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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1917
Page
7
London April 17 The House of Commons passed on second reading a bill to extend Parliament until November by 286 votes to 52. Nationalists opposed, arguing no home rule solution for Ireland had been announced.
Andrew Bonar Law defending the government urges a wartime settlement of the Irish home rule issue, saying Ulster goodwill and war needs favor a settlement now. He notes Premier Lloyd George will speak next week and warns against an election turmoil harming war effort. John Dillon opposes the bill, accusing the government of failing to solve Ireland and criticizes past Nationalist strategy and recruiting policy. Dillon calls for a bold, undiluted settlement that would captivate the Irish people.
British troops in Mesopotamia press the advance up the Tigris pursuing retreating Turks. They report reaching about 10 miles from Samarra and within 1.5 miles of Istabilat where Turks may make their next stand.
Two day totals show $60,417.25 raised toward a $200000 annual income goal and 5000 members. Leon Strauss announced the figures at a Kingsley Hall luncheon as teams reported enrollments and contributions led by West End and Dorchester units.
Paris reports large German losses with 23 500 prisoners taken near Mont Carnillet and 13 500 more over two days as French and Russian forces push along multiple sectors. Berlin disputes breakthrough claims while British advances continue near Lens Havrincourt wood and toward Samarra on the Tigris.
Paris reports the French assault along the Soissons Rheims front pushing German positions for miles. They captured heights and the village of Aubreve, took over 250 prisoners in that sector, with German counter attacks repulsed. Total German prisoners now 11,000.
Berlin reports via London that French forces suffered heavy casualties but failed to break through the German line along the Aisne and did not renew their assault.
Allied and German exchanges described with official statements. Freiburg suffered eleven dead and many injured with university damage while Epery and Auberive engagements continued. French forces reported gains near Auberive and renewed assaults on the Aisne with heavy enemy losses and 2100 prisoners captured.
Ottawa reports the United States grants permission for Canadian troops to move through Maine on the Canadian Pacific line and through Minnesota on the Canadian Northern line between Canadian ports.
The National Women's Trade Union League led by president Mrs. Raymond Robins cable to Premier Lloyd George in London urging the appointment of women to join labor men for the allies conference in Washington. The league lists 150000 working women as members.
News of the Berlin strike unsettles Russians in Copenhagen who foresee a German revolution toppling the Hohenzollern dynasty and restoring peace. Troops reportedly anticipate a heavy forthcoming fight with confidence.
Government arranged five day trip through Yellowstone by automobile with hotels camps and stages run by one company. Includes Cody Road ride at no extra cost via Sylvan Pass Shoshone Canyon and all expenses totaling 52 dollars or 43 with camps. Contact Alex Stocks Boston for illustrated literature and arrangements.
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