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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1917
Page
8
London reports English munitions factories now deliver heavy gun ammunition at three times the first year’s rate per week and shells of 156 200 and 230 millimeters exceed wartime totals. Guns and machine guns show sharp year over year gains with trench mortar munitions and grenades also far advanced.
A vintage ad claims Pape's Cold Compound cures colds by taking a dose every two hours for three doses. It says the medicine clears nasal passages stops discharge relieves headache feverish symptoms throat soreness and sneezing for just 25 cents at any drug store. It touts easy taste no assistance needed and warns against substitutes.
Official reports describe strong attacks by Russian and Rumanian forces on Teutonic positions north of the Suchitza valley repulsed. Macedonia sees bombardment of Var dar positions and infantry activity amid bad weather. Avre River area and sector between Aisne and Argonne see active artillery fighting. Russian attacks near Fudeni on Lower Sereth front repulsed with heavy losses. British forces report river actions near Kasino and Loos engagements with enemy, inclosing prisoners and sunk boats. Doiran front raiders at Akinjali cause enemy casualties.
German Foreign Minister Dr. Zimmerman tells The Associated Press that Germany cannot release its terms of peace while the Entente powers push an ambitious programme of conquest. He doubts Wilson can act soon, but says a future mediation may be possible if the Entente fails to crush German strength. He also discusses Austria Hungary, the fate of small nations, and the withdrawal of Charles J Vopicka from Bucharest.
Bulgarian artillery from the right bank of the Danube shelled Galatz including its military establishments and railroad facilities. Air strikes hit the port of St George and the nearby aviation station as reported by the Bulgarian war office.
The war office announced the capture of a town on the Shatt el Hai River south of Kut el Amara on the Tigris front. It also said the right bank of the Tigris east of Shatt el Hai is now clear of Turkish troops except for a small strip in the bend of the river northeast of Kut el Amara.
The Riga region offensive has waned with little action from both sides while Romania remains the active theatre. Indicators point to a potentially major battle on the Macedonian front in the near future.
Reports from the front describe engagements around Kut el Amara in Mesopotamia with British and Turkish forces claiming gains. In Europe Teutonic allies seize Vadeni near Galatz while Bulgarian artillery bombards Galatz. French and Austro German forces clash near Lake Ochrida and Doiran. The Tigris front sees a Turkish counterattack east of Kut.
Athens reports the entente powers insist on full unconditional acceptance of the last ultimatum. Greece's reply is described as equivocal though government circles say it would reiterate acceptance. Venizelist prisoners’ release is cited as an example of demanded timing.
The war office announces that Lieutenant General Jan Smuts will represent South Africa at the imperial war conference in London. General Louis Botha remains at the South African Parliament and Smuts replaces him in East Africa’s command, with a simple reorganization planned.
Washington reports an inquiry to Germany about press claims that neutral diplomats were asked to leave Bucharest and a special train provided. Officials seek official guidance for Minister Vopicka and note the unusual move contrasts with Belgium where the U S minister remained recognized.
The American minister to Romania Charles J. Vopicka, ordered to withdraw from Bucharest, is en route to Berlin to await Washington instructions on his future course. The move follows German government orders.
New London January 15. Policemen Beebe Sheehan and Kavanaugh arrested Maurice Glazer Ellis Schaffer and Everett Bolton all about 16 for a string of burglaries in the Pequot summer colony and along the river front to Gales Ferry. One youth confessed and led officers to buried jewelry and valuables worth hundreds of dollars at a nearby woods site. Homes looted include Mrs McCoskey Butts James D Lyrich Charles R Hanscoms the Hartford House and other Neptune Park properties nearby.
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A vintage advertisement touts Pinex as a cure for persistent bronchial coughs and throat irritation. It sells a homemade mixture using 2% ounces Pinex and sugar syrup, claiming fast relief, pleasant taste, and suitability for bronchitis croup whooping cough and asthma with a money back guarantee from The Pinex Co.
London January 15 Arthur Henderson minister without portfolio in the British War Council urged Croydon audiences to support the allied war effort not by battlefield action alone but by consecrating themselves to the war aims. He said victory and peace depend on defeating militarism and building a strong league of nations to curb armaments and enforce international law.
A police officer from Atlantic Massachusetts recounts his long battle with indigestion and dyspepsia. He credits Plant Juice with complete relief and improved sleep. He notes the product’s popularity in Boston and other cities and cites signed statements of benefit from users.
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