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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1916
Page
9
Serbian forces march with Crown Prince Alexander at their head into the city, many troops once driven out by Teutons last year. The entry signals possible early deliverance of their country from the enemy.
Serbian colors rise over Mona stir government and munition buildings as Muscovite Tehakos troops tower above steel helmets. The French war office confirms the entry of the army of the Orient into Monastir at 8 o’clock amid entente jubilation marking the anniversary of the city’s previous capture.
A vintage advertisement touts Pierce's Corn Plasters as the supreme remedy for corns. It promises easy application, removal of corn with no residue, and a money back guarantee from any druggist. Readers are urged to request a trial package by sending a dime to Winthrop Sales Co., New York City.
The article discusses rheumatism causes and treatments noting no universal cure. It cites Dr Schultze and endorses anti kama tablets as effective for rheumatic pain headaches and neuralgia. It emphasizes relief through pain management and nervous system quieting with remedies.
Monastir in southern Serbia was recaptured by Allied forces yesterday morning. German and Austro Hungarian units breached Romanian defense trails and advanced into the Wallachian plain while pursuing Rumanians in southwestern Romania. In France the British offensive along the Ancre region yielded limited gains with German positions pushed back near Serre and Grandcourt.
Berlin reports Allied forces including French and Serbian troops recaptured Monastir after fierce fighting. The victory secures a northern Macedonian front, enables a future Serbian reconquest, and strengthens defenses against winter moves. Reports say Sofia and Saloniki lines tighten as operations continue along Cerna River and in Transylvania amid ongoing western front weather delays.
Berlin reports that by November 18, 1962, the prisoner tally is mounting in the Ancre sector. In Saturday fighting across seven and a half miles the British suffered a sanguinary reverse except for gains southwest of Serre and near Grandcourt. French attacks south of Sailly Saillisel were repulsed. Austrians and Italians clashed in the Adige valley and Upper But, with Italians victorious per the Rome war office.
Official German army statement says Monastir was abandoned by German and Bulgarian forces after Entente pressure near height 1212 northeast of Chegel. The report details continued battles along the Western and Eastern fronts, including French artillery actions south of Sailly Saillisel and gains by German Austro-Hungarian troops in Wallachia, with progress near Orsova Craiova and across the Dobruja front.
Vienna headquarters says on the Italian front in the Wippach valley four officers and 120 Italians were captured in a single engagement, according to an official Austro-Hungarian army release. The wireless dispatch from Berlin notes the event as part of ongoing operations.
Paris reports French forces seized Monastir, the main southern Serbian town, at 8 a.m. on November 18. The Macedonian front saw heavy artillery activity from Doiran to the Vardar with Serbian advances near Grunishte and Holoven, while Allied air units bombed camps near Novak and Monastir.
Romanian forces on the Transylvania front report progress at Dragoslavele taking 84 prisoners and capturing two machine guns, two cannons and five munition wagons. The statement notes continued advance with four officers and 80 soldiers captured and reports on other front areas with various combats and reduced activity along the Danube.
Italian press release from Rome via London reports in the Adige valley the enemy bombardment near Mt Giovo and Sano village, counterattacks driving them off. It notes hand to hand fighting repulsed the attack between Val Piccolo and Val Grande, with prisoners and captured arms, plus ongoing artillery activity on the Julian front amid bad weather.
Russian war department reports Romanian troops in Transylvania attacked in the Jiui and Alt valleys and captured several heights in the Tirgujiulii valley. Teutons reportedly pushed Romanians back briefly in Jiui and Alt, with little change on other fronts.
London reports in a British headquarters communique that no change in the situation has occurred in northern France. It notes 20 officers and 752 other ranks captured in Ancre area operations, totaling 1962 prisoners since the 18th. Weather remains wet and stormy.
Paris reports the tomorrow announcement of a director-general of transports and importations for all France. The role covers rail river and sea traffic and prioritizes exports and imports. He will regulate military zone vessel movements and operate under the commander-in-chief or war minister.
Reports from refugees at the border say an unidentified American was killed as Villa bandits seized Jimenez and four Americans were held under guard at Parral during Villa's occupation of the town. Federal agents regard the accounts as authentic.
Refugees allege Villa followers cleared the Parral to Jimenez district and killed more than 200 Chinese. They report an American man about 60 from Torreon murdered at the Jimenez Hotel, his body burned after robbery. They claim two Chinese wives and five mixed-race children were also burned alive, with seven Chinese bodies seen in the town. Two Mexicans escaped.
Multiple accounts describe Villa forces holding four American residents in Parral and say the Alvarado mine workers escaped. Other reports claim 35 gypsies of Syrian origin were murdered and robbed on a Parral roadside by Villa bandits. Foreign nationals are said to have been executed, with Theodore Hoemuller of Parral cited in several variants.
Mrs Florence M Marshall 29 left her Lynn home after a quarrel with husband and wrote a farewell note. The couple planned their 11th wedding anniversary celebration for Wednesday. No trace of her has been found despite searches. husband fears suicide.
In Athens, Allied leaders announced a demobilization plan amid tensions. An output of 50,000 rifles was reported to be diverted as forces begin to renounce active duty.
Four people were seriously injured when a high power car struck near Windham, Beck's Pond area on Maywood Road. Occupants of the larger vehicle escaped and could not be identified.
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