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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1918
Page
7
Premier Lloyd George spoke in Manchester on receiving the freedom of the city. He warned that only heart failure of the British nation could avert real victory, and was greeted by cheering crowds in the streets and at the Hippodrome where the ceremony took place.
The British prime minister warned of future difficulties yet urged that the path through would be short. He credited American material aid and warned against complacency, stressing empire solidarity, better production, and educated reconstruction for a durable peace. He supported a league of nations but said victory by the allies is the only sure foundation.
Fragmentary quote references opposing powers and a Brest-Lit- Oovsk treaty. The text implies strategic caution about imposing terms on foes as war progresses. No clear date or names provided beyond the distorted treaty reference.
In Maine on September 12 State Auditor Roy L Wardwell secured re election with a 12000 plus plurality. Unofficial returns from over 400 towns showed 61456 votes for Wardwell and 49443 for Democratic challenger Charles B Day. Senator Fernald led by 13655 and Governor Milliken by 6064 on partly revised unofficial tallies.
Washington Sept 12 Surgeon General Gorgas announced that 447 sick and wounded soldiers from the American Expeditionary Forces were returned to the United States during the week ending Sept. 6.
American children show initiative as Dorothea Althea and Evelyn Boxell raise funds to buy a $5 War Savings Stamp. They set up a root beer stand near their home, selling glasses at five cents each to cover the cost and profit toward the stamp.
Private Joseph Henry Quinn of Boston received a 15 year hard labor sentence, dishonorable discharge, and forfeiture of pay for refusing orders. The War Department overruled his claim of conscientious objection. Cardinal O’Connell met Catholic chaplains at Camp Devens as 67 candidates prepared for infantry training at Camp Grant Hill.
The record enumerates officers including 54th Lieutenant Ralph BE Bonner 58d Lieutenant Seaman 3H Rossiter 62d Lieutenant Marvin A Hodges 61st Lieutenant Roy Lefaver 50th Lieutenant Snowden Wooly 41st Lieutenant Osea Chapit Sixth.
New York Sept 11 three torpedoes were fired at the American steamship Montanan sunk Aug 16 off the French coast but only one hit. The attack occurred shortly before 6 p m and lookouts spotted the torpedoes allowing the ship to veer and miss two. The Montanan did not sink immediately and tow attempts to reach shallow water failed.
Advertisement touts Poslam for skin disorders and eczema. It promises quick soothing relief, concentrated healing, and safety with only a small amount needed. Free samples offered from Emergency Laboratories in New York City. Poslam Soap described as pleasant for tender skin.
Unusual blouse design in challis for misses features blue or pink striped patterns with a tuxedo inspired yoke and pocket detail priced at $5.
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