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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1916
Page
4
A brisk note highlights three examples of gifts that mix novelty with value and can be ready today. The ideas emphasize combining the unusual with economy, suggesting practical yet creative options for immediate purchase.
Reports from official wartime briefs describe the Teutons pressing toward Bucharest along the Predeal Pass and near Gradichtea, with Romanian casualties and prisoner captures. British, Russian, and Serbian actions are noted on multiple fronts, including Belgium and the Balkans, while Austro-Italian and Romanians trade artillery and patrol activity.
The House votes to adjourn while Asquith reassures the nation that cabinet reconstruction will not alter war policy. Lloyd George, absent, and Bonar Law attend as questions on a food dictator arise amid a Western versus Eastern strategy clash over war conduct. The Manchester Guardian warning notes two intertwined crises in ministry and war.
Despatches from Amsterdam report a revolt in Antwerp tied to a call for work in Germany. Between 200 and 300 inhabitants and many German soldiers are said to have been killed. Belgians arriving in Holland provided the account via Reuters.
Berlin dispatches forwarded via Copenhagen say Field Marshal Mackensen now commands all Teutonic armies in Rumania to achieve unity of command. The report notes consolidation of German forces under his leadership.
The Dominion naval department ordered all vessels in Canadian waters to use only essential navigation lights. The rules cover Atlantic shipping and the St Lawrence up to Quebec due to feared German submarine activity. The city of Halifax was left comparatively dark as officials declared a real emergency exists.
The British steamer King Bleddyn of 4387 tons gross was sunk after sailing from New York on November 16 bound for Havre. Lloyds shipping agency reports the vessel was under charter to the French line. No Americans known to be aboard.
A home remedy claims quick relief for coughs with Parmint double strength dissolved in hot water and sugar. Take one tablespoon four times daily to ease coughing, clear nostrils, open air passages and improve breathing.
London reports a declaration by Britain and allies condemning German authorities for slave raids in Belgium. It warns that neutral relief efforts are in danger as the present state of Belgium is described and protest is made to the civilized world.
The entente notes show Germany abandoning Belgian personal freedom and suspending relief works. They accuse Berlin of deportations and manhunts, destroying Belgian industry and exports while using Belgian food and labor to bolster their fading war effort.
Belgian laborers in a secret meeting in Belgium appeal to American workers via the Associated Press. They cite 600,000 idle Belgians, 1,000,000 francs taken, 5,000,000,000 francs in provisions seized, and forced labor at 30 pfennigs daily under German raids. They credit the United States for averting starvation and hope for support to prevent slavery.
Jordan Marsh Company showcases boudoir mistresses with messaline coat dresses priced at 12.50 on the Main Store Fourth Floor. A broad selection of aprons, juvenile books,Kodaks and cameras in the Sporting Goods section, West Pocket Autographics from 6.00 to 10.00, and New Bluet perfume On the Street Floor New Building. Christmas Shopping Booths on Street Floor Main Store offer guidance and gift ideas.
London reports Canadian forces in France used an old Indian trick to haul supplies across mud and shellfire. A tump line carried weights on the back via a forehead thong, enabling three companies to sustain ammunition flow and help seize Regina trench and reach Desire trench.
Dr Howard G Kimbley of San Francisco aboard the Ryndam related that German submarines captured the Dutch mail steamer Koningen Regentes on November 10 and escorted her into Zeebrugee harbor with a combined force of aircraft submarines and destroyers. He quoted a submarine captain saying Germany had general orders to sink ships bound for British ports with contraband, though the orders were temporarily suspended. He noted severe privations for Americans while in German hands.
London despatch notes panic in Berlin after the home army bill would draft women into factories. Demonstrations protested the provisions and demanded bread and two days' leave for all soldiers, plus an end to the war and peace.
Berlin reports a front realignment along the Macedonian line east of the Cerna River after Serbians captured a height yesterday. The war office confirms operations across the Germano Bulgarian front and notes the change follows the Serbian advance.
An old advertisement touts a one day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It claims Pruggists refund money if it fails and bears E. W. Grove’s signature on each box with the label 265e.
The Moreni, an American oil tanker arriving from Stockholm, reported being stopped by a German submarine four miles off the Norwegian coast on November 16. Captain Edward J. Banvard said the submarine fired two shots and ordered a boat with papers. the commander asked, when will peace come to America, as papers were exchanged.
Baron Lucas of Tradwell is officially reported dead after a flight over German lines in France. Born in 1876, he served as a captain of the Hampshire Yeomanry and with the Royal Flying Corps, later acting as private secretary to Lord Haldane when he was secretary for war and as parliamentary under secretary for war from 1908 to 1911.
Petrograd dispatch reports Russian troops arriving before Bucharest at a critical moment boost Romanian defense. Germans and Bulgarians abandoned guns and war material during a retreat after Russian forces blocked a German plan to encircle the capital. The northern flank near Pitești pressed forward, but Romanian lines held.
Berlin reports Austro German forces captured Tergovistea and linked north and west columns. The First Romanian army is defeated and driven beyond Titu near the Bucharest Campulung rail line. Romanians repulsed southwest of Bucharest with heavy losses. Danube army seizes 35 guns and 8000 prisoners are taken.
Two LEGAL stamps are given for every 10c purchase this week at Wolf's My Clothier located at Hanover and Portland Streets.
Albedeon contains the highest cleansing and polishing properties of any dental cream on the market. It cleans teeth better without mossy powdery chalk or gritty filler and does not harden like many pastes. Free from artificial coloring, it is ideal for children and everyone. Trial 25c. free on request at all stores.
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