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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1917
Page
2
British war ships chased German light cruisers who fled through Helgoland Bight yesterday. The German fleet then protected the retreat with mine fields near Helgoland as the admiralty announced.
Amsterdam reports a Berlin dispatch saying British naval forces for the first time since early war attempted to break into the Helgoland bight on Saturday. German guards identified the Britons near the Horn Reef Terschelling line about 60 miles from Helgoland. German counter thrust repulsed them with no German losses and minimal material damage to British ships.
Berlin reports Italian forces counter attacked in the hill districts northeast of Asiago. The Italian front saw fruitless assaults on heights wrested from them with costly losses for the attackers. Artillery duels between the Brenta and the Piave intensified at times.
The city of Jaffa on the Mediterranean coast was taken by the British army in Palestine. Australian and New Zealand mounted troops occupied Jaffa without opposition as the Turkish retreat northward continued. A separate Saloniki statement reports a British raid on a wood southwest of Akindzali near Lake Doiran, taking prisoners and inflicting casualties while bad weather hindered operations.
London, Nov 18. Sunday newspaper correspondents expect a forceful defense of the allied war council plan in tomorrow's House of Commons debate. Lloyd George aims to dispel misgivings about Paris remarks and address American representation and naval coordination. The Sunday Times notes war cabinet unity, aside from Andrew Bonar Law, on the premier’s policy.
Secretary Baker in his weekly war review notes stronger Italian defences and precise British and French reinforcements in the Italian theatre. He cautions that Austro German strength has not yet peaked, though prospects for future efforts appear confident.
Mr. Baker notes intensified artillery and German nervousness after heavy fighting last week. He praises American troops in first line trenches for living up to the army’s traditions. Training of national army progresses rapidly with morale described as excellent across camps. In France training continues. troops in trenches uphold best military traditions.
Italian troops repelled further enemy crossings of the Piave yesterday and, in a brilliant counterattack, drove Austro-German forces that had gained a footing on the west bank out of the Fagare zone. The war office announced the success today.
Official wartime bulletin reports Italian brigades repelling repeated assaults on the Asiago plateau near Monte Sisemol and Monte Castelgomberto. Prisoners and gains noted as Caserta and Perugia units retook positions while the Piave defense held and locals cheered at St Mark's.
Premier Vittorio Orlando toured Venice to direct protection and aid for residents. He praised the calm, dignified conduct of inhabitants including Mayor Count Grimani and the city council. St Mark's Church remained open with masses. the church facade and interiors were armored with earth bags.
The Rome office reports Austro German attacks along the northern front from Lake Garda to Feltre repelled, while Berlin claims Italians faltered near Asiago Brenta Piave. Allies may reinforce soon but gains hinge on future weeks amid heavy artillery duels at Passchendaele and Langemarck and renewed effort toward Laon.
Postmaster Murray adds chauffeurs to the Boston mail routes and they plan to form a union with the American Federation of Labor. A 45 plus turnout at Quincy House heard from Local 100 and Local 39 leaders about benefits and aims. Irving P. Clark chairs the organizing committee with John Whalen Patrick Grant and John Barry. Mulcahey sends a safety message urging strict traffic rule adherence.
Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen Local 5, with members on the New Haven road, prepared a wage scale proposal at a meeting yesterday at 724 Washington street. The plan seeks about a 15 percent wage increase and an eight hour day, with current pay averaging around 3 per day. Over 600 members showed interest in the agreement.
Thomas H. Canning, reelected general master workman, announced the Knights of Labor assembly’s declaration that no affiliated local assemblies may strike for the war duration. Hourly wages hours and working conditions must go to arbitration to aid victory.
Allied observers report extreme severity on the northern line along the Piave above Zenzon. Austrian General von Krobatin fights to wedge behind the Italian line, with heavy losses and fierce hand to hand combat. Italian navy supports bombardments toward the Piave mouth and coast defenses.
General Pershing visited the graves of three U S soldiers killed in a trench raid. The markers list each man’s name, company, and regiment on a hill overlooking a village. A wreath bears a French inscription honoring the first American soldiers to die in France for justice and liberty.
The Medford Theatre collected 700 dollars last night for the Y M C A war camp fund. Francis A. Sayre, son in law of President Wilson, spoke on the Y M C A work for soldiers in France and outlined future plans of the organization.
The Boston Central Labor Union amended its constitution to declare a board seat vacant after three consecutive absences without a valid excuse. A vacancy caused by Alfred Langlois’s death was tabled for later filling, and the group offered condolences to his widow. Union wage aims were endorsed for Lamp Lighters and Wine Clerks. Hours and war effort reports surfaced across unions, with details on contributions, flags, and committee campaigns supporting James T. Moriarty for City Council.
James Oneal, Socialist candidate for Boston mayor, opened his campaign on the Boston Common. He denounced claims Socialist party supports German junkers and demanded a peace without annexations, with fairness to all fighting nations. McBride and Reid of Providence spoke for the ticket.
Washington nov 18 an offer to the government of 300 plants for producing parts and accessories for airplanes submarine chasers and trucks was made by the Motor and Accessory Manufacturers Association. The group pledged support to the automobile industries committee of the war industries board.
The War Office reports lively artillery action north of the Chemin-des-Dames and along the Meuse Verdun front. A raid on Mont Carillet captured enemy posts and prisoners. other sectors remained calm.
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