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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1918
Page
18
Report notes continued Allied pressure on German lines with fierce resistance from the hornets of the battle line and machine gun fire. Gains are described as foot by foot amid heavy opposition as the defense shows stubborn endurance.
The Central Executive Committee elected by the National Council of Slovenes Croatians and Serbians at Agram takes political control for the nationalities and declares for a sovereign state on a democratic basis. It enumerates principles guiding this aim.
American forces pushed toward Sedan despite fortified holds as British and American troops advance from Le Cateau to Valenciennes. French thrusts northeast of Laon gain ground, with 2000 German prisoners captured and substantial machine gun nests neutralized. Breuilles taken. Montcornet vision nears. Haig’s offensives north and south of Valenciennes progress, while Ghent reportedly evacuated.
Rome reports Italian naval aviators bombed an enemy submarine from low altitude and believe the U-boat was sunk. The official statement was issued today.
Amsterdam reports Baron von Falkenhausen German governor general of Belgium has pardoned Belgians and neutral residents condemned by military tribunals or commanders under his jurisdiction except those convicted of common crimes. He ordered release of Belgians and neutral citizens interned in Belgium or Germany, with a limited number to be freed after Belgium’s evacuation.
Mr D J Lane of 532 Lane Bldg St Marys Kansas claims a simple home remedy cures asthma. He offers a postpaid 1.25 bottle to tested readers who report results within ten days and says payment only if it cures. Send name and address and no money now.
The committee outlines aims to unite Slovenes Croatians and Serbians on a racial basis, create a democratic sovereign state, secure a nationalities delegation at the peace conference, and guarantee free development for minorities. It rejects the imperial manifesto plan and calls for neighboring states to have sea access without threatening territorial integrity while urging concord to forge a great national state.
German Chancellor Prince Maximilian, addressing the Reichstag, urged readiness for a defensive war while pressing for a peace plan based on justice. He warned against blindly trusting a Wilson peace and stressed national self determination within a league of nations framework. He praised soldiers and unity, while cautions about bad elements in every army.
Hyde Park residents unveil an octagonal roll of honor at Everett square with 1400 names and 16 gold stars for the dead. The display cost about $300 plus $300 for fencing and paving, with room for 200 more names from Ward 24. The project, led by Hyde Park’s Board of Trade and Philip Coveney, invites towns to submit photos for publication in the Boston Post.
The British Third and Fourth Armies smashed through strong German defenses south of Valenciennes, pushing into occupied territory as of October 23, reported by the Associated Press.
A sixty four page volume titled Language Logic promises to teach French phonographically and enables learning Spanish Italian and English by listening to records. The Cortina Academy at 12 East Forty-Sixth Street New York offers the book free for a limited time by mail.
They advanced three miles on a broad front, seizing many villages and thousands of prisoners with guns. The breakthrough reaches what may be the key German strong point, with heavy resistance from machine gunners. Still, large enemy casualties and ongoing advances threaten both northern and southern German positions. further retreats are anticipated.
Havre Oct 23 The Belgian government has decided to establish its administrative departments in Bruges after recovering western Flanders and parts of eastern Flanders and Hainaut from the Germans.
Texas residents learned the state wide prohibition law was ruled unconstitutional and within hours a saloon opened for business in a barn at Vinton. The brief report notes the quick implementation of the news as a saloon began operating three hours after the ruling.
Washington cable reports King George approved Colonel William Endicott as a Knight of Grace of the Order of St John of Jerusalem. Endicott, Boston resident and Red Cross commissioner for Great Britain, is praised for his war service and strong ties to Boston clubs and Harvard.
Lodge states no discussion with the German government is acceptable and calls for unconditional surrender to be set by Foch and allied commanders. Hitchcock says the President’s note links German democratization to peace and may trigger a political crisis in Germany with allied support.
American forces fought Wednesday across Yalma farm to Hill 220 northwest of Grand Pre, repelling German attempts near Campigneulle and at Hill 204 to Bellejoyeuse. They took about 200 prisoners, bombed Buzancy and Remonville woods, and claimed air combats with several Fokkers. Lt. Edward V. Rickenbacher scored a Bowie and Capt. Alfred Grant Benton shot down a two seater over No Man's Land.
Milwaukee woman Mrs Paul Gram says fourteen years of epileptic fits ended after using a medicine from R P N Lepso of Milwaukee. She reports eight years free of attacks and urges others to write for a free postpaid sample at 22 Island Avenue Milwaukee.
Forty eight men employed at the Victory Plant Squantum were arrested as they alighted from an Elevated car at Dorchester avenue and Adams street Dorchester charged with evading fares The arrests described as the heaviest in Boston were followed by summonses to appear in Dorchester Court next week Authorities planned to consult Victory plant officials about car accommodations amid a history of fare evasion as workers crowded cars without paying unless seats were provided.
A crowd of more than 10 passengers filled a car as it entered Fields Corner. About 15 patrolmen from Station 11 surrounded the vehicle and arrested the men, who were then marched away in quiet custody.
Secretary Baker and President Wilson decide lawmakers should stay in office. Representative John J. Delaney says no further members of Congress will be allowed to join the army.
Shorty McCabe returns in Sewell Ford's humorous tale published in next week's Boston Sunday Post Magazine. The plot centers on his missteps and comic miscalculations in a lighthearted river of wit and character.
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