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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1918
Page
2
A merchant steamer named Keemum was attacked by a submarine but reached port safely after an all day chase of about 70 miles. Eades submarines reportedly shadowed the pursuit as the armed ship managed to evade heavier damage.
Allied forces hold Kaiser's troops at all points with a great offensive apparently halted. German attempts to outflank Compiegne are stopped and Foch is reported in full control of the situation.
Allied forces anticipate renewed German action near Amiens after a failed push toward Paris. The Montdidier Noyon Soissons sector saw heavy casualties and the German advance stalled, leaving only minor gains southwest of Soissons near Villers-Cotterets.
Captain George Aitkin of the British steamship Author reports an all day engagement with a German submarine off the Virginia coast. The raider broke off the chase about 70 miles from the Virginia capes, seemingly deterred by coast patrols.
Captain Aitkin recounts a German sub firing on his armed craft but not closing range for 12 hours with many shots failing. The Kee mum, attacked off Virginia, passed the Virginia capes today without serious damage. An American passenger liner from South Atlantic ports filed a wireless message after arriving.
Advertisement for F Gray Co Washington Corner Hanover offering blue serge graduation suits for boys aged 12 to 18 at 5.90.
The Cunard liner Ascania, en route from Liverpool to Montreal, ran ashore near Rose Blanche in dense fog early today. Nine passengers were aboard. all were rescued. Eighty crew members reached Cape Ray later aboard a small coasting steamer as the ship began breaking up. The vessel is 9111 gross tons.
Advertisement notes blue serge suits priced at 25 dollars with two pairs of pants included. Listing points out Washington Cor, Hanover location for F Gray Co. positions this as a value offer with included extras.
The United States states its goal to send men and materials to France until any temporary inequality of force is fully overcome. The policy was reiterated in a dispatch from Washington noting continued support and commitment to the Allied war effort.
Mrs Madge E Wilbur testified in Superior Court about a sliding scale of ages she used with different people. The widow spoke on the third day of testimony in the trial of Dr Joseph Homer a Los Angeles dentist accused of robbing her 17500 dollars worth of jewelry at the Hotel Touraine by force.
The first American squadron raided the Domgey Baroncourt railway northwest of Briey dropping many bombs. Five planes launched 79 bombs and returned safely after anti aircraft fire. A second mission behind German lines also returned safely amid attacks from German planes.
The page shows scattered temperature data with figures like 83 and 73 for 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. readings, ending with an average yesterday of 63. The legible portion includes 63 as the daily average, with multiple time stamps and weather codes interspersed.
The sixth day of the offensive between Noyon and Montdidier saw only small local actions as depleted German forces again hesitated to test French and allied troops whose guns and rifles were at work.
Today's anniversaries note the First Liberty Loan closure surpassing 3 billion dollars. President Wilson signs urgent deficiency and espionage bills. Britain frees Irish rebel prisoners. Baron Rhondda becomes food controller, succeeding Lord Davenport. Also, vehicles are urged to stay indoors tonight at 8 53. Moon and light indicator for the period noted.
Fair conditions expected in Boston and vicinity on Saturday and Sunday with little temperature change. Light northwest to west winds. Washington reports forecast for New England calling for fair weather through the weekend.
The American League games featured St Louis 5 Boston 4 Cleveland 4 Philadelphia 2 Chicago 7 Washington 4 New York 11 Detroit 6 framed as a compact daily results roundup with key matchups and final tallies.
Washington June 14 marriage no longer qualifies as exemption from military service under the selective draft law. Exemption may still apply only to men who came of age after June 5 1917 and married before January 15 1918, per the joint resolution.
Lieutenant Pat O'Brien of Momence Illinois a prisoner of war who escaped through enemy territory reached Holland and safety tonight after a 2000 foot fall at Kelly Field He suffered a broken nose but no other injuries and was kept in hospital to monitor possible internal injuries He was on a lecture tour and had been flying at aviation camps in the United States when the accident occurred due to misjudging a trainer aircraft's weight and speed
Advertisement for blue serge suits priced at 14.90 dollars from F Gray Co located at Washington Corner Hanover offering all sizes and a dressy comfortable option.
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