24 Jun 1918
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1918
Page
1
Italian forces push the Austrians into panic and retreat along the Piave as floods disrupt the river line. Italians pursue and inflict heavy losses, with thousands possibly trapped along the Piave.
The Rev Walton S Danker chaplain of the 104th Infantry Worcester Mass died Tuesday from a shell wound in France He was buried Wednesday near the spot where he fell He becomes the first American chaplain to die in battle in the war The death was dispatched by the Associated Press from With the American Army in France on June 23
Italian official statement reports Austro Hungarian forces recrossing the Piave in disorder from Montello to the Adriatic as Italian troops pursue. The Montello to sea front is described as secured with the enemy defeated and driven back across the Piave by June 23.
War weary German troops in an Atlantic port show unrest and discontent over food and conditions as reports indicate growing strain on the home front. The article notes continued coverage on page 4 eighth column.
Report says Italian forces achieved a major victory with Austrian retreat and potential rout. Italian success mirrors Marne triumphs, signaling Italy’s relief from danger and Austria’s strategic missteps along a fragile Piave front. Continued discussion expected on Page 4-Fifth Column.
Lieutenant Governor Calvin Coolidge of Northampton announced he will run for Governor of Massachusetts in the upcoming campaign. He stated he would be a candidate and that he has completely covered the situation.
The item notes the 1800 defeat of Austria by Napoleon at Liarengo and the 1915 Italian push into Austria. It also recalls a 2023 anniversary when the Price River Irrigation Company dam at Fairview Utah failed, marking a somber reflection.
Amsterdam reports the Austrian cabinet met and decided on a collective resignation, based on advices received from Vienna.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for fair conditions on Monday and Tuesday with diminishing northwest winds. Northern New England expected partly cloudy and cooler, with fair weather Monday and Tuesday in Southern New England. An advertisement urges saving in Cosmopolitan Trust Company on Devonshire Street, Boston.
Premier Clemenceau traveled to American headquarters with Captain Andre Tardieu and General Pershing. They inspected American troops and discussed Franco American wartime cooperation at Paris base.
National League results include Chicago defeating St Louis 8 to 2 and Pittsburg beating Cincinnati 4 to 1, with doubleheaders noted. American League results show Cleveland 3 Chicago and Washington 5 Philadelphia 4 St Louis 4 Detroit 1, plus a St Louis 4 Detroit second game. Eastern League scores list New Haven 8 Hartford 5 and Bridgeport 5 New London 0. Providence and Waterbury play in wet grounds. A Hortford acid phosphate summer drink ad promises refreshment.
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