This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1916
Page
2
The memorandum contrasts Allied and U S views on inspecting and seizing mail parcels en route to Europe. It accuses Britain and France of expanding belligerent rights by detaining neutral mails in port, delays, and losses while citing historical precedents and asserting U S opposition to abusive seizures.
O Sullivans Heels of New Live Rubber footwear claims to soften hard stone and concrete streets in the historical parade. The ad-style text urges participation from start to finish and cautions against fatigue during the long walk.
Secretary of State Robert Lansing details U S complaints over British and French seizure and delay of international mail to and from the United States. He argues mail matter should be protected as neutral property and calls for a radical policy change to restore full neutral rights.
News bulletin reports violent artillery bombardment Friday night around Ayocourt wood and Dead Man's Hill where a German assault was halted by French curtain of fire. On the Meuse right bank the French recovered part of trenches between Haudremont wood and Thiaumont farm.
German forces push east of the Meuse and west of Haudremont quarry with more gains near Douaumont. Berlin reports 600 prisoners and 12 machine guns captured. Smalz troops seize multiple East Africa localities. In Sudan British forces rout 3000 troops aiding Darfur, costing the enemy about 1000. A German assault on French trenches near Fort Douaumont is repulsed with heavy losses.
A sales pitch extols Colorado as carefree for families with hiking horseback riding and loafing options. It promises rejuvenating sleep and a tonic effect from nature while touting low living costs and free access to country information from Alex Stocks at the Boston street address.
London dispatch reports heavy fighting near Verdun with Germans as aggressors. The latest French official communication says no new changes in positions have occurred.
Paris reports the German assault on Fort Douaumont approaches repulsed by French infantry and rapid fire. heavy German casualties noted. Across Verdun the region sees artillery activity with minor infantry actions. elsewhere bombardments and sapping continue. Bari, Italy suffers 18 killed and many injured in an Austrian air raid. Austrian offensive slows.
A British official communique details 24 hours of operations. Mining activity focused on Fricourt with a large mine blown and a camouflet set off without harming our trenches. Night shelling and mutual bombardments occurred at Thiepval Monchy Vimy Ridge Neuville St Vaast Souchez and St Eloi. A large working party near Serre was dispersed by long range guns. Mametz saw a raid into trenches and a short bombing clash. At Ypres salient a No Man s Land engagement drove back a hostile covering party.
Paris reports active artillery on both sides of the Meuse with strong trench actions near Avecourt Hill 534 and Fort Douaumont. French forces repulsed a German attack, scattered troops in Chauffeur wood, and seized a trench near Haudremont Thiaumont with prisoners taken.
Berlin reports continued east bank pressure with gains west of the stone quarry and across the Douaumont line. 600 prisoners and 12 machine guns captured. Left bank actions repulsed a Turco grenade attack near Hill 304. Gas attack near Loivre ineffective.
Uncle Sam urges preparedness and shoppers are told to trade at Wolfs corner Hanover and Portland Streets where satisfaction is guaranteed with money back option. Legal stamps come with every purchase and the store promises to meet every want and wish.
A fragmented wartime note states our fire dispersed enemy attempts north of Tohernity and near Lake Madzid while the remainder of the front and the Caucasus show no change in the situation.
Nine teachers at Boardman primary and kindergarten school Cambridge petitioned the School Board for an investigation. They allege the building is unstable and a health menace to pupils and staff, with some rooms forcing teachers to omit ordinary gymnastic exercises.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.