Russians Are Over Border Now Doubt Victory Story
Reported movement places Russian forces across the border amid radio chatter and Allied reporting. Generals assess strategic wins as Japanese naval action against German forces is cited in dispatches.
09 Nov 1914
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1914
Page
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Reported movement places Russian forces across the border amid radio chatter and Allied reporting. Generals assess strategic wins as Japanese naval action against German forces is cited in dispatches.
A news digest reports French forces advancing to the plateau of Vregny near Soissons after securing new high ground. It notes German efforts along Ypres on the right wing with limited success, and German retreat observable near Breslau and Posen as Cossacks near Berlin.
A summary of union activities reports organizing efforts by the Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and the Teamsters Local 25 in Beverly and Gloucester. Charlestown Longshoremen admit seven new members. William P. O'Donnell receives a diamond tie pin as he departs for the Philadelphia labor convention.
A Rome dispatch to Reuters reports Emperor William II, greatly distressed by Russian successes, has held a wartime council with General von Hindenburg, the Duke of Württemberg, and Field Marshal Baron Conrad von Hoetzenhof to map a new campaign plan.
New Bedford on November 8 Frederick Levalley, a New Bedford City Council member, collapsed as deputy sheriffs and constables raided an alleged gambling establishment at 127 Linden street. Four men were arrested on gambling charges.
State and federal authorities moved to quarantine a Scituate slaughterhouse after 15 cattle were found diseased with foot and mouth. Rabbis were connected to the operation as carcasses were prepared for sale. the entire slaughterhouse and all cattle on site were condemned and quarantined, with 50 feeder swine also placed under quarantine.
A Boston police officer jailed a white slaver for 12 years then married the slaver’s widow, who became a star witness against her former husband. The officer, Donald Cameron, was arrested in Lawrence on a bigamy charge amid a bizarre family saga and legal drama.
Deputies and constables raided a local gambling establishment led by Levalley. He was taken to St Luke's Hospital on doctors advice and will be arrested for keeping a gambling house once recovered. Acushnet youths reported losses at the raid site. Levalley is Ward 2 City Council member.
A wireless dispatch from Lloyds Sydney reports the British steamer Norfolk of 3558 tons bound from New York to Melbourne is on fire. Position 38 27 S 147 6 E with steamers Ceram Koonda and Alabama standing by. Hughes left New York Sept 13 for Melbourne Sydney and Brisbane.
State and federal inspectors trace 15 diseased cattle from an infected herd to a slaughter house. About 60 cases and 60 suspected cases push Rhode Island into federal quarantine as disease spreads from Brighton cattle, with most cases in Providence County near the Massachusetts line.
Cameron once in charge of a Boston Opera House livery is now a King George trooper. Officers traced him to the Boudreau residence in Lawrence after his wife Amelia Boudreau testified to a prior marriage. He was finally discovered under a low bed, 6'2" and 219 pounds.
Engineers' Union No 16 adopted resolutions urging the State Board of Boiler Rules to forward amendments for Governor Walsh signature. The move aims to prevent boiler and personal appliance manufacturers from delays in compliance and production.
Washington reports Carranza has until 6 PM Tuesday to decide whether to relinquish the provisional presidency or fight to retain the office. The convention's ultimatum was received as official word today.
The convention plans to recognize its sovereignty and remove Carranza from office, replacing him with General Hilalio Guetierrez. Officials expect a decisive turn by Wednesday to assess whether Mexico will move toward war or peace, while factional rifts remain over Villa’s military command and cooperation with Carranza.
A telegram cited by the Mexican bureau of information claims General Eulalio Gutierrez, elected president at Aguascalientes, has been imprisoned by General Francisco Villa. The message, attributed to Venustiano Carranza, was released in New York.
Reports indicate Carranza seeks to rally support in Southern Mexico over the Vera Cruz issue amid contested leadership with the convention. Inflammatory posters reappeared after brief suppression, allegedly published with Carranza's knowledge. General Funston expressed no alarm to Secretary Garrison, dismissing rumors as unsubstantiated.
News from Temosachio reports three Americans killed by federals while working for an American rancher near Temososhio west of Chihuahua City. Two cowboys named Bishop and Eckles and an unnamed Negro were slain in a raid, and a Mexican youth witnessed the executions and helped bury the victims.
Members at 446 Tremont Street nominated officers for the union. Elections are scheduled for next month as Bartenders and Chauffeurs locals plan labor support actions in Back Bay amid strike discussions.
In Presque Isle Maine Mildred Sullivan is found dead in Smiths woods near town. Dr Lione Dudley is arrested for the girl a two month search including Boston. Alice Pelletier and her brother Perley are claimed as accessories to the murder.
The report notes Kate Michaud unveiled a startling new announcement, signaling a surprising shift in her public stance and drawing immediate attention from fans and local media.
Mrs. Harry M. Duprey was instantly killed when a shotgun discharged in the hands of Verne Davidson a farm hand. Davidson was arrested as police investigated the accidental shooting. The chief of police said the blast occurred as Davidson prepared to hunt with the husband and suspected accidental discharge.
Weather and astronomy note the moon's phases from last quarter on Nov 10 to new moon on Dec 2 with midwinter approach. Evening stars Venus and Jupiter visible low southwest and south while Saturn rises eastward. a light auto jam is reported tonight at 5 and 5 30.
Great Boston fire anniversary recalls an 1872 blaze with massive losses estimated at 80 million. Birth anniversaries include architect Stanford White born 1853, author Maud Howe Elliott born 1855, and General Frederick Funston born 1885.
Unsettled forecast for Boston and vicinity with rain Monday then fair Tuesday and probably Wednesday. Temperature remains steady with moderate westerly winds. Washington reports a forecast for New England and collier Monday.
The second incendiary blaze in Water Town within four days was extinguished yesterday in the stone crusher of J White on Arlington Street. Fire officials say soaked accoto waste fed the flames, and police report indicate a deliberate act.
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