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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1912
Page
2
Kurt Garden Von Knobelndorf a self described German count in Chicago faced a failed suicide attempt in the county jail He tied a rope of torn blanket strips around his neck and nearly leaped from his bed before a guard intervened He blamed the act on disgrace and fear of relatives hearing of it
London reports from Sofia describe a three day battle leading to Kirk Kilessa’s fall to Bulgarians and the claimed capture of 50 000 Turkish soldiers. The fighting was intense with heavy casualties on both sides, and Turks may have retreated toward Adrianople as efforts to hold Demotica loom.
Constantinople confirms the capture of a stronghold deemed almost as vital as Adrianople. Turkish forces at Kirk Kilis discovered greater enemy strength than expected and withdrew south to wait for reinforcements. Rejoicing in Sofia follows Bulan victory with Adrianople’s fall anticipated. Abdullah Fasha continues bringing up his main force.
Constantinople reports a Turkish defeat east of Tundja in Kirk Kilisseh. The Bulgarians, likely guarding Adrianople, aimed at behind the lines to hit Constantinople’s communications. Mahmoud Mukhtar Pacha led a Turkish column in a failed surprise attack. Turkish forces withdrew orderly. Next Bulgarian move unclear. two days may decide battle. Also noted is a celebrated Balkan victory at Kumanova against Servians, with officials suggesting Servians are no longer a threat.
Twelve lead and zinc mines in the Galena district have shut down as Greeks and other foreign workers depart to return to their homelands. The exodus leaves operations idle and local economies strained as owners seek replacements.
Leaders of the Montenegrin movement report miners leaving for New York to sail to fight for King Nicholas. Additional parties depart next week as mines may close without new laborers. The statement warns no able-bodied Montenegrins will remain on the front if the war continues.
The King and Queen left yesterday aboard the royal yacht for VoGlo Thessaly and then Larissa. The King will proceed to Servia, a town recently captured by Greek forces.
Mrs Grace Caylor Wallis former stenographer for John J McNamara identified letters from the International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers headquarters sent before his arrest on April 22 1911 The letters linked McNamara with union officials on trial She denied seeing J B McNamara after fugitive status and that dynamite nor nitro glycerine cans were kept at the office Readings of letters may take two days and are central to proving defendants awareness of the conspiracy
Three 17 year old men Samuel Rose of Genesee street Harry Morton of New Haven and Harry Koch of New York were arrested by Inspectors Pelton and Waite after attempting to pick pockets of three women at Washington and Winter streets. They were taken to headquarters for booking.
Louis Friedman aged 68 of 7 Oswego Street South End died after falling ill in a shoe repair store at 141 Dover Street last night before a doctor could be found.
Bulgarian forces repelled 8000 Turks at Marash near Adrianople after an hour of artillery and rifle fire. Turks fled in disorder, leaving the field with dead and wounded. Bulgarians took 300 prisoners, a dozen quick-firers, and materiel. several Turks drowned, fearing massacres of prisoners.
Belgrade reports Servian forces occupy Novipaza Pritina Kumanova and Hratca Kotschana after Turkish batteries are annihilated. Servian detachments entered Kumanova this afternoon on the same ground.
John A. Ferguson known as Sandy Ferguson testified in Superior Criminal Court denying illegal liquor sales. He claimed on one occasion two officers drank liquor at his place in Revere on Ocean Avenue and that the liquor was supplied by a young woman. The trial concerns alleged sales on May 19 and another date with the case set for further argument.
An advertisement promotes Syrup of Figs as a safe child laxative and bowel cleanser. It claims to relieve listlessness feverishness and stomach upset by gently moving waste through the bowels without distress. The copy urges mothers to keep the product, notes its fig base and double action with Elixir of Fig and Elixir of Senna, and cites California Fig S Co as maker.
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