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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1915
Page
8
General Townshend's unit and HQ bivouacked in the seized position. On the nights of the 23rd into 24th Turkish counterattacks were repulsed, but on the 24th water shortages forced a retreat to a river three to four miles south of the captured area.
A Sofia despatch to Berliner Zeitung says King Peter of Serbia has accepted an invitation from King Nicholas to rule Montenegro from Cettinje. Serbian ministers will join King Peter from Saloniki for the voyage.
An advertisement describes a tobacco pouch and bill fold in tan pig skin or black Persian leather. The bill fold has four card pockets two stamp pockets a full length secret pocket and measures 4 14 by 3 4 inches. The tobacco pouch uses tan capeskin with folding design rubber lining and sells for 2.00.
Exquisite glazed calfskin frame with French gold tooling decorates a petite space. The left item measures 734 by 614 and fits an oval or square cabinet photo 37 by Bik, while the right item is a hair pin box in pastel calfskin with four compartments and lambskin lining.
Berlin reports no western theatre events. On the eastern front Hindenburg’s army group says Bersemunde held and a Russian attack captured six officers and 700 men with two machine guns. Linsingen group says counterattacks repulsed near Czartorysk and Lubiszcze. fifty prisoners and three machine guns taken. In the Balkans Mitrovitza and Pristina fell to Austro-Hungarian and German troops, driving Serbians back to the Sitnica River.
French war office reports a calm morning with heavy shelling in Artois and Loos and Souchez sectors. Our batteries replied effectively and the Argonne mine fighting favored our side while Bolanti aviators destroyed a German position. Belgian notices cite extensive artillery actions between Dixmude Nieuport and Noordschoote Steenstraete.
The Belgian delegation reports that Belgian ministers of finance and justice are not traveling to America to obtain a loan. The finance minister is only going to inspect contracts related to Belgian army supplies.
The home office notified the United States embassy that foreign sailors landing at British ports must hold passports. The warning followed the arrest of crew members from the steamship New York who came ashore without passports.
British troops drive Turks from two positions and close to 18 miles from Baghdad with about 2000 killed or wounded. Turkish losses believed over 10,000. Greek government reportedly agrees to Allied troop landings in the Balkans. Russian actions reported repulsed in Riga and near the Styr River. German and Austrian reports claim Serbian towns captured and Italian advances near Gorizia. France and Italy announce major mobilization and assaults on the western front and Corso plateau. France to call 400000 youths from class of 1917 to colors.
Telegraphing from Saloniki under November 23, Havas News Agency reports four more transports heavily loaded with troops arriving in port this morning.
Paris reports three foreign office gold medals go to American women for wartime relief work. Mrs. W. K. Vanderbilt will receive hers for American ambulance service, Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss for orphan care, and Mrs. Harry Payne Whitney for founding the hospital for the wounded at Juilly. All medals are en route to the United States for presentation by the U S ambassador.
Paris dispatch reports Baron Ishii, Japan’s foreign minister, telling G Lechartier that Japan would immediately send a strong army to Europe if the need arose. He notes Japan’s plan to arm Russia further, aiming to equip two thirds of mobilized men by month end.
In the House of Commons Chancellor Reginald McKenna confirmed that Britain has begun confidential negotiations with major holders of American securities to obtain control. He promised a full statement before public involvement.
Four blouse styles offered in linen for Le Sainte and sae label plus two voile styles. Special promotion details not provided.
Despatches from Athens report that Greece has capitulated to allied demands after a joint note served as an ultimatum. In talks with King Constantine, Earl Kitchener and M. Cochin warned that rejecting the terms would cut off Greece’s cherished commercial rights.
Reports say a vast allied fleet stretched across the Aegean and transports landed troops at Saloniki. Greece shows cooperation with the allies while Rumors of Dardanelles redeployments persist. Russians prepare a 350000 strong Balkan army as Gallipoli actions continue.
Berlin report says the imperial chancellor has called party leaders to a conference before the Reichstag session on November 30 to discuss tax increases needed for the war. Public opinion favors him outlining Germany's peace terms in his opening speech, with review of military, financial and diplomatic fronts.
Paris reports the army committee of the Chamber of Deputies voted to call the 1917 conscripts on December 15. The 400000-strong contingency, aged 18 and 19, will be sent to garrisons, trained for five months, then assigned to regiments and services.
Paris reports that all French cinemas will show official films tomorrow promoting the great war loan. Ten pictures, prepared by notable artists, will convey key loan facts. The final image shows a German soldier crushed by a French gold coin as the Gallic Cock speaks a biting line.
Serbian army at Monastir gains reinforcements from Gordvar Krushevo Dibra and Ochrida according to a front despatch dated Nov 2 and transmitted from Saloniki Nov 23 The Serbs also occupy positions southwest of Prilep at Pribilcl Krushevo and Brdo
Official dispatch from Vienna reports Italian theatre heavy fighting at Monte San Michele and Monte Dei Seibasi with repulsed attacks and Italian losses. Austro-Hungarian forces advance near Mitrovitza Pristina and Ibar valley with captures and Bulgarian-German movements.
The Italian war office reports further advances around Gorizia with the Calvario height crest taken and held. On the Carso front infantry stormed a strong entrenchment near the Church of San Martino del Corso and captured 93 prisoners, seven officers, in operations on Nov 21.
The Serbian government announced from Paris that the government now based at Prisrend will depart today for Scutari in Albania.
Montenegrin forces retreat in good order toward defensive positions as Austrian artillery activity continues. Official Cettinje dispatch notes Austrians using explosive bullets against Montenegrins amid ongoing fronts. Arthur Hassler profiled as Central Park hunter in Sun Post Magazine.
General headquarters reports action on the Riga front west of Lake Ranger with German forces involved. The communique issued today via London details operations and the current military situation in that sector.
From the Dvina front to the Baltic region German forces pressed on at Bor semuende and Janopol farms while Lithuanian regiments showed courage in attack. In Zurich a peace movement heats as Prince von Buelow meets Cardinal and von Muelberg ahead of a Rome conclave and cardinals’ gathering.
A brief weather note recalls a day with a high of 52 and a low of 84 as offhand forecast comparisons. An advertisement touts Bromo Quinine cold cure with a signature by E. W. Grove at 25 cents.
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