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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1918
Page
8
Smathers recalls a hot chase from the Strand to the Embankment as a suspect eludes pursuit by splitting from a French companion and weaving through taxis and crowds to gain time. The scene unfolds with rapid shifts, multiple diversions, and a declared failure to capture the fugitive.
Hank Gowdy, the former Braves star, serves in the U S Army in France among American, French and British forces. He describes frontline life, camaraderie, and plans to return to Boston after duty, promising to resume batting for the Braves and urging fans to stay hopeful.
Across the front the Italians launch bold counterattacks penetrating Austrian lines while Austrian assaults fail under heavy fire. German forces stay on defense as allies prepare for a major future strike. The article warns of a forthcoming great German drive and emphasizes America’s pivotal role in the eventual outcome.
The text portrays the Kaiser urging a maximum effort, claiming Germany must win now or face defeat. It emphasizes the urgency of aligning time to aid the allies and to punish Germany, describing the German forces as near peak effectiveness and prepared for a decisive last stand.
Austrian forces are pushed back by Italian defenders along the Piave River as the Alpine assault stalls. In the mountains the enemy advances are reversed and ground won by the Italians. the plains remain under continued pressure and harassment.
British French and Italian forces push back Austrians along the Piave from Montello to Cortellazzo as heavy rains swell the river and threaten supplies. American aviators join allied airmen bombing pontoon bridges while in the west French and British make gains near Soissons Arras and Albert. The German report claims repulsed American attacks at Chateau Thierry and paints American losses as heavy.
Four Berlin residents fled Germany on two airplanes and landed safely in Denmark. They claimed they escaped due to conditions in Berlin.
Two Albatross machines left Berlin Thursday morning and were fired upon by Baltic guardships. One carried Dr. G F Nicolai a Berlin physiology professor and critic of Prussian militarism. The second plane landed near Rudkoebing with two German deserters. they wore infantry uniforms and one bore the iron cross.
Vienna dispatch notes continued Austrian resistance against renewed enemy assaults. Carso plateau and Montello fighting intensifies with Zegiger’s trenches repelling waves. 3200 prisoners reported last fighting day on Montello, including 2000 captured by one Hungarian regiment. Artillery duels prevail on mountain front.
A speaker recalls Hank Gowdy and the war era mindset as he departs by train. The narrator reflects on Americans defending the country across vast distances and honors Gowdy for his bold, fearless character and patriotism.
Newsboys who led the recent Liberty Loan drive will hold a noon rally to support the soldiers and sailors lodge fund. Volunteers of America plan to erect the lodge at 39 and 41 Howard Street with event proceeds.
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