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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1912
Page
6
The will controversy over Samuel N. Brown of Fairbanks Company ends with a settlement paying a substantial sum to Flarola. Brown, the testator's son, objected to most of the $800000 estate going to his step mother and received only a small share.
The ad touts Ascatco as providing immediate relief and permanent freedom from asthma. It says the remedy prevents choking, aids breathing, and is taken in seven drop doses twice daily without stomach upset or duty interference. Testimonials claim cures across ages. Available at Riker Jaynes Drug Stores with two sizes and a free mail sample offer from the Ascatco Laboratory in New York.
A Philadelphia man reports severe lung hemorrhages and pneumonia in 1902 but credits Eckman’s Alterative with curing his cough and restoring health. The letter endorses the remedy for consumption and related lung troubles, and urges others to try it with testimonials and vendor details.
London reports that European powers will not intervene directly in the Balkan war and that Turkey must seek peace terms only with the Balkan allies. They split on peace methods and acknowledge the alliance leaders hold the victory and will shape political settlement.
Reports describe a disorganized Turkish army fleeing toward Tehatalja after Luie Burgas. Bulgarians suffer heavy losses with thousands dead or wounded as Serbs Montenegrins Greeks advance toward Saloniki. Western powers rush to protect refugees and stabilize Constantinople.
German warships sail to Levant as 1360 Turkish prisoners arrive in Belgrade barefoot and starving. Bulgarians take Buk on the Saloniki Constantinople line, cutting Turkish supply to Adrianople. Turks repelled along the Tchorla Istrandia line. Greek forces capture Janitza and advance toward Saloniki while Monastir push stalls. Reports warn of possible massacres of Christian correspondents.
The Porte admits crushing defeat in Thrace and asks powers to intervene. By stopping hostilities before Allied forces reach Constantinople, Turks hope to keep Macedonia Albania Thrace and the Sanjak of Novibazar. They also seek to prevent Muslim fanatics and deranged troops from aiding a broader European disruption.
The report tallies more than 130000 killed or wounded in the Balkan war across fronts. Turks and Bulgarians suffer heavy losses at Kirk Kilisseh Adrianople Lule Burgas Kumanova Scutari and in smaller engagements, with Turkish and allied forces facing varying Bulgarian Serb Montenegrin and Greek casualties.
The text states Turkey must secure peace directly with no outside intervention tolerated. Balkan states are unified by blood and agree on division of conquered territory. It claims the campaign was pre arranged in every detail with apportionment of spoils and a programme to be carried out in both military and political outcomes.
Servians push toward Monastir and Saloniki as Turkish forces retreat after a decisive defeat at Kumanova. Turks abandoned strong defensive positions at Katchanik Pass and Ovchepolye, fleeing in confusion, leaving 21 field guns. Kratova saw 135 guns left behind. Railway between Uskup and Mitrovitza restored.
A wireless dispatch reports the Turkish army defeated at Yenidje reached Saloniki in chaos. They looted a monastery near Statista southwest of Kosani before fleeing, killing a monk, impaling a three year old child, and massacring numerous inhabitants.
Judge Hardy ruled there was no legal marriage between Harvey D. Hadlock and Cary lyn Atwood, dismissing Hadlock's libel for divorce in a case described as one of the strangest in Suffolk court history.
The actor Hadlock, son of the late Brookline judge, says he married Carolyn Atwood in New York in 1807 by a justice of the peace. Carolyn denies the claim and contests the ceremony’s legality. A Nassau County court notes Carolyn had a decree nisi from Sven Linoren in 1907 and that Hadlock allegedly joined her in New York before the six months expired. Judge Hardy says Hadlock knew of Carolyn’s decree and that the attempted New York ceremony was under New York law.
Funeral services for William E. Butler of William S. Butler & Co. were held at the Church of the Redeemer Newton Chestnut Hill with private attendance by friends and business associates. The Boston Chamber of Commerce sent representatives and many department store leaders attended. Interment followed at Mt. Auburn Cemetery as Boston stores closed in respect.
John Crowell, a fisherman, was arrested in Ellsworth after the fatal shooting of Joseph West at Manset. He faces murder charges and will have a preliminary hearing next Monday afternoon. Authorities say drinking led to a quarrel between the two men.
Frank C Beetle aged 29 living at 32 Loraine street Roslindale advertising manager for the Woman s Journal official organ of the National Woman s Suffrage Association with offices on the Chauncey Hall building Back Bay was arrested yesterday by Inspectors Cowboy and Pierce charged with the larceny of letters containing money addressed to the Woman s Journal over the past eight months
Beetle pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Judge Wentworth but admitted taking seven letters during a 15 minute monitoring by inspectors. Five marked $1 bills were recovered. two additional singles found. Beetle, a two year employee of the Woman's Journal, held $800 bail until Nov 10 for hearing.
Mrs. Pansy Hastings Lesh, jailed in Los Angeles pending removal to Sedalia Missouri for alleged poisonings of Eliza Coe and M A Quaintance years ago, was declared sane by alienist Dr James T Fisher. Police fear husband Warren C Lesh threats influenced her surrender.
The Rev William A Brown formerly of Hyde Park First Presbyterian is accused in his wife’s will of causing her death after she died last Saturday. She leaves nothing to him and cites him as the reason for her death. Prior divorce proceedings included accusations of cruel abuse by Brown who claimed interference from his mother in law. He had been allowed to see their eight year old daughter Ida occasionally and, after learning of the planned relocation to New York, seized her with police assistance at South station. He has not disclosed the child’s whereabouts since.
A sailor was lost overboard from the White Star liner Canopic on the voyage from Italy to this port. Two lifeboats were smashed during the passage as the steamer faced rough conditions.
Public notice reports that more than two hundred habitual drinkers in St Jerome Quebec have been cured by Renova. W H See, the local postmaster, and Mr Scott acknowledge the remedy's success. The ad urges purchasing Renova from Riker Jaynes or requesting a free sample from the Renova Co New York for those seeking help against intemperance.
An advertisement promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle natural remedy for constipation in older people. It warns against harsh laxatives and flushing the intestines, claiming the tablets lubricate the bowels without pain and offer a mild, persistent cure. The ad cites the Olive Tablet Co., Columbus, Ohio.
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