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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1918
Page
2
French and American forces press the line on the western front despite stubborn enemy resistance. Allied troops seize ground and take numerous prisoners while continuing the drive, as eastern sector actions yield limited gains.
American and French forces advance into the Soissons Rheims salient with gains south of Soissons and along the Ourcq River. Germans counterattack in places but make few gains. many enemy prisoners and captured guns and materials reported as the pursuit continues east of Chateau Thierry.
Yesterday's heat reached 91 degrees as residents endured a scorching day. The forewarned pattern suggests today will be equally hot or hotter, with no immediate break in the high temperatures anticipated.
A steamship bound for Nantucket vanished after signaling distress between Great Shoal and the Monomoy coast. Coast guards and naval patrols searched until nightfall but found no trace. Whistles were heard by coast guard stations residents and nearby vessels. An aviator from Chatham saw the steamer and reported at Wauwinet.
report from July 22 notes American Indian troops in France played a role on the Aisne Marne front. The item suggests deception or feints as part of broader Allied operations. The short item references the Associated Press dispatch and indicates continuation on page 5 sixth column.
General Pershing toured American Red Cross wards in Paris hospitals and spoke to wounded soldiers. He asked about care, wounds, and regiments, praising their bravery and expressing personal pride on behalf of the American people. Major James H. Perkins relayed his message to each man.
Gordon B. MacFarlane aged 29 of 147 Allston Street Cambridge drowned in the Charles River shortly after 9 o'clock last night off Magazine Beach. Rescue efforts were unsuccessful and police began an inquiry into the incident.
Fair conditions prevail across southern New England on Tuesday and Wednesday with warm temperatures and light to moderate southwest winds. Northern New England stays fair with partly cloudy skies and possible showers in New Hampshire and Vermont, no definite temperature change.
Boston beat Detroit 1 0 in 10 innings to take game one while the Red Sox won 3 0 in game two. Chicago won 8 2 in ten innings against Detroit with sashigen in the mix. New York and St Louis battled to a 4 4 tie after 15 innings.
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