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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1914
Page
7
Paris reports a rapid influx of war booty with 23 trains arriving since yesterday morning. The freight includes cannon gun carriages mitrailleuses motor lorries and large quantities of small arms and ammunition as retreating forces pull back. Since the start of last week about 60 cannon 30 mitrailleuses and 40 gun carriages have arrived.
A wounded artillery quartermaster mocks showy German souvenirs as ornate but flawed reproductions. Officials note trophies like sabres and casques were seized as repatriated relics and a dressed street vendor sold many items before police intervened.
The Paris dispatch summarizes an official French war office statement. It notes progress on the left bank of the Oise and in the Argonne, captures of a flag by Algerians, and repulsed German efforts near Craonne Rheims. It mentions the Brimont hill retaken by the French and heavy fighting around Souain.
Paris reports violent fighting north of Soissons with initial German gains recaptured by Allies. News mentions continued Allied progress on the Oise and near Rheims, and difficulties in the Woëvre district from heavy rains. General L. E. De Maudhaye receives the Legion of Honor.
Berlin dispatch says western front largely unchanged with Allied forces on defense and a decisive assault on Verdun forts planned. German forces claim success against Finnish forces in the east and note Belgian flags removed per Brussels posters amid German authority. Britain reports no France change, bad weather, counterattacks repulsed, Rheims Cathedral destroyed, and AE-1 submarine losses.
The Boston Chamber of Commerce sends bulletins to New England manufacturers detailing South American markets, potential firms for business, and commercial methods to boost trade during the wartime period and Panama Canal advantages. Textiles leather goods hardware machinery and other goods urged to seek increased trade opportunities.
An advertisement extols internal bathing with the J. B. L. Cascade crediting dramatic health benefits. Mrs. Ruth H. Blackmer of South Hadley Falls Massachusetts reports weight gain and relief from stomach trouble after using the Cascade. The note cites drug stores in New England and a booklet titled Why Man of Today is Only 50% Efficient.
The Admiralty announced that on Sept 10 the German cruiser Emden, once unseen for six weeks, appeared in the Bay of Bengal and captured six British ships named Indus Lovat Killin Diplomat Trabbeck and Kabanga. Five were sunk and one taken to Calcutta with crews.
Berlin reports via Amsterdam and London that the Vorwaerts notes the lack of German headquarters news on western theatre battles. It recalls Sept. 10 retreat after Meaux to Montmirail and reports only a partial Rheims success since Sept. 1 with no further updates.
Paris awoke to steady arrivals of German prisoners after the German withdrawal. On Friday 1200 and Saturday 1500 were brought to the city, with daily averages of 1000 to 1500 since the retreat. More than 10000 prisoners are now in Paris as the war office silence ended.
Special Cable to the Post from Bordeaux notes German publicist M. G. Wilmans cites a Von Falckenheim proclamation aimed at North Sea and Baltic shore populations. It urges civilians to arm and kill without mercy while defending cities or homes. French and Belgian defenders face death threats.
Pearl beads with sterling silver clasps offered at an exceptional value priced at $1.00.
Advertises best quality wool challies in plain colors and prints with Parisian designs for the fall season of 1914 priced per yard from 50 to 59 cents. Large assortment of domestic and imported ginghams 27 to 32 inches wide priced per yard from 12 to 45 cents.
A description notes genuine pin seal bags featuring German silver frames stored inside a safety pocket with a card case.
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