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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1918
Page
7
Former King Ferdinand of Bulgaria arrives in Coburg with Prince Cyril and a large suite. He plans to make Coburg his permanent home and is identified as a member of the house of Saxe Coburg Gotha.
Princess Radziwill reveals intimate tales of Russian grand dukes and grand duchesses in a forthcoming Boston Post Magazine feature starting next Sunday. The creator promises an insider account of romance and intrigue from a trusted source.
The item frames a public campaign urging readers to participate in the Fourth Liberty Loan with a call to subscribe and a patriotic slogan referencing The Battle Hymn of the Republic. No specific dates or organizations are named.
Advertisement for Dr True's Elixir a 67 year old vegetable tonic marketed to ward off influenza. It claims to prevent grip and ease attacks by improving digestion appetite and relieving constipation without mineral drugs. Distributed by Dr J F True & Co Auburn Maine.
Washington October 9 The tax on theatre tickets sold at news stands hotels and places other than the theatre where the performance is given was raised from 5 percent to 10 percent by the Senate finance committee in revising the war revenue bill.
A House committee trimmed the 30 percent tax on tickets sold above 60 cents over price to 50 percent to curb speculators. Seasonal amusement tickets drop from 26 to 20 percent, cabarets and roof gardens stay at 2 percent per 10 cents, club dues tax falls from 20 to 10 percent, production exchanges membership dues tax is eliminated, while motor trucks 6 percent and motorcycles and autos 10 percent taxes remain unchanged.
Chairman M W Burlen testified as the only witness before the Ballot Law Commissioners at the State House regarding Peter F Tague's protest against placing former Mayor John F Fitzgerald on the ballot for Congress in the 10th district. Fitzgerald won after a recount by 50 votes amid claims of fraud and illegal registrations in Wards 5 and 6.
In Boston Fitzgerald has received his nomination certificate and skipped hearings to fight influenza. Chairman Burien testified about ballot reallocations amid shortages, while opposition argued voting by servicemen. The hearing, delayed, will resume at 10 this morning.
A Belgian cardinal from Malines thanks the United States for powerful aid to Allied armies and Belgian charities. The message, delivered by Paul Vandenven, lauds American courage and generosity and prays for divine reward for contributors. The piece also notes Kaiser and Wilson quips about bonds and boats.
The funeral for Michael Winston, father of Lieutenants John F., James, and Charles L. Winston of the U S A, was held from 124 Bennington Street East Boston. A high mass of requiem was celebrated at Sacred Heart Church at 10 o clock. Interment followed at Holy Cross Cemetery Malden.
Madrid reports King Alfonso shows steady improvement from influenza with his general condition described as excellent. The update comes as the royal health status remains closely watched by the public and officials.
A quoted exchange shows Mr. Wilson telling Kaiser not to rock the boat and to sit down as concerns are raised about stability. The dialogue frame suggests a tense moment over leadership or direction.
Major General Sir C. H. Powell head of the Red Cross in England arrived at an Atlantic port on Oct 9 en route to Siberia. He is accompanied by Miss Edith Sheriff Mac Gregor who organized the Red Cross in Romania. welcomed by Brigadier General White and Lt Col John Magee.
A squadron of 20 airplanes will drop paper bombs over New York tomorrow urging young men subject to the draft to enlist in the aviation service. The call to action comes from plans announced by the department of military aeronautics to keep the Hun on the run.
An advisory promoting daily use of Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets to prevent Spanish Influenza by taking larger than normal doses. The plan suggests not waiting to become ill and starting preventive dosing in advance.
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