28 Aug 1918
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1918
Page
1
The Fuel Administration asks car owners to stop driving on Sundays to conserve gasoline. If the request is not broadly followed, positive orders will be issued later. Authorities urge adherence to protect fuel supplies during shortages.
British forces pierce the Hindenburg Line at Henmel and seize high ground around Bapaume while some Germans hold the city. In Washington the Fuel Administration urges reduced gasoline use east of the Mississippi with Sundays off limits for autos and boats unless exempted, to avoid a mandatory ban.
Allied forces push along the Scarpe with 2000 prisoners taken as German counterattacks fail to halt the British and French eastward advance. Frontline gains extend from Arras north toward Soissons as German line collapses at multiple points. Continued on Page 14-Third Col.
Today marks St Augustine's Day with weather notes and anniversary items. Notable events cited include a 1914 British naval victory off Helgoland sinking five German warships and 1916 Romania invading Hungary. Also mentions a 1915 offer of Argentina indemnity and Canada conscription act signing.
A government or organizational order adopts changes to the 18 to 45 work or combat restriction clause. The modification adjusts scope and conditions for eligibility, aligning with policy updates and enforcement mechanics. The record notes the act's name and the revision aims.
The Senate passed a manpower bill broadening the draft to men aged 18 to 45 with a work or fight clause. The measure goes to a House Senate conference with no major changes expected aside from the work or fight provision. Senator Gore abstained after initially voting no. the amendment passed 40 to 29 and excludes strikers who return to work and submit demands to the War Labor Board.
Announcement states which motor vehicles are exempt from new restrictions with details on applicability and scope.
General Pleshkoff, on Horvath's behalf, seizes control of Siberian and Manchurian forces in a coup d etat. Volunteers switch to Horvath. Siberian government offers little organized resistance. Consular officials hold meetings. no bloodshed reported.
Nogales Sonora reports a two hour battle along International avenue between American troops and Mexican forces. One American officer killed another officer seriously wounded a civilian killed and 10 to 20 American soldiers killed with about 15 American wounded. Mexican casualties estimated at 100 killed and about 200 wounded. Lieutenant Colonel Frederick H. Herman was shot through the right leg.
The final Senate vote was recorded as lawmakers faced loud applause. Reporters note the chamber erupted in cheering as the result was announced, underscoring partisan tension and public interest in the decision.
Washington reports the planned creation of ministries of munitions and aviation with Benedict Crowell named First Assistant Secretary of War and John D. Ryan designated as head of the new aviation bureau. Further details continued on Page 5 Third Column.
Washington announces new Hoover regulations to relax U S wheat flour restrictions effective Sept 1. Wheatless days and meals end as bread for France England Italy the United States and other allies will use a mix of 80 percent wheat flour and 20 percent substitute cereals.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for fair weather Wednesday and Thursday with warmer conditions on Thursday. Gentle southerly winds are expected as the area sees rising temperatures in the latter part of the week.
In the American League Detroit defeated Boston 2 to 1 while Cleveland beat Philadelphia 8 to 6 and New York edged St Louis 4 to 2 in the first set of games. New York won the second game against St Louis 7 to 6. In the National League Boston and Cincinnati had a game called off. Philadelphia swept Pittsburgh 7 to 6 in the first game and won 8 to 6 in the second.
An advertisement touts Horsford acid phosphate as a refreshing mouth and throat drink. It suggests mixing a tablespoon in water and urges readers to buy a bottle, branding it as a quenching beverage.
Andover reports a long running inquiry into the death of Miss Florence M. Gay tied to her estate. Mrs. Bessie May Skeels, widow of Frank Skeels of Lawrence and formerly a nurse in Mrs. Rosamond Gay’s household, was arrested on jewelry larceny charges related to Miss Gay’s estate. The district attorney and police have pursued leads for months.
Law enforcement exhumed Miss Gay s body and removed the stomach for analysis. Results are being withheld by District Attorney Henry G Wells. Mrs Skeels 51 remains in Lawrence General Hospital after a sudden illness while police escorted her to custody. Miss Gay 40 taught at Abbot Academy. cerebral hemorrhage listed as cause of death. Mr Lundgren and the Gay family are referenced amid ongoing investigations and delays in arraignment.
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