17 Apr 1918
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1918
Page
1
Written for the Post by Henry Cabot Lodge praise allies fighting side by side as more Americans join. He asserts ultimate victory is certain and the United States will supply forces until a complete victory ends German domination, preserving freedom and civilization.
British and German forces clash around Ypres with Haig’s troops forced to abandon the pivot of the line as Kaiser's forces seize Bailleul. British units contend with dire odds and the city’s defenses collapse under sustained bombardment.
Secretary Baker comes back to the War Department with confidence in allies and Pershing. He was steered by front line conditions during his trip and now concentrates energy on expediting American troops to France. The National League scores listed include Philadelphia 5 Boston 2 and New York 6 Brooklyn 4.
German forces launched a renewed assault across northern France near Wytschaete and Spanbroekmolen and pressed against British lines west of Bailleul to break toward Hazebrouck. Intense combat persisted from morning into the afternoon as fresh troops pitched into the fight.
In the House of Commons the third reading of the man power bill passed 301 to 103. Labor's George N. Barnes said the government would introduce a home rule bill at once and Lloyd George warned the ministry would resign if the Lords refused to pass it. The premier stated it is desirable to settle the issue for the war.
Paris reports Bolo Pasha has been put to death at Vincennes after his spy conviction.
At a Liberty Loan meeting in Milton Town Hall last evening, Milton subscribed $1,666,000 to the Third Liberty Loan, $673,000 over the town quota. Robert Herrick presided. speakers were Edward Paine, Charles Pierce, and Captain C. Cluverius of the U S Navy.
An advertisement touts L. C. cough drops claiming money cannot improve them and no threat specialist can enhance their effectiveness.
Private Stanley P. Forsey of West Haven Connecticut and Corporal George H. Tully of Salem are listed as killed in action. Corporal Robert M. Wilcox of Middletown Connecticut died of disease. Cook Frank Thomassetti of Southington is severely wounded and blinded by gas. Private Salverio Maganao of Middletown is slightly wounded. Lieutenant Benjamin R. Burpee and Lieutenant Samuel Miller of Manchester New Hampshire are listed as missing. Public bond appeal closes article with Liberty and Liberality line.
The seventh day of the Third Liberty Loan drive saw $11,706,000 in bonds sold across six New England states with Massachusetts contributing $9,175,000. New England’s total reached $80,296,000 toward a $250,000,000 regional quota. Daily subscriptions must hit at least $8,000,000 to meet the goal.
Ottawa dispatch says David Lloyd George declared in the House of Commons that passage of the man power bill is imperative after Germany announced a further half million men being called to colors in London.
Paris reports 13 killed and 45 injured in yesterday's long range bombardment. The item notes wartime bond support and appeals to the public to buy a bond to aid soldiers.
Charles M. Schwab was named director general of the Emergency Fleet Corporation to oversee the government shipbuilding program. At General Manager Charles Piez’s suggestion the general manager’s office was abolished to give Schwab free hand. Piez remains vice-president of the Shipping Board. Announcement followed.
A German submarine attack sinks the British hospital ships Donegal and Lanfranc in the English Channel. Seventy five lives are lost, including 15 German wounded. Meanwhile, Senate approves a war loan and George Buthmeteff resigns as ambassador to the United States.
Page 12 Fourth Column provides yesterday’s temperatures with hourly readings ranging from 17 to 63 degrees and 45 to 54 in the evening, plus average values for yesterday and a year ago. The data appears as a fragmented weather table with no clear city or date context.
Light showers are expected in Boston and vicinity on Wednesday with a change to fair weather Thursday. Forecast for north New England calls for generally fair Wednesday and Thursday, while south New England may see light showers Wednesday followed by fair conditions with little temperature change and variable winds.
Washington reports warn that British armies face a grave moment as German advances push near the channel ports. The piece notes confidence in General Foch to salvage the crisis with French and American reserves and hints at potential good news forthcoming from allied efforts.
German forces seize Bailleul Neuve Eglise Wulverghem Wytschaete and push toward Messines Ridge as they widen the salient twenty five miles from the French coast amid ferocious fighting along the line through Bailleul Neuve Eglise and Wytschaete.
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