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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1916
Page
7
Official statements detail the Somme offensive since July 1 with 26 735 prisoners taken and 388 German divisions engaged. Fortified lines near Morval St Pierre Vaast Wood captured by French, and Eaucourt l Abbaye and Yenikeui village gains noted with occasional Allied setbacks.
A reader asks how to shed about 25 pounds safely due to recent weight gain. The answer claims very obese persons reduced weight by using five grain arborne tablets, though the suggestion is unverified and potentially unsafe.
Reports from Saloniki and Paris detail British advance toward Yenikeui near the Struma. Serbian forces claim victory over Bulgarians on White Bill and control of the Kessali railroad station. Romanian actions in Dobruja and Transylvania are noted with several captures and the burning of coal mines at Petroseny. Lutsk battles continue with heavy Russian casualties. Italian troops regain slope positions near Colloricon. Greek cabinet resigns. a new ministry aligned with Venizelos is planned.
The war office reported Rumanian forces defeated German and Austrian troops in Transylvania near Fogaras capturing 800 prisoners. They repelled Austro German attacks near Odorkim taking 14 officers and 1228 men as prisoners and seized eight machine guns. In Dobrudja the southern front, Romanian attacks progressed with seven guns and over 1000 more prisoners captured at Amzacea.
Sofia dispatch notes that Romanian troops have crossed the Danube and invaded Bulgaria. It cites activity along the Macedonian front with artillery exchanges near Florina and the Vardar, plus Danube operations at Malakalafat Kalafat and Ranovo, where a bridge enabled troop movement before being destroyed.
Russian official statement reports continued operations in Dobrudja with gunboats bombarding the Bulgarian flank near Bachova and ongoing offensives around Bachova Tropadin and Terveli. Stubborn battles persist west of Bubnov near Chelvov and Korytniza while the enemy holds positions on the Yeniuvka and Zlota Lipa sources.
Asa T. Newhall former Lynn mayor and Lynn Board of Assessors member married Monday in Flatbush New York to Mrs Lillian F Leighton widow of George T Leighton The groom is 65 the bride 42 News reached Lynn City Clerk Atwill via letter Newhall says no prior marriage filing The ceremony drew relatives and few close friends amid elopement rumors
Berlin reports heavy artillery action on the Somme front with French assaults repulsed near Sailly Rancourt and St. Pierre Vaast wood. Romanian and Bulgarian actions in Transylvania and along the Danube are described as repelled or causing limited gains as German and Bulgarian forces counterattack. An air squadron engaged enemy aircraft at Zeebrugge with a German plane shot down.
Rome reports the war office noting active artillery on the front with enemy batteries in Gorizia and Carso. In the Travignolo Avisio valley the enemy after heavy preparation launched repeated assaults on southern heights and were driven off with heavy losses. Northern slopes of Col Bricon saw a vigorous counter attack gaining new ground toward Col Bricon Piccolo.
War office notes no major events on the front with a strong artillery duel in the Somme region near Belloy and Assevillers. Infantry reached east of Morval and captured a German trench line between Morval and St Pierre Vaast wood with about 300 prisoners. On the Macedonian front Serbian French and Russian forces advance to the Petalino line and hold Pisoderi. British repulse attacks at Jelikoih.
London Oct 4 The official statement says Bulgarian counterattacks near Yenikeul were repulsed with heavy casualties as Sal oniki troops advanced south of the Karajakeui villages and captured Yenikeul. In the Ancre area shelling persisted with 21 prisoners taken and rain affecting operations while other sectors remained quiet.
An advertisement touts nuxated iron as a life extending strength builder. It claims nearly 60-year-olds gain vigor like a 20-year-old, with tests of increased work and walking capacity after two weeks. The notice warns against weak forms and offers refunds if results fail.
Athens reports Greece is again without a cabinet after the war ministry formed days earlier resigned. Officials say the move stems from lack of support and unacceptability to the entente allies.
King Constantine presided over a council after the government failed to contact entente representatives. The King accepted the entire ministry's resignation to form a national war cabinet. Venizelos allies are considered with Demetrios Diamantidis involved in advising on selections.
Miss Elizabeth McCarthy daughter of Mrs James J McCarthy Dorchester married Dr Philip T Flavin of Concord. The ceremony occurred at St Pauls Church Dorchester with Rev Frederick Alchin performing. Catharine McCarthy sister of the bride served as maid of honor and William Pierce Flavin brother of the groom was best man.
President Wilson drew many supporters from Pittsburg to Chicago stopping at towns in Indiana and Ohio. He spoke little, shaking hands and greeting crowds, while aides and supporters predicted electoral wins for Indiana and prepared for two speeches in Omaha before heading to Long Branch.
United Improvement Association delegates gathered at the Quincy House to oppose a general fare rise for the Boston Elevated system. They urged raising net revenue through reducing general expenses, curbing transfer slip misuse, and possibly rebalancing legal burdens on the company.
A heated discussion failed to reach a universal definition for asphalt shingles. The association favored tested shingles with fire department testimonials as a standard. The old committee was discharged after its report was accepted, and a new panel was formed with authority to work with the city building commissioner and the Legislature.
Miss Blanche Rose, a famed actress, shares a Chicago interview recipe to darken gray hair. Mix half pint water with Bay Rum one ounce Barbo Compound and one half ounce glycerine, apply twice weekly to achieve a younger look and soothe itching and dandruff.
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