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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1918
Page
10
Edward A. Filene of Boston told the opening session of the win the war convention of the League to Enforce Peace that this war is the holiest in history and a crusade of deepest spiritual meaning inspiring American resolve to fight through to victory.
The article reflects on war as a sacred duty and frames the League to Enforce Peace as guiding the nation to victory and a postwar world of liberty and justice. It cites Senator Chamberlain pushing to approve a resolution over military inquiry while White House concerns loom.
A Liberty Loan Committee letter to the editor thanks the Post for support during the Third Liberty Loan Campaign in New England. It notes over a million and a half bonds sold and urges continued cooperation for the fourth loan, stressing bonds as obligatory like taxes and drafts.
Both sides laid plans for the fight, which probably will begin tomorrow, as President remains firm in rejecting any war probe.
Washington reports more than 500000 American troops in France while officials temper optimism about attaining 1500000 fighting troops by January 1. Paris confirmation could not be obtained, and exact promises remained unconfirmed.
Army officers generally doubted that the American government would commit to sending a fixed number of men by a deadline. Several factors affect such calculations months ahead. Secretary Baker declined comment, but earlier told the Senate military committee that the government...
A French report outlines goals for 2,000,000 American troops in 12 months with 1,500,000 fighting units, depending on shipping. officials expect at least 3,000,000 under arms and possibly 4,000,000. Secretary Baker discusses brigading with French and British forces and General Foch as supreme commander guiding mixed corps and joint command.
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