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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1918
Page
6
War briefing predicts Ludendorff will strike again soon after pulling the Crown Prince’s army from danger and rebuilding strength over two months. Foch’s use of American troops frustrated the German advance, and Britain and American reinforcements now shape the next offensive.
London report says on July 30 haze and ground mist hindered observation yet many photographs were taken and over 11 tons of bombs dropped on enemy sidings. Fifteen enemy planes were shot down and six driven down out of control. six of our planes missing. Two tons of bombs dropped on the night of the 20th, plus another hostile plane shot by infantry.
Mount Vernon New York July 31 The Rev Father Edward Heinlein rector of Our Lady of Victory Church was found guilty of disorderly conduct for refusing to have the church bell rung to celebrate American victories He was fined unpaid and jailed for two months with a city exit condition He left the city The naturalized German priest said he did not know of the mayoral bell ringing proclamation
Official despatches from France reveal Germany publishes to its people a statement accepting the defeat at the second battle of the Marne while promising a decisive blow against the Anglo French front.
Despatch reports Hindenburg and Ludendorff prepare a public admission of failure after a failed plan to crush Paris. It notes retrenchment from the Marne front, possible dozen kilometer retreat, and renewed promises of a decisive blow. German papers debate retreat as part of Hindenburg’s strategy.
The House Ways and Means Committee agreed to a federal graduated excise tax on automobile use as part of an $8 billion revenue bill. The plan starts at $10 yearly for cars priced at $500 or less, rises to $60 for $3000 cars, plus $20 for each additional $500 over $3000.
A committee backed a 10 percent tax on gross automobile sales and 5 percent on auto truck sales for manufacturers, plus a use tax based on original retail price. A two cent per gallon gasoline production tax and a $5 annual motorcycle excise were approved, with likely pass through to higher prices. War profiteering scrutiny aimed to curb large corporate gains beyond existing excess profits and corporate taxes.
Paris reports only artillery action on the battle front yesterday. An enemy raid between the Oise and Montdidier north of Antheuil was repulsed with no gains for the attackers. The official communication notes daylong artillery actions across the front.
German official report states more than 4000 Allied troops were captured Tuesday, lifting total prisoners since July 15 to over 24,000. It also reports 19 Allied aircraft shot down and says attacks in the Rheims-Soissons sector were repulsed with heavy losses, though Merris near Ypres is described as in British hands.
German efforts to push their lines against American forces on the Aisne Marne front last night and this forenoon were repulsed. American troops faced intensified pressure as the front remained contested with no gains for the attackers.
Night sees German positions falter on both flanks while Americans maintain a slightly advanced line. A feint evacuation of Seringes drew a German assault that was crushed by two American companies, with all enemy troops killed or captured. High explosive and gas shells used. air forces engaged with an American observer attacked but escaping back to base.
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