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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1918
Page
6
A promotional note extols quality over price and promises careful workmanship. It asserts quality endures and reduces long term cost, ending with a motto promising quality for quality at always lowest prices. The piece emphasizes value through enduring craft.
A detailed price list describes cigarette holders and writing cases made from English pigskin military leather and tan khaki. Several items show prices from 3.00 to 9.25 with sizes and features such as pockets and map parts. Initials stamped and measurements included.
Advertisement lists folding photograph cases in morocco with green blue or purple moire lining and transparent protection for one to four pictures in card size. Cabinet size opens to 3 14.5 inches with prices from $3.75 to $7.50, initials stamp extra 38c.
The article describes ongoing German offensives near the Aisne and Oise fronts with aims toward Compiegne and Amiens. It notes heavy German losses, strong French resistance under Foch, and Allied misjudgments about German concentration. It highlights the potential for a final push toward Paris and the strategic importance of Compiegne and Amiens.
The article questions whether the Foch reserve army remains intact as German claims face critical scrutiny. It notes American marines and roving units, amid speculation, and suggests von Stein greatly overstates German leverage.
London June 12 Reuters reports that the American push at the apex of the German line in the Clignon valley northwest of Chateau Thierry has drawn five German divisions into counteractions, all to little avail.
The correspondent reports two fresh divisions attacked Bouresches morning in vain. They moved through deep woods and a hill spur but were spotted by fire from Bois de Balleau. Germans penetrating defenses faced stiff American counterattack and were driven back with many surrender attempts thwarted.
The American Red Cross has assumed use of Palais Eynard in Geneva, loaned by local authorities. A Geneva committee assists sick and wounded allied soldiers and Swiss citizens, with repatriated American officers and soldiers to be cared for later.
French report says Germans are closer to Compiegne near the Matz and Oise but make no further advances elsewhere from Montdidier to Noyon. French troops gain near Belloy and St Maur with 400 more Germans captured, while counterattacks are repulsed and Montcourt and Brussaeres recaptured near Chateau Thierry.
The German communication asserts Allied counterattacks were repulsed with heavy casualties and more than 13 000 prisoners taken by Von Hutier's army. It reports American artillery support near Montdidier and Cantigny repulsions, with German attempts northwest of Chateau Thierry failing.
Boris Bakhmeteff the Russian ambassador told the State Department that Dr G V LoMonossoff head of the Russian railway mission to the United States was dismissed for a New York statement opposing Allied intervention in Russia and supporting the Bolshevik government. He said the ambassador alone may speak officially for Russia and no embassy staff may make political statements.
The Egyptian room at the Hotel Brunswick opened last night with many prominent citizens in attendance. The decor features Egyptian era figures and scenes inspired by Cleopatra and Mark Antony.
Amsterdam reports General von Stein the Prussian war minister said in a Reichstag speech that a large part of the French army has been beaten and that the Foch reserve army no longer exists. Berlin advices attributed the remarks to him.
General von Stein lauds German army for victories at Armen tires and Kemmel, touts long war endurance, and predicts continued triumph. He notes operations in Finland Ukraine Palestine Mesopotamia and Caucasus, claims Entente collapse, cites Russian role, and warns of American aid being exploited to sustain fighting.
Washington June 12 The appointment of a federal manager for the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad will not change Howard Elliott’s relations with the road He remains a director and advisory official and was not removed as chief operating officer as previously reported
Allied forces repelled a major German assault along a 2000 yard front southeast of Montdidier with heavy German losses. French and Entente artillery and infantry repelled initial breakthroughs as battles persisted near Mery and the Oise valley. German divisions, including guards and Jaegers, faced sustained resistance as battles extended with shifting gains and renewed French counterattacks.
Berlin reports Army of the German Crown Prince repelled a French counterattack southwest of Noyon. German forces say they cleared the west bank of the Oise north of Matz, captured prisoners totaling over 13,000, and pursued toward Bailly Tracy le Val and Nampiel while French assaults near Chateau Thierry failed with heavy losses. Local engagements were noted northwest of Noyon and south of the Aisne.
Field Marshal Haig says French troops conducted a successful raid near Locre. No notable events occurred on the British front during the day.
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