Little Gun Duels Reported For Pershing's Men
General Pershing's communique notes continued artillery activity in the Woevre and prisoners taken by American patrols in Picardy. No other significant actions are reported today.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1918
Page
7
General Pershing's communique notes continued artillery activity in the Woevre and prisoners taken by American patrols in Picardy. No other significant actions are reported today.
A promotional advertisement claims Gets-It removes corns quickly with a few drops, promising painless and complete corn removal like a banana peel. The product is marketed as the world’s biggest seller in corn removers and is sold by E. Lawrence & Co in Chicago Illinois with a guaranteed money-back offer.
Patient letters beg relief for years of constipation and illness. John O'Brien of Philadelphia reports immediate aid and long term regularity after using Sulpherb Tablets. Advert says if blood is bad and tongue coated and you are constipated, obtain Sulpherb Tablets from your druggist.
Eight New England soldiers are among yesterday's casualty list of 127 names representing all regions. The roster spans from Massachusetts to Oregon and includes arrivals from Michigan, Louisiana and abroad from Russia Greece and Cuba. Iowa troops are cited as rushed to hospitals with wounds still being assessed.
The casualty report details eight New England men with several wounded or dead in action. Private Peter W. McCraw of Roslindale dies of wounds, while Lieutenant Philip D. Richmond of Brockton is slightly wounded near Chateau Thierry. Other listed names include Private Joseph Dugan of Taunton and Captain Frank Hulett of Lewiston with further losses and prisoner reports from the 102d Infantry and associated units.
Washington June 12 A Marine Corps casualty list releases 17 names with 11 killed in action two died of wounds and four severely wounded Captain John Blanchfield of Brooklyn among the dead First Sergeant Frank Lewis Glick Ogden Utah Sergeant Ollie Henry Johnhannigmeier St Louis Corporal Louis Wint Johnson Mangrove Mo Privates Warren Findley Hoyle Shelby NC Harold Alfred Brooks Colgate Wis George Dallas Murphy Spartanburg DC Alexander Halpain Dallas Tex Fred Brymn Lomax Hohenwald Tenn Ernest James Osborne Bloomington Ind Harry King Couchran Martins Ferry C Private Edward Raymond Bucklein Union Hill NJ Corporal Willard Christopher Nelligan Chicago Privates Emil Albert Beck Toledo OH John Calven Atchison Oakdale IL Godfrey Warner Anderson Proctor Minn A second list names four privates killed and two officers severely wounded Colonel Albertus W Catlin Washington DC among the officers.
Mrs. Baker, nicknamed the eight million dollar bride, wed for a third time in Lenox with fewer than 40 guests including Joseph Tumulty and Senator Pittman. Rain halted outdoor plans. ceremony conducted by Rev. Weyman under a floral canopy. The couple plans a Racquette Lake and Pacific coast tour before summer at Holmwood.
War casualties listed with home towns and units. Capt. Frank W. Hulett from Lewiston Maine died of wounds. Pt Joseph Dugan of Taunton and Pt Peter McCraw of Roslindale died of disease. Lt Philip Richmond of Brockton and Ara Belcher of Holbrook wounded. Sgt Frederick Miller of New Haven previously reported missing.
Philanthropic Maine figure and longtime electrical engineer for Lewiston Augusta and Waterville street railway passes away. He served as Mason Shriner and Elk and was first secretary of the Lewiston and Auburn Rotary Club. Survived by wife Ellen Ibscher and one year old son Frank W. Hulett Jr.
A long list of service members from multiple states is recorded as missing in action or prisoners of war. The roster names privates sergeants and others with hometowns across Iowa Kansas New York Wisconsin Kentucky and Washington along with notes of missing in action and a previously reported missing prisoner of war.
The second list names Privates George F. Olive Fay ette county Alabama William H. Boyle Houston Texas Henry E Stockel Brooklyn New York McKinley Swart Panama Iires Colonel Albertus W Catlin Washington D C First Lieutenant Albert P Baston St Louis Park Minnesota
The food administration urges Americans to substitute pork for beef to support troops and allies. With beef local supply fluctuating and shipping pressures, the plan aims for reduced beef use through Sept 15, urging public cooperation.
Secretary of War Baker told United States Military Academy graduates that more than a million American fighting men will be in service in France soon. He noted troops already disembarked and speculated the total will soon pass the million mark as General March affirmed continued U S troop deployment despite U boat threats and enemy gains.
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