11 Jun 1918
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1918
Page
1
In a severe two day struggle five to six miles from the front French troops offered a brilliant resistance and withdrew only after inflicting devastating losses on the attacker. The fighting was among the severest of the war with heavy casualties on both sides.
United States Marines attacked German positions after daybreak and penetrated enemy lines for about two thirds of a mile on a 600 yard front in the BelContinued on Page 8 Fourth Col.
Berlin claims 8000 prisoners captured as German forces advance between Montdidier and Noyon. German center gains ground while right and left wings hold. They seize Mery Belloy and St. Maur, and push into Marqueglise, deepest penetration since the offensive began, five to six miles.
Washington June 10 More than 700 000 American soldiers have gone overseas to carry back to France the encouragement and assistance continued on Page 8 Fifth Column.
Survivors of the American freighter Pinar del Rio arrive in Norfolk from Manteo after a German submarine sank their ship 110 miles northeast of Cape Henry last Saturday. A stern chase preceded the sinking as games and baseball scores fill the rest of the page.
More than 2700 Readville shop workers at the New York New Haven Hartford railroad ended a protest against a new wage schedule approved by Director General McAdoo. The idle demonstration concluded last night and workers will resume duties this morning after strong appeals to patriotism.
The French press on with heavy tolls against German forces. continued details appear on page 2 fourth column.
Brief forecast notes for Boston and vicinity indicate generally fair conditions Tuesday and Wednesday with warmer temperatures on Wednesday and moderate variable winds. Northern New England expected fair weather on Tuesday and Wednesday, while southern New England will be partly cloudy with warmer conditions on Wednesday.
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