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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1916
Page
22
London reports the German and Bulgarian forces seized Turtukai fortress 37 miles southeast of Bucharest. Heavy shelling destroyed the fortress works and over 20,000 Romanians were taken prisoner, including two generals and 400 officers, with more than 100 guns captured. The fall clears the Danube passage and an approach toward Bucharest.
Rumanian forces seized the pass of Gyenge-Duro-Orsova with seven machine guns and food stores. Vienna admits a retreat as Rumanian encircling movement advances 20 miles into Hungarian soil. Heights near Dorna Watra and Olah Toplitza change hands as Austrians pull back.
Washington reported that Congress will adjourn at 10 oclock after nine months of legislation. Last night both houses completed protracted sessions and approved a conference agreement on the emergency revenue bill to raise about 200 million dollars for national defence and Mexican affairs.
George W. Proctor of Brookline, pianist and protege of Mrs. John L. Gardner, obtained a divorce from Marguerite L. Proctor in Dedham Superior Court on the ground of desertion. The proceedings lasted a little over fifteen minutes with no contest by Mrs. Proctor.
Judge Raymond heard the case as the last daily matter, not reaching it until about 4 40 p m. Two witnesses testified, including Mr Proctor and Edward C Leach an attorney, who testified to seeing the divorce libel served on Mrs Proctor whom he had known for 16 years.
Lieutenant Charles Fernald of Chemical 1 was injured after falling four feet into an ash pit during a basement fire at 139 Merrimack Street. Firemen overcome by smoke were revived and returned to duty, with only slight losses reported.
The Senate approved a resolution broadening the Federal Trade Commission inquiry into news print costs to cover government printing office paper. Senator Fletcher noted government document paper costs rose over 100 percent in the past year.
Six cooks from the Back Bay organization quit en masse at the Tennis and Racquet Club yesterday. They cite the German chef as the source of discontent amid the European war cloud. The six, all of French or Italian extraction, walked out in the morning and left the chef sole occupier of the kitchen after a round robin vote last night.
Milford police officer Harry W. Butler was shot and killed early this morning while waiting on a Beach Street fence near Milford. Officer Patrick J. Duddy was with him as intruders disturbed residents in the area.
Officer Duddy found Butler dead after six shots rang out from behind bushes. A man approached the pair moments before the ambush and vanished. Milford police and volunteers cordoned the area. no suspects identified. Butler, 30, leaves a wife and three children.
The city treasurer’s department remained crowded as 2000 of Boston’s 3900 teachers sought their pay on Monday and about 600 more came yesterday, while ragged clerks breathed a sigh of relief at closing time.
National League action includes Philadelphia beating Boston 4 to 2 and 2 to 0 in two games. Pittsburg defeated Chicago 5 to 4 as New York beat Brooklyn 4 to 1. American League notes Boston 2 Philadelphia 0 and Washington 5 New York 1 with New York 3 Washington 2 in a second game. Eastern League results show New Haven 3 Lynn 2, then Lynn 9 New Haven 0 with a forfeit, plus Bridgeport 2 Worcester 1, Portland 6 Hartford 3, Springfield 2 New London 0.
Manhattan transit largely operated on near normal subway and elevated lines while surface service suffered due to a traction strike. Police reports noted scattered arrests and minor injuries as strikers attempted to halt operations. some bricks were thrown at cars and stations before reserves dispersed crowds.
Miss Edith Ames of Brookline filed in Suffolk Superior Court for 50 000 dollars against Henry C. Luce of Marion alleging breach of promise. She says their wedding was planned for this fall and relations ended June 28 the day after her birthday without cause.
Miss Ames shares a Brookline home with her mother and sister Mrs S Walker Jones at 74 Naples road. She is connected with Louis Fabian Bachrach studios. Mr Luce denies any marriage engagement after a year and a half of friendship. He runs an investment brokerage with his brother Ernest Luce at 95 Milk Street. He is a widower with no children.
Charles Evans Hughes breaks from Republican leaders at Beverly rally and Portland speech signaling the eight hour workday bill as the campaign issue. He says no action under pressure and vows to stand by principle even if it costs him office.
Mr Hughes first appearance in New England draws cheering crowds and packed houses many turned away. In Portland he faces an overflow audience outside City Hall after a long day in motor cars and a torchlight parade with red flames.
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