21 Oct 1918
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1918
Page
1
A report states a group agrees to recall submarines but denies blame for deaths on passenger ships. They want to discuss armistice and question the president's right to interfere in internal matters. The wording suggests ongoing political tension and demands for constitutional limits on executive power.
American troops north of Verdun repulsed a German attack at Grand Pre. Responding to strategic needs, the Americans yielded some ground briefly but quickly counterattacked, driving the German forces back. The overarching aim is to pressure the Allies into prolonged negotiations.
Germany has not yet replied to President Wilson and no unofficial text has been flashed. Neutral dispatches from Amsterdam, Geneva and Madrid yield varying readings of Berlin’s likely stance. It is clear Berlin resists submission and the Junkers hope for more talks or to stretch the war to extend Kaiser power.
British and Belgian troops clear Northern Belgium of the enemy. Belgians seize Zeebrugge and Heyst, cross the Ghent Bruges Canal, reach the Dutch frontier, and report 15 000 Germans cut off from retreat withdraw as the advance progresses toward Eccloo.
Mrs. William E. Green of Westford died after a car driven by her husband struck a fence and fell 20 feet into a brook on Bedford Street near Sleepy Hollow Hill. Their son William Kenneth Green was hospitalized and Mr Green was in shock after a flat tire caused the crash in light rain.
A vintage health ad promotes Father John’s Medicine as a safe remedy for cold or cough symptoms, urging readers to avoid risky self treatment and trust the product for relief.
Camp Devens October 20 Fire department saved ammunition in the 42d Infantry ordnance supply building as flames burned the structure. First Lieutenant John F. Harrington of East Boston directed water streams and wall tearing to keep timber and explosives apart. no cartridge exploded.
Major-General McCain commends firemen and officers for halting a blaze during the Fourth Liberty Loan drive. The campaign is expected to raise about 1,100,000 dollars, with strong per capita subscriptions. The general urges pride in the effort and the patriotic duty and financial reward it represents for subscribers.
Lieutenant-Colonel James A. Shannon commanded the Harvard R O T C last year and joined General Pershing's staff. He was 39, leaves a wife and three children, and was West Point graduate of 1902. He is son in law of Brigadier General Eli D. Hoyle.
Mrs. Mary L B Cole mother of Brigadier General Charles H Cole of the American expeditionary forces died at her home 62 Beacon street yesterday. The death follows the recent loss of her son Major Edward Cole killed in action. Funeral services will be held at General Cole's home corner of Lincoln street and Burditt avenue Hingham on Wednesday at 1 PM.
Boston health officials report 89 influenza and pneumonia deaths for the 24 hours ending 10 pm, down six from Saturday. Few new cases were reported to the Board of Health as authorities continue drastic measures against the epidemic.
Denmark has sent a note to Germany urging that terms from 1860 to 1870 treaties be fulfilled. The 1864 treaty article promised a Schleswig plebiscite to choose allegiance between Germany and Denmark, a provision not carried out according to Vaderland via Dutch press dispatches.
The Schleswig-Holstein affair in 1884 showcased Bismarck's Machiavellian policy with Austria and Germany attacking a Danish duchy. Denmark resisted for nine months before falling. Nordic intellectuals debated rescue, and Henrik Ibsen urged Sweden and Norway to aid Denmark, later prompting his departure from Norway.
The Fighting Fourth continued on page six and readers are invited to celebrate Monday night at Crescent Garden’s Grand Reopening at Revere Beach with dancing all winter. Brigham’s Famous Singing and Jazz Orchestra directed by H. Edward Andrews will perform.
The American people have raised about 16 billion dollars through popular war loans since entering the war. All loans were oversubscribed with portions unaccepted. The first loan totaling two billion faced a billion dollar oversubscription, the second loan attracted four point six one seven billion in subscriptions with half the oversubscription accepted, and the third loan of three billion had subscriptions of four point one seven six billion, all of which was taken.
The first official estimate of New England's total subscription to the Fighting Fourth Liberty Loan will be made public today, though the exact grand total will not be available.
Two jazz bands will perform continuous music this evening at St James Hall located at 235 Huntington Avenue, promising a lively night of danceable tunes.
The article states that unrestricted submarine warfare is to be discontinued, with details continued on page 12, third column.
Nelson's English fleet defeated French and Spanish at Trafalgar in 1805, capturing 3500 German prisoners. One year ago, Germans landed on Werder Peninsula at the Gulf of Riga, occupying Dago Island and taking 1200 prisoners.
Fair to cool conditions dominate the forecast for Boston and northern to southern New England. Rain moves through Monday in northern New England with clearing by afternoon, followed by cooler Tuesday. far eastern New York turns fair, and Atlantic coast winds stay strong south to southwest.
Yesterday's average temperature was 52 degrees with a daily breakdown from morning to evening. The report lists multiple readings around 50s and 60s with highs near 66 and lows near 45.
In Paris on October 20, amid heavy rain, American troops led a parade through the city celebrating the liberation of French towns. The 301st Infantry carried the U S flag and was followed by allied troops from Belgium, Brazil, Britain, Greece, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, and Czechoslovakia.
A Liberty Loan booth is set inside Lille statue pedestal in Place de la Concorde while wreaths and bouquets honor the scene. Paris marks the first fete day since the war began and plans for thousands of 1920 recruits shift due to Spanish influenza. The 201st Infantry, a Boston formed unit trained at Camp Devens under Col. Frank Tompkins, led the parade before departing to France in early July.
A tablet honoring 56 Lynnfield men in the army and navy was dedicated at South Lynnfield square. The top inscription reads Sons of Lynnfield and notes Without reservation or hesitation these men are shedding their blood to save civilization in the world, with the names listed in four columns.
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