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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1918
Page
1
Italian Breakthrough on Piave Repels Austrian Assaults
Italian forces smash Austrian lines along the Piave causing heavy invader losses and forcing retreat. Italians seize numerous prisoners as follow up probes are repelled. American aviators on the Piave front fly with notable effectiveness in the attacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piave
Ocean Air Route Next War Plan in Full Test
The British air council has decided on an air route from the United States to Europe to project full American air strength against Germany. Major General William Brancker, controller, disclosed the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Europe
United States
Germany
British Air Council
William Brancker
Baseball scores sweep as Red Sox thump Phillies
Boston and Cleveland games highlighted by a 13 to 0 rout of Philadelphia and a 3 to 1 win for Cleveland over Chicago while Washington tops New York and Detroit beats St. Louis amid rain delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Chicago
Washington
New York
Detroit-St. Louis
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Americans Rain Shells at Chateau Thierry Front
In France near Chateau Thierry and Bel leau Wood American artillery pounded enemy lines at midnight with an intense bombardment. Within ten minutes 1200 shells of various calibres struck a single area causing heavy German punishment and driving gains toward Brasses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Chateau Thierry
Brasses
Wilbur Threatened Suicide. Dentist Testifies
Mrs. Madge E. Wilbur threatened to kill herself with morphine and was stopped when Dr. Joseph Homer forcibly removed two tablets. His testimony came in Superior Criminal Court yesterday as he defended himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madge E. Wilbur
Joseph Homer
Superior Criminal Court
Pigeon Found in Hull Belongs to Unknown Owner
George Youngberg of the Kenberma district in Hull found a carrier pigeon exhausted on the street. The bird bears three leg rings marked A. J.17-E-9980, W-484, while the third ring is uninscribed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Youngberg
Kenberma
Hull
A. J
Big Bill Keliher Paroled After 18 Year Sentence
William J. Big Bill Keliher, once sentenced to 18 years for aiding, is paroled. The case details continue on Page 9-Fourth Col. with additional notes and official actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J
Big Bill” Keliher
Wear Blue Serge Suits Ad From F Gray Co
Blue serge suits offered by F Gray Co Washington at the corner of Hanover priced at 14 90 with full range sizes. Advert shows comfortable dressy wear suitable for many occasions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Gray Co
Wash. Cor
Hanover
Washington
Gray Co
Wash
Gowdy Meets Gowdy in France as Prisoners Handed Over
W H Nort of Roslindale describes meeting Sergeant Hank Gowdy of the 166th Infantry and the former Red Sox catcher in Southern France. Gowdy was distributing Hun prisoners, sharing time with Gowdy and soldiers aboard a warship in a town in France. Nort writes the Boston Post account of the encounter.
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W. H. Nort
Roslindale
United States
Hank Gowdy
166Th Infantry
Boston
France
Hank
Nort
Gowdy
Boston Post
France of today as America’s melting pot
Fragmentary note suggests discussion of cultural diversity in France with continuation page reference. No clear individuals, organizations, or dates readable.
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France
America
Rainbow Division Celebrates 100 Front Line Days
American troops of the Rainbow Division received a French citation after 100 days on the Lorraine front. The document honors their fine military qualities and services, noting officers and men can take a glorious place at the first call in battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Associated Press
Lorraine
Arrest Two Men as German Spies in Norwalk
Norwalk Connecticut June 21 two German men are detained for federal action on charges of espionage. Police report the suspects were arrested at a local hotel used as housing for homing pigeons with messages in German tied to their legs. The men were employed at a lace factory with significant alien ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Conn
Department of Justice
Greatest Values in Boston Suits Ad by F Gray Co
Boston advertisement for $20 worsted suits priced at 14.50. F Gray Co located at Washington Corner Hanover, promoting value deals to shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
F. Gray Co
Wash. Cor
Hanover
Eves, Co. G. Maguire
Devonshire and Water
Germans Defend Against Persistent Allied Pressure
Paris dispatch reports Austrian losses in the Italian front offensive exceed 120,000 men per La Liberté via Corriere d Italia. The Italians and their allies hold a line along the great battle arc from the Asiago Plateau to the ...
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Paris
la Liberte
Rome
Corriere d'Italia
Asiago Plateau
Continued on Page 8 Seventh Col A M 10 48
Brief note indicates continuation of a story on page 8 column A at 10 48 AM. The fragment shows readers are directed to the continuation, preserving the paper's period layout and continuation cue.
Moon S25 light all vehicles tonight
The SUN Bros announce that Moon S25 will illuminate all vehicles at 8:55 tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SUN Bros. Moon
Anniversaries and historical events noted
Dates of significance include John Winthrop’s 1630 Salem charter arrival, the 1911 coronation of George V and Queen Mary at Westminster Abbey, and a wartime push retaking Lemberg. It also mentions a 1919 export council order and federal reserve reserve expansion, plus a Turkish town recapture near Baghdad.
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John Winthrop
Salem
Massachusetts Colony
George W
Queen Mary
Westminster Abbey
Lemberg
Wilson
Federal Reserve Banks
Sheraban
Bagdad
New England Weather Forecast Shows Weekend Showers and Warmer Temperatures
Washington reports the forecast for New England calling for showers Saturday with warmer temperatures, followed by fair and cooler conditions Sunday. Increasing southeast winds shift to west Saturday afternoon across Boston and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Washington
New England
Boys Graduation Suits in Blue and Gray for Teens
Durable blue serge graduation suits for boys aged 12 to 18 are offered at five dollars and ninety cents. Gray options also available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gray Co
Wash. Cor
Hanover
July Call Greatest of the War
Washington reports potential expansion of forces if draft age changes. Reducing to 18 could add 1,200,000 men. raising to 45 would add 1,000,000. The 18 to 21 class would grow by about 1,000,000 annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Draft age change faces political clash and opposition
The proposed shift in draft ages from 85 to 40 and from 40 to 45 meets strong political opposition. Secretary Baker initially refused the change, then aligned with General Crowder that wartime needs justify amending the law. Continued on Page 6-Second Col.
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Baker
Wilson
Crowder
Temperature Report From Thompson's Spa Yesterday
Yesterday’s temperatures at Thompson’s Spa show a morning low around 53 to 64 degrees and afternoon highs near 84 degrees. The daily average is listed as 58 degrees with a year ago average of 73 degrees, indicating a cooler day compared with the previous year.
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Ae Sa
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