25 Apr 1918
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1918
Page
1
Allied forces including Americans surge in Picardy as the Third Great Offensive opens with a smashing assault near Amiens. French lines stoutly resist while German troops hammer the front, capturing a village and pushing about a mile along a broad sector.
New England shelves slumped in the Third Liberty Loan drive with under $100,000,000 left to raise in 10 days. Gov. Charles A. Morss of the Federal Reserve Bank issued a public appeal urging wealth holders, trustees, and corporations to increase subscriptions to avert an alleged national disgrace for failing the boys over there.
Washington April 24 Director of the army great aircraft production program placed in civilian hands John D Ryan copper magnate railroad man and financier Secretary Baker announced the step tonight disclosing at the same time.
Dutch and German diplomatic ties break as the German minister leaves The Hague for Berlin and the Dutch envoy heads to Berlin. The latest Somme drive aims at Amiens with American and French forces under heavy action. German gains include Villers-Bretonneux as fighting spans over 20 miles on the front.
The district is described as very serious as New England tumbles from first to seventh place in the standings. Details are sparse but indicate a dramatic slide affecting teams and fans across the region.
Continue on page one column advertising a boys spring suit sale at F Gray Co Washington and Hanover. High class suits with two pairs of pants including Scotches and blue serges priced from 3.90 to 7.00. Wonderful values offered this week.
A group of 50 State House scrubwomen ended their strike after talks with Executive Manager Henry B Endicott. The women demanded a raise from 25 to 3 cents an hour and secured promised assistance. The Governor supported the cause, signaling an imminent wage increase, though the public service committee previously opposed the $4000 annual cost.
F Gray Co offers men’s suits in blue serge silk lined and fancy worsteds at 9.90 14.90 and 17.90. Sale advertised on Wash and Hanover Streets with stock details and prices.
Charles H. Morrill, a Roxbury grocer, was lured into the store ice chest by a young man and imprisoned for about 20 minutes. The burglar rifled the cash register, escaping with around $20, leaving Morrill trapped until a customer freed him.
Gray Co. announces men s suits priced at 25.00 and 14.90 in green blue and brown flannels. All hand-tailored and offered through Saturday night at the Washington Hanover corner store.
A letter from President Wilson expressing confidence that Governor Stephens will do the utmost justice toward Thomas J. Mooney was received by J. H. Beckmayer of the local machinists union, who presided a recent mass meeting in support of Mooney.
Bright ads show boys suits with two pairs knickers and full fashion in blue serges and cassimeres. Priced savings range from $1.50 to $3.00 per suit. One entire floor at St. Gray Co. Washington at Hanover Street.
In Albuquerque on April 24 Treasury Secretary William G. McAdoo refused to engage in party politics after a Liberty Loan speech. He said he was selling bonds and had three sons in the service, not courting political advantage, rebuking a host who hinted he might be the next President.
Wide stock of worsted and blue serge pants offered at low prices. Thousands to select from, with $5 tag and sale through the catalog. Foster department store promotes bulk discounts and large in-store displays.
Jefferson City Mo April 24 Governor Gardiner tonight tendered to Champ Clark Speaker of the House appointment as Senator to succeed the late William J Stone He announced he had sent a telegram to Mr Clark stating he tendered the appointment and hoped for early advice of acceptance
Gray Co. advertises wonderful values on men’s all wool suits including blue serges, silk lined and unfinished worsteds in black and other colors. Located at Washington and Hanover, open until 9 p m.
A dated roundup notes a legal holiday in New Hampshire and heavy combat at the Dardanelles. It recalls that exactly one year earlier Secretary McAdoo delivered a warrant of 200 million dollars to a British representative.
Fair conditions expected in Boston and vicinity with little temperature change. Northwest winds diminish into Thursday and Friday as a Washington forecast notes a similar pattern for New England with no sharp shifts in temperatures.
Merchants face potential orders from Army Navy and civilian markets as wool prices are fixed for July based on anticipated demand. If merchants refuse terms shortages could ripple through textile supply chains and affect pricing.
A government decision to fix raw wool prices based on July 30 levels is expected after conferences in Boston and Washington. Wool dealers meet in Boston while growers gather in Washington to discuss the plan.
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