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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1918
Page
9
At Camp Devens near Still River May 31, two batteries of field artillery fired a barrage aiding an advance of over 2500 men on enemy trenches. Eight three inch guns fired a shot a minute as shells whistled over advancing infantry across No Man's Land toward the trenches.
The report describes a highly realistic artillery demonstration for field and staff officers. Infantry across the open field moved with calm amid unseen shells as artillery and infantry coordination yielded precise ranges. Major Reginald Barlow led the attack, with Sergeant Eddie Mack and medical teams active, while a trench mortar squad set a new world record with 40 shots in a minute.
Rear Admiral Wood disallows gold stripes and other insignia sewn onto uniforms by New York and Boston tailors as too costly and unnecessary. Sailors wearing the prohibited insignia are to be detained until removal while investigations decide if further designations are needed.
The Boston City Hospital Training School for Nurses graduated 35 nurses in a ceremony led by Mayor Peters and other officials. Dr. Edmond W. Wilson and Miss Mary A. McMahon oversaw the event in the amphitheatre, with Dr. George G. Sears presenting diplomas. A $10 prize for lab proficiency went to Wini fred H. Macomber of Vermont.
Alumni and upper classes of the Roxbury Latin School gathered for their annual celebration at a pop concert in Sym. The event showcased student performers and celebrated school traditions with a festive program.
New York May 31 Italian government will ban imports into Italy after June 1 without special government authorization and will require approval from the national exchange institute for exports, aiming to curb exorbitant exchange rates.
The official Saloniki communique reports Greek troops with French artillery captured Sika di Legen on the Struma front. The move secured a 12 kilometer front and 2 kilometer depth with over 1500 prisoners, including 33 officers, and a large amount of war materiel.
The House passed the largest American army appropriation bill in history totaling 12.041 billion dollars and authorizing call up of all trainable men, funding key corps including ordnance, engineers, aviation, and medical. The measure aims for an army of 3 million during the coming year as part of the France rush.
Mayor Peters announced raises for 121 city workers in the city clerk and public buildings departments, the consumptive hospital, and the fire department. Most recipients earned less than $1000 annually.
Washington May 31 Informal union objections to rivet driving contests draw attention at the Shipping Board. Officials are not convinced the contests hurt production. Chairman Hurley said labor was told that tonnage is the crucial goal in the world crisis and that the sporting element could speed shipbuilding.
Mrs Samuel W McCall attended a lecture by Dr Fritz Talbot at the Jordan Marsh store on summer care for children. She urged support for Children's Week and warned mothers against glare from sun and white carriage robes. Dr Talbot warned heat, flies and impure water threaten infant health and urged pasteurized milk and mothers milk as safest.
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