29 Jul 1918
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1918
Page
1
Allied and French forces push Germans back along the southern river line while maintaining a strong supply base. In the east, Allied gains advance in the salient as hard fighting continues with limited effects on the overall retreat.
Boston endured a scorcher reaching 96 degrees with heat lingering in the shade. The weather man forecasts cooler conditions today after the hot spell, offering a practical tip from an advertisement about Horsford's Acid Phosphate to ease summer exhaustion.
German line north of the Oureq river remains, while French troops enter Fere en Tardenois and the allies push along the Soissons Rheims salient. The U S troops occupy Sergy and several small villages as artillery fire increases to slow breakthroughs.
Frederick Morris, young son of Mr and Mrs C H Morris of Biddeford, drowned after wading beyond his depth in the Saco River. The incident occurred today in Biddeford Maine with local authorities reporting the accidental drowning.
French and American troops crossed the Ourcq River and entered Fere-en-Tardenois, an important German supply base in the Aisne salient. The capture weakens the pocket of about 400,000 German troops and demoralizes commanders as they retreat toward safety.
A chronicle notes World War I milestones from 1914 including the United States Japan accord, Russia mobilization of 1.2 million, Belgrade occupation by Austria, France massing troops on the German frontier, the first English fleet with sealed orders, and Emperor William summoning war chiefs. It cites a year ago statement by Austro Hungary’s Count Czernin and Russian defenses at Zbrocz and Cheremosh.
July 28 forecast shows partly cloudy weather in Southern New England with possible thunder showers at night or Tuesday. Northern New England expects partly cloudy skies with showers at night or Tuesday and possible events in New Hampshire and Vermont.
Flotilla of small naval vessels fired on targets off Minot's Light in Massachusetts Bay yesterday afternoon. Thousands along the south shore watched, believing it a hunt for an enemy submarine. Naval officers later confirmed the practice was only target shooting.
The American League slate shows Chicago defeating Boston 8 to 0. Detroit shut out Philadelphia 6 0 in the first game and again 6 to 2 in the second. Cleveland and New York tied 2 to 2 after rain halted play at the end of the 10th. St. Louis edged Washington 4 to 3.
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