers by fixed percentages. Early academy graduations could trigger extra nominations to higher ranks.
Workers at the Ashton Valve Company in Cambridge found an unconscious man with a fractured skull in a vacant lot near the plant. He died shortly after hospitalization. Dressed as a working man, he had no identification. Police could not determine how the injury occurred. the lot had been the scene of a 1902 murder.
A grand reunion and ball by the Boston Newspaper Web Pressmen Union No.3 I P P and A U Benefit Association is set for next Monday night at Convention Hall St Botolph and Garrison. The program features solos by Herbert Whitworth William Roth James Ryan and Joseph Campana with international officers in attendance.
A petition by Frank W. Morrison to the House of Representatives seeks an act to remove party politics from town elections. It would bar party nominations for town officers and prohibit party names on town ballots.
Senate adopts a modified resolution endorsing the President's diplomatic notes of December 18 seeking terms for peace. The Jones substitute passes 63 to 27 after debates with Borah and Hitchcock clashing over U.S. involvement and protection of smaller nations.
Fragmentary passage notes a debate over a new foreign policy adopting the Monroe doctrine. Supporters argue it would commit the Senate to a defined stance, while opponents warn of broader implications for U S. action and international relations.
The Dorchester matter centers on Building Commissioner O'Hearn denying Mrs. Charlotte G den a permit to use asphalt shingles on her roof at 5 Everton street. The appeal was lodged with the Board of Appeals of the building department yesterday.
An anonymous letter asserting responsibility for the dynamite explosion tied to the trial of German Consul Franz Bopp and others accused of American neutrality violations was received today by Bopp and the U S attorney prosecuting the case.
Representative Heflin charged in the House that an agreement between American and foreign spinners to divide the Southern cotton territory aims to curb supply. He urged producers merchants and bankers to unite and hold the remaining crop for higher prices.
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