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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1918
Page
1
Poem fragment urges steadfast faith and fearless gaze to see hope. It speaks of rising dawn from night and death and a broader life ahead. The lines emphasize courage, renewal, and faith in a brighter future beyond current tragedy.
The Department of Justice disclosed a nationwide conspiracy between manufacturers and agents to solicit government war orders with illegal commissions. Raids swept hundreds of firms as four Boston men were indicted for acting as contingent fee agents in the scheme.
Italians, with French and British forces, maintain the Piave line while Austrian troops are pressed to riverbanks in two pockets. Austrian reports claim 13,000 prisoners captured, though details remain contested.
The widow faces continued questioning as she testifies on the fourth day about why she refused to marry Dr. Homer. She remains nervous under cross examination while witnesses are called to corroborate events surrounding the proposed marriage.
Mrs. Marge E Wilbur testified in the Superior Criminal Court during the fourth day of the California dentist trial. She described how he urged her to marry and then advised him to seek a younger woman, saying young women are not ready money and he wanted ready cash. She cited concern over an embarrassing situation if she married him and went to a hotel.
Bangor Maine June 17 Mayor Woodman requested U S Marshal Wilson investigate Frank L Perry a fish and game warden ejected from a store for alleged seditious sayings He reportedly said the Lusitania victims and other foreigners deserved to be sunk and that American soldiers should be shot Police took no action Public Safety Committee will inquire Mayor also informed Game Commissioner Parsons of the case.
The July issue of Electrical Experimenter argues in detail that German submarines can be kept at a safe distance from New York. It includes clear illustrations and diagrams to show how the danger can be combated, highlighting this as one of many compelling articles in the issue.
Germans increased gas shelling along the Marne front today with the Bois de Belleau area hit hard. Despite heavy gas, Americans report their lines remaining intact amid ongoing shelling and combat.
An American patrol crossed the River Marne east of Chateau Thierry last night and, after an exchange of shots, recrossed safely by boats. Rain began this afternoon and artillery and aerial activity increased along the Marne front. infantry saw no engagement in the last 24 hours.
Secretary Baker stated that no American combatant troops are in Italy except for observing missions. He said no decision or details about sending troops, composition, strength, or commander would be announced until the force had safely landed.
Philip R. Mitchell nine the son of Max Mitchell president of Cosmopolitan Trust Company was instantly killed Bertha Mitchell and Benjam in Prager were seriously injured Mr Mitchell and four others were slightly injured in a collision between the Mitchell automobile and a machine driven by William H Doble of 54 South street Quincy at Squantum streets and Granite avenue Milton yesterday Continued on Page 10 Fifth Col
Vienna dispatch says Emperor Charles is with his forces on the Piave front after a day of violent fighting along the river. Austrians hold positions on the west bank.
The readable snippet hints at a page 4 seventh column item with a time stamp of seven twenty two in the morning. No further context or figures are visible to identify the event or subject.
Evening light continues tonight at 8 54. Today’s anniversaries include the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, Otto von Bismarck proclaimed German Emperor in 1888, and the 1916 Mexican crisis militia call. One year ago Haiti severed diplomatic relations with Germany.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for fair weather on Tuesday and Wednesday with little temperature change. In Washington on June 17 the New England forecast mirrors the same outlook with benign conditions and light northeast winds.
National League games show Boston beating St Louis 4 1 in the morning and 4 2 in the afternoon. New York defeats Cincinnati 2 1, Brooklyn 4 Chicago 3, Philadelphia 9 Pittsburg 8 in 10 innings. American League results include Boston 8 St Louis 0 and Cleveland 6 Philadelphia 3 with Washington 2 Chicago 1 New York 5 Detroit 5 in 8 innings. Eastern League Providence 3 Hartford 2 in 13 innings.
In Portland Maine muy light voting occurred in the Republican and Democratic state primaries. Absence of contests for U S Senator, Congress members, governor and state auditor reduced interest as officials chosen by direct vote.
The only interest shown was in sheriff nominations across Androscoggin Aroostook Cumberland Kennebec and Penobscot counties and in legislative races. Republicans renominated Fernald Miliken Wardwell Goodall White Peters Hersey. Democrats field Newbert McIntire Day Swett MecGillicuddy Chase Brown for Congress. Socialists and Prohibitionists present candidates by petition.
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