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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1917
Page
2
Dispatches report ongoing heavy artillery barrages and patrol clashes across Europe with few major ground offensives. Russian losses in the Suchitza valley are noted, while Mackensen’s advance near the Sereth is held. Allied raids near Zborow fail. several neutral ships sunk. a London munitions factory explosion raises alarm.
Russian forces tested German lines along the northern Rumainian front near Suchitza valley but suffered heavy losses. Berlin reports also claim German field posts captured in Baranovichi region and a failed assault near Zborow east of Lemberg. British lines repelled an enemy patrol near Fauquissart while Ancre positions and La Bassee canal were bombarded.
The presidents of the Parliaments of the allied nations arrived in Berlin for a conference and were welcomed by the German Reichstag leaders, foreign ministry representatives, and Turkish and Bulgarian ministers.
Reuters dispatch from Amsterdam cites Dr. van Heydebrand in the Prussian Diet urging greater rural sacrifice while warning of hardship for town populations. He notes scarce necessities and high prices, with ongoing effects expected after the war and calls for widespread placards of Entente responses to Wilson.
President Poincare praised the United States as a close ally and friend of France, noting shared traditions and free institutions. He said neutrality did not weaken the bond, and that private American messages support France's cause, emphasizing defense of Belgium and individual rights in a broader war.
In remarks attributed to President Poincare, France argues that peace must be humane and lasting, built on rights of nations and reparations. He notes Alsace Lorraine and Belgian restoration as essential, says Germany is not ready for peace, and emphasizes U S understanding of allied sacrifice and moral purpose.
Ottawa reports the governor-general will introduce a resolution requesting British Parliament to permit Canada to delay general elections until after the current war effort. He praises Canada's 400,000 troops, 16,000 deployed in 1916, and the nation’s loyalty and resolve to support a victorious outcome.
British and French warships hunt German raiders after reports of a second raider roaming the Atlantic with St Theodore armed by Berlin. Consul Stewart at Pernambuco confirms arming news as ships in the Gulf of Mexico and Southern routes are warned. Lighthouses and buoys are darkened and coastal lights banned to impede raiders.
Despatches from Rio de Janeiro report the steamer St Theodore captured by a German raider now operates as an auxiliary cruiser with two guns and a German crew. Nine Americans were landed at Pernambuco aboard the Hudson Maru, others believed to have no Americans aboard. The United States questions the legality of converting merchant ships to warships and would pursue damages if American interests are harmed.
New York January 19 officials and residents of the British and French West Indies fear a German raider will attack their ports. Rev J Henry Cartwright of London, arriving on the Parima, says he toured the islands as a representative of the Wesleyan Missions Board and reports heightened precautionary measures.
In Dorchester January 19 Bridget C beloved wife of Benjamin and daughter of Bernard and Margaret Doherty formerly of Charlestown Funeral from 29 Ditson Street Monday January 22 at 8 30 am High mass of requiem at St Peters Church at 9 o clock Relatives and friends kindly invited.
Nine Americans were among the crew of the British ship St Theodore landed at Pernambuco aboard the Japanese Hudson Maru. Consul Stewart reported all nine safe with no other Americans aboard the other ships. The cables list American crew members and note additional crews from multiple ships with no lives lost.
Reports from Vera Cruz claim a German commerce raider is in the Gulf of Mexico and may target oil ships bound for England from the Tampico fields. No confirmation exists in Mexico City or Vera Cruz.
London rumors claimed changes in western front command after General Nivelle’s London visit. The British press bureau officially denied any discussions or plans for shifts between French and British command structures, stating there is absolutely no truth.
Telegrams from Athens report Entente ministers are satisfied with Greece implementing demands. Venizelos supporters imprisoned have begun to be released and return home. Greek troop movement from Thessaly under Entente orders proceeds rapidly.
Amsterdam dispatch reports the Pilsen breweries have ceased to work, according to a notice received by the Nieuwe Rotterdamsche Courant. The closure affects the Pilsen brewing operations as of January 19.
At six o'clock last night the City of Malden ferryboat tied at the Chelsea slip delivering over a hundred passengers and numerous teams and autos marking what may be the final trip of the Winnisimmet Chelsea Ferry line in history.
The City of Boston ferry ceased operation after its power shafts broke, leaving only the City of Malden. Directors voted to suspend service at 6 pm and seek subsidies from Chelsea to avoid ending the company, which has lost 3000 to 5000 dollars yearly in recent years.
Four teachers at the Horace Mann School on Prospect Street in Everett report thefts totaling 204.50 from the schoolhouse by four well dressed men with a large tan suitcase. Items include furs, muffs, gloves, and a coat. one suspect described as 20, dark complexion, smooth face, gold front teeth, wearing a long black overcoat and gray hat. Neighbors mistook him for a book seller.
Petrograd reports from a Russian service organ via Central News that Russia took prisoner more than 428000 officers and men in the past year and captured 625 guns. The year's war review lists officers 8770, men 420000, guns 526, machine guns 1661, trench mortars 421, with over 8 percent from General Brussiloff’s operations.
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt will visit Worcester on February 1 to attend Clark University and College alumni’s 28th annual banquet, officials announced today at the university.
Musterole is a clean white mustard oil ointment that relieves sore throat bronchitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia and other pains without blistering. Doctors and nurses use it with patients and endorse its relief for chest congestion rheumatism back and join pains sprains and bruises.
Twenty five leading film producers forming the censorship committee of the National Association of the motion picture industry pledged to aid in prosecuting indecent or obscene pictures. The resolution said the association would assist in prosecuting anyone who showed pictures that debase or corrupt morals.
Dr Edwards' Olive Tablets are promoted as a mild laxative that acts quickly on the liver without calomel’s side effects. The copy argues they spare teeth and gums, relieve constipation, dullness, and heaviness, and lift mood, priced 10c and 25c.
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