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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1918

Page

9

Kennedy Straw Hats Marked Down Now

Store offers Kennedy hats and panamas at sale prices with a natural cream color option. Hats are washable and marketed as stylish and easy to wear for a cool look.

Kennedy

Webster Man Testifies in Detention Case at Moulins

James Slater of Webster Massachusetts testified in a France trial against Andre Biscaye Anna Biscaye and Raymond Barrau charged with detaining him for over three months. He described being held at a chateau after an automobile trip and forced to sign checks under restraint. He said he was struck chained and beaten repeatedly with Barran closely watching and denying outside communication.

Moulins France James Slater Webster Mass Andre Biscaye Anna Biscaye Raymond Barrau Slater Barran

U-Boat Activity Hinted Off American Coast

Officers of a steamship arriving at a New England port from a Southern port report sighting an underwater raider near New York last Sunday. They say more than one German submarine may be operating off the coast and note the timing coincided with shooting at Perth Amboy and barges near Orleans. the U-boat did not attack.

New England New York Perth Amboy Orleans

Poslam promises relief for eczema and skin eruptions

An advertisement touts Poslam as a cure for the worst eczema and eruptions, claiming rapid relief from itching and soothing cooling comfort. It promotes Poslam Soap and a free sample offer from Papersency Laboratories, New York City, urging daily use for fresher, clearer skin.

Papersency Laboratories West 47Th New York City

Draftees Arrive for Nutmeg State and Granite State Units at Devens

July 25 Devens reports draftee drills on parade grounds as Connecticut sends 2307 and New Hampshire 721 to the Depot Brigade before new division assignment. Maine to send final delegation. 2369 expected tomorrow. Ayer depot withholding discharge money blocks and Captain Tait earns promotion for efficient personnel office handling.

Camp Devens Connecticut New Hampshire Granite State Ernest Anderson Manchester Conn John McPhee Fort Slocum Hartford Maine Andrew Shannon Antrim Street Cambridge Peter Stefano P Street Boston Ayer War Department New York George €. Tait Washington

Smaller States To Be Freed

A. J. Balfour in London at the Serbian War Aims Committee meeting argued that the world must consider the treatment of small states and the relations among all states, noting deep ideological divides between opposing camps.

London A. J. Balfour Serbian War Aims Committee

Balfour Sees War as Battle of Ideals for World Freedom

The foreign secretary argues that Austrian aggression and German expansion threaten civilization. He says allied victory would spread liberty and independence, while German triumph would extend domination. He hopes the war will resolve the Balkan issue and bring a peace of civilization.

Austria Serbia Germany Belgium Balfour Heaven Hell Balkan

Massachusetts Considers New Constitutional Amendment on Resources

The constitutional convention approved engrossment of a resolution authorizing state ownership and operation of the Commonwealth’s natural resources by a 127 to 74 roll call. An amendment to add a retirement and pension clause for judges was adopted almost unanimously, with pensions tied to those retiring voluntarily.

Massachusetts Blackmur Quincy General Court

Lake strike not justified faces wartime supply lines

Washington July 25 In face of a threatened Great Lakes seamen strike that could halt iron ore coal and wheat transport the Shipping Board issued a public statement saying there are no grievances to justify a strike at this time Telegrams were sent to the sailors union and marine firemen oilers and water tenders unions warning of the disastrous effects on the war effort and national defense.

Washington Great Lakes Shipping Board Sailors’ Union

Third Wooden Steamer Launched at Portland

The Osaka, the third standard Ferris type wooden steamer built by Portland Ship Ceiling Company, was launched in Portland Maine. Miss Hope Rumery christened the vessel, daughter of company president Frank A. Rumery.

Portland Osaka Portland Ship Ceiling Company Hope Rumery Frank A. Rumery

Workers Must Stay on Job

The federal government will take full charge of supplying common labor to war industries starting August 1, centralizing labor to prevent shifting between industries. The move, approved by the War Labor Policies Board, aims to address a critical shortage of unskilled labor in war production.

McCall United States Employment Service Department of Labor War Labor Policies Board

Gouraud Seeks Legion of Honor for 60 Frontline Volunteers

General Gouraud requests the Legion of Honor for 60 volunteers who held advanced posts east of Rheims until German forces surged in at the start of the offensive, according to Liberte.

Gouraud Paris Legion of Honor Rheims Liberte

Volunteers Sought to Run Ice Stations

James J. Phelan announced a drive to keep existing six cash-and-carry ice stations and add more. He called for volunteers to manage stations and young women to serve as cashiers to ensure the low ice prices continue.

James J. Phelan

Fierce German Counter Attacks Repelled by Allied Forces

German counter offensives around the Marne salient were repelled by French American and British troops. The allies held firm with occasional line fluctuations and fresh reserves thrown in to blunt each German push.

France Associated Press Marne Salient

Artilley Duel Rages On Both Wings

On both wings of the salient the artillery duel was the most violent, German guns concentrated on the flanks and fired with heavy intensity in the battle.

Cuticura Treatment For Pimples

Smear them with the Ointment and bathe with the Soap. This easy method often removes pimples when other cures fail.

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