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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1918
Page
7
Washington dispatch reports officers believe a major Allied offensive could soon begin to disrupt Germany's retirement from Belgium and France. Allied lines have shortened to free forces, with emphasis on the British and the imminent deployment of the American Second Army under Major General Bullard.
Observers weigh a two pronged attack east and west of the Meuse targeting Sedan and Montmedy rail lines with a French west of Argonne co operation. Others note Alsace raids signaling possible offensive moves and German peace overtures may lower morale while Allied zeal rises.
Mayor Peters urged economy as Boston plans tighter year end. He warned next year will bring lighter revenues and higher expenses. Prohibition could cut 31,000,000 from income with salaries, notably for police and firemen, rising next year. He called for legislative relief to raise the tax limit.
Provincetown reports Champion youth farmer Miss Florence Snow, 15, daughter of Mr and Mrs Manuel Snow, has grown a 50 pound squash in her war garden and other specimens nearly as large. She predicts even better harvest next year.
Massachusetts Superior Court judge Richard W. Irwin attended a Northampton public meeting celebrating President Wilson's reply to the German Chancellor. A warrant for his arrest was sought but unsuccessful. Irwin stated he would have issued warrants for himself and 5000 other violators if asked.
Walter Bayes downgrades his own work after gifting a large painting to a janitress and noting it replaced with oilcloth. Harry Lauder visits American forces, praising rapid Allied advance while mourning his son. Johnnie Evers seeks Hank Gowdy’s help teaching polls baseball amid service duties. Sir Eric Geddes loses a favorite pencil to Florenze Ziegfeld Jr via Liberty bonds sale. Kaiser’s mood grim as Radziwill and Roniker report lines. Powers sells five million in bond issue. Mrs. Chapman gains licensing to preach in Chemung County. Lady Randolph Churchill recalls Miss Jerome remark with wit.
Quarantine restrictions due to influenza have been lifted in all parts of the second naval district surrounding Newport Rhode Island. However men cannot travel outside Newport and armed guards patrol the city to enforce the rule. Army authorities at Fort Adams remain vigilant.
The authorities lifted the quarantine for troops but forbade visiting theatres or leaving Newport. The move limits civilian movement while allowing military personnel to remain on base.
The government purchased Gould Island in Narragansett Bay near Newport. The island was owned by Percy D. Haughton of Boston. The notice appeared in Newport after an official announcement.
Describes a women s fine broadcloth Tai Lor made with slender lines and an irregularly edged bottom hem. Mentions a charming but uneven line around the coat s lower edge.
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