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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1916
Page
18
London dispatch reports heavy fighting near Oslavia with Austrian forces routing Italian troops. Authorities say 45 Italian officers and 1197 men were captured along with two machine guns.
Reports say heavy fighting occurred as the French attempted to retake trenches near Neuville. Berlin claims all French attacks were repulsed while French forces also seized German mine craters and destroyed trenches in the Argonne area. Bullying Turks claim British losses were heavy near Menlake. Albanian forces led by Essad Pasha repelled Bulgarian advances. Monte Negrin authorities sign disarmament terms as Montenegrins surrender arms. British House of Lords approves third reading of military service bill.
German army headquarters reports Western theatre sees French counter attacks to recover trenches east of Neuville repulsed after hand to hand fighting. Ar gonne mine operations near Hill 285 northeast of La Chalade broke trenches and crater captured. Naval aircraft attacked enemy facilities near La Panne. German planes struck rail hubs at Ioos near Dixmude and Bethune.
An official Austro-Hungarian release reports Montenegrin arms to be laid down after talks signed yesterday at 6 p m. Disarming extends to Iolasin and Andrijevica. In Italy near Oslavia Austrian forces held part of enemy positions, taking 1197 prisoners including 45 officers, and capturing two machine guns. Other fronts saw Italian attacks repulsed and Austrian aircraft bombing Borgo and Ala.
Rome reports renewed attacks in the Lagarina valley around Mori that were repulsed, Italian scout detachments driving many enemy units from the Sugara valley, artillery exchanges in the Cadora Carina zone, and large assaults on Oslavia with heavy losses for the attacking forces. Violent duels continue in Monte San Michele area.
In western Egypt British troops retire 4500 Arabs near Matruh and push them back three miles. British forces retreating Germans at a camp west of Mouyuni in East Africa. Relief column to Kut el Amara misreported by India office, now 23 miles down the Tigris. French batteries bombard Hattencourt and Parvillers. Hamburg says 39 killed and 20 injured in Dover after a German air raid.
Washington Jan 26 The Lusitania agreement was redrafted today by Count von Bernstorff and Secretary Lansing to represent U S views and was sent to the Berlin foreign office. A decision on acceptance in its tentative form is expected in about a week.
After talks between the secretary and the ambassador a new tentative German draft includes all U S contentions. Washington rejects prior offers that fail to admit full liability for neutrals killed when the liner was destroyed. If the latest draft meets U S demands it should gain German acceptance as Count von Bernstorff negotiates under broad authority.
Baron Erich Zwiedinek of the Austro Hungarian embassy asked Washington what the United States would do about the Italian steamship Verona arriving in New York with two guns mounted on its stern. The inquiry mirrors the Giuseppe Verdi case where a ship with guns was allowed to sail. Austrian protest possible if other armed merchant vessels sail, deemed hostile craft.
The America, an Italian armed merchant ship from Naples, arrived in New York today with two guns mounted on her after deck marking the third such vessel to reach the port in recent weeks.
A Sofia newspaper says the Greek crown prosecutor has begun proceedings against ex Premier Venizelos on government orders. If he does not appear for examination, he faces arrest. The dispatch from Athens was transmitted via wireless to Sayville.
On the first day of a Bristol conference British organized labor out-voted the extreme Socialist anti-war faction and adopted two resolutions pledging to carry the war through. James Ramsay MacDonald and Philip Snowden urged no-war positions but failed to clearly define their stance.
A socialist conference featured factions arguing over a voluntary recruiting campaign with the "On no terms" stance. The gathering included two French socialist deputies and Robert Applegarth. James Sexton led a pro war resolution praising anti German atrocities while Ramsay MacDonald urged tolerance to preserve labor unity despite criticisms. Sexton’s motion passed by a large card vote.
The British official press bureau corrects earlier reports from Mesopotamia stating fighting on the Tigris occurred 23 miles below Kut el Amara instead of seven miles from Kut. The miscommunication arose from India office telegram references to Bo Sian position. No further details are available.
Paris via London reports French artillery and trench guns in Belgium and Artois shattered German works around Laucourt and Neuville St Vaast. Zeppelins dropped near Epernay with minor damage. autoquins engaged the airship. Heavy guns shelled Pont a Mousson forest and Le Pretre area.
