21 Jun 1918
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1918
Page
1
Austrians push new units toward the Piave as Italian forces rally to hold and reclaim ground. The battle rages with heavy losses on both sides while Austrians struggle to cross the river.
Another day of Austrian advances ends with setbacks as Italian defense holds the Piave front. From the Montello plateau to the sea, Austrians throw fresh troops while Italian forces drive them back and recapture positions.
Adelbert Bres captured by a raiding party during WWI action with the 26th Division the New England division Private Bres now a prisoner reported by Charles L Winston The item appears as a brief war note with an advertisement for $17 blue serge suits and two-pant sets by F Gray Co Washington corner Hanover.
Washington report details methods used by contingent fee contract agents to suppress bid competition for government work. The article notes a raid exposing the scheme and hints at ongoing investigations and confidential bidding practices. Included are references to mulch and Uncle Sam as themes in the disclosure.
At dawn American troops stormed German defenses in France as the battle for victory continues. The report notes active fighting and the high stakes of holding the ground, with further details continued on page nine.
The defense in the California case shows Dr. Joseph Homer used $11,050 from Mrs. Madge E. Wilbur’s jewels to partly satisfy her debt to him. The claim is presented in Superior Criminal Court as Homer prepares to testify today.
Today’s anniversaries recall the 1915 Dunkirk bombardment and the 1916 Corrizel engagement where U S troops faced Mexican forces using a flag of truce to lure them. The page notes continued weather, sunset, moonlight, and vehicle lights at 8 55.
Fair and warmer in Boston and vicinity for Friday with unsettled conditions and showers possible Saturday. Shows yesterday’s readings and forecast trends with moderate southerly winds and higher daytime temperatures, followed by cooler evening values.
In the American League Philadelphia beat Boston 2 to 0 in the first game and Boston won 3 to 0 in the second. Washington defeated New York 4 to 1. Chicago beat Cleveland 5 to 4 in ten innings. In the National League Boston won 6 to 4 over Philadelphia in ten innings, Philadelphia took the second 5 to 4. Pittsburgh defeated Chicago 1 to 6. New York defeated Brooklyn 6 to 0. St. Louis and Cincinnati played on wet grounds.
An advertisement snippet encourages readers to take Horsford's Acid Phosphate to relieve listlessness and fatigue and refresh the system for the wearied reader.
President Emeritus Eliot of Harvard University spoke at the Harvard Alumni Association annual meeting amid hopes for Anglo U S degree programs. The report continues on Page 8 First Column.
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