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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1914
Page
6
Berlin dispatch reports German archives in Brussels uncovered a portfolio labeled English Intervention in Belgium. It includes a 1914 April 10 note detailing negotiations between Belgiums general staff chief and British military attache Lt Colonel Bernardiston.
The document from 1911 sanctioned by Lt Gen Sir James M Grierson lists strength and formation for a 100,000 man expeditionary force with landing points at Dunkirk Calais and Boulogne. It covers Belgian provisioning and quarters, interpreters, and espionage ideas. It also mentions a Franco-Belgian alliance and a Belgian minister's report from Berlin dated December 23 1911.
Vienna dispatch reports sudden removal of five Austrian army corps commanders and appointment of General Svetozar Borsevic as the new Third army commander. Retirements cited health reasons. Vienna newspapers offer no comment on changes.
About 200 American residents of Paris volunteered for the French Foreign Legion six weeks ago. The detachment reports it has moved north from Toulouse for four days and expects to enter combat soon in the war zone.
In Sept 1 we left Rouen for Toulouse with about 2000 volunteers of many nationalities. We rode in box cars to Toulouse, were welcomed by locals with food and wine, and joined the Foreign Legion veterans for training. We describe battlefield reputation, strict regimental courage, and rough, urgent excitement as we prepare for front lines.
One of the Royal Rooter leaders, Nuffred McGreevey, learned by telegram that his brother had died in Auburn Maine. He did not participate in the parade as the crowd cheered the Braves, rushing toward Maine with a stricken household.
A massive crowd of about thirty five thousand filled Fenway Park for yesterday's World Series game. The Braves edged the home team 5 to 4 after a day of chills and thrills. Fans filled seats, roofs, and fences while thousands more sought updates from outside the gates or in town.
Thousands suffer eye troubles from uncertain remedies. A three to four daily eye bath using Optona system purports to clean and sharpen vision, reduce inflammation, and aid tired eyes. It claims many wearers discard glasses after weeks, with no harmful ingredients, available at Riker Jaynes stores or local druggists.
At 11 o'clock last night a shot rang through 14 Rutland square drawing lodger Ella J. Barden to a fourth floor room. Raymond L. Bacon, 30, a chemist and unmarried, lay dead in a closet with a .38 revolver beside him. He had recently been out of work and was despondent. He died shortly after being taken to City Hospital.
Philadelphia Oct 12 The Athletics fans who once showed strong support during the series fell silent as the final flash revealed the Braves as victors for the third consecutive time.
Crowds cheered as Murphy and Schang propelled the Mackmen to a two run lead in the 10th. Gowdy replied with a Boston homer but the Braves tied, shattering confidence in the Mackmen. Bets favored Boston to win the series though many placed bets on tomorrow’s game.
Boston lacrosse club defeated Harvard 11 to 0 on Soldiers Field in a practice game. Gustafeson starred with seven goals and all key plays, while Wanamaker Nightingale limited a larger Boston lead. Three 11 minute periods were played.
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