20 May 1918
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1918
Page
1
A Malden District Court column quotes Charles M. Bruce on the difference between potential strength and actual force. He urges individuals to act, convert potential power into decisive action, and contribute to America’s strength.
A party of 73 Sinn Fein prisoners were deported to Wales last evening, with a large Kingston crowd watching the vessel's departure. There was cheering but no disorder noted. An article in the Sunday Observer is seen as reflecting ministry views on Ireland and appeals to President Wilson and American opinion.
Allied aviators drop tons of bombs behind German lines as evidence grows that a major German offensive may begin soon. The tactic aims to disrupt roads, stations, and concentration points while ground forces seize key starting positions for any advance.
Clergy and lay leaders across New England rallied in support of the second American Red Cross war fund drive. Sermons and platform appeals were delivered by clergymen of all denominations urging participation as the drive opens nationwide.
Moscow reports Mussulmans and Solshevik forces clash in Baku on the Caspian. Despatches say about 2000 killed and 3000 wounded as large areas including streets and the Persian bazaar burn.
New England troops of the 26th Division have again been in desperate fighting on the American front with heavy losses. The heaviest engagements are thought to have occurred around May 10. The 26th Division, comprising the 101st 102d 103d and 104th Regiments, is the same unit that suffered greatly at Leicheprey. Regimental Sergeant Major George L. Gilbody a Dorchester native of the 101st Infantry is reported slightly wounded.
The War Department released a casualty list showing 32 New Englanders, mostly Connecticut, dead or wounded. Casualties largely dated around May 10, indicating continued heavy combat since Leicheprey. Nearly two-thirds listed as severely wounded, marking a major wartime toll in recent weeks.
In the American League Washington edged Cleveland 1 to 0 after 12 innings. In the National League Boston defeated St Louis 1 to 0 Cincinnati beat New York 5 to 1 and Chicago topped Philadelphia 3 to 0.
An urging business notice encourages readers to secure finances for postwar struggle by saving earnings. It promotes opening an account at the Cosmopolitan Trust Company located at 60 Devonshire Street in Boston.
Brigadier General Charles H. Cole commends nearly 10,000 New England soldiers in France for their excellent performance in the German spring offensive. He writes to his mother Mrs. Charles H. Cole at 1415 Beacon Street Brookline praising their magnificent specimens of young soldiers.
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