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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1918
Page
11
An announcement states that no divorce case will be heard unless attorneys file an affidavit declaring that neither party has an outstanding legal impediment. The note emphasizes procedural readiness and adherence to court requirements for timely action.
The libel identifies a woman as the libelee who was engaged in war work, indicating the wartime context and social pressures surrounding divorce filings. The statement impacts custody or reputational aspects linked to her wartime activities.
The Associated Press reports immense enthusiasm as American battalions are to be integrated with British divisions in France. Commanding officers anticipated the plan, praising American self sacrifice in serving under a foreign divisional command and expecting significant results from the arrangement.
An analysis notes American troops as among the best in the field yet ready to yield promotion potential while serving under British command. It recounts German casualty records from a Fourth Division officer and a vivid account of the Aalst Division’s bravery near Demicourt, Coignies, Hermies, Morchies, and Miraumont, detailing fierce fighting, machine gun heroism, and German propaganda balloons.
Amsterdam dispatch says Berlin issued a semi official statement claiming the Noyon Cathedral is on fire due to French bombardment. The building, a noted example of medieval transition style, features a 14th and 16th century portico and two unfinished eastern towers reaching 200 feet.
Washington reports from diplomatic sources that Germany and Romania agreed on a German monopoly of Romanian oil wells for 99 years, with Germany reserving the right to occupy the oil districts with its military as compensation for wartime expenditures.
Two year old Miss Marie McLean of 49 Pleasant Street Malden was struck by a car driven by John F Wasgatt of 180 Hancock Street Everett shortly after 6 pm while crossing Pleasant Street. She was carried to Malden Hospital in Wasgatt’s car and is listed in not serious condition.
Amsterdam dispatch reports German papers claim the fighting pause in France was weather driven, not Allied pressure. Cologne Gazette notes transport disruption and cites a similar Italian campaign pause. Other papers say orders from German high command caused the pause, with roads to be repaired and munitions delivered. Berlin despatches announce artillery fire on Compiegne station and rail link to Amiens, and bombardments of Compiegne and Soissons by air.
Four members of the U S army ambulance service Corporal Elmer Narland and Private Raymond Hunter from Section 645 and Privates Perri H Long and Ethelbert W Love from Section 638 received the French War Cross. Section 629 is commended in divisional orders. Front reports praise American ambulance units for excellent work in the big battle.
London dispatch reports that Major-General I. B. Maurice, chief director of military operations at the war office, says indications point to an Austrian attack on Italy in preparation and could develop soon, in his weekly briefing.
General Maurice warned of ongoing and forthcoming massive engagements on the western front. He noted temporary stability north and south of the Somme but said the campaigning season is just beginning. He cited German air efforts, their drive to concentrate resources, and Allies’ weaker air power and equipment.
The Rev. James Austin Richards, eight and a half years pastor at Mt. Vernon Congregational Church in Beacon Street and Massachusetts Avenue, submitted his resignation to take effect May 1 at the annual meeting. He has accepted a call to Winnetka Congregational Church in Illinois near Chicago.
On his 46th birthday Mayor Peters spent the day wading through city documents and handling engagements and committee meetings. He admitted, as he left for home, that he had "put through" the stiffest day of his mayoralty career.
In Dedham divorce court Judge O'Connell and several attorneys were assigned duties yesterday afternoon as war workers appearing in the case faced legal proceedings. The proceedings focused on marital disputes involving employees serving in wartime roles.
The piece notes Nature’s health restoring power through exercise fresh air sleep and a balanced diet. It observes many struggle to maintain perfect diets and thus seek blood foods to supply missing elements for body and brain.
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