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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1916
Page
5
Western Rumania shows few battle changes as World War II fronts enter a cautious phase. Reports indicate limited movement beyond the western sector and a focus on stalemates rather than decisive shifts.
An advertisement features Mrs Dora Kretlow of Sparke Georgia testifying Swamp Root kidney remedy saved her life after eight years of distressing back pain swollen feet and poor urine. She swears to the truth of the claim before Notary BSS caral K Sinclair on January 26 1915 in Berrien County Georgia.
A testimonial letter from Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton New York urges sending ten cents for a sample size bottle of Swamp Root to prove its claims. It promises a booklet on kidneys and bladder and requests mentioning the Boston Daily Post. Regular bottles priced at fifty cents and one dollar are available at drug stores.
In the Somme region the opposing armies are nearly in contact with intermittent artillery bombardment. Skirmishes and artillery duels persist on the Austro Italian and Russian fronts.
A detailed World War I despatch notes continued Austrian German pressure on Romania with no relief in sight. Rumanian retreat toward Craiova persists while Central Powers claim control of a key rail junction. Fronts in Alt valley Rothenthurm Pass and Campulung see gains and stiff resistance. Reports from Monastir indicate failed Entente attacks while Serbs and allies claim village captures. Western Macedonia sees clashes near Lake Presha with Leskovets fall to Entente. Turks attack Sultanabad repulsed by Russians. Entente forces order central powers and staffs out of Greece.
France will hear how Americans aid wounded soldiers orphans refugees and war victims in a series of lectures across cities and towns. The first meeting is planned at the Sorbonne amphitheatre tomorrow, organized by The effort of France and its Allies. Professor Etienne E Boutvoux of the
Energetic German Bulgarian resistance north of Monastir with 500 more prisoners taken. British trenches south of La Bassee canal raided by Germans. Rumanian attacks repelled with ground gained on Rothenthurm pass road and in the Alt valley. Turkish thrust on Sultanabad repulsed by Russians with heavy losses. pursuit of the defeated army reported.
The French Academy will preside with American Ambassador William G. Sharp seated beside him. Alexander Millerand, former war minister, will deliver the principal address. Prefects in every department reportedly plan public readings in towns outlining American activities.
Central Powers ministers expelled from Athens and their staffs departed for Kavala aboard the Greek steamer Mykali. The steamer displayed the national flags at the mainmast to honor the diplomats on board.
A German column attacking a small British post in German East Africa was driven off by British relief forces. The 400-strong force with three guns and eight machine guns suffered heavy losses, and 47 German dead were collected after they fled.
Paris papers sharply condemn the Austrian Emperor after his death. The Matin calls him a sinister old man who wore the double crown for 63 years and says he bears crushing historic responsibility for crimes. It notes he remained unmoved by catastrophes suffered by his family and country.
Rome reports that Archduke Charles Francis, heir to the Austrian throne, is married to Princess Zita of Parma who was raised in Italy, linking the Italian realm to the new Austrian empress amid Emperor Francis Joseph's death.
Miss Ellen T. Powell of Malden married ex-Representative Maurice R. Flynn, chairman of the Malden Democratic city committee, at Sacred Heart Church in Malden. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. George P. O'Connor with maid of honor Margaret T. Fitzpatrick and best man John C. Flynn.
London reports heavy artillery activity at Beaumont Hamel Ypres and nearby targets with advances near La Bassee Canal. Struma front raids Krupri while Monastir area sees strong resistance and 500 prisoners taken. Western front fog limits fighting as Anhalt and Magdeburg units take British trenches with prisoners and a machine gun. Craiova and Alt River areas see ground gains by German forces. Romanian retreat toward Craiova and Craiova village area captured by Vienna aligned forces. Trentino on the Italian front notes feeble enemy attacks repulsed.
President Wilson sent a condolence message to Emperor Karl Franz Joseph of Austria Hungary on the death of Francis Joseph. He and Mrs Wilson offered sympathy from the United States government and people and conveyed best wishes for the new ruler. Secretary Lansing ordered Ambassador Penfield to extend similar condolences to Vienna and the dual monarchy.
The French war department will send the aeroplane in which Norman Prince died to Boston for a National Allied Bazaar exhibit. Marquis de Polignac asked the government to send the plane, and the Benson portrait of Norman, loaned by Mr. and Mrs. Frederick H. Prince, will grace the French war display. The painting by Frank W. Benson was made at Mrs. Prince's request the day before Norman left for France.
Officials of the Hamilton Woolen Company and Central Mills Company announced a ten percent wage increase. The raise takes effect tomorrow at the Hamilton mills and at the Central mills. The Hamilton plant employs more than 1500 workers, while Central mills employ 175.
Baritone Nicola Ouluchanoff gave a recital in Jordan Hall assisted by harpist Theodor Cella and Wells Weston on piano and organ. He earned praise for his voice and interpretive sincerity, with several encores and strong audience applause for the programme repeats.
London reports Earl of Derby under-secretary of war states peace proposals from Germany will be considered but Allies will not accept any peace that fails to meet their war aims. He says the British people show resolve to continue the war while Germans likewise appear determined.
Brookline Council K and C and the Brookline Catholic Club hosted a reception and banquet in Town Hall honoring the Brookline Machine Gun Company Ninth Regiment M N G returning from the border. About 400 attended. Speakers included Dr. James F. McGrath Michael Mc Laughlin and Rev John P Sheehan with calls to fund an armory. Others were Selectman Walter J Cusick former Governor Walsh Captain John Murphy and Lieutenant J J Kane.
Lucy Pearl Frost a direct descendant of Myles Standish and Abraham Lincoln married Harold Hanks yesterday morning. The ceremony took place at the bride’s parents home at 199 Weston Road Wellesley conducted by Rev. Lewis W. Hicks with no attendants. The couple will reside at 17 Long Avenue Allston.
An advertorial claims skin osmosis and roseated cream can erase wrinkles and renew complexions. It cites Countess de Chevanne as proof, offers routines with Creme Tokalon and Santonex, and guarantees satisfaction with refunds if results fail.
An article urges overweight gains for thin people through Sargol tablets used with meals. It claims malnutrition hinders fat absorption and that Sargol’s six assimilative agents convert eaten fat into tissue nourishment. Reported gains of ten to twenty five pounds monthly are cited with a money back guarantee.
Local Cambridge residents report benefits from Plant Juice for stomach, liver and kidney issues. Mrs. R B Burns of 502 Putnam Street says three bottles restored appetite, sleep, energy and reduced pain, with promises of broader use and a drugstore demonstration by The Plant Juice Man at Houghton & Dutton.
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