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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1918
Page
6
London reports a renewed peace offensive as Pope predicted to issue a peace note. Austrian Hungary cabinet crisis continues while Czecho Slovak troops arrive on the Italian front. Americans urged to buy Liberty bonds in last chances for the third loan.
Amsterdam reports urgent telegrams from the Chamber of Commerce asking Dutch colonial and foreign affairs ministers to restart shipping between the Dutch East Indies and the United States. The Colonies Minister says instructions were sent to the East Indies Governor-General to resume traffic to America, citing mounting colonial goods and rising insurance and financing problems.
Rudolf Petersen, a Danish prisoner of the U-60 manned by 19 crew and officers, recounts two weeks aboard a Kiel submarine off Kinsale. He describes near-sinking depth bomb attacks by British destroyers, harsh rations, and the crew’s belief the war would soon end despite submarine losses.
Washington May 2 The Senate post office committee debated reducing July 1 newspaper postage increases. A motion to suspend the raises failed on a tie vote. Support grew for modifying the rates with a zone increase as an alternative. Final action was set for tomorrow. Senator Watson pledged to renew efforts after temporarily withdrawing the motion. Senator McKellar and others urged a modified increase rather than full suspension.
Ida Stern about 20 of Mt Bowdoin Dorchester was released from the city prison with her infant. She had been convicted of larceny and appealed. bail set at 500 dollars but two sureties could not be found. Her husband sought the DA's help to return her home where seven children awaited.
Berlin reports the German government cannot demand removal of the red flag from the Russian embassy as it is recognized as the color of the Russian republic. The reply comes after Conservative Reichstag members protested the banner as provocative.
Washington May 2 Profiteering contractors who defraud the government in war material production would face severe penalties under a bill favorably reported by the House judiciary committee. The measure provides a maximum fine of 10000 dollars or imprisonment for 10 years.
A promotional note urges readers to act now by purchasing a bond to “ring the Liberty Bell” today. It framing emphasizes immediate purchase and civic symbolism.
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