29 Apr 1918
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1918
Page
1
Ex Governor David I Walsh urges Americans to rally behind U S forces until justice and democracy defeat selfishness and autocracy. He describes a future victory where flags of defeated nations are lowered while the Stars and Stripes rise. The piece frames war as a tests of national resolve and unity.
German forces claim the capture of three small towns near Ypres as mud stained trenches and constant village swaps mark a costly struggle. Allied lines report stubborn resistance with tiny territorial changes that keep the sector volatile and in doubt.
War Department did not release the daily casualty list yesterday but signs indicate Bay State military personnel remain engaged. Further details are expected in Page 4-Fifth Column.
Americans of foreign birth rallied to support their adopted country as men and women of many races gathered at a dozen loan meetings in the city and subscribed to thousands of dollars in third Liberty bonds. Each meeting featured a patriotic demonstration as new Americans showed eager support.
John MacKenzie of South Hadley Falls Mass a chief boatswain mate in the naval reserve saved a converted yacht after a depth bomb broke loose on the deck He defied death four times to save the ship in a dramatic naval action reported from Washington on April 28 1945.
The article notes German pressure on the Ypres salient and the British retreat toward positions held in autumn 1914 near Ypres. Kemmel Hill’s capture is reported as not followed by significant German gains nearby, while Berlin claims British forces have fallen back further, a point not echoed by London or Paris dispatches.
James Elwyn Simpson, 23, recently from Nicaragua and a Cushing Academy graduate, and his 19-year-old bride, heiress of a wealthy Back Bay family, were found dead yesterday in an apartment at 344 Starvard Street Cambridge. Authorities consider a possible murder suicide pact or self harm.
The loss of Kemmel Hill has been a disappointment to the British, with follow up details noted. Continued on Page 4-11st Column.
Today marks anniversaries including the British steamer Cherbury sunk by a German submarine off Trish coast. In 1915 German bombardment of Dunkirk killed 19 and wounded many. A year earlier Wilson issued cable censorship order for Mexico. British forces north of Scarpe advance on Oppy’s southern flank while France appoints General Petain as supreme commander of the armies.
Forecasts for Boston and vicinity call for Monday rain with Tuesday likely fair and a warming trend. Northern New England expected rain Monday night into Tuesday, while southern New England may see rain Monday with Tuesday turning fair and cooler inland.
Swedish correspondents in Finland report persistent rumors of upheaval in Russia. A definite claim says former Grand Duke Alexis is proclaimed Emperor with Grand Duke Alexandrovitch as regent, and the new regime would not recognize the Bolshevik peace with Germany.
A Vasa Finland report last Thursday said the transport of Russian civilian prisoners must be suspended due to disorders in Russia. Finland and Sweden lack telegraphic communication with Russia for over three weeks, fueling the rumors.
In the American League Chicago edged St Louis 2 to 1 as rain caused Detroit Cleveland to be postponed. In the National League St Louis beat Cincinnati 4 to 2 with rain callouts noted while Chicago Pittsburgh games were scratched due to wet grounds.
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