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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1916

Page

11

Belgium to Have Place in Peace Conference

London report says entente allies promised Belgium invitation to participate in peace negotiations. Sir Edward Grey told the House of Commons Britain France and Russia would guarantee Belgium’s reinstatement in political and economic independence and substantial indemnity. Allies would aid Belgium’s financial recovery.

London Belgium Edward Grey House of Commons Great Britain France Russia

British and German Destroyers in Fight

Four British destroyers clashed with three German torpedo boats off the Belgian coast. Two German ships were damaged and four British sailors wounded in a brief running battle. Berlin reports say five British destroyers engaged three German torpedo boats, yielding light damage to the Germans and none to the British after several hits.

London Belgian Zeebrugge Berlin Flanders

Italians Withdrawn from Greek Epirus

Paris reports that Italian troops entered Epirus in Greece but retreated after a day when the Greek commander objected. Premier Skouloudis stated in the Greek Chamber of Deputies that Italian presence could not be permitted, per Kavas News Agency dispatch.

Paris Epirus Skouloudis Greek Chamber of Deputies Kavas Athens

Danish Steamer Skodsborg Sunk Without Warning

Danish steamer Skodsborg en route from Norfolk to Helsingborg was torpedoed without warning and sank yesterday. Three crew members were lost, according to a Copenhagen dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph Company.

London Skodsborg Norfolk Helsingborg Copenhagen Exchange Telegraph Company

Dr True s Elixir Worm Expeller Ad

An old time advertisement touts Dr True s Elixir as a family laxative and worm expeller to treat stomach upset and constipation. It claims quick worm expulsion and lists customer letters from Houston Texas praising the remedy. Available at dealers in 50c and 1.00 sizes with free advice.

French Lick Springs

Air Raid Report From Avlona By Austrian Aviators

Austrian headquarters says Austro Hungarian airmen conducted a nocturnal bombardment of Avlona port and barracks in Albania. All airmen returned safely. No notable changes reported on Italian and Russian fronts.

Berlin Sayville Avlona Albania Vienna Balkans

Bulgaria Prepares Along Roumanian Frontier

Milan dispatch reports Bucharest indicating Bulgaria readies extensive forces on the Roumanian border. Mines arrive at Giurgeva and Danube minefields may be laid. Bulgarian press grows more threatening toward Roumania.

Milan Paris Bucharest Secolo Roumanian Giurgeva Danube Roumania

Germans Move to Save on Women’s Dresses

Berlin dispatch reports the German army, citing high cloth consumption, has called a conference to plan directives for future women’s fashion toward greater material economy. The meeting aims to curb fabric use while maintaining style.

Berlin London

Great Fire at Zeebrugge After Air Raid

Telegraaf reports a squadron of 65 Allied aircraft bombarded German coastal positions near Zeebrugge for several hours. A great fire was observed at Zeebrugge following the raid, according to Amsterdam’s Telegraaf via London.

Zeebrugge Amsterdam London Telegraaf

Kaiser Won't Wait Enlistment Urged by British

London dispatch reports Earl of Derby replying to a deputation of married men demanding universal enlistment before calling up others. He asserts every man should defend his country, while recruiters note single men must stay in munitions to avoid disrupting supplies. The married men mobilization grows, with posters torn in Bulwich and Camberwell and police hunting culprits.

London War Office Earl of Derby Lord Derby Bulwich Camberwell

Germans Shell Positions West of Meuse in World War I Report

Paris reports a heavy German bombardment on the left bank of the Meuse targeting Esnes and Hill 304 near Avecourt Malancourt. French artillery responded. no infantry assault occurred. Additional Versus Meuse activity, aerial claims, and night actions across Alsace Lorraine and Belgium are noted.

Paris Meuse War Office Esnes Avecourt Malancourt Argonne Haute Chevauchee Vienne le Chateau Binarville Belgium Norton Pont Boesinghe River Meuse Malancourt Wood Avocourt Wood Verdun

Waterfront notes two schooner fish landings at new pier

Two schooners landed fish in port yesterday as scarcity pushed prices higher. Haddock and cod led the pier sale with rail freight from Cape and Maine. Italian fleet contributed small lots. Vessels Progress and Annie Perry carried thousands of haddock, cod, pollock, serod, and halibut. The M. E. Harper carried Manati sugar to Boston then Philadelphia for discharge to save delays. Lucerne to bring 1500 horses for France, Altonia due next, D. A. Gordon returned to Cape Breton. Francesco Ciampa to load flour for France. 5600 tons aboard sixth winter flour cargo. Delaware, Lackawanna fleet sold to Chadwick & Co to stay in coal trade.

New Fish Cape Maine Haddock Progress Annie Perry Manati Cuba Boston M. E. Harper Philadelphia Lucerne New York St. Nazaire Altonia France France Canada Line D. A. Gordon Louisburg C. B Cape Breton Francesco Ciampa Norfolk Co. W. Chadwick & Co Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad New England

Shipping News Arrivals List Steamer and Tug Movements

Shipping notices record a long list of steamers and tugs with destinations and barge movements. Vessels include M. E. Harper, D. A. Gordon, City of St. Louis, Camden, Portland, Norfolk, Providence, and Newburyport calls. Tow barges ranged from 5 to 124 in multiple lanes, with transfers between New York, Norfolk, Boston, Philadelphia, and Portsmouth among others.

