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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1917
Page
6
Berlin reports show Teutonic forces halted in Romania as Russian and Romanian troops reinforce the defense. The only gains for the invaders came from a surprise attack between the Suchitza and Putna valleys, with no major breakthroughs.
The army of Archduke Joseph reportedly seized an officer, 250 men and a machine gun from a hostile position. South of the Cituz road a strong Russian assault was repulsed with artillery and machine gun fire. Romanian forces repelled a German attack near Monestar Kachinul on the Kasino river and southwest of Pralea.
rounded a German position and cap tured a large number of men and four machine guns. The Russians shelling Tultcha Isakoha across the Danube in Dobrudja. Bulgarian guns active near Galatz Isakoha. Artillery activity in Galcia. Near Smorgon Russians raid sap operations. Krashin region Russian force entered German position then driven out. British in France extend gains near Beaucourt sur Ancre. Vosges Lorraine Soissons see artillery duels described as serious. Big guns active near Ramscapelle Dixmude Het Sas Belgium. Austro Italian theater heavy snow delaying ops. Rome reports Italian attack Tripoli against rebels reaching Zoara. rebels defeated 1000 of 6000 engaged.
London dispatch reports Swiss newspapers claim large German forces are massing near Basel. The Swiss general staff believes an invasion of Switzerland is contemplated to aid in freeing Alsace from French control.
War brief reports German reconnoitering in Chevaliers wood near Verdun repulsed by French artillery and machine guns. German positions near Serre on the Somme front evacuated. British attack near Loos repulsed after heavy fighting. Russians attack north of the Romanian front near Oituz Road repulsed. Russian raiding and mining near Smorgon reported by Petrograd officials.
Wellesley College announced two fellowships in honor of Susan M. Hallowell and Mary B. Horton. Each fellowship provides 350 dollars. The Hallowell fund welcomes graduate applicants from Wellesley or other colleges pursuing an M A. The Horton fund is open only to Wellesley graduates seeking a higher degree. Applications are due to Professor Kendrick by March 1.
The raider, likely the Moewe, could alter its bridge appearance with auxiliary plates and collapsible funnels. Under final paint the Danish flag was found, and no news exists yet of the British steamer Yarrowdale or other crews aboard. The Hudson Maru is held as a war prize, while Drina and Samara may reach port soon.
New York reports raise doubt about official tally of 12 ships sunk and two captured. Based on British figures and Buenos Aires lists the toll stands at 15 sunk and one captured with fears that 10 more vessels are missing or taken as prizes. Shipping interests fear the Moewe under Count von Dohna Schl odien may be at play as warships scour the Atlantic.
Kingston Jamaica residents fear a German raider after reports from passengers aboard the liner Almirante arriving from the West Indies. No street lights at night and harbor activity with searchlights and small boats patrolling the entrance describe the tense situation.
London reports no definite news on the German raider operations in the South Atlantic beyond ship losses. Admiralty and Lloyds statements dominate morning papers with speculation. The raid may enjoy long immunity as finding a ship at sea is like locating a needle in a haystack. Concerns focus on cargoes of grain and meat from Argentina and steel from the United States amid submarine depredations.
American Minister Vopicka accredited to Romania Serbia and Bulgaria was removed from Bucharest by German authorities with other neutral diplomats. He sent a denial to the State Department asserting German charges of neutrality violation are unfounded and that he did not exceed his official bounds.
Daniel W. Callahan of 386 Dudley Road Arlington was arrested by patrolmen. John B. Parsons and James Dolan of the Chelsea police charged Callahan with three counts of larceny alleging he solicited subscriptions for an advertising proposition claimed to benefit the Chelsea Fire Department relief association. Chief Hudson says Callahan was unauthorized to solicit funds.
Dr. George W. Nasmyth told the Business Women's Club at 3 Joy Street last night that world powers favor forming an International League to enforce peace if the United States joins and leads the effort. Representatives testified to this plan during the dinner discussion.
Athens Jan 18 Russian officer arrives to join Entente delegates in governing Greece. He will replace the Russian military attache who has been called to active service.
Former President William Howard Taft defended the League to Enforce Peace at a Pittsburgh dinner, rebutting Theodore Roosevelt and arguing that with Roosevelt and William Jennings Bryan opposing it, the scheme has a better chance of success than if the league had their support.
Washington plans to honor Admiral Dewey with a national display at a Saturday funeral in the Capitol rotunda at 11 o'clock. A full cortege from the Navy Department will move down Pennsylvania Avenue to Arlington, with naval, marine, and military units as escorts. Congress recesses were approved and invitations sent to the President, Cabinet, Supreme Court justices, diplomats, and senior officers for the service and burial. Vermont will send Governor Graham and state representatives as part of a large delegation.
Taft says Roosevelt misreads the league aims and criticizes proposed enforcement. He argues the league seeks a world hearing and delay of war, not its own binding judgments. Judge Buffington presided while Henry Drinker and Charles C. Michener spoke. messages from neutral European nations were read.
Joseph A. Ward, 34, of 87 Kendall Street Roxbury, was arrested yesterday afternoon by Station 10 officers after allegedly carrying a heavy load of loot from the theft of lead pipe from 20 Dillon Street South End.
Governor McCall issues proclamation grieving Admiral Dewey death and urges national and State flags to fly at half mast across the Commonwealth until after the admiral's funeral on Saturday.
President Wilson designates Secretaries Baker Lane and Houston to investigate and report on site selection for the government nitrate plant authorized at the last session, with $20,000,000 appropriated. The board will study locations and report findings to proceed with the project.
A Boston plumber named James Felton testifies that Plant Juice relieved ten years of indigestion and dyspepsia He describes relief from bloating headaches dizziness nervous restlessness and cold extremities after using the herbal stomach remedy Plant Juice marketed from Houghton and Dutton Drug Department claims to revitalize stomach liver kidneys and nerves with widespread benefits.
A beauty suggestion promises a private home method to remove facial hair using powdered delatone mixed with water. Apply paste to hairs, wait two to three minutes, then rub off and wash. The text warns to obtain genuine delatone and cautions careful use.
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