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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1917
Page
6
Berlin and Petrograd despatches report German successes against Russians in the Riga area while Russians defeated Bulgarians in other clashes. The Berlin dispatches describe violent fighting and notable gains for German forces.
Madrid Jan 24 The interior minister denied reports of an attempt on Count Romanones life saying two railroad ties were placed on the tracks on the Seville Madrid route and were broken by the premier’s train. The incident was described as the sole event.
Russian forces were driven back about a mile and a half between Tirul swamp and the Aa river east of Kalnzem with about 1500 taken prisoner. A Bulgarian night surprise claimed victory near Tultcha as fighting continues on multiple fronts including Gorizia where Austrian forces captured an Italian trench and 187 prisoners.
Berlin reports via Sayville wireless that Germany, estimating war losses at about two million, can press the war for several years more. The Nationale Zeitung says losses will bleed the nation, but reserves remain around seven million of the nine million at the war start.
Official dispatches describe French raids near Chilly and in the Verdun area. German attacks press Russian lines near the Tirul swamp and river Aa. Danube withdrawals north of Tultcha and a Bulgarian crossing repulsed. Austrian capture of 137 prisoners at Gorizia. German raids on British trenches near Loos beaten off with losses.
Manufacturing interests press again for a permit to use 4 percent Shingle roofing one eighth inch thick. They file with Building Commissioner O Hearn as a preliminary step likely to prompt another appeal to the board to overrule the official.
Senate weighs President address peace proposals as Cummins pushes for urgent report while Stone warns of two sided talks. Norris proposes 10 day committee report deadline. Shafroth suggests post March 4 special session. Lodge supports immediate adoption to enable debate.
In Conney Me on January 24 the Housewives' League urged local coal dealers to lower prices for the poor. A majority of Portland retail coalmen agreed to sell coal by the bag at the same rate as by the ton.
Joseph Michelman a Boston attorney is being urged as a candidate for delegate to the constitutional convention. Friends seek him to represent Wards 19 and 2.
Bonar Law argues President Wilson seeks a peace now and for the future but German conduct and neutral states' silence demand stronger steps. He rejects a peace based on victory and warns lasting security requires a firm Allied stance and a durable, just settlement.
The Daily Chronicle editorialized that Andrew Bonar Law has given a prompt reply to President Wilson and clearly outlined differences between Wilson's views and British interests. It warns that future plans must consider past and present US involvement and questions the value of US concurrence in international agreements under Wilson.
Andrew Monahan age 26 of 56 Hanson street Somerville was badly burned when a wrench in his hand touched a live third rail at the Dudley and Washington streets junction. He was taken to City Hospital in critical condition after being rescued by Roxbury Crossing police as bystanders sounded a fire alarm.
An appeal to the United States Supreme Court was granted today for Mrs. Anna Dolly Led gerwood Matters. The case challenges Judge Landis ruling that Margaret Ryan, a Canadian girl, is the mother of Baby Irene, whom both women claimed. Ryan has cared for the child since last summer.
William Rice D M D Tufts professor of operative dentistry has been appointed dean of Tufts Dental School succeeding Dr Charles I Painter who will continue as dean of the Medical School. Rice will take the post at the school opening in September due to increased enrolment.
Ambassador in Berlin to oversee a German offer for a surface inquiry into living conditions of Belgians deported by German military authorities in the conquered region. The probe aims only at current conditions, not the deportations themselves, as nations weigh next steps amid ongoing peace talks and ongoing deportations.
Three women alighting from a street car on Main street were struck by an automobile. Mrs. John Phillips suffered a broken leg and possible internal injuries and was hospitalized. Mrs. Etta Smith was lightly hurt and sent home, while Mrs. Mary Lepper sustained several broken ribs and was returned home. Driver Edward A. King was arrested on intoxication charges.
In Houston Missouri on January 24 farmers report prices up to five dollars per barrel as cold weather and a car shortage limit shipments. Seed stock sells around six dollars and twenty five to six fifty per barrel.
The annual officers reception for Harvard University and Radcliffe College drew 300 faculty members and families. The 9 to 10 pm event featured dancing until midnight and supper at 11. Patronesses included Mrs. Abbott Lawrence Lowell and others.
Somerville woman petitions for separate support against A B C Clement of Medford alleging cruel and abusive treatment on August 26, 1915 and August 26, 1916 and threats of violence. She says since August 26, 1916 he has neglected to provide for her and their three minor children despite a large salary and other income.
A man ended his life by firing a shotgun in Winnipeg on Tuesday using a two foot rule to pull the trigger. His wife Miss Grace Lidback and her sister Miss Dorothy Lidback were in the next room at the time.
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