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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1917
Page
10
Berlin report states Emperor William conferred the Grand Cross of the Iron Cross on Field Marshal von Mackensen. Only Hindenburg has previously received the honor, awarded on December 10.
London January 2 Greece formally expressed regret to the entente ministers for the December incident in Athens where entente forces were fired upon by Greek troops, complying with a recent entente demand.
A Danville Illinois woman credits three grain Hypo- Nuclane Tablets with saving her life after severe illness. She details rapid weight gain improved digestion and restored strength. The remedy is described as a new compound from yolk extracts iron and tonics sold by druggists or the Blackburn Products Co. Dayton Ohio.
Berlin reports progress on a six mile front along both sides of the Aa river near Riga. The German advance captures Russian fort positions and 14 officers, 1714 men, and 13 machine guns.
Lloyd George outlines postwar plans and a united imperial approach. He envisions a war council of empire representatives including India and overseas premiers to shape demobilization and peace terms, with constitutional changes possible and enduring unity as the goal.
Reports from the front describe a Russian withdrawal east of the river by about a third of a mile while German assaults on marshes were repulsed. Fighting continues mainly by artillery and raids in multiple theaters. Romania endures extreme cold halting operations. Dead Man's Hill sees lively action with few details released. Reciprocal artillery duels span from the Swiss frontier to the North Sea. The British Treasury plans to requisition foreign securities under the Defence of the Realm Act. The Manchester Labour Conference votes against an immediate peace proposal.
The Japanese steamer Hudson Maru, which had gathered crews of ships sunk by a German raider, was halted from sailing to New York as its captain lacked funds for coal and food. He has twice cabled Japan for funds, not yet provided. The British consulate and shipowners have spent about 41,000 for care and transportation of destitute sailors.
A Vienna dispatch to the Tageblatt reports the Austro Hungarian differences nearly settled and an agreement to be signed early February. It adds that once settled, negotiations for a commercial treaty between Austria Hungary and Germany will begin immediately.
The East Bridgewater widow Mrs Rowena W Hobart left public bequests totaling 19500, including 6000 to the First Parish Unitarian Society for an elderly women fund, 2000 to the same society, 4000 to East Bridgewater town for a library fund, 4000 to the American Unitarian Society, 1000 to the New England Hospital for Women and Children, 100 to the Boston Nursery for Blind Babies, 1000 to the Children's Mission of Boston, and 500 to the Unitarian Sunday School Society of Boston.
Legislative counsel and agents who appeared at the State House were paid a total of 200 583.67 for advocating or opposing measures before the Legislature. The Secretary of State report also shows salaries and retainers totaling 88 505.
An offer promotes PERSON ALLY CONDUCTED excursions through Denver Colorado Springs Pike's Peak Royal Gorge and Salt Lake City with comfortable service. The agent invites plans, maps and pictures, urging readers to visit the office or mail a request for full trip details and regional information from the Burlington system.
London reports that no British vessel engaged Tuesday’s fight was rammed or damaged by an enemy ship. Only the torpedo boat destroyer was sunk after being torpedoed, per official communication issued this evening.
In Havre, after Albert Thomas the minister of manufactures appealed, workers at Schneider Steel Works returned to work. The strike started Tuesday as efforts to prevent future disputes spread to wage controls in munition plants. Local conditions will guide wage fixes in each factory.
Ferdinand Strauss head of the Leopold Morse Company told the retail sales force at the Elysium Club that next season will bring higher prices for high quality men’s clothing due to scarce wool and cotton. He noted the firm’s own factory helps control costs while maintaining quality and cited profit shares distributed to employees. Other speakers included Julius Morse Leon Strauss Stephen R Casey and Rep Lawrence F Quigley.
Gloucester and Boston Knapps square off over a name change petition from the Snapps. Raymond A. Knapp protests due to family history and ties to Knapp lineage, while others recount historic Knapp roots and arms. The Gloucester judge will decide whether the Snapps may alter their surname.
Miss Mabel Cushman Stevens of Chicago longtime secretary to John J. Mitchell president of the Illinois Trust and Savings Bank died yesterday at her brother Edwin C. Stevens 2 Oakland street Lexington where she vacationed. Born Cambridge January 29 1866 she previously worked 15 years at Harvard Observatory under Professor Pickering and is survived by a sister Kate M Kinsman of Cambridge.
Mrs. Richard Vining of Stony Beach Hull fell from a second story window while asleep. She was found at home and rushed to Massachusetts General Hospital in critical condition with a fractured skull and is listed on the dangerous list.
Ottawa January 25 Senator Pope of Quebec English-speaking district denounces Wilson peace terms in the Canadian Senate. He argues only nations in the war should negotiate and asserts Britain’s just cause, Canada’s sacrifices, and postwar prominence for Canada. Debate adjourned.
Claim workers can earn over two dollars daily knitting hosiery at home with Auto-Knitters. The work is easy to learn and provides steady year round employment. Write Auto-Knitter Hosiery Co Inc Desk 8 D 147 Franklin St Buffalo NY enclose a 2c stamp for details.
A patient reports a months long severe dandruff with itching and sleeplessness. After using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment, scalp healing occurred within a week and hair regained gloss. Includes testimonial from Miss E. Gammons of Attleboro Falls Mass dated Sept 27 1916. Free samples offered by mail from Cuticura Dept H Boston.
Paris reports heavy artillery duels around Bures near Luneville and Hartmannsweiler Kopf with lively fighting in upper Alsace. A Russian sub sank four schooners near the Bosphorus while others beached in a storm. In Riga and Russo-Galician sectors German forces pressed, capturing six miles of front, taking 1700 prisoners and 13 machine guns.
Woman widow of British officer proclaims a Hindoo religious secret to remove facial and body hair. She claims quick, lasting results and offers free information in exchange for a 2 cent stamp and name address to Mrs Frederica Hudson Office 541 W Bronson Bldg Attleboro
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