06 Jun 1918
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1918
Page
1
Poem excerpt: Julia Ward Howe describes the Lord's coming, trampling the vintage and loosing swift sword then marching with trumpet sound and judgment seat. It invokes faith, duty, and swift action as a spiritual anthem.
Norwegian steamer and a schooner join 11 other vessels sunk or damaged by submarines along the New Jersey coast and Virginia Capes. Reports say submarines head south, have used no torpedoes, and rely on bombs or shell fire in the recent naval losses.
Two more ships, the Fidsvold and the schooner Samuel C Mengel, added to the list sunk by German submarines off American waters. The tally reaches 13 vessels, with U boats still operating near the coast and not returning to base.
Paris reports ground regained by Allied troops and prisoners taken as American forces engage fiercely. The dispatch notes holds and advances across the front with heavy fighting described from multiple sectors.
Paris reports that German efforts to advance in French sectors have been repelled. French forces have regained ground and taken prisoners. The Allied line from Soissons to Chateau Thierry remains strong with no enemy progress, despite constant assaults along the front.
General Pershing reports patrols penetrated enemy positions in Picardy and Lorraine with American units inflicting enemy casualties. In the Woevre sector artillery fighting has diminished while patrolling activity continues in Pi, as noted in the evening communiqué.
Washington June 5 1943 as a million young men aged 21 were registered for military service. Draft orders were issued from the Provost Marshall General’s office continuing on page 10 third column for full details.
London June 5 General Sir William Robertson chief of the eastern command and former chief of the imperial staff has been appointed to command the forces in Great Britain as a temporary measure officials announced tonight.
German bulletin last night shows no progress toward Paris, suggesting a temporary halt. Ludendorff withholds reserves around the crown prince’s army between Noyon and Montdidier as Foch applies firm pressure, signaling a stopped German drive.
The Norwegian steamer Eidsvold was sunk off the Virginia capes late yesterday. The attack shows submarines are moving steadily, signaling ongoing naval danger and heightened peril for transatlantic shipping.
Advertisement style note urges readers to save and open a Cosmopolitan Trust Company savings account at 6 Devonshire Street Poston as part of a financial harvest during America's industrial expansion.
Boston reports over 5000 young men aged 21 registered at multiple sites yesterday mirroring nationwide turnout. Details indicate broad participation and organized registration efforts across districts.
Unsettled weather expected for Boston and surrounding area Thursday and Friday with possible light showers and thunderstorms. Light southerly winds prevail as conditions shift.
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