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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1918
Page
6
Despite heavy rain yesterday, yachts competed energetically in the South Boston Yacht Club regatta. More boats participated than the day before, and the recap lists the race outcomes and notable performances.
Thunder storms disrupted the 37th national singles tennis championship in Forest Hill New York with only three matches finished. Featured players were R Lindley Murray of Niagara Falls and W T Tilden Jr of Philadelphia, both surviving close tests against veteran New Yorkers Frederick R Alexander and Walter Merrill Hall. Cadet S Howard Woshell of Brooklyn beat Lieutenant Craig Biddie in straight sets 6-2 6-3.
Boston faces a potential walkout as firemen press for higher wages. International Association of Firefighters chief Thomas G. Spellacy arrived from Washington and met with Boston union leaders to press a minimum of 120 dollars and a maximum of 17 hundred dollars, citing rising living costs. He planned talks with Mayor Peters on return from vacation after inspecting Wednesday's fire ruins at Revere Beach.
A card of three ten rounders and one six rounder lights up the Commercial A C on Green Street tonight. Notable fighters include Al Gerard of North End and Charley Mitch ell of Braintree in a bout for the new Italian bantamweight title, with Powers of Malden and Shaver of South Boston also slated to appear alongside Johnny Veto, Johnny McMeni men, Eddie Ford and Jimmy McKenna in earlier events.
A slow forenoon drizzle forced Readville to postpone yesterday's program. The Saturday card includes the 2 15 trot, three year old trot, 2 07 trot, 2 11 trot, and Miss Harris M will attempt to beat the mares track record of 2 01 4. Saturday adds the 2 18 trot 2 14 trot and the Metropolitan Driving Club sweepstakes for four year olds plus two amateur races.
The three Hawaiian natators Duke P. Kahanamoku Harold Kruger and Clarence Lane gave their farewell appearance at the Boston Y M C A tank last night. They broke all tank distances records and performed feature stunts while Boston’s top swimmers swam against the visitors.
War Department casualty lists show 347 names yesterday marking a smaller tally in New England. Details include Lt. H. K. Lanouette of Milton wounded in France Aug. 11 after leaving Harvard for the R O T C and later the 126th Machine Gun Battalion. Private Frank S Parker of Pawtucket missing in action since July 29 after service at the Mexican border and in Syracuse. Private James A Oliver of Bridgewater killed in France July 30 with the 104th Infantry. he previously worked at the Brockton George Keith Company and earned the Croix de Guerre for bravery. Private Fernald G Howard of Somerville, born in 1886, reported killed in action. he served as a cook in the 151st Regiment. Private Jesse J Fairbrother of Boston killed in action Aug. 10 with H Company 47th Infantry. he had joined the Medical Corps in 1917 and leaves a wife, parents, and sister.
Casualty notices list multiple New England service members killed in action or died of wounds. Names include Cook Fernald G Howard of Somerville and Sgt. Walter A Logan of Stoneham, with home addresses across Cambridge Waterville Worcester and other towns, plus several others identified by rank and unit.
Names of soldiers reported by relatives and friends as casualties or wounded. The list includes Pt. James A. Oliver Bridgewater F Co 104th Inf and others from Massachusetts and Connecticut including Brockton Lynn Worcester Waterbury Dorchester Saugus and Gloucester among infantry and support units. No official press list. Wounded degree undetermined includes Sgt. Kellog S. Hale.
A compilation of service members reported wounded in action on August 4 includes Corporal William H. Sloane of East Boston and many others from Massachusetts and surrounding states. Entries list unit designations such as 104th Infantry, 47th Infantry, and 30th Infantry along with home addresses from Boston, Bridgeport, Wakefield, Adams, Springfield, and nearby towns.
A list of military units with personnel names and home addresses across Connecticut and nearby towns. It includes Lt. K. H. Lanouette Milton and several other soldiers from units such as 126th Machine Gun Battalion, 104th Infantry, 30th Infantry, and 6th Engineer. Addresses span Somerville, Lynn, Pawtucket, New Bedford, Brockton, and Gloucester, with officers and privates identified.
American and French forces push forward early today along a two mile front toward Juvigny after a preparatory action. German lines fall back with heavy artillery, tank warfare, and crossfire from Couronne and surrounding woods as air superiority favors the Allies.
On the Vesle river sector the enemy resumes aggressive activity as Aug 29 reports indicate German commanders order stressing rapid rushing tactics to pressure American forces in France. The lighter contact signals intensified patrols and counter moves by allied troops.
Paris dispatch reports Germany and Allied artillery exchange heavy fire as American forces press forward near the front. German officers denied strong resistance, yet intelligence notes countervailing evidence of stubborn defense and active artillery barrages.
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