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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1918
Page
6
British aviators dropped a ton of bombs on Coblenz the Rhine city capital of the Rhine province in Prussia according to a late official communication. Coblenz a fortified river trade hub houses pianos paper goods and machinery with Mhorrbreitstein fortress on the opposite bank noted as nearly impregnable.
Paolo Scigliano of 7 South Street Somerville states neither Giovanni Cienzo the man shot dead nor Antonio Di Perna the alleged shooter were ever in his house before the shooting.
Intense artillery duels and raids continue on the western front. Australians raid German trenches northeast of Messines, killing several and taking prisoners. In Lorraine the French near Moncel engage enemy positions.
An advertisement touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as an easy ready-to-use darkening product for gray hair. It claims natural, even coverage when applied with a sponge or brush, leaving hair looking younger and more lustrous. not a medical remedy.
Reports describe a disciplined assault that drove back a strong German force, inflicted heavy losses, and resulted in the capture of prisoners. The action showcases decisive tactic and resilience by allied units.
Across fronts, Italian air combats claim five enemy planes while British forces press Turks near Jerusalem? Paris endures a devastating night raid with 34 dead 79 injured and 66 suffocated in the subway. German attack cites retaliation for Stuttgart. Siberia situation tightens as Bolsheviks push Semenoff toward Manchuria. Harbin warns invasion is war act. An American steamer repels a German sub attack damaging its bridge and smokestack.
Sanford Maine population 9000 reports $35 000 in pledges and $5000 in cash stamps sold during the week of March 9. The value per resident averages 4 44 dollars, a Maine state record.
Josiah Babcock Jr of Milton was elected yesterday in a special election as Representative for the Fourth Norfolk district including Canton Milton and Westwood. He succeeds former Representative Roger Walcott, who recently resigned.
John J. Mahoney Camp reports a call for volunteers to join tank service. The response has been heavy with more volunteers than needed, signaling overseas duty possibly soon. The notice confirms training and equipment work for tank units has advanced at U S cantonments.
A mass call to all ranks seeks cooks and others for tank duty while noting many camp promotions to commissioned and non commissioned posts. Ten officers in training will receive second lieutenancies assigned to engineers and special duty.
Dozens of people waiting for trains at Beachmont station on the Boston Revere Beach and Lynn railroad were terrified when an automobile sped from behind a trolley car and narrowly avoided being struck by a speeding inbound train crossing Winthrop Avenue. This marked a second near fatal incident in 24 hours following Monday night at Chelsea where a car driven by Dr Norman J Harris of 24 Parkway, Chelsea, was struck by an inbound train and lost only a rear wheel.
The war office announced that in retaliation for enemy air attacks on March 9 and 10 on Stuttgart Esslingen and Amterturkheim and Mainz German aviators last night bombed Paris copiously and successfully.
Dillon chosen as leader of the Irish Nationalists amid praise from colleagues. The veteran politician, long active in Parliament and a vocal critic of wartime policies, receives support from COLONEL ROGER F. SCANNELL and others who hail his experience and commitment to home rule.
Boston citizens applaud John Dillon as head of the Irish Nationalist Party succeeding John Redmond. Comments note his 40 years in public life, efforts against landlords, honesty, and advocacy for liberty.
Two raids uncovered many Germans in dugouts as hand to hand fighting ensued. The Americans penetrated 300 yards beyond the line and repelled counter attacks. They returned all personnel safely while machine guns hampered enemy rear areas and a German listening post was silenced.
War Department casualty list reports Lieutenant Edward McClure Peters Jr and seven enlisted men killed in action one died of wounds six died of disease two undetermined deaths two severely wounded in action Captain Edward Steller and two men slightly wounded all as of March 12 in Washington.
The text records killed in action including William Darling William De Lisle Michael Galvin Edward Kelly Robert Kotouch James Potts and Charles Sutter. Also Private Alexander Burns died of wounds with others listed for disease wounds and undetermined causes. Several are reported as accidents rather than in action.
Paris March 12 Sergeant Walsh a hero of the Toul sector raid who later received the Cross of War with Palm from Premier Clemenceau has been chosen as orderly to Secretary of War Baker Walsh age 47 left the billet town where his regiment has been quartered since relief from the trenches amid hearty congratulations from officers and men
A German air raid on Paris killed about 100 people, most of them women and children, according to reports. The attack caused widespread devastation as residents sought safety from the bombardment.
The report details 29 killed and 60 injured in Paris with five killed and 29 injured in the suburbs. A Gotha fighter was shot down near Chateau Thierry, the German captain aboard captured with the crew. Fog delayed alarms until 9 10 pm, raid lasting past midnight with about 60 enemy planes crossing lines and causing fires after bombing Paris and surrounding areas.
A German airplane was hit by French anti aircraft guns last night and fell north of Soissons. Three passengers were captured, two of them officers. Soissons lies northeast of Paris along the battle line. the plane may have participated in the raid on Paris.
W. D. Sultan of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has completed training at the Army School of Military Aeronautics and has been commissioned a second lieutenant in the aviation section of the United States Army Signal Corps.
An advertisement advises parents that blemishes and pallor in schoolgirls often signal anemia or thin blood. It promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills to build blood, improve appetite and energy, and notes free dietary books and sunlight plus moderate exercise as additional help. Dr Williams Medicine Co invites orders via drugstores or mail order.
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