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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1918
Page
1
Boston officials mandate closing churches and all public gathering venues including saloons soda fountains bowling alleys pool rooms billiard halls and arcades as influenza deaths rise with 83 recorded yesterday in the city.
Allied dispatch reports German forces closing on a major French city held by the retreating enemy. German troops, attempting to seal a break between Cambrai and St Quentin, struggle to plug a widening hole as fires rage in advancing sectors.
The American cargo steamer Herman Frasch, about 4000 tons, sank after colliding with an American steamer off the Nova Scotia coast. Forty one survivors were saved by Henry, with about 50 crew believed drowned. Frasch had carried 18 officers and 76 men. Previously it served between Portland Maine and Sabine Pass Texas hauling sulphur for Maine mills.
The First Motor Corps of the Massachusetts State Guard seeks more automobiles to transport nurses of the district nursing association. Each car with a driver doubles or more the nurses' efficiency. no patients are moved and drivers do not enter homes. Volunteering times include forenoon, afternoon, or longer with contact at the Cadet Armory Beach Street Beach 5335.
The United States aims for a six billion dollar Liberty Loan but is progressing at roughly half speed. Bond sales reported by banks to the Treasury total $855,132,900 in the five working days ending last night, an increase of $229,000,000, versus the required $1,575,000,000 at the standard daily rate.
The Fighting Fourth drive to raise 500 million dollars for Uncle Sam lags as six New England states fall behind by 2.5 million on latest daily reports. Thursday receipts total 22.595 million, giving a loan total of 143.687 million.
Public interest wanes as health authorities ban public meetings parades and demonstrations, curbing community events and raising questions about civic participation.
London reports from authoritative naval sources that Germany plans an early abandonment of the entire Flanders coast. German guns are being removed as the Belgian coast endures heavy bombardment for two days.
The Boston Symphony Orchestra will have Henri Rabaud replace Pierre Monteux as conductor after Monteux relinquishes for winter duties with the Metropolitan. The change signals a policy shift toward non German leadership in the orchestra.
Vienna dispatch in Berlin Tageblatt says Austria Hungary asked Holland to invite all belligerents to peace negotiations and that Holland has sent out invitations. State Department notes no invitation has been received from Austria Hungary for U S participation.
Wanted Buick sedan 1918 model in good condition. Contact Room 701 Chamber of Commerce Boston or call Fort Hill 1768 for details.
A New York division cooperating with Australian corps north of St. Quentin faced severe resistance and sustained heavy losses, yet pressed the fight with notable bravery as reported by the Associated Press.
Ad urges readers to use Father John's Medicine, claiming quick relief from colds without alcohol or dangerous drugs. The page note also mentions Liberty Bond purchases and wartime support for troops, arguing money speaks in both war and peace.
In New York city the health department ordered re adjusting working hours for businesses and adjusted hours for motion picture houses and theatres to relieve congestion on transport lines as part of efforts to check the spread of Spanish influenza.
An order to take effect tomorrow night sets theatre start times from 7.00 to late hours and standardizes business hours from Monday. Retail stores exclude groceries open 8.00 to 4.00. Wholesale and jobbing 8.15 to 4.15. Offices 8.30 to 4.30. Textiles 9.00 to 5.00. Non textiles 9.30 to 5.30.
Despite allied victories, the message states the war is not won and calls Americans to buy bonds now. It stresses the need for funds and patriotism to support ongoing military efforts and victory.
Fuel Administrator Garfield refused Governor McCall's request to lift the gasolineless Sundays for two weeks. He based the decision on Acting Surgeon General Richards's advice that continuing the policy would have little, if any effect on curbing the Spanish influenza outbreak.
The governor's appeal was transmitted via J. J. Storrow, New England fuel administrator, and signed by all state fuel administrators in the region. They urged lifting the ban, noted in a continuation on Page 4-Sixth Column.
Allied forces push from the Belgian coast and through Flanders while Americans and French gain in Champagne. The northern French front closes on Lille, the German army retreating from a broad salient as the Anglo Belgian drive reaches the Roulers Menin area and breakthrough continues.
The article recalls actions in 1914 with German advances north of the Oise and a 1915 note on Peru severing ties with Germany. It also mentions Britain or U.S. reactions, a 1915 repatriation bill signed by President Wilson, and the sinking of the Arabic denied by Germany with indemnity offered.
Weather forecast from Washington notes fair and warmer conditions in southern New England and eastern New York for Saturday and Sunday. Northern New England expected showers, with unsettled, likely showers Sunday. Lake region to northern New England shows showery weather in 48 hours, with moderate westerly winds offshore.
Burdett College announces resumes day and night sessions with enrollments for business and shorthand beginning any Monday. Offices open daily at 18 Boylston Street at the corner of Washington.
Paris reports a solemn warning from the French government to Germany and its allies. The warning states that territory left behind will be punished and that both the German people and those who ordered the devastations will bear responsibility morally and legally. France says it is consulting with allies on next steps.
A British officer reports no fresh German reserves in Flanders with signs of disorganization in infantry and artillery. Riots among German units, even officers, are alleged. The observer warns that the situation could deteriorate into a rout despite the uncertainty.
A Basel dispatch to the Havas Agency, citing Vienna sources, reports King Ferdinand of Bulgaria abdicated in favor of Crown Prince Boris who has already assumed power. The Paris dispatch is dated October 4.
American forces stationed overseas total 1 800 009, the House military committee was told at a War Department briefing. Spanish influenza in camps will slow shipments briefly as the department avoids sending those exposed or showing symptoms.
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