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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1917
Page
18
Rain and mud east of Passchendaele Gheluvelt bogged down large scale infantry actions. Small trench raids and reconnaissance continued as heavy artillery duels persisted on both sides with no pause.
In France and Austro Italian theaters artillery remains active on southern fronts while German attacks on Riga positions are repulsed by Russians who take prisoners. The Reichstag debate on war aims is postponed as the chancellor travels to headquarters with the emperor and von Hindenburg. Russia forms a coalition cabinet to end internal disputes.
The Navy reports Vice Admiral Sims notified that an American patrol vessel fired on an Italian submarine at night after no recognition signals were answered, killing one officer and one enlisted man. Secretary Daniels conveyed regret and sympathy to the Italian minister, noting cooperation with allied vessels and recent submarine activity.
The Germans launched an assault last evening east of Ypres where British advances have been made. The war office reports the attack was repulsed and British positions remain secure.
Claiming 60 years of use and universal medical endorsement, the ad asserts Father John's Medicine contains no alcohol or dangerous drugs and cites unnamed authorities praising ingredients for wasting diseases and colds. It promises full ingredient lists and authorities upon request.
Dr Samuel A Hopkins told the Massachusetts Dental Society meeting that British soldiers have terrible teeth yet remain healthy aside from wounds. He said many lack brushes and proper chewing for a decade while toxins affect them. He urged better military dental care to boost Allied effectiveness. Assistant Dr C H Morris praised Navy dental status and noted 20 sound teeth needed for acceptance.
A 53 star service flag honoring members in the United States service was unfurled by Mayor Edwin O. Childs at the Newton Catholic Club. Thomas A. Waters introduced speakers Congressmen Peter F. Tague Andrew C. Hughes and Rev. John F. Keleher. P R Curran read the names of members now in service mentioning Rev. W. J. Farrell chaplain of a state battery.
The President warned Americans against early peace talk before Germany is defeated. He emphasized the fight for democracy and warned that German victory would threaten democratic institutions. The article details the formation of a League to educate public opinion and unify support across parties, with officers and leaders from major organizations.
Madrid reports a German submarine interned at Cadiz escaped, prompting Spanish action. King Alfonso had on June 30 forbidden belligerent submarines to navigate Spanish waters or enter ports and said any such submarines entering the Spanish zone would be interned. The Spanish government disciplined officials responsible for the Cadiz internment after official Madrid despatches were received.
Albert B. Lally a 16 year old Somerville High School student disappeared from his home at 219A Pearl street Somerville last night. He stands about six feet nine inches tall weighs around 145 pounds has a dark complexion and wears his hair in a pompadour.
A Boston man, Samuel J. Hiscox of 741 Broadway Chelsea, claims Dean's Kidney Pills cured his long standing weak back and dizzy spells. The ad urges prevention of gravel dropsy or Bright's disease by using the product.
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