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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1915

Page

4

Russians Fight Fiercely on Eastern Front Amid Shifting Fronts

London dispatch reports stern battles from Riga to the Romanian border with Russian southward advances against Austro German forces across the River Stripa in Galicia. It notes possible Russian mobilization of reserves, Mackensen's move through the Pripet to Pinsk, and continued western artillery actions as Britain tallies Dardanelles losses and the E-7 submarine’s fate plus a DS0 award to Lt Cmdr Cochrane.

London Riga Stripa Galicia Russia von Hindenburg Marshal von Mackensen Pripet Pinsk Dardanelles Sea of Marmara Kara Burnu Archibald D. Cochrane

German Offensive Moves Near Vilna Dvinsk

The general began his offensive at the Vilna Dvinsk railway but has not established a firm line. His cavalry reached the area but was driven back. He has pushed Russians across the Dvina River north of Dvinsk, threatening the city, with some progress north of Vilna. South of Vilna toward Grodno the Russians resist, and the German advance is held. In the center Prince Leopold is delayed. Field

Vilna-Dvinsk Dvina River Dvinsk Vilna Grodno Prince Leopold

German statement reports capture of Pinsk and gains on Eastern Front

Berlin announces Russian city of Pinsk fell with German forces holding the Pripet and Jasielda region. It says Army group von Hindenburg pushed toward Jacobstadt, drove Russians back near Liwenhof, and advanced east of Vilna while other fronts report ongoing Russian attacks.

Berlin London Pinsk Brest-Litovsk Army Headquarters von Hindenburg Dvina Jacobstadt Liwenhof Dvinsk Vilna Grodno Prince Leopold Marshal von Mackensen Anovoginto Pripet Jasielda

War News in Brief from Allied and Central Powers

United States authorities say Germany torpedoed a ship with Arabic documents to prove a point. Russians hold positions and push Austro Germans back in Galicia while attacking Austrian lines along the Stripa River are repulsed. French artillery proves effective near Nieuwport and in Lorraine Arras sectors. British admit loss of a submarine at the Dardanelles and total Gallipoli losses reach 87,630 by August 21. The German capture of Pinsk, about 100 miles east of Brest Litovsk, is confirmed.

U. S Germany Washington Galicia Petrograd Stripa River Vienna Nieuwport Paris Lorraine Arras Dardanelles London Gallipoli Pinsk Brest-Litovsk Berlin

Western theatre report notes no significant events

A terse dispatch states nothing of importance occurred in the western theatre of war as forces concentrated near the German lines and troops remained in position. The update emphasizes routine activity with no major offensives or breakthroughs reported.

French War Office Statement On Belgium and Frontline Actions

Paris dispatch reports official war office communication detailing heavy artillery success in Nieuwport and Neuville Roclin Arras sectors. It notes vigorous gun actions around Sapigneul Aisne Marne canal and Chalons camp, with bombardments between Aisne and Aronne and German mine activity in Le Pretre forest.

Paris Tse War Office Belgium Nieuwport Neuville Roclincourt Arras Avre Oise Sapigneul Aisne Marne Chalons Argonne St. Hubert le Pretre Lorraine Vellle Outre

Russian and Italian fronts report repulses and gains

Vienna reports Russian efforts to break the East Galician front failed with strong Austro German counterattacks. Zeebrow village was stormed and 11 officers and 1900 men captured. In Volhynia Russian advances near Nowo Alexiziec and Nowo Porjajew were halted after heavy losses. Italian actions near Monte Piano unchanged and blocked.

Vienna London Stripa Buczacz Zolocze Zeebrow Monte Piano

Alpine troops raid enemy positions in Italy high Alps

General headquarters reports mountaineer detachments conducted bold raids on enemy positions at Oresta Villa Corna and Conca di Presena. Alpines reached entrenchments attacked and partly destroyed them then withdrew. Also notes enemy high explosive bombs containing picric acid and a daylight air raid on Asiago Height with minor damage.

