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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1918
Page
14
A Central News despatch from Amsterdam reports sharp criticism in the Reichstag main committee of Germany's eastern policy toward Ukraine. The critique highlights Germany's stance in the eastern policy debate and suggests growing tensions over Ukraine policy.
Gustav Noske protested German interference in Ukraine and the visible discord with Austria. Mathias Erzberger condemned a German military dictatorship in the region and said the Centre rejects current policy. Hugo Haase questioned the treatment of Russians as enemy aliens amid Crimea and Baltic censorship. Noske cited military dominance in Poland and a plan to install a German prince in Finland. He noted Bavarian Saxon Prussian ducal crown bargaining.
John B. Holt assistant manager of the Dorchester School Centre is named local leader of the Suffolk county home garden movement. He will secure plots appoint specialists and organize lectures exhibitions and canning centers. Saturday markets are planned for fall with work directed from Dorchester School Centre and lectures at Dorchester High School.
Lord Curzon warns of military rule in government while praising wartime effort. He condemns soldiers directing policy as dangerous and urges unity and discipline. He notes Britain as a pillar for world liberty and predicts grim times but cites American support and resolve of the British people. He hopes Ireland joins the military effort.
Paris May 10 Six German airplanes were shot down yesterday by Sub-Lieutenant Rene Fonck in a pair of patrols. He claimed to avenge Lieutenant Chaput, killed last Tuesday, and added to his rising tally of air victories. Fonck, 28, had previously been unknown as a fighter but now ranks among France’s top aces with several confirmed kills and rapid pursuit actions.
Brigadier General SandeMan Carey commander of forces that closed the gap between the British third and fifth armies early in the March offensive has received promotion to major general.
Rotterdam May 10 Arrangements with Germany to guarantee safe passage of grain ships to the United States are completed. The cargo steamers Zyldyk Hector and Delfland will sail Saturday for America in exchange for the Hollandia Java and Stella bound for here.
Antonio Lavalle charged with first degree murder is found guilty of manslaughter on two counts after a 13 hour jury deliberation in Superior Criminal Court. The April 27 1917 incident at 97 Myrtle Street involved Frank Rapoli and Mrs Marie Sarni. Lavalle testified he went to persuade Minnie Christopher to return, claiming Rapoli fired first.
A three story brick storehouse at 240 Second street Chelsea was damaged by a fire of unknown origin causing about 10000 dollars in losses just before midnight. Police probe rumors of arson amid labor trouble at Jacob Barger and Son tag dealers with a suspected man who warned of retaliation after being ordered from the building. The Everett and Revere fire brigades responded and police search for a male visitor tied to the incident.
Harvard board of overseers will officially review the R O T C at Fresh Pond on Monday as part of a two day meeting May 13 and 14. They will observe trench maneuvers by three battalions and tour the Harvard Radio School Peabody and Germanic museums then dine with President and Mrs Lowell.
An official account of the escape of Americans from Petrograd through the battle lines in Finland arrives in Washington. It details privations, insults, and terrors endured by the refugees before reaching safety in Stockholm.
Miss Ranta a 22 year old bookkeeper for American Tobacco Company helped wave the Stars and Stripes and a flag of truce to halt firing. She acted as interpreter as Americans moved between lines after a six hour truce. Taken prisoner then released, she led refugees by sleigh through bitter cold to Christiansstadt amid German and Finnish tensions.
Nearly 60 officers of the school ran through maneuvers on the big range near Still River station as smoke from burning shrubbery and stumps filled the air. Fires from a surrounding forest fire caused the smoke. regiments will join schools under officers who just completed sniper scouts training. A 152d Infantry Brigade review by Brigadier General F. D. Evans is set for tomorrow morning. Tin derby parades were seen as the trench motor platoon of the 302d Infantry marched through Ayer on a hike.
Smoke shrouds the firing range as Lieutenant-Colonel Tad B. Seigle oversees field firing drills with trench targets. Lieutenant George R. Meehan of Charlestown is appointed swimming instructor after recent drownings. Future draftee examinations will determine entry status on arrival. Two new barracks will host paperwork and medical checks. Regimental schools and sniper scouts begin May 20 at the base.
Inventory of the late Judge Arthur E. Burr shows personal property appraised at 7835.40 dollars and no real estate. The inventory was filed by administrator Rogers Dow in Suffolk County probate office yesterday after his sudden death from heart disease in the court lobby.
Patrol actions occurred yesterday on the mountain front near Rome with reported activity by allied forces. No further details on engagements or casualties were released by officials.
The War Office reports lively artillery clashes in the Adamello area on Monte Altissimo slopes and the Asiago plateau eastern sector. Italian fire disrupted enemy columns in the Brenta and Seren valleys.
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