14 Jun 1918
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1918
Page
1
A 1917 poem fragment by W. D. Nesbit surveys travel by land and sea, praising bold exploration while questioning where Old Glory has ventured. It notes winding paths through wilderness and on beaten tracks, tracing a global arc of history and courage.
One hundred eight American soldiers including many from New England organizations fighting on the front were decorated with the cross of war for bravery and fidelity. Recipients span infantry ranks with Majors Hickey and Ray, Lieutenants Riley and Lockhart, Chaplains Rollins and Petty, and numerous sergeants corporals and privates.
French repulse heavy attacks along the line inflicting large losses to stall a German breakthrough near Montdidier. In the Aisne sector the German advance shows only a slight gain amid persistent Allied resistance.
Pickets were posted at Greater Boston power plants as Electrical Workers Union 104 led a strike just after midnight yesterday morning. Union leaders praised progress, noting rising attendance at local headquarters and many workers first learning of the call from morning papers.
Advertisement notes blue serge suits priced at 25 dollars with pants included for 17 dollars each and lists F. Gray Co at Washington and Hanover as the seller for these offers.
Advertisement notes blue serge graduation suits for boys aged 12 to 18 years priced at 5.90 from F. Gray Company located at Washburn Corner Hanover.
Secretary Baker answered General von Stein's claim that the allied armies were beaten by noting that von Stein's view is his own and that General Foch's opinion is more important and remains unshaken by the American people.
Henry Ford will accept a political nomination at the request of the President and with backing from Michigan Democrats. The endorsement signals broad party support for Ford's candidacy.
Henry Ford announced he would run for United States Senator from Michigan if offered the nomination by the Republican Party at Wilson's request. Michigan Democrats today endorsed Ford for the Senate.
Mr. Ford agrees to run for Senator from Michigan at President Wilson's request, with leaders expecting Republicans to join Democrats in the race. He pledges service in the coming readjustment and readiness to sacrifice for the greater good while honoring the President. A beverage advertisement for Horsford's Acid Phosphate accompanies the notice.
German offensive movements between Montdidier and Noyon and south of the Oise toward Villers-Cotterets appear to be waning. French and Allied forces repelled the Germans and even pushed them back on some sectors, with a lone counterattack near Montdidier heavily repulsed from Courcelles to the north of Mery.
A set of valuable maps showing Oklahoma oil fields and the Towanda Field in Butler county Kansas is being distributed by George A Lowry of Muskogee Oklahoma. The maps include anti-clines earnings statistics of oil companies and Oklahoma oil laws. Free copies available to anyone who writes for them.
Yesterday the narrative grew stranger as the witness described a lover like pursuit and brutal wooing. Assistant District Attorney Gallagher led the examination in the vase case as prosecutors push forward.
Fair and somewhat warmer conditions are expected for Boston and vicinity on Friday and Saturday with diminishing northwest winds. Northern New England will be partly cloudy Friday and Saturday while Southern New England trends fair and warmer on the same days.
A Berlin despatch to the Exchange Telegraph quotes reports that the German admiralty will proclaim the eastern U S coast from Mexico to Canada a danger zone and will warn neutral shipping.
The Associated Press reports reduced artillery activity in the Toul sector in France. A German plane dropped bombs behind American lines at 4 PM.
National League results show Boston beat Pittsburg 2 to 1, Brooklyn 6 Cincinnati 0, Chicago 8 New York 4, Philadelphia 8 in 19 innings, with St. Louis at St. Louis and Philadelphia 8. American League scores include Boston 6 Chicago, New York 3, Cleveland 2 in 10 innings, Detroit 10 Philadelphia 2, and St. Louis 2 Washington. The weather report from Thompson's Spa notes temperatures around 47 to 68 with averages near 62 yesterday.
Cin derella Dye Soap Corporation of Chicago claims a new washable dye soap that colors fabrics while cleaning. No boiling required and hands or fabrics are not harmed. Send ten cents to receive two bars that dye five waists with color choices listed and full instructions postpaid.
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