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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1915
Page
6
Washington officials condemn Austro Hungarian ambassador Dumba for a letter to Secretary Lansing protesting U S demand for his recall. The government expects Vienna to act and recalls or passes likely if no action is taken.
Officials condemn the Austro-Hungarian ambassador’s letter as inappropriate and offensive. They fault its public publication without State Department consent or consul wishes, viewing it as a public address to Americans sympathetic to Germany. The letter’s timing stems from Archibald’s handling and the ambassador’s desire to vent.
An advertisement touts Plant Juice as a health restoring tonic with testimonials. Edith Stuart of Waverley describes relief from stomach trouble and indigestion after a month of use, claiming renewed energy, better sleep, clear skin, and no distress after eating. The Plant Juice Man is at Liggett Drug Co. in Boston introducing the remedy to the public.
Vilna fell to German forces as Russians fell back along the front near the city. French repelled a heavy German attack after a mine blast near Peronne. A German aircraft was shot down near St Mihiel by French planes. French troops held Sapigneuf bridgehead on the Aisne Marne canal despite three German assaults. French shells hit German coastal batteries off Nieuwport. Germans inflicted losses and took prisoners on the Somme after a mine event. British colonial troops captured Hill 60 at the Dardanelles after three days of fighting. Russians retreat from Lithuania as Teutonic forces press. Austrians occupy new line after retreat from Russians in the Volhynian triangle.
The State Department received the Dumba letter through a messenger from the Austro-Hungarian embassy. Counsellor Polk briefed President Wilson, but officials say the talk was informational, not a decision on action. Washington leans toward doing nothing while awaiting Dumba's sailing date.
Theodore Newton Vail, president of American Telephone and Telegraph, denies reports that AT&T will enter telegraphy to compete with Western Union and Postal Telegraph. He says available wires are leased and expanding operating forces is unlikely, making the move impractical and improbable.
Carlo Aleci of South Boston was shot in the neck at a wedding dance on Garden Street Lawrence. The shooter escaped over a back yard fence and Boston police were asked to search for him.
Paris dispatch reports British fleet actions on the Belgian coast with French guns aiding in shelling coastal batteries. German depots blown up, St Mihiel aircraft engagement, and ongoing bombardments across Artois, Aisne, Champagne, Meuse, Vosges with multiple fighter and trench actions and prisoner captures.
Vienna reports quiet in East Galicia with strong artillery activity opposite the Ikwa line. Austro-Hungarian and German forces said to advance into Lithuania while the Italian bombardment of Vielgereuth and LaFraun was renewed. An assault on Flitsch failed, causing about 1000 Italian casualties. Allies blew up dugouts on the Karst-Doberdo plateau at night.
German army headquarters reports a large explosion west of Bray on the Somme damaging enemy positions and aiding a successful attack with French losses. They say Vilna fell to von Leichhorn’s forces and the enemy is being pursued along the front.
The British naval mission to Greece is extended for another year with Rear Admiral Mark Kerr continuing as head. The unit has functioned since late 1913 to reorganize the Greek navy.
Stockholm despatches report Socialist deputy Tcheidse and 17 other Duma members arrested in Petrograd. Duma buildings and all railway stations there seized by military forces.
Dissatisfaction rose as the Duma was prorogued to mid November by imperial decree. Premier Goremykin visited Emperor Nicholas, who approved the move. Deputies called it a crime, while the cabinet warned of potential demonstrations and discussed defence and reform bills with authorities in Petrograd and Moscow.
Duma and Zemstovists converge for congresses in Moscow urging workers to end factional strife and defend the empire. Resolutions call for military stores, a stable government, and scientific input for the war office while appeals for order and a return to work follow gun ston production.
Belgian official communication says the night was calm this morning saw heavy enemy artillery against Groce farm Groot voordhof Ostkerke and Reninghe the afternoon had intermittent firing and a violent bombardment of Pypegaard our artillery replied and dispersed enemy pioneers toward Schoore and east of Knocloe fort.
Berlin reports that twenty five American doctors and fifty nurses will travel via London to Russia to inspect German prisoner camps. The expedition is funded by Austria Hungary and Germany.
Advertises Poslam as an easy cure for eczema acne pimples and various skin irritations with overnight results claimed. Promotes use for toilet and bath and urges readers to send 4 cent stamps to Emergency Laboratories 32 West 25th Street New York City. Sold by all druggists.
London reports the Anzac region action on Gallipoli during late August. The Dar danelles correspondent notes the capture of hill No 60 as a key objective, linking Anzac forces to the Suvla plain and opening access to ravines leading to higher ground beyond.
A battlefield correspondent reports Turkish troops clung to the hill and fought back fiercely after trenches were captured. The ground around remains strewn with Turkish and British fallen, with a five thousand Turkish losses cited before surrender. The Indian brigade Connaught Rangers Australians and New Zealanders all took part, and Turks may avoid further attacks on Anzac positions.
Field Marshal Sir John French reports no change in the front since Sept 15 with heavy mining on both sides and continued artillery activity east of Ypres.
News from the eastern theater reports German forces reaching Vilna with a major battle shaping the outcome between German and Russian troops. General Ivanoff stalls Mackensen near Rovno while Austro German reinforcements shift north. Bulgaria’s stance in the Balkans remains cautious amid regional tensions.
A pamphlet describes restoring a slender shape without drugs or harsh regimes by home baths using Clarks Thinning Salts. The salts target fatty tissue and are sold for 30 cents a box at Riker Jaynes stores and rivals, with a booklet available from Orient Co. in New York City.
An American banker said big New York banks do not seek millions through underwriting the war loan. He stated that reports of unequal profits are false and that all participating bankers will be on equal terms. The commission will press on with meetings with American financiers tomorrow.
A translated official communication from the Italian headquarters lists statements issued from Rome via Paris, dated September 19 and disseminated early September 20, outlining the latest government contents and positions.
The Italian army reveals operations near Arsiero Osteria and Esiorentini repulsing enemy attacks and thwarting a Veragna forest fire plan. On the Carso front, troops occupy part of Ferro i Capallo forest after repeated counter assaults. A traitorous surrender trap caused heavy losses to a small Italian detachment. dirigibles raided Aisovizza and Nabresina junction while enemy planes bombed Asiago and Bassano, injuring a few civilians.
Lexington High School girls field hockey team will begin practicing tomorrow afternoon at the Lexington Athletic Field under captain Ruth Hubbell 16. The session is directed by Miss Hubbell.
Death notices from Boston area papers: Alfred F. Bushey aged 4 months dies. Funeral from 91 Chelsea Street Charlestown on Wednesday September 22 at 2 p.m. Relatives invited. Mary E. Thompson of Dorchester dies September 19 widow of John Thompson nee Garrity. Funeral from 424 Seaver Street Wednesday September 22 at 8 p.m. Requiem at St. Hugh's Blue Hill Avenue 9 a.m. Relatives invited.
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