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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1914
Page
8
London reports an eye-witness account from British HQ in France dated Oct 13 describing trench shelters named Hotel Cecil Ritz Hotel and Rue Dormir. It notes dugouts with overhead cover, cross-fire risks, and fortifications while detailing a grenade caused destruction of a cavalry ammunition wagon and burned motor lorries along a road.
London reports police found a one story building in Willisden occupied by Germans with heavy concrete foundations and a roof four feet thick. Twenty two German subjects were arrested as the raid, done by large force, disclosed a music publishing operation. The Paris premises of the same firm were recently blown up by order of the French government.
Queen Elizabeth of Belgium and King Albert stand beside Belgian troops at the firing line in Havre. M Huismans notes the king shows stamina and the queen shares the danger, modeling courage and restraint as diplomats observe from the rear. The U S and Spanish envoys participate in the diplomatic mission and recognize the Belgian government’s sovereignty on French soil.
Postmaster Murray announced plans to increase clerks and carriers at the central post office as the railway mail service stops handling registered mail at south and north terminals due to space from parcel post growth. Last year over 1,000,000 pieces were moved. with the change, more staff will be needed. Boston carriers also face long routes, and work will be equalized to improve efficiency.
Police Commissioner Stephen O Meara announced the retirement of East Boston sergeant William F Rubens after 23 years and 11 months on full pension due to a leg injury. He will receive 887 50 a year in pension benefits.
Italian foreign minister Marquis Antonio di San Giuliano died at 2:20 PM in Rome after heart troubles. Premier Salandra assumed control of the foreign office. Italy’s neutrality policy remained intact amid changes. Born 1852 in Catania, he led the London delegation to the 1904 St Louis world fair parliament, later served as ambassador to London and Paris before joining the cabinet three months earlier.
Washington reports the death of Marquisi Antonio Di San Giuliano the Italian Foreign Minister will not shift Italy from neutrality. The ambassador Macchi di Celera said Italy will not take sides unless national safety is threatened. Changes in ministry unlikely to alter policy with Martini or Titoni mentioned as possible successors.
Official report states Japanese and British warships bombarded the Tsingtau forts on October 14 with an aircraft damaging batteries. One British sailor was killed and two injured in the fighting.
Edith St Clair, famed actress who won a 22,540 damages suit against Klaw and Erlanger in 1912, was arrested in New York on October 16 on two perjury indictments. The grand jury charged she lied about a life contract and about being induced to testify by lawyer Max D Steuer, with one affidavit claiming no life contract. She remained in the Tombs jail.
A war time courier relays two anecdotes about the Kaiser at headquarters. He reportedly eats a simple diet mirroring soldiers and has ordered harsh penalties for firing on Red Cross flags. The tales illustrate the ruler's mindset amid siege conditions, with observers noting his endurance and strict wartime discipline.
A driver in an allied armored car recounts horrific German war crimes including a captured soldier's child hand, a woman with sabre wounds, and young victims by roadsides. He describes cavalry attacks, bound men forced to watch, and vows to continue fighting after witnessing such brutality.
A French couple and a German lover, living near Arras, were executed after a court martial found them guilty of spying. The English article notes the woman and her German admirer faced the firing squad unaware of each other’s prisoner status, leaving the husband ignorant of his wife’s liaison.
A Reuters correspondent reports Ostend residents fleeing to Holland, with refugees streaming across the border last evening. The writer slept on a monastery school floor, covered only by blankets, as a thick Scotch mist dampened the journey and many refugees carried babies.
Four German POWs were convicted of pillaging and house breaking with severe sentences. Schrick and Bruggman were ordered shot, Pabrezch received life imprisonment, and Weber was given 10 years in prison. Louis Dutherin, a 25 year old French territorial infantryman, was sentenced to five years on public works for disobeying orders to wash his feet in a stream after a march.
In wartime London a London Scottish regiment marches toward barracks on Victoria Street. The captain salutes a Belgian cavalry colonel in gold lace with a slinged left arm. He watches the kilts pass, then tears come to his eyes as the company salutes him in turn.