M. E. Harper Smith Manatl Cuba D. A. Gordon Hicey Louisburg Dorchester Hawes Norfolk Hampden Hersey Baltimore H. F. Dimock Crowell New York Camden Rawley Winterport Dingley Linscott Portland Savage Michalski Catawissa Sevier Philadelphia Barry Brookside Franklin Providence Charles T. Gallagher Pierce Plymouth Confidence Brennan Covington Law Newport News Indiana Fall River Kentucky New Bedford Germantown Camp Merriam Newburyport Hansen Security Barrett S. T. Co Waltham, Clark Norfolk Cardenas Beverly Piedmont Brooks Portsmouth Albert J. Stone Decker Undercliffe Albany Rondont Stroudsburg Boswell Armstrong Hattie Ivie Sewalls Point Lynn W. H. Yerkes Perkins Sandwich Lansford Coulsburg C. B Franking Dan Cienfuegos Prince George Yarmouth James Whitney Bay State City of St. Louis Savannah Ontario Tuscan Charles W. Parker, Jr Boston Edith Greenwood Port Johnson Gloucester Buck Ridge Mingo Rutherford Kennebec Occidental Ella S. Crowell

Golf Stars At Pinehurst Set To Contest Open

Ned Beall of Uniontown joined the 71 class at Pinehurst and along with Carter and Guilford carded 71s on the No 2 course. Dyer Whittemore Phelps and Deibel near 70s as entrants grow. Mrs. C B Lawrence Jr and Mrs Dorothy Campbell Hurd tied in the women’s putting cup with Lawrence winning playoff by one stroke.

Pinehurst Ned Beall Uniontown Princeton Beall Philip Carter Jesse Guilford Frank Dyer Parker Whittemore Mason Phelps Chris Deibel United North C. B. Lawrence, Jr Plainfield Country Club Dorothy Campbell Hurd Lawrence

Harvard Students Campaign For Sunlit College Pool

Harvard students pressed to build a sunlit pool in the Harvard Union area moving A A offices from the circular building to the Crimson’s former quarters. The plan calls for tearing down the circular building and building an oblong pool structure with a glass roof to let in sunlight. The project aims for completion by September with an estimated cost of 15000 dollars, funded partly from existing gymnasium donations totaling 2000000 dollars.

Harvard Harvard Union Harvard Pool The Harvard, A. A Union Crimson

Hennigan Again After 10 Mile Honor

Veteran Jimmy Hennigan and Dorchester Club runner Robert Briggs have entered the Cathedral Y M C A race slated for April 8. Hennigan won last year and aims to repeat. Dorchester Club and Yonkers Y M C A anticipate large entries. Poor road conditions hinder training, but with snow gone, Nolan predicts a larger field than ever. Entry blanks available from J B Nolan 89 Freeport Street Dorchester.

Jimmy Hennigan Robert Briggs Dorchester Club Cathedral Y. M. C. A Hennigan McVicker Nolan Yonkers Y. M. C. A Freeport Street Dorchester

Letters for Charles Deshler and Others

A collection of letters addressed to Charles Deshler Barney Snyder Joe Eagan Terry Brooks Isaac Woods and Wolfie Jacobs appears in the notice highlighting correspondence received for multiple individuals at the local post office or agency and awaiting further handling.

Charles Deshler Barney Snyder Joe Eagan Terry Brooks Isaac Woods Wolfie Jacobs

Remarkable CERTONE TABLETS Boost Health and Strength

Doctors praise CERTONE TABLETS as a safe tonic for thin nervous people. Reports from J H W Thomas and hundreds of users claim gains in flesh, appetite, digestion, sleep, and weight. The tablets are described as a science based, natural tonic nourishment for blood nerves and body.

New York J. HW. Thomas Certond 2URE Certone

New Record Hung Up In Speedway Races At Charles River

The Metropolitan Driving Club held five speedway races on the first day of spring at Charles River, with rough track conditions from bare spots. Miss Vassar and A J Furbush’s entries led several classes as dogs drove sprint heats and multiple horses completed with varied shoe counts.

Charles River Speedway Metropolitan Driving Club Miss Vassar A. J. Furpoush Allerton George Lovell Molly L Bingen J. W. Ellis John G Rob Thompson Fall River George Leonard Boston M. A. Nevens

Intercollegiate title game time to be set after talk

New York March 21 Ralph Morgan secretary of the Intercollegiate Basketball Association and Dr Joseph E K Raycroft will meet here tomorrow to decide the time and place for the deciding game between Pennsylvania and Princeton for the intercollegiate basketball championship.

New York Ralph Morgan University of Pennsylvania Intercollegiate Basketball Association Joseph EK. Raycroft Pennsylvania Princeton

Harvard Club Faces B A A In Boston Arena Clash

Harvard Club aims for another win against LB A A in Boston tonight at the Boston Arena. Ollie Chadwick guards the net as Harvard seeks revenge after last week's decisive victory and a bruising, hard hitting showdown.

B. A Harvard Potuet Tol Accknlaw Wes Wanamaker Eirigbingon Gessive Tees Cseee Meus Ee Sortwell Cigegoe Walaine Phillips NORM Wists Hicks Hatgtod Pica Deans Os Owe Volves E P Clifford Mro Wiksko Somes Olaflin Spout AF A. & Cogrot Sagar Chadwick LB. A. A Ollie Chadwick Boston Boston Arena Unicorn Huntington Crimson Exeter Street

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