To France Song Chant Heads to the Front Lines
Poem excerpt framing wartime recruitment with marching troops and rallying calls as the world hears the call to France.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1918
Page
2
Call to France War Song Unfolds in American Verse
Poetic wartime tribute extols France and Liberty and urges America to join in the crusade for peace and democracy. The verse envisions Columbia lifting the war torch as millions march across skies in a national call to arms and unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Columbia
Great
America
Germans advance along 21 mile front near Noyon and Montdidier
German forces gain about two and a half miles as battles rage along a 21 mile front between Noyon and Montdidier. French troops reportedly hold key towns and contend for every foot of ground while the attack shifts from Crown Prince's army to Prince Rupprecht's command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noyon
Montdidier
Crown Prince
Prince Rupprecht
U-Boat Sinks Four Schooners Off Massachusetts Coast
The German submarine cruised near the New England coast causing heavy losses to American shipping. Captured aboard was John C. Sweeney of Everett whose vessel Hap pauge, a four masted schooner, was bombed May 25 on its maiden voyage from Portland to Norfolk. He and his crew were forced to lay the bombs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
John C. Sweeney
Everett
Sweeney
Happauge
Portland
Norfolk
Teuton
German Plan to Move Down the Oise
Allied troops in the Montdidier region face a heavy bombardment as German forces under Crown Prince Rupprecht press a new offensive along a 21 mile front between Montdidier and Noyon. Initial infantry attacks did not develop while aiming to bend the line toward Saint Just and the Compiegne junction, threatening the Oise and Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Crown Prince
Rupprecht
Matz
Oise
France
Associated Press
Montdidier
Bavaria
Noyon
St. Just
Compiegne
War correspondent Cobb notes unyielding Yankee morale
Irvin S. Cobb returns from the western front with a message that American troops retain indomitable spirit and are confident of victory. He describes battle dust on his khaki uniform and medals as evidence of enduring morale and a belief in triumph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Irvin S. Cobb
Looking Backward Adv: Open Savings at Cosmopolitan Trust
An advertisement urges readers in Boston to start saving now during America’s industrial expansion. It promotes opening a savings account at the Cos mopolitan Trust Company located on Devonshire Street in Boston, highlighting a financial harvest opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Cosmopolitan Trust Company
Devonshire Street
Boston
Imperial
Ritz-Carlton
Submarine Sighting Sparks Boston Area Talk
A letter from Mrs. John C. Sweeney in Everett confirms the first authentic word that a U-boat had entered New England waters seeking prey, amid weeks of reports and claims by arriving captains about spotting the periscope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
John C. Sweeney
Walcott Street
Everett
Boston
Steamer Pinar del Rio Sunk by German Submarine
The American steamer Pinar del Rio was sunk about 70 miles off Maryland by a German submarine. One lifeboat with the captain and 17 crewmen is missing while another with 16 crewmen has landed on the Virginia coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pinar del Rio
Maryland
Virginia
Navy Despatch Reports Ship Sinking
A brief despatch to the Navy Department tonight announced the sinking but did not specify if the vessel was shelled or torpedoed. Continued on Page 4-Sth Column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Department
Yankees Face New Hun Drive
Fighting desperately to halt the Huns in their repeated attempts to pierce the allied lines and reach Paris and the channel ports. New England troops of the 26th Division especially the 101st and 102d Infantry have been reported with growing casualties. National Guard units from Western States Iowa districts have been heavily engaged. Continued on Page 4, First Column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Channel
New England
101St
102D
Iowa
Grand Duchess Olga Reaches Berne Amid Romanoff Residency Talks
Grand Duchess Olga arrives in Berne amid rumors the Romanoff family may seek residence outside Russia. She traveled from Russia to Petrograd Berlin Zurich and Geneva joining Constantine’s family in Geneva. Germany granted safe passage for Olga through its borders to Switzerland signaling German support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berne
Switzerland
Olga
Nicholas
Russia
Romanoff
Petrograd
Berlin
Zurich
Geneva
Constantine
Greece
William
Germany
Entire U S Force at Marne to Be Decorated
The American expeditionary force taking part in the second battle of the Marne is expected to receive decorations from the French government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Marne
France
Associated Press
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