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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1914
Page
11
South Trimble the House clerk ordered a 41 pound celery fed Kentucky bird from Frankfort for President Wilson. Thirty pound birds were sent to each Cabinet member and to Secretary Tumulty. The note adds New York hosts about 3400 private philanthropic associations.
The Russian Black Sea fleet engaged Turkish vessels Goeben and Breslau near Sebastopol on November 18. The Evstafry delivered the first 12 inch salvo crippling Goeben, which withdrew in fog after 14 minutes as Breslau stayed on the horizon. Russian losses: one lieutenant, three ensigns, 29 sailors killed, one lieutenant and 19 sailors wounded, five sailors lightly wounded.
An official dispatch reports two active Fronts between the Vistula and Warta and from Czenstochowa to Cracow with intense fighting. East of Angerburg, German trenches are breached and 19 cannon six rapid firers and several hundred prisoners are taken. In East Prussia the attack targets well fortified positions and West Galicia sees continued offensives.
London report from Nov 19 says British forces attacked a fortified enemy position on Nov 17, driving out about 4500 Turkish troops, capturing two guns and many prisoners, camp equipment and ammunition. Casualties totaled three officers killed and 15 wounded, with 35 enlisted men killed and about 300 wounded.
Lieutenant-Governor Barry announced that the council will not approve bills for slaughtering animals affected by foot and mouth disease. He and Commissioner Fred F. Walker said the extraordinary expense fund is nearly exhausted and costs may reach 25 000 for Massachusetts slaughtered herds, shifting payment to the incoming Legislature. Walker will gain broader discretion in poultry shipment permits to separate infected from non infected districts.
The Next Sunday Post highlights a comic pair Gasoline Gus and Dolly Dim in a lighthearted Thanksgiving escapade. The duo’s antics promise humorous vignettes and seasonal cheer for readers.
Matthew Cummings warned that Irish recruitment for England could wipe out the race, arguing Ireland has sent more old men than young and cannot spare soldiers. The Paine Memorial Hall event featured Gaelic essays, songs, dances, and calls to preserve language and culture with leaders from various cities attending.
A dated fable urges thrift and collective sacrifice as a nation faces danger. Citizens each pour water into a royal wine cask in a tale of communal gifts, prompting reflection on true contribution and national duty when a public call arrives.
Fighting between German and Allied forces in the flooded area between Dixmude and Nieuwpoort on the North Sea coast now often takes place by boat. Artillery is ineffective for the first time, and the siege of Leyden comparison captures the ongoing raids and counter raids in flat bottom boats. The clash may last several months, officials say.
Nov 19 report from Berlin via wireless to Sayville details a continuing east front success. Wloclawek is being followed up as Russian retreat challenges German advances along a likely frontal attack on their right wing.
Allied dispatches report heavy German casualties over the past three days with over 1200 dead near Ypres and gains by French scouting parties. Allies say they repulsed attacks near St Mihiel and forced a retreat while German efforts around Chey are described as nothing more than reconnaissance.
A cable from London lists nine officers killed and 18 wounded with two missing as of November 16, per army headquarters in France.
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