15 Sep 1914
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1914
Page
1
With German forces driving into Alsace and Lorraine and the centre and right wheel pushed to seize control of France, the defeat could force a retreat across the frontier. The Allies halt a Crown Prince line of retreat as Verdun guns threaten the German army at Trovon, and Austrian forces suffer heavy losses.
In a tight matinee at Fenway Park the Braves edged the Robins 4 to 3 as Dodgers stumble early and Giants edge Phillies in the first game of a Philadelphia doubleheader. The crowd watches foreign-field scores while local battles unfold.
In a decisive burst the Braves mounted a rally led by accurate shooting that overwhelmed Jeff Pfeffer, piling up four runs and shifting momentum.
Washington Sept 14 Chairman Clark of the Interstate Commerce Commission said railroads have informally notified they will petition to reopen the advance rate case. The ICC denied a flat five percent freight rate increase but allowed certain increases.
An item notes Swan Russell hats worn by a well dressed Mew, described in a brief caption from Tremont Street. The piece highlights a fashion moment tied to the Swan Russell brand.
War office reports a German stand at the Aisne River with cautious official notes. Official denials claim no Russian troop movements through England or into French or Belgian soil. Unofficial reports note Russians invading Bukowina in western Hungary and the Crown Prince’s army shifting across the River Aire near Verdun. The French retake Amiens and relieve the fortress at Troyon while German plans near Rheims and Verdun draw attention.
London dispatch reports that the German left wing has been driven out of French territory into Alsace and Lorraine. The article continues on page six, first column.
Edith M Tainter of 15 Williams street Medford was shot below the knee by her brother Albert W Tainter last night. She was taken to Somerville Hospital with a not serious injury. Police say he fired toward a noise near his coop after losing many hens.
A Welsh engineer traveling from Archangel to Leith with 2500 sacks of Cos materials says Russian troops have crossed Britain en route to Belgium. The claim contradicts the British Press Bureau denial that no Russian forces are on Belgian or French soil.
The extent of Lord Kitchener's master stroke is understood and England shows enthusiasm. Seventy thousand Russian soldiers, described as veterans of magnificent physique and bearing, have been transported from the Russian harbor. Continued on Page 4-Seventh Col.
The Temps quotes Prince Tosca di Cato citing unity in Italy for breaking from the Triple Alliance. The deputy says Italy must separate policy from the alliance and may join the Triple Entente. neutrality is a transition as mobilization proceeds. Italy's fleet is coaligned with England and ready for all eventualities.
In London on September 14 Premier Asquith said the Home Rule bill and Welsh disestablishment bill will be placed on the statute books this week. He announced that a follow up bill would delay any steps to activate either act for one year in any event.
Premi Asquith pledged the government would amend the home rule bill and deal with it before the measure took effect. He noted amending the bill might still affect Ulster, citing wartime shifts in Irish sentiment. Marquis Ventured predicted Irish enlistment after the bill’s enactment and recalled South Africa’s self government objections and current Dutch influence in the union.
The Belgian Commission appointed by King Albert to describe to President Wilson alleged German army atrocities remains in New York tonight and will likely depart for Washington tomorrow night.
The notice lists moon phases from new moon on Sept 19 to last quarter on Oct 12 and a 258th day year count. It notes Venus and Jupiter positions, and auto and vehicle lighting times. It also marks anniversaries including Taft born in 1857 and novelist James Vennimore Cooper born in 1789.
Forecast shows fair conditions for Boston and vicinity on Tuesday and Wednesday with moderate variable winds. Sept 14 forecast notes continue to expect fair weather in New Brunswick with similar Tuesday and Wednesday outlook.
Yesterday's temperatures recorded at Thompson's Spa show a high around 62 and a low near 47. The average yesterday was 60 while the average from last year on the same date was 54.
Fragmentary menu noting seafood and entrées at Castlesquare Hotel Tremont Chandler and Berkeley Streets. Items include neck clams on shells, planked borings, broiled mackerel, chicken en casserole, potatoes, corn, pineapple, and fresh vegetables with wine.
Returns from 594 of 634 districts show Curtis leads Haines and Gardner with Roosevelt and Taft close in President race. Portland Mayor Oakley C Curtis, a Democrat, narrowly secures the governor’s seat in one of Maine’s closest elections.
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