26 Nov 1917
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1917
Page
1
Grand Duchess Tatiana, 20, second daughter of the Romanovs, escapes Tobolsk Siberia with a path toward Japan and an American port. She is said to have married the son of the czars chamberlain as she sails toward the United States.
After fierce fighting Haig’s troops secure Bourlon town and most of Bourlon Wood west of Cambrai. They hold the high ground and dominate the surrounding area near the sought for railroad centre. A counter attack cost a small part of the town but kept the strategic high ground. A reported marriage may be a ruse to aid escape from Siberia.
Russian Grand Duchess Tatiana, daughter of the former Czar, travels toward the United States after a marriage to a son of the Czar’s former chamberlain to escape Siberia. She will stay in New York at least a year to aid war sufferers. She fled from Tobolsk to Harbin before departing for America.
At a French port on November 25 three American naval airmen were rescued by a patrol boat after spending nearly 60 hours exposed to cold and exhaustion. They had departed in a large triplane hydro airplane from a French base to hunt four submarines reported off the coast.
After a long search by allied vessels and aircraft, a French patrol sighted a drifting hydro airplane and rescued its three crew members Ensign Kenneth Smith pilot Frank J Brady observer and gunner I F Wilkenson mechanician all exhausted but alive They received first aid and were rushed to a relief hospital where they are recovering The aircraft was sunk.
Fire threatened the Birthplace of Lucy Stone at Coy's Hill near West Brookfield. The historic homestead, owned by Francis S. Beeman's family, was saved by farm hands after rats and matches were blamed. Damage described as slight.
A storm erupts as efforts continue to free man McCall from a governor ordered release. The dispute centers on legal authority and state power over clemency actions.
Johnson, sought on a white slave law charge, was described as away for rest from 16 Porter Street Boston rooming house residents. Attorney William H. Lewis claims a political frameup if extradited to Charleston, warning of danger to Johnson and to Charleston’s colored community.
Chief of Police Sparks threatened Johnson during the seizure as extradition papers were presented. Attorney Lewis commented on the legal proceeding and potential implications for the case.
Secretary Daniels indicated a special medal may be created to honor United States naval service men who distinguish themselves in anti submarine warfare. The move follows the prohibition on accepting foreign decorations and reports of British offers of honors to American destroyer officers and sailors, made public yesterday.
French official report says in Verdun today French troops captured the first and second German lines of defence, including deep dugouts, and took 800 German prisoners in a successful attack.
In the region north of the Chemin des Dames and northwest of Rheims heavy artillery activity occurred. On the right bank of the Meuse operations north of Hill 344 were conducted with a 312 kilometre front from Samogneaux to south of Anglemont farm. Our troops captured the first and second German lines and dugouts south of the Courieres Wood, with over 800 prisoners counted.
British Army Headquarters in France reports heavy traffic of civilians evacuating Cambrai toward the southeast in recent days, suggesting German withdrawal of the civil population.
English, Welsh, and Scotch battalions with aiding cavalry dismounted to drive German reserves from Cambrai amid fierce combat. The campaign centers on capturing the town and surrounding wood, vital for rail and road links and for Field Marshal von Hindenburg's war effort.
New Bedford resident Wilfred C. Alcock an aviator 26 died when his plane collided with another at 2000 feet over Taliaferro Field Texas He studied aviation at Camp Mohawk Desaronto Canada and had a prior narrow escape when his Canada flight crashed into a tree He was former organist at County Street Church and leader of Circle Gounod local musical group.
A Amsterdam dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph reports pan German papers protest Dr. von Bethmann Hollweg and Arnold Wahnschaffe traveling to Switzerland with a staff of secretaries on a mission of great political importance.
John Devoy, editor of the Gaelic American, spoke before 800 Clan na Gael members at Hibernian Hall Roxbury. He attacked Chief Flynn of the U S secret service and criticized Lord Northcliffe, Lloyd George and the British government, in his first public address since being charged.
American Red Cross announces distribution of Christmas packages to all on duty overseas. Atlantic division says over 100 tons shipped and more prepared to reach troops before Christmas Day. Each box contains four to six items such as pocket knives and writing supplies. Home camps also receive 1,760,000 packages for holiday remembrance with entertainment planned.
Mrs Bianca deSaulles stayed in bed all day at Mineola refusing to see her son Jack as she rests to prepare for testifying tomorrow in the murder trial of her former husband John L deSaulles whom she shot on August 3.
The frail defendant fears the oncoming testimony will overwhelm her as doctors warn of collapse on the stand. Mrs. deSaulles will testify at 10 o clock tomorrow, recounting her life from birth in Vina del Mar and her father’s estate near Santiago Chile, then detailing her fight for her husband’s affections, his alleged infidelity, property schemes, and the 1913 divorce decree.
Vienna born violinist Fritz Kreisler announced he asked to be released from all existing contracts due to attacks on him as an Austrian and for fighting for Austria on the Russian front. He will forgo engagements worth about $85 000 while honoring charitable pledges and expressing gratitude to the United States.
Today’s anniversaries note the loss of the Steamer Portland which left Boston and was never seen again in 1898. The entry mentions times for moon phases and lights for vehicles tonight, highlighting historical timing details.
Fair and continued cold in Boston and vicinity with Monday and Tuesday turning brisk from the north to northwest. Winds diminish as the cold persists. Washington reports the New England forecast also calls for fair weather and continued cold through Monday and Tuesday.
Readable fragments show temperatures and times with scattered figures. Mentions average temperatures for yesterday and a year ago, plus stray numbers and codes that hint at a meteorological log.
The Rev. Dr. A. W. Vernon, pastor of Harvard Congregational Church in Brookline, submitted his resignation amid accusations of pro Germanism.
The former Yale and Dartmouth professor announces retirement before his Thanksgiving message in which he praises American bravery and condemns the Teutonic nation. Some critics fall silent after the patriotic address while others defend his stance amid church dissension.
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