18 Oct 1918
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1918
Page
1
Final push across six New England states aims to top the Fighting Fourth Liberty Loan. Only today and Saturday remain to gather funds and finish strong against German autocracy. Continued on Page 15 Second Col.
British forces capture the Bruges Zeebrugge naval base while German troops abandon the area. Evacuation movements accelerate toward Antwerp as the enemy withdraws from Belgian coastal fortifications.
Northwest of Verdun on October 17 the American forces completed control of the Cote Chatillon and now hold the key to the great stretches to the north and northeast, giving them a pivotal position in the sector.
The hill is the last of three key positions bitterly defended. Mamelle trench near Romagne opened Dame Marie, then Chatillon, allowing control of German lines to the northwest. Each hill affords enfilading fire and can be swept without a major assault.
Advertisement urges purchasing a bond first then visiting F. Gray Co. at the Washington Hanover Street corner to buy clothing at last year's prices.
Washington reports no further extension of daylight saving. Clocks will be turned back one hour on October 27 as originally planned after a conference of congressional leaders and War Industries Board Chairman Baruch.
Rome report says the Holy Father places full faith in President Wilson to secure a quick durable peace. Monsignor Corretti states the pope offers special prayers that Wilson stay on his course and avoid any factor that could renew the war.
F. Gray Co offers thousands of men s overcoats in black kersey melton Scotch heather and tweed ulsters auto coats and ulsterers with prices from 14 90 to 40 00 at Washington corner Hanover Streets busy corner advt
A brief promotional note highlights flowers and honors the University of Pennsylvania name and heritage, urging readers to associate floral gifts with Penn. The short item emphasizes brand ties and regional awareness.
Dispatches from Berlin report strong anti Wilson sentiment in military and civilian circles. Reichstag member Gothein writes that Wilson’s approach destroys any league of nations and that German entry would be under brute force, provoking bitterness and pacifist outrage.
Berlin dispatches report Germany will prepare a reply to President Wilson and ship it to Washington tonight. Semi official German papers say Berlin intends to pursue continued conversation rather than end the dialogue.
Baron von Hussarek the Austrian premier announced that Austria is about to be transformed into federal states. The statement was reported from Berne on October 17 based on advices received there.
A 1914 line from Nieuport to Dixmude is shown as the Dunkirk defense. The item also recalls Allied landings at Enos in Bulgaria in 1915. It notes a year ago arrests of fifty eight enemy aliens at Hoboken dry docks, German Moon Island capture with 5000 prisoners, two torpedo boats sunk in Moon Sound, and the Russian evacuation of Reval beginning.
Forecasts show unsettled conditions in Boston area Friday and Saturday with cooler air on Saturday and fresh winds from the south to southwest shifting to the northwest. North New England expects rain then cooler sunshine. South New England and East New York see partial cloudiness and cooler temperatures with coastal winds. Overall temperatures remain above seasonal averages except in the northern tier from the Lake region to the Rockies.
F Gray Co Washington corner Hanover Sts advertises fall suits with prices from 12.9 to 4.00 in smart menswear for value seekers.
Paris dispatch reports British capture of Lille followed by rapid Allied gains in other sectors. Americans encounter stiff resistance as Hingi and the Queen of Belgium enter Ostend with Belgian forces. King Albert and Queen Elizabeth enter Ostend in a dramatic development.
A Rotterdam Courant bulletin reports the German army command has ordered its forces to cease devastating places unless military necessity requires it. The Allied drive in Flanders won key advances with Lille's capture and Ostend occupied by the British under Admiral Keyes.
F Gray Co announces a major sale at Washington corner Hanover Street offering all wool Cheviots Blue Serges and Tweed Suits with two pairs of knickers included with each suit.
Amsterdam Oct 17 The Handelsblad cites a cautious report that Admiral Ty has ordered German U boats to return to base. The dispatch is presented with reserve and uncertainty.
Paris reports that German forces are abandoning the Belgian coast and retreating behind Antwerp outer defenses to seek refuge as Allied pressure increases along the channel coast.
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