28 Sep 1918
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1918
Page
1
In New York on September 28, President Wilson urged peace based on impartial justice for all, arguing a League of Nations is essential and Germany must redeem its character by actions after the war, not at the peace table. The note continues on Page 14, First Col. and a florist ad prompts to think of flowers by Penn.
American Pershing's army advances far along the Meuse Valley capturing hundreds of guns and large stocks of war material. Gouraud's French forces hold pace on the left flank and take territory prisoners and additional weapons.
The Red Cross Horse Show in Readville closes to the public on final day after a conference with the Boston Metropolitan Chapter and the State Emergency Public Health Committee. The action follows a voluntary request to cancel all public gatherings amid the influenza epidemic.
London dispatch reports Americans aiding the British on the extreme right captured a string of trenches and fortified farms forming the outer defences of the Hindenburg system southwest of Le Catelet, north of St Quentin, according to Field Marshal Haig. This marks the first indication Americans were operating in the St Quentin sector.
An advertisement urges buyers to act before next Wednesday for the Ocean Pier garage sale with a phone contact in Revere 948 R. The terse notice specifies a price, prompting quick inquiries.
With Bulgarian forces beaten and in retreat, the country contemplates quitting the conflict as the Central Powers face a major setback. A similar move by Turkey appears nearly certain as allies press operations across the Balkan front. Continued on Page 4-Third Column.
The Liberty Loan committee of New England under executive chairman N Penrose Hallowell announces the Fourth Liberty Loan launch despite illness and a ban on public gatherings. The drive appeals to every individual to support the war effort through personal pledges.
Natick raised 690000 for the Fourth Liberty Loan, sending a wire to Washington to report the total and stating the town awaits further opportunities to aid the war effort.
Foreign Secretary Balfour and Andrew Bonar Law met with Premier Lloyd George to discuss Bulgaria's armistice request. No formal announcement followed the talks.
The report lists temperatures with times and readings showing daytime highs in the 60s to 70s, overnight lows in the upper 40s to upper 60s, and an average yesterday of 55. Trends include comparisons to the previous year with an average of 65.
Medical teams rush to Boston as city reports a drop in fatalities. Churches cancel Sunday services in many areas as officials note improving health conditions and urge continued caution.
The Boston health department reports a slight drop in deaths with 107 due to Spanish influenza and 37 from pneumonia by 10 PM yesterday, 16 fewer than the day before. Doctors and nurses were hastily mobilized from across the United States to assist.
Allied forces push on a 14 mile front opposite Cambrai and gain momentum in Champagne. The advance cuts parts of the Hindenburg Line as the Franco American drive yields 20 000 German prisoners and artillery plus war matériel. The St Quentin sector pressure rises as the line from Ypres to Verdun shows signs of strain.
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