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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1918
Page
6
A letter written on a German corpse in Picardy describes the American firepower and supply troubles of the German forces. The note details a village near Monto Didier demolished by artillery, Germans sheltering in cellars, night food searches, a direct shell hit wounding and killing several, and hope for relief from the Western Army.
American heavy artillery fired for the first time in the Toul sector, northwest of Montsec. After weeks of preparation American gunners opened fire sending about 40 large shells against German batteries, which used captured 208s from the Russians.
The Wilbur and Park Square Theatres closed for the evening as stars Sidney Drew and Lady Chetwynd failed to perform due to illness. Drew has rarely missed shows in two years, while Chetwynd withdrew from Her Country prompting understudy use. Managers canceled the Park Square performance after her illness was disclosed.
Paris May 8 War Office report says both artillery was active north and south of the Avre with no infantry action. Eastern theatre May 7 notes artillery active along the front from Lake Doiran to Monastir with two enemy assaults repulsed near Vetrenik and east of the Cerna.
The Spaulding court martial ends as Attorney Whitman argues loyalty, disloyalty doubts, and private conversations not violating military law. Meanwhile Camp Devens reports early field work by the 1st Field Signal Battalion under Major Fanning, recruits like Donald A. St James arrive, and Australians push through German shelling in recent fighting.
Attorney Whitman argues Spaulding remained a loyal soldier with no proven disloyalty. He says private conversations were harmless academic talk and criticizes treating private remarks as military breaches. The defense cites German exposure shaping his views and urges not to stain a good soldier. The trial awaits court and reviewing board action.
Australians baited the German lines amid heavy guns between the Somme and Ancre last night as British observers watched a tense lull. The overseas troops last fought Sunday near Morlancourt and sought further gains, with action centered around Sailly le Sec.
A wartime railroad wage commission recommends broad increases for workers up to 250 per month with flat raises for apprentices and scale steps by pay class. The report, released tonight, favors equal pay for equal service and outlines retroactive credits for those laid off since January. McAdoo will rule within days, likely adopting partial adjustments to fit union scales.
German observers report at least three new German pursuit squadrons have been dispatched to the Toul sector to strafe American forces. The precise squadron make up is not yet confirmed, and no aerial combat occurred due to heavy rain.
The German propaganda leaflet translated for the State Department claims vast booty from France and Belgium, including watches, undergarments, clothing, and precious items, with tallies of spoils and churches destroyed. It asserts penalties on Belgians, notes claimed British prisoners, and reports battlefield actions across Picardy, Flanders, and Mesopotamia near Mosul.
French soldiers extended their line during the night south of La Clute and took a number of prisoners. On the remaining British front there is nothing of special interest to report.
An advertisement touts Freezone as a cheap, painless corn treatment. It claims instant relief after applying a drop, followed by lifting the corn with fingers and no irritation, with a small bottle sold by druggists.
Unconfirmed reports indicate a fresh clash starting in the Ypres area, though details remain scarce. Early signals suggest divisions engaged at limited strength, with uncertainty about future scale and whether it will escalate into a major battle.
The article notes Asquith and followers see now as a favorable moment to seek a return to power while Maurice incident dissent grows. It also claims Lloyd George's position is weakened over the Irish conscription issue, though premier allies expect his statement in the House of Commons to reaffirm strength and popularity.
Washington observers link General Maurice’s letter and General Robertson’s retirement to civilian interference in Britain’s war plans. Analysts compare the crisis to Civil War Washington as Asquith and Grey may rethink Irish conscription if they regain power.
In the Ypres sector between La Clyte and Voormezeele the Germans made a strong local attack on British and French troops. They penetrated the allied front line at certain points after heavy fighting, while in other areas the assault was repulsed. The official Haig communique notes fighting continues locally.
Mrs. Fr ee Hollander, aged unknown, died in Roxbury on May 8. Funeral arrangements to be announced from Hollander Street residence.
Petersburg Virginia woman says her daughter was saved from surgery after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Mrs. W. D. Wells reports relief from long standing right side pain and weakness. The advertisement urges others with irregularities and painful periods to try the remedy.
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