British and French Forces Drive Through Northern Front
British troops push along a 10 mile front from St. Quentin capturing Heisel and Havrincourt wood while advancing near Servais Mennessis and La Fere. French probing around St Gobain forest north of Soissons threaten La Fere outflank and push toward Rheims. German counterattacks near Laffaux Celles-sur Aisne falter as British and French threaten Armentieres and Ypres sector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eral
Heisel
St. Quentin
Havrincourt
Cambrai
St. Gobain
Soissons
la Fere
Luon
Servais
Mennessis
St. Quentin Canal
Aisne
St. Gobain Forest
Rheims
Laffaux
Celles-sur- Aisne
Ypres
Ploegsteert
Armentieres
Wulverghem
German Forces Hold Hindenburg Line as Front Nears Paris
War briefing argues Germany fronts stabilize on the Hindenburg line with Ludendorff short of a reserve. It contrasts Foch before and after the Marne and predicts an Allied push, likely east of Rheims, with American troops in a major role.
Constant Care Of U S Graves In Paris
On Mt Valerian's eastern slope twenty American soldiers buried in Paris hospitals are honored by French and American symbols. Mothers of fallen soldiers adopt their sons in death, placing wreaths and flowers on each cross. The hillside offers a grand view of the Paris region, with the graves seen as guardians over the city. The oldest grave is Private Bought of the 102d Infantry who died March 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Mt. Valerian
Liberty
United States
Valerian
102D Infantry
British Capture 19,000 Germans in France Week
London report notes more than 19 000 prisoners were taken by British forces in France during the first week of September, reflecting a swift Allied advance and heavy German losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
France
Registration Push For 100000 Men Aged 18 45
City prepares for the September 12 registration of men aged 18 to 45. Green registration cards are mailed to local boards nationwide. Clerks volunteer to work at voting booths. After lists and files are made, questionnaires will follow with exemption guidance available from local boards.
Employers urged to give workers hour off for registration day
Freeman O Emerson urges big businesses to let employees register between 7 am and 9 pm on September 12. He warns of affidavits for those away from city and notes registrars include students, hospital staff, and wardens. sickness is not an excuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeman O. Emerson
Emerson
Board 7
35 of Crew Killed on the Mt. Vernon
Vice Admiral Sims reported the torpedo struck the transport on the starboard side flooding No 4 fire room but he did not indicate damage extent. Navy officials believed the ship could reach port under her own power, suggesting damage was not severe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sims
Navy Department
No. 4
Navy
Fire room flood claims several fire crew deaths
The flooded fire room likely claimed the lives of on duty firemen and engine men including H. R. Beauchamp Williamsette M. F. G. Butler R. H. Burke Maurice IF. Burns William P. Flynn J. T. Halford A. W. Morse. Also noted is Senator Lewis of Illinois returning home on a transport after visits to Britain France and the western front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Beauchamp
Williamsette
Mass
M. F. G. Butler
Webster
R. H. Burke
Auburn
Maurice IF. Burns
Butaw Street
Boston
William P. Flynn
Green Street
Cambridge
J. T. Halford
Maple Avenue
Hartford
Conn
A. W. Morse
Chase Avenue
Manchester
N. H
Lewis
Illinois
Great Britain
France
Burns A Fireman Killed After Mt Vernon Torpedoed
Maurice F Burns a second class fireman aboard the transport Mt Vernon was reported killed when the ship was torpedoed. He was years old and the son of Henry J and Mrs Burns of East Boston. He had made nine return trips home on the same vessel and prior to enlisting served as a shipper at Acme Paint Works. He is survived by his parents two sisters and five brothers including Albert W Burns who served on the U S Wakiva now overseas after its sinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice F. Burns
Mt. Vernon
Henry J. Burns
Eutaw Street
East Boston
Navy
Acme Paint Works
Memorial Services Held at St. Pauls Cathedral
Memorial services for the British Naval and Military Veteran Association were held in the afternoon at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, followed by an Italian night. Rev. Edwarda T. Sullivan of Trinity Newton Centre preached at all services and the 11 a.m. prayer meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cathedral Church of
St. Paul
Edwarda T. Sullivan
Trinity Church
Newton Centre
St. Paul’s
Strangled Using Flying Rings
Albert Sweeney aged 14 was found strangled to death in a small stable gymnasium at the rear of 48 Waln Street Somerville shortly after 6 last night. It is believed he was attempting to swing between rings on a pair of flying rings and became entangled in the rope of the second ring. He was an orphan with a brother serving as a lieutenant in the army in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Sweeney
Waln Street
Somerville
Sweeney
Meutenant
France
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Rta
Berry Dodge Co
Frimroselea
Federated
Jewish Charities
Federation
Federated Jewish Charities
Morris D. Waldman
A. C. Ratshesry
America
Preston Chemical Co., Inc
Brooklyn
N. Y
Hindenburg
Moch
Ludendorff
Foch
Marne
Crown Prince
Rupprecht
Gath
Munich
Hindenburg Line
U. S. Graves
Globe Sprinklers
Globe Automatic Sprinkler CO
Milk Street
Fort Hill
Beierve
Copenhagen
The
National Tidende
Gray Filmag
New England
Crowder
Army
ST. Paul's
Boston University Law School
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Boston Capeaarbslorships
Melville M. Bigelow
United States Service
Homer Albers
Ashburton Place
James M. Curley
Congress King Square
Neponset Ave
Adams St
Walnut St
Peabody Square
Mattapan Square
Arthur W. Clark
Whitten St
Dorchester
Hanover and
Portland Streets
Washington St
Connor
Brookside Creamery
Brookside
Henfield
Jersey
Northfield
Campbell’s
Touraine
Warner
Asaron
John T.connorco
Food Administration
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