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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1914
Page
6
A Petrograd report says Archduke Karl Francis Joseph has succeeded Archduke Frederick as commander in chief of the Austrian forces in the wake of his relief from command. The report places Karl Francis Joseph as heir presumptive to the Austrian throne and now the top Austrian military leader.
A wartime advertisement praises Red Cross nurses aiding wounded and supporting the war effort. It extols mothers, motherhood, and women’s health, promoting Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a non alcohol, ingredient-listed remedy for female ailments sold by druggists in liquid or tablet forms.
The Osmo-Chemic Physicians report multiple case recoveries of deafness including Mr. A F Glidden retired U S government secret service and Pemberton Square worker now at Chelsea Soldiers Home He states initial hearing was severely limited by a chronic catarrhal condition. Mrs Fannie Noyes of Harrison Ave and Luke Kilcoyne of Somerville praise dramatic relief from constant head noises and loss of hearing after a few treatments. The physicians claim many cured patients and encourage inquiries at their offices. they emphasize licensed status and scientific approach.
All patients suffering from deafness head noises discharging ears bronchitis or catarrhal disease of the nose throat or chest who apply at the office on or before Saturday October 7 will receive consultation and careful physical examination and a trial treatment without paying for either consultation examination or trial treatment.
Dr Plankett chief consulting physician specializes in eye ear nose throat and chronic diseases with services at permanent office suites 8 9 10 entrance 35 Vexiston street Boston office hours 4 6 to 8 p m.
An old newspaper blurb touts Jad Salts as a remedy to keep kidneys active and clean. It claims four ounces in water before breakfast for a few days will restore kidney function, citing lemon juice aci d content and lithia, and notes it helps bladder disorders and general health.
In heavy fog near Altkirch and Waldighofen a French force used sticks and caps to simulate troops in an open field. Germans charged the phantoms while a real relay force captured the trap. Ambush fire from three sides wiped out most of the 198th Baden Regiment with few survivors.
A Paris dispatch recalls a dawn clash near Verdun where an African battalion halted a German Imperial Guard assault. Outposts fell back as the guard pressed past barbed wire, then lines bent under fire. A lone lieutenant, monocle gleaming, led a doomed last stand before Zouaves bayoneted him.
Sensational auction of 18 dollar seats for Friday afternoon rehearsals at Symphony Hall drew premium bids of 108 for three seats Nos 15 16 17 in row N and 112 for seat No 5 in row A left of the first balcony plus 100 for seat No 5 adjacent. Bids reflect fierce agent rivalry likely instructed to buy certain seats at any cost.
The report details auction prices for seats in various rows with top bids reaching 47.50 in row I and 42.50 in row H, while afternoon rehearsals feature 10 dollar seats. It also notes conductor Karl Muck traveling to New York aboard the Ryndam with seven new Symphony players and lists each musician’s instrument and origin.
German aircraft drop broken Russian proclamations across Russian troops, claiming mass defeats, revolts, and a forged revolution. They portray Russian captives as content and urge surrender to save families, homeland, and a “new and happy Russia.”
A correspondent recalls a German air raid on Paris describing a bombing from cloud cover that killed a lawyer and injured a girl, with debris and armor shattered by stones. The writer argues such pilots lack valor compared to sharpshooters and spies, likening the act to a child throwing stones at a fast train.
The Belgian royal children are described as attractive and well mannered. Princess Marie Jose appears self possessed with grave eyes seeking wonder from another world. Prince Leopold resents being in England while Prince Charles displays charming manners and steadiness.
The London publishing autumn shows little fiction. Bernhardi's German war book and Henry W. Fischer's Kaiser study top sales. A new edition of 10 000 copies is widely available on railway stands and selling quickly. The Times bookstore features Fischer heavily.
The St. James Theatre opens the week with Roland West's The Japanese Prince featuring Louise Kay and William Courneon, plus Barnes and Robinson Saona and Conrad Marsena. The Sam Mann Players present The New Leaders to headline the latter half, starting Thursday.
Three dangerously insane men absconded from Worcester State Hospital and are at large in Central Massachusetts. Two other demented patients are also loose as police and hospital authorities search for them, fearing a public panic once the escapes are known tomorrow.
Hospital authorities described the three escapees as dangerous and insanely cunning after a failed capture. Marry Smith 42 of Dana George Watts 30 of Waltham and Fred J Roche 2 of Uxbridge are blamed for crafting a fake key from a mold of a cellar lock and leaving with two companions Thomas Garvey 29 of Worcester and John A Gardner 66 of Boston. Authorities warn the six may pose violent risk as searches continue and efforts focus on recapture near the hospital.
The Board of Prison Commissioners seeks clearer trial and imprisonment records by asking all state judges for their impressions of each convict sentenced to the reformatory State prison and the women's prison. District attorneys and defense attorneys are also requested to respond.
The Scollay Square Olympia features Adgie and her den of African lions Spera and Lovins Wilson Franklyn and company in My Wife Won’t Let Me Pla Operatic Trio three Yoskaroys Taylor and Wiltsie Bankoff Trio sensational modern dancing Richard Henry Warren on the Moller pipe organ in popular selections and a list of the latest photo plays.
The Wilbur Theatre hosted another week of The Road to Happiness last night. William Hodge stars as Jim Whitman with a strong supporting company, drawing cheers from a large citywide audience who find the homely love and sorrow tale highly appealing.
Verdi’s Aida opens the Boston Theatre season under William Leahy with a large eager audience. The Boston Opera Company chorus and orchestra, led by Bovi, deliver strong color and balance. Gov. Walsh sent regrets. Mayor Curley spoke as The Star Spangled Banner opened the performance.
A Metropolitan Opera Company veteran praises the cast in an American opera house. Messenger and high priestess deliver authority and beauty while Conradetti and Florian show strong bass voices. Amneris penetrates with breadth and color aided by Miss Blanche Hamilton Fox whose debut earns widespread applause before a strong overall performance.
A 40s era health ad argues middle age requires care and promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a non alcoholic tonic. It claims the pills enrich thin blood feed nerves improve appetite aid digestion relieve sleeplessness headaches and many related ailments. Free pamphlets offered by Dr Williams Medicine Co. in Schenectady New York. Your druggist sells the pills.
Arthur A Nixon of Engine 42 Roxbury wed Miss Mary E Hobbs yesterday. Five companies from the Roxbury section gathered at the Nixon home 233 Columbus Avenue and presented the newlyweds with a chest of silver in a surprise party.
Gertrude Chandler Holt daughter of Mr and Mrs George E Holt of 19 Parker Street Chelsea wed Frank Herbert Wilson Jr son of Mr and Mrs Frank H Wilson of Nahant at the Universalist Church Chelsea last night. Rev Dr R Perry Bush officiated and the maid of honor was Ella Holt with George W Childs of Dorchester as best man. More than 200 guests attended.
A privately built submarine near Spezia in the Gulf of Spezia has vanished. Retired naval lieutenant Angelo Bellini, in charge, is suspected of taking the vessel to an unknown destination. A torpedo boat searched the gulf after the craft failed to return. Bellini promised an explanation to the builder and said the crew did not know his plans.
Telegraphed report from Ostend says the British steamer Ardmount of 3510 tons, built by Ashmount Steamship Co Glasgow and captained by Ronald, struck a mine after leaving Dover for Zeebrugge. All 35 crew were saved after the vessel, loaded with grain from Galveston, was damaged near Falmouth to Antwerp route.
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