16 Oct 1918
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1918
Page
1
The drive to raise peace support hits a high mark as New England lags, needing an estimated $40,000,000 daily to meet quotas. Organizers urge patriots to contribute and spread the message to rally public backing.
American infantry held a stubborn line near Romagne amid constant shelling and enemy attacks. Units reported firm defense and continued advance despite bombardment.
Entente forces advance in Belgium and France press the German lines. In Flanders the push is rapid while across France the Germans fight desperately to hold back the Allies.
Berlin expected that the note from the President to Chancellor will be held back from public release for now. Authorities anticipate powers facing defeat will seek to keep the message partly secret to avoid undermining negotiations.
The six New England states face a crisis in the Fighting Fourth Liberty Loan with a daily $40,000,000 target for four days to show national support. Boston business leaders met urgently at the Exchange Club and within half an hour raised $11,460,000 to reinforce subscriptions.
The translator outlines two reasons for presenting Colonel Hohen ollern's work to the English speaking public. It cites the author's unrivaled subject knowledge and four years spent traveling the distance from the German edition.
Northwest of Verdun on October 15 at 8 30 p m the Associated Press says American forces faced stubborn resistance with hundreds of machine gun nests and continued action in the battle.
F Gray Co will sell men’s overcoats in black kerseys meltons heathers and tweeds ulsters and auto coats. Thousands to select from at prices 14 90 to 40 dollars. EF Gray Co Washington cor Hanover Sts busy corner. advt
The note urges readers not to wait until next Saturday night but to act now to be in the right place. It emphasizes immediate participation and momentum, encouraging timely action over delaying to a later weekend.
A fresh forest fire spread along a 25 mile stretch between Lawler and McGrath in Minnesota as a wind intensified. Adjutant General Rhinow and Governor Burnquist traveled from Duluth with 100 Home Guardsmen to assist in containment near Lawler and Aitkin.
The message urges continued war bond support with a call to action for increased subscriptions. It stresses urgency and ties the plea to patriotic duty, invoking national effort and collective sacrifice.
The article suggests German leaders may claim President refuses to begin peace talks to spur national resistance, urging the people to rally the army for a final stand. It notes this as a likely tactic amid wartime pressures.
A call goes out demanding further donations from business leaders to boost the campaign funds. The statement urges prominent figures to contribute generously, emphasizing the need to expand fundraising efforts.
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A scrambled mix of notes cites a 1788 execution of Marie Antoinette in France and a 1917 event. It also mentions France declaring war on Bulgaria and a U S destroyer Cassina attacked by a German submarine with one dead and five wounded. The text includes references to moon and sun timings and vehicle lights tonight.
Forecasters predict Wednesday in Boston and vicinity to be fair and slightly warmer. Thursday should stay fair with moderate west and southwest winds.
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