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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1918
Page
2
Washington, July 11. Allied and American naval officers are unable to form an accurate estimate of the German battle fleets strength. Reports on German builds conflict and efforts to learn Russian fleet movements in the Black and Baltic Seas have failed, Admiral Benson said.
Analysis notes Germany could gain eight battleships and four battle cruisers after Russia’s collapse, boosting its high seas fleet by about five percent if seized and repaired. Admiral Benson doubts Baltic fleet readiness but expects allied fleets to counter if Germany sorties.
A Moscow dispatch says Bolshevik forces offensive wins major gains in the Volga area. Troops report capture of Syzran and Bugulma with Czecho Slavs and White Guards fleeing toward Samara and Rybinsk as friendly troops push to Stavropol and Yaroslav. Eastern front sees Czecho Slovaks retreating after occupying Tcheshardrinsk.
An official Rome despatch reports unchecked Italian progress in Albania with Berat as an objective. Italian forces push from Vagusa to Semeni about 15 miles on a 50 mile front. Left wing reaches Fieri, aided by cavalry, protected by British monitors. Austrian aviation camp captured and Berat positions seized after fierce fighting.
Italian forces report a two day advance of about 25 miles as they push the enemy back. Initial gains covered around 15 miles with continued progress noted on the front.
Reports say Austro-Hungarian retreats toward the River Skumbi signal demoralization while Italian forces push from the Adriatic toward Lake Ochrida. French gains from Corey to Antleny straighten lines, and American positions north of Chateau Thierry strengthen as British and Australian advance continue.
French troops captured the town of Corey southwest of Soissons, seizing Corey railway station, the chateau and the St Paul farm. Fifty prisoners, including an officer, were taken, with two raids in Maisons de Champagne and an unnamed hill yielding about a dozen more.
Massachusetts war work census analyzes manpower and wartime labor. Prepared by William A. Gaston director of the Massachusetts United States Employment Service. Sent to Director-General J. B. Densmore in Washington per his request.
A Massachusetts statistics report shows 1918 census figures for males aged 18 and over by occupation with total state wage earners at 771 206. Adults are 666 859 and young persons under 18 total 52 339, with males 71 percent and females 29 percent among adults. 49 percent male and 51 percent female among youths. The report estimates about 4 percent of mechanized and manufacturing workers are in war work.
A fragment notes that modifications in industry arise from careful observation and a general understanding of conditions. The text implies adaptive methods driven by practical experience rather than formal theory, highlighting empirical adjustment as key to progress.
Reported advance by Czécho-Slovaks in Siberia and northern Russia details success at Irkutsk and routes to Krasnoyarsk. White Guards reportedly control Yaroslav, severing Moscow Vologda links as conservatives rally after Mirbach murder.
Washington July 11 The selection of a group of men to carry economic aid to Russia remains under consideration with no final decisions. Cabinet members urge President Wilson to name industry leaders fit for the mission as winter difficulties loom. Reports say Russia's political turmoil has disrupted agriculture and grain shortages persist due to German looting, leaving little seed for planting.
The Senate plans to pass the wire control bill today while postponing the prohibition issue and adjourning around August 12. Proponents press urgent military need. opponents seek further hearings. The agricultural measure remains ready to be called after the wire legislation.
The Boston committee sought 1 750 000 tons of anthracite in domestic sizes but Washington allotted 1 500 000 tons, leaving the city 250 000 tons short for winter. Authorities consider securing wood as an alternative while urging consumption changes and price controls to curb dealer markups.
President Wilson defends authority as a military necessity while Senate critics question urgency. Senators Smith and Underwood oppose broad power unless needed, with Republicans leading opposition. Smith of Michigan warns of socialism and press censorship, Kellogg decries lack of information, Borah and Harding seek details, Watson proposes exceptions for press-leased lines.
At Scott Field near Belleville Illinois an instructor from Duluth Minnesota Lieutenant Leo C Giddings was killed and Cadet Edward C Darlington of Washington DC was severely injured when an airplane dropped 800 feet. At Call Field Wichita Falls Texas Second Lieutenant Harry J Ross an instructor was killed when his plane fell 100 feet. Lieutenant Sigurd A Emerson sustained minor injuries.
English golfer Mrs W A Gavin who has toured the United States for an ambulance fund will drive an ambulance on the French front this fall per a letter from her husband. Gavin's brother Captain Dudley Ryder is a prisoner of war in Germany.
The Massachusetts constitutional convention defeated a proposal to force residents to vote. Delegate Weab Ster of Haverhill argued compulsory voting would reveal voter unfitness and cheapen the public sentiment, noting it is used in Belgium and Spain but rejected locally.
Haig headquarters report says Australian troops penetrated German lines near Ochs and brought back over 70 prisoners and several machine guns. A few additional prisoners were taken by patrols along other parts of the front.
Mrs Hudson Marshbank reports two years of tortures from severe dyspepsia with postprandial pains and bitter regurgitation. After trying doctors with no relief she found improvement using Fruit-a-tives fruit liver tablets. Box price 50 cents, six for 2.50, trial 25 cents. Available at dealers or Fruit-A-Tives Limited Ogdensburg NY.
An ad warns backache may signal kidney trouble and urges quick action. It promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules, imported from Holland, guaranteed to relieve kidney and bladder issues with a money back offer. Available in three box sizes at drug stores.
Women learn the value of delatone for removing hair or fuzz from face neck or arms. A paste of powdered delatone and water is applied and rubbed off after 2 or 3 minutes. Skin is washed and hair disappears when genuine delatone is used.
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