Rome Paris Oresta Villa Corna Foce Conca di Presena Geneva Carso Vicenza Asiago

Third Day of Heated Spell Takes Heavy Toll in Lives

Boston endures a deadly heat wave as hospitals report 40 heat related admissions and scores more affected in homes and streets. Schools close, parks open for cooling, and officials urge relief measures while a Charlestown woman dies from a fall during the heat night.

Deaths in Local Area Reported in City Observations

William H. H. Rider of 14 Joy Street found dead in his chair. Nellie McIsaac of 12 Thompson Street Charlestown died after leaping from a fifth floor window in heat, at Relief Hospital from a fractured skull. Richard Dalton of 25 Carver Street found dead in bed. Helen Todd Thomaston of Connecticut visiting in Waltham, Sarah P. Wright of Boston visiting in Lynn, John E. Anderson of Brockton drops dead at home. Mary Longfield of 13 Putnam Street Charlestown unconscious and dies setting up furniture in a new home. Unidentified man about 50 found in rear of Loose-Wiles Biscuit Factory in Keaney Square.

William H. H. Rider Joy Street Nellie McIsaac Thompson Street Charlestown Relief Hospital Richard Dalton Carver Street Helen Todd Thomaston Conn Waltham Sarah P. Wright Boston Lynn John E. Anderson Brockton Mary Longfield Putnam Street New Home Keaney Square

Prostrations across communities citywide due to heat and accidents

A list of residents from Malden to Somerville and Boston areas collapsed or were overcome by heat and hazards. Individuals include Blanche Keefe 83 Moreland Malden and John Barnes 840 Tremont Street, with many treated at City Hospital, Relief Hospital, or Massachusetts General Hospital. Others faced falls, explosions, or fainting near streets, workplaces, or transit routes.

Blanche Keefe Moreland Street Malden Washington and Franklin Streets Relief Hospital George Gray Lebanon Street State Street John Barnes Tremont Street East Canton Street City Hospital Lawrence A. Davis Otis Street East Cambridge Abigail R. Hancock Bowdoir Street Dorchester Albert Hancock Broadway Everett Camden Street Walter Smith Avenue Mattapan Searchlight Gas Company Dorchester City Hospital John O'Connell Hiting Street Roxbury John J. Cassidy Washington Street Brookline Massachusetts General Hospital William Barrett Oak Hill Newton Antonio Bacco Hance Square South End John Brown Belmont Street Watertown Otve Eeminasen Street Florence Whittier Batavia Street Massachusetts Avenue Frank O’reagan Adams House Court Square Irs Esther E. Johnson Laverence Street Public Garden James F. King Lynde Street West End Ida Murphy Gardner Street Maplewood Causeway Street Edward C. Greves Lexington Street Somerville Avery Washington Streets Edna Runkle Village Street Reading

Dozens Affected by Sudden Illness at Chelsea and City Areas

Patrolman William J Harrington and numerous residents from Dorchester Chelsea Charlestown Malden Roxbury and Providence suffer illness while at work or in public places. Victims include Mary Coleman 8 Spencer Avenue Chelsea and 41 workers at Walton Logan shoe factory in Chelsea treated at the factory and sent home. City Hospital facilities receive most cases including John D Holt 322 Hyde Park Avenue and Florence Davis with limited address details.

William J. Harrington Dorchester Station Dorchester Court Templeton Street Mary Coleman Spencer Avenue Chelsea Miller & Wolfer Chelsea Frost Hospital Lawrence Davis Otis Street Cambridge Cypress Street City Hospital Daniel Shea Alden Street Whitman South Street Patrick Kennedy Albany Street Dock Square Relief Hospital Madeline Lux Grove Street Melrose Essex Street John Thompson Huntington Avenue Providence R. I Central Wharf John D. Holt Hyde Park Avenue Sullivan Square Joseph de Rocher Monument Street Bunker Hill Street Charlestown Mary Costello Gale Street Malden John O. Mahoney Brackenbury Street Dail Manney Ellis Bresin Grate Street Haymarket Square Charles McNeil Lincoln Street Frothingham Avenue Ralph de Lucca Bowdoin Street Beach Hiringston Streets Albert Bowman Washington Street Canal Street Jacob Olson Graniteville Summer Street Mary Sullivan Roxbury Florence Davis Theodore Winter Columbus Avenue Ruggles Street John Kane Tremont Street Canton Street Walton & Logan Shoe Michael Murphy Cherry Street South End

Crazed man attempts drowning in Boston area harbors

Crazed John Lassila, 24, of Lebanon New Hampshire, tried to drown himself in Boston Harbor and was rescued. He had been crazed by heat and had attempted death by his own action in the Charles River Basin near City Hospital. William Sullivan, 108 Warrenton Street, became crazed and walked into East Dedham Street police station at midnight wearing only trousers.

