13 May 1918
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1918
Page
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Allies report confidence in withstanding the German offensive while awaiting America's full involvement. Plan centers on saving as many troops as possible and leveraging the combined strength of allied forces.
Gutzon Borglum released a letter to President Wilson denying betraying the President's trust and urging the Senate military committee to conduct a full open inquiry into government aircraft production. He says he was prevented from investigating by the War Department under Secretary Baker.
Ottawa May 12 A cable from the British war committee reports the entente plans to hold against a German push while delaying use of the American army until it is a full, self supporting force. The Germans are said to be draining their resources to force a quick decision as the Allies prefer to wait for a complete American reinforcement.
French forces drove German troops back in hand to hand fighting north of Kemmel in the Ypres sector. They recovered important ground and captured over 100 prisoners as part of a smashing blow to the central front.
AP report from the Ypres front says French forces captured a key high ground near the Wiverbeek River north of Kemmel in a strong attack. Hill 44 and nearby positions between La Clytte and Vierstraat were occupied after days of heavy fighting. In Italy, Italians storm Austrian positions at Col del Rosa and push along the northern front while the Austrian Emperor visits the front.
Yesterday's games saw Cleveland blanked 1 0 by rain in the American League while Detroit and New York were washed out. In the National League Boston and Chicago, Philadelphia and St Louis, and Brooklyn and Cincinnati were all affected by rain delays.
In Medford yesterday afternoon 1200 people gathered at Medford Theatre as four war crosses won by E Company 101st Infantry in France were pinned on the breasts of four mothers and a sister, underscoring Mothers Day significance and wartime heroism.
The steamship Liberty built for the French government in South Portland made a partial launch today. The vessel stopped on the ways before full flotation but is expected to be floated at the next high tide.
Richard J. Burke longtime Charlestown undertaker died at his home on Bunker Hill Street after a five week illness. He served 18 years in the trade and held roles in the Massachusetts Undertakers' Association and the Massachusetts Embalmers' Association and belonged to the Bunker Hill Council Knights of Columbus.
In Dublin on May 12 John Dillon, supporting the Nationalist candidate for Cavan, accused Professor Edward de Valera of provoking conscription by boasting of a half million drilled Irishmen. Dillon said London papers urged sending such forces to trenches and claimed military pressures followed in Clare.
President Wilson has consented to be the first honorary patron of the Italy Day celebration planned for May 24 by the Italy America Society. The event marks the third anniversary of Italy entering the war and was confirmed by a telegram to Charles E. Hughes, society president.
Documents added to the Senate record Friday indicate the sculptor sought to cap an issue or expense. The exact subject and parties are not fully detailed in the provided text fragment.
New York May 12 A national YWCA conference appointed a committee to mobilize business women to replace men drafted and to protect women in commerce and industry. Members include Florence Spencer Edith Miller Eleanor Bertine and twelve others from New York Bridgeport Chicago New Orleans Detroit St Louis Washington Des Moines Cleveland Minneapolis and Indianapolis.
The daily casualty list shows 84 names with 35 from New England troops. The Roxbury Horse Guards, formerly Troop D, First Massachusetts Cavalry, now in B Company, 102d Machine Gun Battalion, are reported to have seen heavy fighting with several missing in action and others wounded.
The 102d Machine Gun Battalion and the 1024 Infantry, largely Connecticut men, lead reported casualties with the 108d and 101st Infantry also represented. Lieutenant Hiram A. Miller, 22, of Newton Highlands, severely wounded. Edward K. Merrihew of Newton slightly wounded. Private John L. Whalen missing in action April 20 after prior injuries aboard the Antilles. Corporal Ralph Harney of Roslindale in the 1024 battalion.
Walter C Mahan of A Company 101st Infantry and former Post editor at the front in France recounts how the regiment celebrated St Patrick Day while out of the trenches at a rest camp four miles from the line. Private Mahan’s letter describes the scene and activities.
On March 17 we left the trenches for a camp of repose about four miles from the front. The day was clear and warm, contrasting with reports of harsh weather seen in Boston.
The passage outlines a defense doctrine where the Allies resist massed enemy blows by using minimal forces to withstand the shock while preserving a strong reserve. Wings may yield ground within limits to compel the foe to pay a heavier price, aiming to exhaust the enemy so the reserve can reestablish the initiative at the decisive moment.
The snippet lists a clock-like sequence 1:52 2129 rises 5:25 and sun and moon set times, plus an instruction to light all vehicles at 8:27. It then notes today’s anniversaries and recalls 1846 war with Mexico and 1917 resignations of war minister Guchkoff and General Korniloff in the Russian provisional government.
Forecast shows showers in southern New England on Monday with possible thunderstorms. Tuesday brings fair weather and cooler conditions, with moderate temperatures overall. Northern New England also sees Monday showers and cooler Vermont, while Tuesday turns fair and warmer along the Maine coast.
A pasted OCR fragment shows numeric strings and partial phrases about temperatures. It lists averages such as yesterday’s temperature around 60 and last year’s around 46, with scattered numbers and unreadable words, suggesting a broken page segment on climate figures.
Early today a blaze on the second floor of the Brown Garage and Carriage Company destroyed a three story structure at 70 Brimmer Street. Numerous expensive autos were burned and the blaze prompted panic in the Back Bay residential area near Brimmer Chestnut and Byron streets. Firemen battled the flames for hours as nearby buildings were threatened.
Two firemen J F Noonan and Hugh Tierney narrowly escaped death directing a hose. The blaze at Protective No 2 garage on the third floor caused by a large gasoline tank exploding damaged 150 machines and triggered multiple alarms. Firemen evacuated via the stair to the roof as flames surged through the second and third floors.Authorities expect losses exceed 150000 dollars.
Miss Hannah Sargent Locke of Winchester daughter of Mr and Mrs Wilbur Sargent Locke and Lowell Ridgway Smith Amherst son of Mr and Mrs Edward A Smith were married yesterday at the bride’s home The groom is a lieutenant in the aviation corps army and the ceremony was performed by Rev Mr Chidley Only immediate families attended.
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