A Copenhagen correspondent notes a German Reichstag member and priest named Hein tells the Vossische Zeitung that acts against French and Russian civilians are excusable as aligned with the true spirit of Christ. He asserts destruction of homes and killings are not contrary to Christianity and suggests critics misunderstand the faith.
Frederick Henkel pursues sister Miss Henkel who fled Chicago to reach Count Willie Feodor Hincez von Zagreb in Austria. She sold trinkets to fund travel from New York to Genoa and Trieste with help from friends supplying food and money. Frederick accompanies funds to ensure first class travel for his sister.
Edward Joseph Wolfsohn, described as an American, was arrested in London on October 9 and charged with inciting trade with an enemy. He appeared at Bow Street Police Court and was fined 3403 or risk further penalty.
Edward W. Wolfsohn, once a Berlin language teacher, is sentenced to two months in prison for violating post office laws by conveying 27 business letters between England and Germany. The original charge of inciting trade with an enemy was withdrawn. The Crown’s attorney noted no criminal intent and described him as respectable. The State Department in Washington showed interest, and Wolfsohn had been promised a U.S. post office job. He had previously aided refugees from Berlin to London via Holland and was arrested in London during one of those trips.
The Pilgrim Publicity Association offers 12 free public lectures on advertising topics this season with weekly group meetings. Lectures run Oct 21 to Mar 21 at 8 PM in Union Hall, Y M C A, 48 Boylston St. Notable speakers include Harvard’s Paul Cherington, Boston Normal School’s Colin Scott, N C Fowley Jr., and Thomas Dreler. Group sessions occur at 44 Bromfield St with topics such as Retail Advertising Forum, By Mail Advertising, National Advertising Mediums and Methods, and Trade Marks Copyrights bi-weekly led by H C Thompson.
The Rev. Edward T. Sullivan pastor of Trinity Church Newton Centre became engaged to Mrs Elise Dodge of 26 Orient avenue Newton Centre. Mrs Dodge widow of Henry H Dodge a Boston leather merchant who died four years ago is daughter of the late Ulysses Courvoisier an early Swiss watch importer.
Frank T. O Leary a Bangor man aged about 26 was found dead in the Penobscot River after being missing ten days. Officials say no sign of foul play and foul play is unlikely. He had worked seven years at a local fur store.
Alexander Falconer filed papers with City Clerk Emery L. Crane in Quincy to inaugurate a new political organization named the Quincy Business Administration Committee. It aims to improve the city’s business administration of its affairs.
Washington Oct 16 A report shows a $7.5 million apparent loss in one bond deal during the Frisco lines and Chicago and Alton purchase and a $756,000 loss on Deering Coal stock. Testimony before the Interstate Commerce Commission reveals officers salaries, vanished campaign funds, and a loan path through First National Bank of New York as directors discuss Rock Island assets and minority stockholders’ treatment.
The White Star Line steamer Olympic docked in New York after departing Gourock due to Liverpool harbor congestion. On board were 520 first class, 252 second class, and 194 steerage passengers, including Robert Bacon, J. J. Van Allen, Rodman Wanamaker, Samuel G. Blythe, Paymaster William R. Bowne, Assistant Paymaster R. C C. Reed, 14 SN Thomas F. Ryan, and Commander John Vincent Babcock U S N.
On the surveyor’s recommendation Collector Billings promoted Ames L. Weldon from watchman to customs guard and raised Thomas T. Welch from a lower to a higher grade in the surveyor’s department.
Chef Francois Jaeger of the Copley Plaza demonstrated fish dishes at the Boston Pure Food Exposition. He noted fried cod is essentially sauted, since true frying uses smoking hot fat. The cod and haddock samples, priced at seven cents a pound, were shared with attendees.
The article details frying fish in hot oil tested with a thermometer, notes on broiling methods, and showcases dishes like fillet of sole Georgette and lobster de Soto. It covers poaching sole in white wine and finishing with lobster sauce, plus a smoked halibut salad idea and smelts frying technique per the Fish Exchange.
A Boulogne dispatch to the Daily Mail dated Friday reports that Germans have been driven from Lille. The item notes London reporting at 3 a.m. on October 17.
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