Retreats Mark Front Lines Across Europe Amid Stalemate
In London on October 8 reports say no broad changes in Europe’s battlefronts. Romanian forces retreat through Kronstadt Fogaras and Hermannstadt under German pressure. Austro Italian fronts show similar activity. On the Western Front British gains include Le Sars and areas near Courcelette Genedecourt while Germans recapture trenches north of Lesboeufs.
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Austro Germans recapture Kronstadt and fronts move in Romania
The Austro Germans retook Kronstadt, a key Transylvanian trading city. In Dobrudja, Russians and Romanians push south toward the Teutonic allies, per Bucharest reports. In Macedonia fighting continues with both sides active.
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Orrine Drink Habit Solution Advertised For Home Use
An advertisement promotes Orrine as a quick home treatment to end drink habits in husbands, sons, or fathers. It offers two forms No 1 secret and No 2 voluntary, costs $1 per box, with a money back guarantee if no benefit. Sold by Liggett Riker Jaynes Drug Stores in Washington DC.
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Four Men Fight for One Girl in Woburn Slashing Incident
Joco Desmondo, 22, of 63 Conn street Woburn was waylaid near his home by three Italians over a Derby girl. Police seek Samuel Musella Joseph Shadka and Andrew Barker of nearby streets. Three men hid in Corin street then slashed his face with a razor and fired three shots as he fled.
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Parish Founding Observed in Grace Church Anniversary
Exercises marking the 70th anniversary of the parish were held at Grace Protestant Episcopal Church in Lawrence. The principal service occurred at 10 30 this morning led by Bishop Lawrence with assistance from Rector Rev Arthur W Moulton and curate Rev Malcolm E Peabody.
Romanian Withdrawal and Fortified Frontiers Reported
Official war notes describe Romanian troops pulling back from Hermannstadt to the frontier and Kronstadt in Transylvania recaptured by Austro German forces. British lines north of the Somme show gains with localized German recapture near Les Boeufs.
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French and German Activity Quiet on Somme Front
Paris reports a rainy night with little action on the Somme front. French aeroplanes adjusted fire and bombarded Moislains and Vaux wood as six aerial engagements occurred. German attacks west of Sailly-Saillisel were repelled. minor bombardments noted elsewhere. Eastern front activity included operations along the Cerna River and in the Kisovo area.
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Italian War Office Reports Austrians Repulsed at Basa Alta
Rome reports seven straight Austrian assaults on Basa Alta in the Vandi Cismon valley were repelled after fierce bombardment. Italian reconnoitering parties confirm heavy enemy losses as fighting continues on Mt Col Briscon and surrounding positions.
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Artillery Actions Intensify on Italian Front
Italian line reports heavy and selective artillery exchanges across multiple valleys and fronts. Our batteries claim effective replies and 30 prisoners taken in minor engagements while repelling enemy aircraft near Asiago, Gallio, and Fonzaso with no damage.
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Serbians Repulsed on Macedonian Front and Struma Front Actions
War office reports multiple repulses along the Macedonian front near Dolni Dupeni and Gradetchnitzi, with Cerna crossings thwarted. In Struma battles are described as weak artillery actions with Turkish and allied fronts, while Romanian front assaults in Dobrudja are beaten back with heavy losses. Russian Rostislav shells Mangalia but is forced to retire.
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Austro Hungarian Forces Advance in Carpathian Front
The Vienna issued dispatch reports Austro-Hungarian and German troops breaking into Brasso Ixron stadt and taking the Alt valley east of Geister wood. Hungarian Landsturm Hussars also occupy Szekely Udvarhely as battles continue on the eastern front.
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German and Austro Hungarian Forces Make Gains
In the Georgeny Mountains the enemy yields to Austro Hungarian forces under General von Arz. The Russian front reports nothing new while Italian theatre sees a day long bombardment on the Carso plateau with enemy infantry attempting a midday advance south of Vodavas and strong artillery repelling a Gardinal Caldoz height assault. Southeastern theatre unchanged.
British advance and counterattacks on Somme front report
British lines north and northeast of Courcelette show substantial gains with Le Sars in allied hands and 500 plus German prisoners captured. Doiran and Struma fronts report bombardment and air actions. German counterattack north of Lesboeufs regained a small portion of trenches. Raids by Irish Midland and Yorkshire units noted in Fauquisstart Givenchy and Loos.
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Romanian frontline withdrawals to Carpathian passes amid German advance
Official Romanian headquarters report shows Romanian troops retreating from Hermannstadt to the Carpathian frontier to bolster defense of passes toward Brasso. Text notes Austro German redeployments and a resumed Rumanian offensive in the Jiul valley and Caineni pass toward Hermannstadt, with the Dobrudja front reported as satisfactory and advancing south.
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Russian War Office Says Fronts Unchanged Across Regions
An official statement from Petrograd reports no important events on the Volhynia Galicia front, and Dobrudja remains unchanged. In the Caucasus the Turkish attack near Ognott was repulsed. desertions among Turkish troops are said to have increased, including entire platoons.
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Lambros Asked to Form Greek Service Cabinet
A Reuters dispatch from Athens reports Professor Spyridon P. Lambros, history chair at the University of Athens, has been asked to form a service cabinet and has agreed to do so.
French Forces Break German Stronghold on Somme Front
General Foch pushes a five mile front after rain to breach German lines from Sailly Saillisel to St Pierre Vaast wood. General Fayolle advances toward Sailly Saillisel, envelops St Pierre Vaast wood, and targets Mt. St. Quentin as the final rampart. Germans struggle with shell shortages and light counterattacks.
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Kronstadt Recaptured by Austro German Forces
Berlin dispatch reports Kronstadt in Transylvania recaptured by Austro German troops after Romanian occupation. Rumanians retreat along eastern front as Geister Forest operations push Teutonic forces into Alt Valley and advance. Serbian forces secure prisoners and booty amid continued artillery activity.
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Serbian Victory Over Bulgars Described as Important
London report says Serbian forces gained position north of Pojar in Nidje Planina after hard fighting. Serbians advanced Friday and forced Bulgarian retreat, securing footing on the Dobrodolje ridge once deemed impregnable on the frontier.
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Beaten by Crap Shooters Target Dudley Street Officer
Reserve Policeman Patrick Moore of Roxbury was severely beaten by a gang of craps players in Orchard Park while attempting an arrest. Moore in plain clothes sustained a dislocated left shoulder and multiple cuts and bruises, and was taken to City Hospital.
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Three Everett Boys Arrested After Athletic Room Raid
Three Everett youths aged 7 and 18 were arrested after police raided Everett High School’s athletic room. Officers found 18 broken glass panes a smashed tackling dummy and uniforms scattered throughout the locker building.
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Admiral Cook Dies Suddenly In Northampton
Rear Admiral Francis A. Cook U S N retired died suddenly at his Northampton home tonight He was born in Northampton in 1845 and served forty years in the American navy retiring in 1903 He was commended for eminent and conspicuous conduct in battle while commanding the cruiser Brooklyn at Santiago de Cuba.
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