10 Apr 1918
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1918
Page
1
In vivid imperial rhetoric the piece places the Kaiser at Verdun, glimpsing Paris as his dream but foretelling Allied strength in Picardy. It frames the Kaiser as confident yet doomed, while the Allies wait to strike, promising his hopes will be shattered.
Ten towns in New England will today unfurl Liberty Loan honor flags to show they have subscribed their full quotas for the third issue. Thirty five more cities and towns have filed claims for flags. Early honorees include Southboro, Weston and West Tisbury, Massachusetts Haddam Connecticut Canaan Winooski and Burlington Vermont Stratford and Stewartstown New Hampshire. The drive to secure New England's share in the new loan continued briskly despite a Monday ruling by Secretary.
An urged patriotic resolve promotes wearing a Liberty button while promoting bond purchases ahead of deadlines. The message emphasizes early action to avoid crowds and maximize support.
German forces renewed heavy bombardment along a 100 mile allied line. They captured Richebourg St Vaast and Lavantie on the Lys, and gained ground at Neuve Chapelle Fauquissart and Cardonnerie farm. Portuguese and British troops were pressed back on the Lys flank. French near Coucy forest retired slightly on the Oise’s left bank southwest of Laon and south of La Fere.
An advertisement for L. C. cough drops promising relief for night coughs and throat irritation and a good night’s rest.
Washington April 9 President Wilson proclaimed a National War Labor Board to adjust all labor disputes during the war period. The board mirrors the government labor policy team with Taft heading the board chosen by employers and Frank P Walsh chosen by employees, representing the public.
British Premier declares war crisis imminent and proposes universal conscription up to 50 and in some cases 55 years. Dillon warns conscription will spark a new war. Framingham challenges New England with Shield of Honor entry, claiming decisive leadership and ranking sixth in the contest. Ralph S. Dewey explains his town’s bid in detail.
Acting on War Department orders the daily American casualty list resumes after a brief pause. Over six days ending April 8, 447 Americans killed or wounded, with 21 captured and 46 dead from disease or accident. April 5 saw a peak of 124 losses in one day.
Seven hundred twenty nine Framingham men served in the United States military and naval forces with less than fifty inducted through the draft. Twelve young men are noted as joining Canadian forces, reflecting cross border enlistment activity during the period.
Lincoln Neb April 9 Persons found guilty of disloyal acts or utterances with intent to hinder prosecution of the war are liable to a maximum punishment of 20 years in the penitentiary under Nebraska sedition law recently enacted by the Legislature and made effective today by Governor Neville's signature.
An army or a cause without backing is like a car without an engine. Liberty bonds will provide the needed energy and funding to drive national efforts forward.
Paris papers discuss the new turn in the Bolo Pasha treason case as the military government delays the death sentence revealings. Bolo’s counsel sticks to official communications while depositions span two hours Sunday and three hours Monday, with continued examination this afternoon.
William P. Strachan, 15, son of Mr and Mrs W J Strachan of 48 Main Street Everett, returned home from overseas on his birthday as an ordinary seaman after aiding in fending off five submarine attacks off the coast of France in one night. Since arriving he paid two Liberty bonds in full, took out a third, gave his mother $5 in thrift stamps, sent two recruits to the shipping board, and helped enlist another boy today. He expects to recruit a dozen more before two weeks of furlough ends.
Special exercises were held yesterday at Dorchester High School as a service flag bearing one star, representing present and former students in the service, was unfurled over the Talbot Avenue entrance.
The Patriots Day parade will be strictly military and reviewed by military officials and Liberty Loan committee members with guests on the reviewing stand on Lre Mont Street. It will not be reviewed at the State House or City Mall by the Governor or Mayor.
Misunderstandings over parade route and reviewing sites were cleared. Governor McCall and Mayor Peters had each planned reviews at different spots, but officials confirmed the march is a strictly military event with reviews centered at one location. Secretary Daniels has accepted Governor McCall’s invitation to review.
The speaker urges Americans to prove their resolve by purchasing Liberty bonds, asserting that victory in Europe requires backing with financial support and urging citizens to invest to back the armies sent to France.
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