23 Oct 1918
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1918
Page
1
British forces push into Valenciennes from the west as German resistance fades with Haig's troops advancing near Raismes forest and aiming toward Conde by the Scheldt. The city had been French possession since 1677 before the war.
The German note puzzles officials as Washington signals asking the Allied Conference whether to fix armistice terms. The move would place the entire matter in the hands of the Allied Generalissimo and his allies, shaping the negotiation path.
Senate finance committee adopted amendments to the war revenue bill shifting rates on personal income. It targets under 100000 dollars for lowered taxes while higher incomes above that threshold face increases.
A one percent tax would apply to incomes 5000 to 6000 with a one percent surtax for each 2000 over that amount up to 100000, reaching 52 percent. A 65 percent surtax on net incomes over 1,000,000 is set in a graduated scale. This marks the second revision in the bill as the House panel moves away from an alternative war and excess profits tax.
Senator Lodge denounces Germanys latest note as a clumsy trap designed to draw the United States into diplomatic discussions. He says if the note is to be answered it should be careful and firm, outlining demand for surrender.
Paris reports Harold B. Willis of Boston, Lafayette Escadrille, escaped after 14 months in German captivity. He crossed the Rhine, endured eight days in the Black Forest, and aided 13 other Americans in a large break. three reached safety including Willis, Lieutenant Isaacs, and Lieutenant Puryear.
A report prompted increased security with the guard doubled to enhance safety. No further details are provided about the location or incident.
On Saturday afternoon October 5 the break was decided and continued on page 6 fourth column. Think of flowers when you think of Penn and its ad slogan as part of the page caption facts.
In Copenhagen on October 22 AP dispatch quotes Prince Maximilian saying Wilson’s response could determine the outcome of negotiations. He warns that only a peace of violence is avoidable if Germany keeps firm. a government acting against public opinion risks being swept away by the people.
The White House foresees any U S action on the German note awaiting the Supreme War Council's decision in France. Officials and observers expect Paris deliberations to largely shape American moves, with allied statesmen and cabinet discussions wrapping the morning briefing.
Anniversaries and historical notes fill a page column with dates and figures. It lists Thomas Pinckney born 1750, mentions the Karlsruhe sinking 13 British merchant ships in 1914, and reports German advances near Soissons with captured towns and 8000 prisoners and 70 guns.
Fair in Boston and vicinity with little temperature change into Thursday. Winds along the northern and middle Atlantic coasts will be moderate northwest to north. Temperatures remain generally below seasonal average.
Average temperature yesterday and comparisons to the previous year are listed with hourly readings from 3 p.m. to 12 midnight. The table shows values such as 44 44 3 p.m. and 6 a.m. 45 43 8, along with evening highs and overnight lows.
Readable ad notes two jazz bands will perform non stop tonight at St James Hall located at 235 Huntington Avenue. The event promises continuous music into the evening.
Geneva report quotes Volksfreund of Karlsruhe insisting peace must not wait for the Hohenzollerns and notes belief in the end of divine right rule. Schwabische TagWacht argues Allies will demand a costly peace, while censorship seems to shape public opinion for upcoming events.
Citizens will gain an extra hour of sleep next Sunday as clocks revert to standard time at 2:00 am under the daylight saving law signed March 19. Remember to set clocks back 60 minutes Saturday night and ignore it thereafter.
Tonight brings the Army and Navy boys contest at Crescent Gardens Revere Beach with Brigham’s Singing Orchestra and Jazz Band providing dancing each evening.
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