15 Apr 1918
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1918
Page
1
British forces report a firm front in Flanders as German assaults are repulsed with heavy losses. The defense cites the beating off of an attack on Bailleul and notes Haig's line at Neuve Eglise remains secure. The road to the Channel is described as blocked.
Allied lines in Belgium and France hold firm as German assaults fail to gain ground. British forces and Haig’s orders to hold every inch are reinforced by heavy German casualties near Ypres while American forces repulse a fierce raid near Toul.
Fenway Park awaits the Red Sox and Athletics in the AL opener as players endure damp turf and cool spring breezes. The scene is set for the big debut with 19 New England players listed among participants.
The Navy reports growing concern over the fate of the collier Cyclops, missing since March 13 with 57 passengers 15 officers and 221 crew. Last confirmed sighting placed her near a West Indies island on March 4 as authorities widen search efforts.
In Columbus on April 14 Hank Gowdy’s hometown team blanked Clark Griffito’s Washington Americans. The Senators managed just four safe hits, while the Columbus club piled up eight safeties to win decisively.
A column urges readers to save and acquire the habit of buying Liberty Bonds, stating you have no money now and encouraging saving for future purchases.
American forces repelled a germane assault north of St Mihiel on the right bank of the Meuse after a heavy bombardment with high explosives and poison gas shells. German losses were at least 34 dead and 10 wounded in trenches and 30 dead in No Man's Land. several wounded were carried back. Prisoners were taken.
Walter C. Mahan writes from the front about National Guard air and ground combat in five days of bombardment gas and raids. The piece describes No Man's Land as a bleak, war torn valley and recalls the regiment’s experiences and pride amid heavy fighting.
Concentrated bombardment hit the American position in the St Mihiel sector starting Saturday morning and resumed later with greater vigor. The message urges readers to support the war effort by purchasing Liberty Bonds.
Enthusiastic rallies swept Boston as speakers and canvassers pushed the third Liberty Loan. A large Hippodrome rally drew over 2000 people under the Jewish Women's Liberty Loan committee, amid expectations of a record bond sales day.
Continued on Page 5 Third Column urges readers to remember Liberty Bonds. Mentions American Pencil Co and Venus Pencils in an advertisement slot.
American troops faced a series of stubborn German attacks northwest of St Mihiel, second in intensity only to Brit ish efforts in Flanders, yet the Americans held firm in every style of combat and gained the honors. French fronts saw heavy reciprocal bombardments with trenches held. In Italy, heavy guns dominated actions at several points.
A historic wartime slogan argues against delaying Liberty Bond purchases by noting that waiting for an affordable bond would leave everyone without new clothes, highlighting pressure to support financing the war.
Greater Boston youths join British and French in trench fighting to stem the German drive. Yesterday's casualty list from the War Department includes soldiers from Boston Lynn Swampscott Marblehead and nearby towns. The article notes Boston units on the front and artillery batteries.
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