03 Oct 1918
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1918
Page
1
New England moves toward the Fighting Fourth Liberty Loan quota with $97,692,000 subscribed in the first three banking days. Seventy six banks failed to participate, leaving a substantial portion of the $500,000,000 target still to raise. A Tuesday gain of $30,564,000 boosts totals as officials report rapid progress toward the campaign's short window.
Reports say German forces are preparing to surrender as Allied troops advance from the Flanders front toward Cambrai and St Quentin. British and American units gain ground while German positions on the Belgian coast and centers along the line show weakening resolve.
Allied forces press in on a broad sector from Menin to Cambrai as German troops begin a retreat. The British Belgian offensive pushes toward Roulers and Menin while the Hindenburg line falls at Cambrai and St Quentin, offering potential for wide Allied victories and Kaiser's losses.
Boston health reports show 135 influenza and 40 pneumonia deaths yesterday, a drop of 27 from the day before. Officials say the epidemic’s peak may be past in the city and a gradual decline could follow, with nurses and helpers urgently needed for ill rooms.
Emergency health committee extended closure of theatres dance halls and public gathering places to 11 59 Saturday night October 12. Original order set the limit for 11 59 next Sunday night.
In a terse wartime note the Kaiser questions American troops employing shotguns. The piece hints Liberty Bonds may suffer as public sentiment shifts and urges readers to join the line now.
The War Labor Board announced a new wage schedule for Boston Elevated employees in Washington on October 2. Motormen and conductors three months or less receive 48 cents per hour, six months or less 46 cents, first three months 43 cents, and one year or more 48 cents. All miscellaneous workers gain a 28 percent rise, minimum 42 1/2 cents. The former scale ranged from 91/4 to 351/2 cents plus a 2 cent wartime allowance. the new rates mark a substantial increase.
Incomplete temperature figures and times appear in a garbled entry. The text lists various numbers resembling past temperatures and daily averages but lacks coherent context or dates.
Burdett College reopens next Monday with new admissions in business and shorthand courses Enrollment available daily at 18 Boylston Street at the corner of Washington Street.
A historical note warns that delaying loan subscription worsens the ongoing conflict by extending its duration and intensifying financial strain.
A public advisory states all vehicles must have lights on tonight at 6 54 with conditions not fully clear from the fragment. Authorities refer to sun and moon cues and advise compliance to ensure visibility on streets.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity notes occasional showers early Thursday morning followed by fair conditions. Friday also fair with slightly cooler temperatures and moderate west to northwest winds.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.