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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1917
Page
2
London reports show daily prisoner captures from western front raids while weather slows large operations. Artillery pounds German trenches and raiding parties periodically enter sections to bring back prisoners.
The report notes favorable conditions at a raided trench with German counter-attack caution. French actions on the Somme are quiet but prisoners were taken in a Vosges sortie. In Moldavia Austro German forces push toward Russians and Romanians while Suchitza repels Russian assaults. Romanian troops drive Austro Germans from Kassina valley. On the Baltic front fighting dips near Riga with low activity reported by both sides. At sea the Regina Margherita sinks with 675 dead. a Turkish report claims a Juno type British ship sunk near Kastelorizo, possibly the Cornwallis or Ben My-Chree.
Reports from German prisoners of war who escaped France describe inhumane treatment. The Overseas News Agency cites official steps by the German government to end the intolerable conditions of prisoners living under misery.
A British Juno cruiser was destroyed by Turkish gunfire per the Turkish headquarters report. Russian and German actions dominate the northern frontier from Riga to Dvina, with heavy fighting and repulsed attacks. British attacks on the French front north of the Ancre yielded initial gains before counter attacks. Laburtea fell to Teutonic troops and prisoners were taken north of the Ancre. 28 more prisoners were captured north of Arras after British assault actions.
In the French war zone assistance will be provided in the shortest possible time. Details regarding reprisals will be published in the immediate future.
London January 12 Greek government informs Entente its response to the ultimatum is partially satisfactory. It agrees to release Venizelist prisoners but without a definite date. No 15 day delay is planned and the blockade will not be lifted until all demands are met.
President Wilson has decided the next U S actions toward Mexico. The withdrawal of the Pershing expedition and sending Ambassador Fletcher to Mexico City are planned as first steps after the Mexican American joint commission meeting in New York.
Secretary Lane and Dr. J. R. Mott with Judge George Gray will meet Carranza's representatives in New York for the final joint commission session. The Americans have said further talks are useless after Carranza refused to ratify the Atlantic City protocol. The withdrawal of Pershing’s forces may proceed on conditions Carranza is asked to accept.
Louise M. Wilson, 35, of Hollis New Hampshire, was arrested yesterday afternoon by Inspectors Pelton and Loughlin for larceny of lace and hosiery valued at 12 dollars and 61 cents from a downtown department store.
The body of Mrs. Ellen Gleason Sullivan, once caregiver to Emerson’s children, was buried after services at St. Bernard's Church Concord officiated by Rev. Michael P. Mahon. She was believed to be Concord’s oldest woman.
The article analyzes a evolving U S effort to seek peace terms with Germany and its allies. It notes cautious White House and State Department discussion with no action taken, while anticipations grow about possible neutral mediators and Berlin responses. Both sides face complex issues across Europe from Alsace Lorraine to the Balkans and the fate of Poland Lithuania and the Ottoman empire, with no clear timetable for decisions.
Six poultrymen in New York were arrested on first degree murder charges for allegedly orchestrating the nearly two year old shooting of rival dealer Baret Baff. District Attorney Swann cites a confession by Antonio Cardinale who, with Ippilito Greco, was paid \$4800 to hire gunmen.
After a 10 minute jury deliberation in the Superior Criminal Court, Henry S. Getter was found guilty of disorderly conduct for interrupting a Unity Church meeting on November 12 by accusing Pastor Frederick A. Wiggin of being a fraud. The case was continued for disposition. a prior $25 fine may be affirmed.
Lindley M. Garrison former Secretary of War told New York State Bar Association that the nation must soon settle its problems or face mourning as folly and heedlessness. He warned that future scorn would fall on leaders who failed to guide the country properly.
Plans for a high class 60 room hotel at Berkeley street and St James avenue are nearly finished said by W J McDonald a local real estate operator. The enterprise will be financed by Boston and New York capitalists with associates Mark Temple Dowling and Sumner Draper.
Mayor Curley appeals to U S consul Wilbur Keblinger in Malta to arrange the return of 25 year old John 8 Burke of 49 Pinckney street after an adventurous career in service of Great Britain.
Rome reports the Italian battleship Regina Margherita struck a mine and sank on December 11. Six hundred seventy five men were aboard. two hundred seventy were saved. The notice confirms the loss in the ongoing conflict through the Paris channel.
The Regina Margherita, laid down in 1898 and completed in May 194, measured 426 feet and 13 427 tons with a 27 foot draught. Its normal crew was 730. Armament included four 12 inch guns, four eight inch guns, 12 six inch guns, 20 12 pounders, two one pounders, two Maxims and four torpedo tubes. She was sister to Benedetta Brin, badly damaged by a 1915 explosion that killed many crew including Rear Admiral De Cervin.
King Haakon in his throne speech at the reopening of the Storthing described growing difficulties for neutrals amid the war. He noted Norway’s strict neutrality toward all belligerents and proposed creating a special committee in the Storthing for government consultation.
Ottawa reports that 800 Canadians have joined the British navy and will proceed to final training. Captain Rupert Guinness, who began the recruitment drive, returns as Canadian authorities continue enlisting more volunteers.
A movement to unite credit departments of paint and oil dealers in New England began at the International and Oil Club of New England meeting at the Parker House. George C. Morton proposed creating understanding to minimize debt losses cut overdue interest and reduce unearned discounts. He urged a Signal service to notify other firms when accounts are sent to attorneys for collection.
Mrs Minnie V Butler aged 53 of 19 Avon Street Melrose slipped and fell in Huntington Avenue near the Billy Sunday Tabernacle after attending a meeting. She was taken by police ambulance to City Hospital where doctors found a fractured skull from the fall.
A retail notice lists Velvet black and brown broadcloth dresses with value 13 and colored dresses with blouses. Wool brushed fabric items feature swapped collars and belts with prices around 50c to 25e.
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