12 Mar 1918
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1918
Page
1
Mike Cavanaugh recalls days of horse trading before street railways in Boston. He points to a sporting print of a country fair horse race, praising the joy and anticipation of the scene from grandmothers to children, and laments its disappearance due to opposition from a few.
A reader’s note hints at an ending sentiment and mentions a continuation on page 6 with Thira. The fragment suggests a personal wrap up or transition piece within the column.
Paris dispatch says American and French forces conducted three raids opposite the American sector in Lorraine. The war office notes that troops moved beyond trenches, enemy lines were breached, and enemy retreated as American units pressed forward. Reinforcements and support followed as the assault continued along the front.
Governor McCall vetoed a bill that would have let nominating conventions pick State treasurer secretary attorney general and auditor rather than primaries. He said the so called State convention signals political bosses and criticized the title change after passage. He urged the Legislature to answer for allowing the misleading framing of the measure.
Secretary Baker’s mission is to speed up the national war effort and secure a swift decision in 1918 if possible. The move signals intensified government action as the United States presses toward victory in the conflict.
Washington March 11 with Baker's Paris arrival the aim is to determine if allied war operations can be accelerated to secure a decisive defeat of the Teutons. High officials say the secretary of war seeks a coordinated push to hasten victory.
London reports German airplanes raided Paris Monday night. First alarm at 9 10 p m. Seven squadrons were seen en route to the French capital.
Advertisement urges readers not to surrender to illness and promotes Father Johns Medicine as a remedy for building flesh and strength. The message emphasizes resilience against sickness with a period voice and concise claim.
Major Guy Lowell of New York, noted architect of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston and many other buildings, has been awarded the Italian military medal for valor for distinguished work on the Italian front. He is a Red Cross member and son-in-law of Prof. and Mrs. Charles B. Sargent of Brookline.
A message expresses US sympathy for the Russian people as German power interferes with Russia's struggle for freedom. It states the US cannot offer direct aid but will seek opportunities to help Russia regain sovereignty and independence, restoring its role in Europe and modern history. The note is signed by the speaker.
The President cabled a message to the American consul-general in Moscow ahead of the Russian congress of Soviets gathering to judge the Brest-Litovsk peace. He pledged U S support to aid Russia in ending autocracy and regaining full sovereignty and independence. The United States recognizes no Russian government yet and the message was released by the State Department.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for a Tuesday of fair skies followed by local rains at night and a warming trend. Wednesday brings more local rain then clearing, with cooler temperatures. Fresh southeast winds shift to northwest Tuesday night.
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