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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1917
Page
4
London dispatch reports Vienna and Amsterdam sources say the Austrian Parliament will not convene until May due to unforeseen difficulties. Emperor Charles offers to meet crown land and city representatives to discuss urgent questions. Government hesitates, allegedly from army headquarters fearing a noisy session.
Spirited combat NW of Verdun and near Riga on the Russian front continues as German forces win ground in those regions while British troops push Turkish positions along the Tigris in Mesopotamia.
The latest French and British communiques describe heavy fighting with 500 German prisoners taken on the Verdun front near Hill 304, and recapture attempts by French forces. German gains around Le Morte Homme and Avecourt are noted, while Russian fronts show mixed results with continued clashes near the River Aa and Tirul swamp. British raids underscore activity on the French front and limited coastal shelling near Lowestont with minimal casualties.
Premier Lambros asked American minister Garrett Droppers to use influence with allied diplomats to hasten the end of the entente blockade of Greece. Droppers promised to present the situation to the British minister.
Official dispatches report French counter attacks on the Meuse repulsed and a successful seizure of portions of the Tigris front. German raids along the Lowestoft coast and air battles with German losses accompany日 ongoing artillery actions east of Loos and Vermelles with several prisoners taken.
M Rizov in Berlin says the last Entente note to President Wilson reflected conditions in Russia. He alleges Britain sought to sway Russian opinion via speeches and Trepoff’s pledge on the Dardanelles. He argues the Entente then acted as victors and sent the reply to Wilson to avert Russian paralysis.
Senate Democratic leaders said they would not oppose Senator Borah's resolution but would explain why they find it inconsistent with the world peace proposals in President Wilson's address, prior to voting.
Debates over the Borah resolution and Cummins proposal stall as no action occurs until Senator Stone returns. Administration Democrats push referring both to the foreign relations committee with possible extra sessions after March 4 while pledging to show reaffirmation of American principles aligns with President Wilson. In the House, Representative Temple highlights a new neutrals’ code of sea freedom favoring wartime legality, printing it in the Congressional Record. the code omits blockades, restricts contraband enforcement, and allows freedom of movement for merchant ships.
Parisians monitor the Seine as cold weather raises fears of a complete freeze that would halt coal deliveries. Floods have already reduced the normal Paris coal supply by making tug and barge passage under bridges hazardous for weeks.
The article contemplates Germany and the central powers issuing a formal reply to President Wilson's peace terms or his speech. It notes Bonar Law's Bristol speech as a partial allied reply, Count Tisza's stance, and predicts a more definite German peace position alongside continued military pressure.
A woman armed with a revolver forced two hatless burglars to flee from her home near Franklin Park. The attackers, described as two men about 25 years old and tall, left behind a coat, a loaded revolver, jewelry, and their hats while escaping as police searched the area. Authorities issued a general alert and warned local shops and streetcar conductors to watch for the pair.
Polish youths paraded in front of the American consulate at Warsaw to express gratification over President Wilson’s mention of the Polish problem in a Senate speech. Despatches from Warsaw via the Overseas News Agency reported the event.
Dr Wadeff Bulgarian minister to Switzerland tells a Berne dispatch that Bulgaria approves Wilson’s peace note. He says Bulgaria does not seek conquest and aims only at territories belonging to her under the principle of nationalities.
London reports Lord Bryce backs the allied note demanding the end of Turkish rule in Europe and elimination of Christian oppression. He argues the Turk has shown incapacity for just governance and has massacred Christian populations in Greece Bulgaria Armenia Celicia and Syria.
Springfield mother of nine recounts relief after birth and fatigue. she credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for renewed strength allowing her to resume housework. Claim cites roots and herbs as tonic elements and notes widespread testimonials from women nationwide.
The Rev. William Harman van Allen, rector of the Church of the Advent, has received three life threatening letters in the past week. He says the threats arise from his wartime opinions. He has spoken weekly on the European conflict, condemning certain published acts.
Dr van Allen attacked pacifist views and praised strong defense during a talk on Moham medan Turkey and Germany's ally. He denounced birth control as an abomination and criticized Wilson's peace without victory while urging protection for citizens abroad.
Governor McCall accepts Taunton’s new armory and turns over keys to Captain Frank A D Bullard. Commission chair Adjutant-General W Pearson presides. Banquet and military ball mark the day as Mayor Flood Captain Wilson Monsignor Coyle deliver addresses.
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