John Lassila Lebanon N. H Boston Harbor Harry Black Winthrop Street Cambridge Charles River Basin City Hospital William Sullivan Warrenton Street East Dedham Street William O’neil Charles River Bay State Road Benjamin Colby Berkely Street Frank Scott Ivy Street Black Chambers Lynn Salem John E. Anderson Brockton North Montello Street

Heatwave Fatalities and Disruptions Across Cambridge and Surrounding Areas

The city endures extreme heat with multiple incidents. A woman died after leaping from a window. a man near the Charles River basin jumped in and was rescued too late. Others collapsed at workplaces and in the streets, and several workers died from heat related causes. Schools and bathhouses close as crowds flood Revere Beach and L Street baths breaking attendance records.

L Street Bath House Head House Revere Winthrop Chelsea Walton & Logan

Cooler Weather Expected Across Regions After Heat Wave

The Weather Bureau reports a gradual fall in temperatures across the middle Atlantic New England and Ohio valley as a week of scorching heat ends. No sharp cooldown in 48 hours except possible showers in New York northern New England and the lower lake region. Boston recorded 94 today as the hottest east of the Rockies.

Washington Weather Bureau Middle Atlantic New England Ohio Valley New York Lower Lake Region Boston Rocky Mountains

Ice Companies Struggle to Meet Unusual Demand in City

Metropolis ice firms labored to capacity, some closed early for lack of supplies. A large ice delivery was expected in Boston this morning, promising no shortage. Brockton faced milk shortages with many soda fountains unable to serve milk drinks and prices set to rise next month. Twenty people prostrated.

Boston Brockton

Grass plots opened for public sleeping during heat

Mayor Curley ordered Boston parks opened for sleeping until heat ends. Park chief Dillon ordered removal of Keep off the grass signs and allowed people to lie, sit or stand on any grass plot. Additional benches were placed on bridges and along wharves and streets for relief.

Curley Dillon Park Department Atlantic Avenue Commercial Street

Craze by heat leads to suicide attempt in harbor

John Lassila 24, a Finn from Lebanon New Hampshire, stole a row boat at Warren Bridge and rode the harbor standing with one oar. Rescued by Harbor Police aboard the Guardian after jumping overboard resisting rescue. He is sent to the Psychopathic Hospital after the incident. Two days earlier he attempted suicide by jumping before a moving freight train in Lowell.

John Lassila Lassila Warren Bridge Guardian Lowell Lebanon N. H

10 Cent Milk Rate Faces Boston With Tariff Fight

Boston milk contractors fear a 10-cent rise as the Boston and Maine Railroad files a tariff with the Public Service Commission to raise intra state shipments of milk and cream A chorus of critics including the Boston Milk Producers Co operative Association the Milk and Baby Hygiene Association Mayor Curley and a Chamber of Commerce member vow to oppose the measure.

Boston Public Service Commission Boston & Maine Railroad Boston Milk Producers’ Co-operative Association The Milk and Baby Hygiene Association Curley Chamber of Commerce Interstate Commerce Commission Greater Boston Charlestown George Albree Concord

Boston Faces Milk Tariff Hike Across Distances

C Peter Clark of the Public Service Commission outlines a new tariff raising milk shipment costs per 812 quart can. Increases apply to 1–20, 21–40, and 41–60 mile ranges, with 50 percent more for cream. Longer than 60 miles unaffected. Public officials pledge protest to avert hardship.

C. Peter Clark Rate and Tariff Bureau The Public Service Commission

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