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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1917
Page
6
French forces extended control from Laffaux mill to Craonne along the Chemin-des-Dames, taking about 19 miles of the line. They captured German heavy artillery and prisoners, repelling counterattacks as Prussian Guard units were brought by motor lorries and then overwhelmed by French fire.
A Japanese produced Ice-mint treatment promises quick cooling relief for corns hard or soft and even callouses. It claims to lift corns with no pain or skin irritation and urges readers to ask any drug store for the product for sore weary feet.
A Deutsche Tages Zeitung writer notes German public hesitation over enemy destruction claims and criticizes continued Allied attacks. The piece discusses growing public appetite for military information and the army’s move to provide accessible, popular reports to bolster morale and sustain support for the war effort.
In Copenhagen on May 6 via London, Hungarian working classes press for liberal electoral reform after Premier Tisza rejects effective changes. Budapest factories closed during a demonstrative strike, and a firm ultimatum threatens a general strike if the government does not yield. Workers show strict labor stoppage discipline to enforce the hour set by leaders.
Paris May 6 French forces held all gains from yesterday's advance northeast of Soissons against heavy counter-attacks. Ground consolidation on the ridge crowned by the Chemin des Dames gives the French control over an 18 mile front. Prisoners reached 5800 with seven cannons captured as efforts continue near Rheims and in Champagne including the fortified point near Mont Haut.
Back Bay telephone canvassers report pledges surpassing 1500 on a single Commonwealth avenue block and expect total day one pledges near 20000. Organizers aim to raise 150000 before General Joffre arrives to fund 4000 French war orphans with support spreading to suburbs and New England cities. Allan Forbes notes large subscriptions, including a girl from State Street who donated five ten dollar bills.
Thomas W. Lawson asks Mayor Curley to auction off his Dreamwold herd of Jerseys blooded horses and a pair of blue pigs in Boston. Three quarters of sale proceeds would go to seed purchases while Lawson donates all over the price of 600 on each pull or 2 percent of total. He plans to secure 60 blue ribbon hogs and pigs for the sale to fund planting land use for Scituate grazing.
German attempts to retake positions along the 18 mile front eastward of Chemin des Dames failed as General Nivelle’s troops held firm through Saturday night and Sunday. The fighting left heavy German casualties and 6100 prisoners captured behind the lines.
French gains northeast of Soissons continue with isolated operations securing German positions north of the Moulin de Laffaux and Braye en-Laonnois. Berlin reports French attacks repulsed despite heavy bombardment destroying German positions on Winterburg. British and German battles near Bullecourt see Haig’s forces holding ground after counterattacks fail. Petrograd notes amicable settlement in soviet dispute while fearing a German move toward Petrograd via the Gulf of Finland.
Nearly 200 people attended patriotic exercises at St. Joseph's School Roxbury yesterday. G A R members and Spanish War Veterans led by Daniel Cronin presented the flag and pole to the sisters. Helen Frances Crane unfurled the flag, and Master Roebert Donovan led the pledge with the children. Monsignor Splaine gave an address.
Men at Libau wait for ice thaw to enable convoyed troop transport toward the capital. Warships patrol nearby as the authorities order a reorganization of the reserve forces to bolster defense of the city.
May 6 1915 Petrograd is warned of an imminent German attack via Libau. General Korniloff orders reorganized reserves to stay in Petrograd and ready to defend the capital against an abroad threat.
May 6. Advices from New York say Mrs Alfred Gowan Vanderbilt Lusitania widow and daughter of Captain Isaac Emerson is engaged to John McK Bowman of New York. Bowman manages the Biltmore and Manhattan hotels and is a director of the Commonwealth Hotel. Captain Emerson declined to confirm. friends in Baltimore heard nothing definite. Mrs Vanderbilt is in Atlantic City for May.
Lieutenants of two Ninth Regiment companies were moved to new commands last night. G Company Worcester officers replace H Company Boston officers, with H Company leaders reassigned to G Company. The swap aims to place out of town officers in charge of policing Boston, official details say. Transferred: First Lt. George A. Corbin and Second Lt. William P. Fitzgerald of G Company. First Lt. Lawrence J. Flaherty and Second Lt. Michael J. Lyons of H Company.
German counter-attacks along the Hindenburg line near Bullecourt were repulsed with heavy losses. French gains from a major drive were held after determined counter-attacks as 5800 Germans were reported captured. Austrian detachments occupied an Italian post southeast of Gorizia after artillery bombardment, while attacks on Mount Vagnocacco and Volkiumyak were repulsed.
Star Daley confessed to killing Ray Gibson of Tucson and assaulting Mrs Gibson. A mob seized him from a sheriff’s party near Mesaba, using over 100 cars to pursue. Daley was hanged as a coroner’s jury labeled the killing justifiable homicide by unknown persons.
Washington May 6 railroads plan to press for a general 15 percent increase in freight rates at a meeting opening tomorrow. They aim for a substantial rise, if not the full 15 percent, amid tense negotiations and industry impact considerations.
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