07 Jun 1918
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1918
Page
1
A terse call to restore a storied leader memory as France renews patriotic vigor and national resolve. The verse urges rallying under a legendary commander to revive courage and unity in a time of historical reflection.
Secretary McAdoo urged Congress in a letter to Chairman Kitchin that a new revenue bill aim to raise 8 billion dollars by taxation for the 1919 fiscal year. He proposed a war profits tax atop excess profits taxes, higher normal tax on unearned incomes, and heavy taxes on luxuries to support Liberty Bond sales.
The suggestions responded to Mr. Kitchin’s letter propose Treasury ideas on taxation to fund future war expenses and to lay groundwork for a government float. The outline signals how revenue measures might evolve beyond immediate needs.
Advertises $14.90 for blue serge suits in stock from size 34 to 50 with hand tailored models. Mentions F. Gray Co. located in Washington at the Corner Hanover.
Captain Owen and the crew of the British steamer Harpathian were torpedoed and sunk off the Virginia Capes early yesterday. They drifted 26 hours in small boats before being picked up by the steamer Palmer and landed at an Atlantic port. One seaman was injured as customs officials took charge and the captain confirmed a torpedo strike.
Supported by French forces U S Marines seize the high ground northwest of Chateau Thierry on the Marne front and take a number of prisoners. American valor is cited as a strong factor in halting the Crown Prince's advance toward Paris.
Washington reports the British steamship Harpathian sank about 100 miles off the Virginia Capes at 9 o clock. The incident is continued on the next page. An advertisement touts Horsford s Acti Phosphate as a digestion aid and thirst quencher.
Berlin via London reports the German official note stating no change in the situation aside from artillery fire and local engagements. It claims gains near Pontoise and along the Savieres River, with over 55000 prisoners since May 27 including more than 1500 officers, plus 656 guns and over 2000 machine guns captured.
Advertisement for blue serge suits priced at 14 dollars and 90 cents from F. Gray Co. in Washington at the corner of Hanover offering all sizes and a dressy comfortable fit.
General Pershing states American and French forces moved about a mile northwest of Chateau Thierry and Torcy, capturing prisoners and inflicting heavy losses. Artillery fought in Lorraine with effective reprisals. Later reports claim American troops penetrated German lines to about 1 4 miles.
A terse report notes a remarkably swift journey after a dangerous crossing. The account highlights the peril faced and the speed achieved, underscoring courage and resilience in the face of risk.
The Berlin claim of no change contrasts with a Saturday action where American marines attacked along a two and a half mile front on the Aisne. In four hours they advanced about two and a quarter miles and seized key high ground northwest of Chateau Thierry, repelling German efforts to retake a bridge.
After a breathing space in Thursday's clash, Americans returned to the fray in the afternoon and as of the latest reports hard fighting was ongoing.
Local advert notes F Gray Co at Washington Corner Hanover offering the same low prices with extended hours. Open evenings advertised for shopper convenience in Boston.
St Louis June 6 Leo Miller held for internment after fire last Saturday that destroyed $1,000,000 of army supplies. Local Justice Department representatives report his real name Brecht Miller and identify him as an enemy alien.
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