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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1915
Page
15
German war report asserts an assault success at Lennewada fortifications on the Dvina River between Friedrichstadt and Riga. The capture would threaten Russian Riga and positions from the Dvina to Vilna, risking a major strategic retreat.
German pressure along the Lower Dvina sustains the focus of fighting, while Russian resistance in Galicia and the Dardanelles situation draws attention. Petrograd warns of a possible German wedge between Russian forces and Roumania and a potential push toward Kiev. schrijver
Berlin reports from army headquarters detail a French hand grenade attack repulsed at Souchez, mining success in Flanders and Champagne, and a major Niemen crossing at Grodno with town capture and 400 prisoners. Advancing Russian forces were repelled with heavy losses as Austro-Hungarian units push eastward near Boloto and Dubowoje.
Belgian military authorities released a statement detailing afternoon artillery activity by German forces and heavy bomb fighting near Dixmude, with the Belgian side claiming the upper hand. The briefing noted a generally quiet morning following the prior night.
French planes bomb Belgian naval bases while German forces defend. French grenades repelled at Souchez. German cavalry seize a fortified Dvina bridgehead at Lennewada. Russian counterattack west of Vilna fails. Teutons reach the Niemen near Augustowo canal. Grodno falls after street fighting. Roads from Alekszyce toward Odelsk Swislocz captured. French aviator earns Legion of Honor for rescue. Belgians press near Dixmude. Austrians resist in Volhynian triangle. Austrians push on Russians in swamp districts.
Rome reports a coordinated offensive across the Upper Piave Degano and Parla valleys, with Italian forces repulsing Greek-like attempts on Monte Chiadenis and Monte Avanza. It cites occupation of enemy trenches on Seibusi and an aerial strike against Austrian encampments from Kostanjevice to Vouscica.
The Austro Hungarian War Office reports Russian forces retreating along the Sereth line in Galicia while Austro German troops attack. Fighting continues on the upper Jasielda River and near border fortifications as Russians resist. In the Tyrolean frontier area minor clashes occur with Italian theatre noting quiet recently.
Paris dispatch notes violent artillery exchanges on many fronts including Artois Lorette and Neville sectors between Somme and Oise and in Champagne Souain Argonne Lorraine Remabois area and environs Dondrexon Chazelles Vosges Lesseux Barrenkopf.
City Councillor Watson agrees to join James J. Storrow in a 20 mile endurance hike with no finish time. If Watson fails to complete, he pledges not to seek re election. The event is planned to start near a suburban car line on Saturday Sept 11.
Congressman Gardner hosts a reception for Lieutenant Governor Cushing at his house in Essex County with many local figures invited. To counter, McCall supporters plan a clambake at Charles E. Osgood estate Villa Massapong, billed as a business man's rally with Col. Henry L. Kinecaide presiding and speakers including Cox Alexander McGregor Samuel J. Elder Norman H. White and Frothingham.
Edward H. Hartshorn four years old, son of Charles H. Hartshorn, a chair maker, was struck and killed by a car driven by Cyrus M. Benson, Harvard Trust Company manager, in Gardner. Benson is held blameless.
Louis Weinstein of 96 Quincy Street Roxbury was hit by a motor truck in front of the Boylston Street subway station. He was carried away by bystanders and admitted to City Hospital where his name was placed on the danger list.
Testimony by Peter Fleming a greaser on the Leyland liner Canadian ties the recently sunk White Star liner Arabic to smuggled opium shipments to the port. Fleming was arrested July 21 amid a seizure of 75 cans of opium aboard the Canadian. Also named are Lt Edward J Hartigan Dorchester Street Station, and firefighters Edward F Cunniffe and Cornelius J Murphy of Ladder 5.
Fleming testified at the U S Commissioner hearing that a Liver pool contact arranged opium shipments from the Canadian to Boston. He identified Wong Hen of 9 Lowell street West End and Charles Louis of 424 Lincoln street Marlboro as guides. Harry Smith and other suspects were arrested while former Congressman O Connell faced scrutiny over Ward 8 politics in the defense strategy.
Three firemen were seriously burned yesterday afternoon at the Hunt Spiller Gun Casting Plant, 383 Dorchester Avenue, when a hot air explosion ignited flames. They were taken to Carney Hospital in serious condition.
Alarm from box 723 near 3 o clock as a large foundry burned. District Chief Locke and firefighters worked above the flames when an explosion occurred. Locke escaped with slight scorching and oversaw tending to injured men who suffer severe burns to the face head and forearms. they face at least a fortnight in hospital.
officials refuse to discuss Cardinal Gibbons’ Washington visit while waiting to learn what overtures were authorized. Britain remains committed to concerted action with allies and rejects any separate peace terms. Germany’s submarine policy is debated amid a broader food blockade legality dispute.
A London official outlined England's peace terms on Sept 3 including restoration of Belgium security for France the rights of small nations and the overthrow of the Prussian military machine He added any settlement must be with allies and no separate peace would be entertained by any nation.
In Rome on September 3, Pope Benedict expressed pleasure that the United States and Germany had reached a pledge to modify submarine warfare. He said President Wilson could now urge promotive steps toward peace negotiations and noted cordial talks with Cardinal Gibbons regarding a peace message. He offered unconditional support of the Catholic church to efforts ending the war.
Chief James fought two bandits Harmon and Williams after they attacked him at the lockup and escaped. Harmon was killed by the chief’s revolver on the Plympton estate while Williams was captured nearby and jailed. Williams, also known as Robert Williams, faced multiple charges with bail set as police sought the lockdown’s aftermath.
Ethel Brennan aged 19 died at her home in Benedicta Maine from injuries after a horse bolted while she returned from a dance with Alex McDonald. The carriage wrecked at McDonald's gate after the horse pulled away, knocking McDonald out and causing Brennan a brain concussion.
In Hingham Sept 3 Patrolman Ira B Adams earned merit for aiding Chief James in pursuing and catching the second bandit Williams At a special meeting the Selectmen named Adams acting chief James is reported more comfortable Dr Charles Whalen remains at headquarters with a nurse in attendance
Evelyn Humphrey, 5, was struck by a delivery truck owned and driven by Putnam Barnes on Moody Street shortly before noon. She died at the Waltham Hospital from a fractured skull after being knocked several feet across the street.
Governor Walsh signed an order bringing the Salem Cadets under the National Guard. The historic independent corps will become part of the Massachusetts field artillery and receive modern equipment from the War Department. Three full battalions will be formed to ready the unit for war.
Miss Agnes Elwood, a Baltimore servant employed by Mrs. George H. Cook, drowned while bathing in the surf at York Beach Maine. She ventured beyond her depth and was swept out by undertow. the body was recovered.
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