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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1914
Page
6
London authorities maintain street and shop illumination restrictions as a precaution against Zeppelin raids. Sir Edward R. Henry, police commissioner, says the air department advises continuing the measures for public safety, with possible modifications later.
Paris reports tell of German forces occupying Lourches near Douchy. A German lieutenant aimed to shoot 15 miners, but a French sergeant wounded him. As Germans prepared to execute the group, a brave boy named Emile Despres aided the sergeant, then shot the lieutenant and was bayoneted. A monument fund has opened for the boy.
A Belgian eyewitness account recounts German cavalry raids Aug 10 to Aug 19 across Velm Orsmael Neerhespen and Louvain. Exploiting civilians, tortures, killings, arson, looting, mass executions, and deportations are described, with citations from a Belgian ministerial cable and remarks before President Wilson.
The Belgian commission to protest atrocities in Belgium was received at the White House by President Wilson. Minister Havenith accompanied the commissioners as they were received by Secretary Bryan and shown through the executive rooms shortly before 2 p m.
Carton de Wisrt presents to President Wilson the Belgian inquiry on wartime atrocities and Belgium’s appeal for American support. The document cites breaches of humanitarian law highlighted by Belgium as it seeks aid and a stance from the United States. It also mentions an inquiry into Canada wheat expansion plans by a Dominion minister and experts.
Ottawa Sept 16 The Canadian government will pursue doubling wheat acreage next year as a wartime measure after a conference.
The ad promotes Pinklets as a gentle sugar seated laxative that aids digestion and prevents congestion. It warns harsh laxatives worsen constipation and claims long term use corrects chronic cases with persistent care. Available from Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY 25 cents a bottle with a booklet and free sample offer.
Health advice urges action on the liver kidneys and bowels. A reader named Adele complains of scalp itching and dandruff while Jean DL reports fading strength and nervous exhaustion and asks for a remedy. The column recommends balmwort tablets in sealed tubes with directions from a druggist.
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