Debate on the blockade question ends with government stance unchanged. Sir Edward Grey argues leakage remains inevitable and outlines methods to deter neutral trade while enforcing continuous voyage and allied cooperation. Arthur Benn urges a Lincoln-style blockade of German ports with full enforcement and cooperation with France and the United States.
An official Turkish statement from Berlin reports British forces attacking near Menlaris but withdrawing after heavy losses. It notes intermittent artillery duels near Kut-el-Amara and a Jan 18 Turkish surprise attack west of Korna, killing many enemies and many cattle. Skirmishes continue on the Caucasus front near the Murad river.
The official communication notes German air activity over Riga Dvina Dvinsk and Jacobstadt. It mentions a Zeppelin returning to Dvinsk. On the Galician front two enemy balloons lit targets but burned. On Stripa front heavy bombardment yielded no result. Caucasus actions describe capture of Turkish field kitchens stores provisions and livestock.
British official bulletin reports 27 enemy aeroplanes fought yesterday and three captive balloons attacked. Two enemy aircraft and two balloons were forced to ground while all British machines returned safely. Night raids included Loos bombardment and grenade activity near Hulluch Cuinchy with artillery fire between Fromelles and Wez-Marquart.
An advertisement warns that stomach acid irritates and inflames the stomach lining, causing most stomach troubles. It advocates neutralizing acid with Assulated Magnesia after meals and using Bisulated Magnesia with meals to prevent distress.
The Greater Boston Red Cross plans to recruit 10000 new members by Feb 15 with a monster mass meeting at Tremont Temple on Monday night. Success earns two silver cups donated by Miss Mabel T. Boardman for highest per capita and highest percentage gains in 1916.
Governor McCall will preside at a free mass meeting featuring Ernest P. Bicknell Dr. Richard P. Strong and Charles J. OConnor. The event marks the reorganization of the American Red Cross and Greater Boston chapter with new leadership and a push for active membership for 1 annual 10 sustaining 25 life or 100 patron, all funds aiding sufferers and ongoing relief work.
Charles E. Bellatty of the H. B. Humphrey Company told a Pilgrim Publicity Association forum that mail order advertising by manufacturers helps local retail trade. He argued mail orders increase in store inquiries and boost store sales, asserting manufacturers need not fear harming retailers.
Former Harvard football star and Boston attorney Gray is under arrest in New York charged with larceny of about $60,000 in stocks from his late wife's relatives. The photo shows him in 1893 football attire.
Governor Whitman approved extradition for George A. Gray held in New York City on a Massachusetts warrant. Gray, a former Harvard football star and Boston attorney, is accused of stealing $60,000 in securities from his wife’s relatives after her death. He was arrested returning from the funeral and is held on a secret indictment withheld by District Attorney Pelletier while he nursed his wife.
Prosecutor cites $50,000 in stocks and bonds stolen from two relatives and a brother in law. Victims include Mrs. Barton, 73, and Miss Sue Kensel, both left destitute. Gray faces charges for cash stock from Barton valued at $40,000 and bonds and stock from Kensels totaling $20,000.
A Revere fire at 29 Highland street destroyed a three‑apartment house. Eighteen occupants including ten children were rescued by police after alarms rang at 3 AM. Fire began in the basement and spread to the roof. damage estimated at 5000 dollars.
Relatives of Thomas Thompsons and Henry Wyman allege Gray controlled securities from a Boston trust after a trustee’s death. He allegedly used stocks and bonds as his own and paid his wife’s relatives interest. Detectives traced Gray to a Manhattan stopping place after the funeral. He called the matter a family affair involving no larceny and said it would be quickly settled.
District Attorney Pelletier says Gray’s whereabouts are known and he has been under surveillance since a Suffolk grand jury returned the secret indictment months ago. Arrest postponed due to his wife’s grave condition. after her Sunday death, detectives planned to watch but delayed arrest until funeral passed. Gray, Harvard halfback on the 92 and 93 teams, graduated 1894 from Harvard College and 1897 Law School. from Fall River, Durfee High School. born Tiverton Rhode Island 45 years ago. He began practice with two Harvard Law School graduates, later had offices on Water Street and 18 Tremont Street. He has been in New York since last summer.
London January 26 The military service bill passed its third reading in the House of Lords tonight. The measure now goes to the King for his signature.
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