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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1918
Page
2
The former German liner Covington, a Cincinnati bound ship long tied up at Boston and one of the Hamburg American Line’s crack vessels, was torpedoed on its return trip from France. Six crew members are reported killed and several injured. New Englanders are among the crew.
British lines east of Amiens near the Avre and along the Somme show renewed activity. Australians with American detachments pushed July 4 to drive Germans from Hamel village and Vaire and Hamel woods, while a secondary attack targeted German positions north of the Somme.
The article notes ongoing discussions between Washington and entente capitals about aid to Russia. It states there are daily exchanges of opinion and that officials avoid publicizing steps to prevent the enemy from exploiting any decision.
The United States government rejects the call by some entente powers for sending an international army to Liberia with the United States to be represented mainly as a military force. The stance emphasizes U.S. security and neutrality in the operation and questions the feasibility and leadership of such a multinational force.
Reports from Stockholm on July 5 claim Finland plans to declare war on the entente allies under pressure from Germany. The dispatch says Berlin also seeks an immediate monarchy declaration with a German prince to be chosen king.
Four men convicted of conspiracy to defraud Emerson Motors investors were sentenced. Nicholas Field Wilson seven years in Atlanta penitentiary Robert P. Mathes three years William Loomis one year and a day Osborne E Chaney one day detention and a $10000 fine. Judge Manton appointed special court representatives to report to the New York State Bar Association after alleged bribery attempts by lawyers in New York and Boston.
Gray's Mark Down Sale lists men’s blue serge salts reduced from 17.00 to 12.90 at F Gray Co Washington corner Hanover. Open tonight 10 Pm.
Newport heir Ed French and his bride Tot Harrington-French were involved in a brief fistfight in the Copley Plaza grill room after an insult from a man acquaintance. A house detective intervened and ended the disturbance.
The scene at the grill capped a day for the newlyweds marked by Friday timing and suspense as French waits for his Newport allowance. A family attorney was expected at the hotel yesterday to arrange a settlement, but the lawyer did not appear.
British official report states German forces were stopped easily in an attempt to retake Hamel and adjacent wooded Australian positions further south. German claims differ in its account.
Police raided farmhouses within a 50 mile radius around Ballinasloe county Galway seizing hundreds of guns and arms. Raids extended into Roscommon and King's counties before daylight with minimal resistance as arms were surrendered.
The F Gray Co at Washington corner Hanover street advertises men’s suits now 22 dollars from 30 dollars in fine green blue and brown flannels. Store opens at 10 p m.
The excursion steamer Columbia overturned on the Illinois River five miles south of Peoria. About 75 were rescued by 1 30 a m while 400 to 500 were aboard. Rescue teams from Pekin rushed to the scene but few boats limited effort and several railroad coaches were sent to aid in care for survivors.
A boat jammed against the Peoria riverbank in dense fog tearing a large bow hole and sank quickly. Dozens of doctors and nurses from this city were summoned to the sinking scene.
Survivors were cared for in railroad coaches as they were sent to the scene of the accident near Decatur. A Peoria and Pekin Union Railroad trainmaster relayed word by railroad wires about the derailment and rescue efforts continuing on July 6.
A Pekin tele phone report from Bloomington says 500 to 600 people were aboard the Columbia when she sank while en route home. About 100 were rescued by 1:45 this morning. An excursion party from Pekin was aboard.
The U S Army transport Henderson was afire at sea but reached an Atlantic port safely with no loss of life. Details on the fire cause and ship direction were not disclosed. The Covington, also bound for France, was torpedoed and sunk last Monday night with six crew listed as missing.
The page highlights anniversaries including the 1893 marriage of George V and Queen Mary and the birth of John Paul Jones born 1747. It recalls a year ago Canada debating compulsory military service and reports German air raids on Treves Essen and other German towns in reprisal.
Partial weather summary notes partly cloudy conditions for Boston and southern New England with Saturday forecasts and Sunday likely fair. Northern New England expected partly cloudy Saturday with possible showers and fair Sunday, as forecasters track northerly winds.
Advertisement for $15 worsted suits and $9.90 items from F Gray Co at Washington Corner Hanover Boston. Store open tonight until 10 PM.
Henry B. Endicott, chairman of the Public Safety Committee, acted as arbitrator in a large textile strike in Lowell. After two federal conciliation attempts, he concluded the strike in a one hour public conference with union officials and mill owners representatives. An agreement was reached that no strikes or lockouts would be ordered in local cotton mills until the war ends.
The June 17 increase for textile workers was raised again by Mr. Endicott to secure steady cloth for the army and navy. John Golden led the victorious strike, with mill owners opposing then applauding Endicott’s decision as conference in City Mall concluded.
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