28 May 1918
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1918
Page
1
President Wilson speaks to a nation in wartime, urging readers to read the common resolve behind sending troops abroad. He asserts the people are united in winning the war and prepared to bear any burden or sacrifice required to achieve victory.
President urges lawmakers to set politics aside and pass revenue legislation to fund the nation. Wilson asks for swift action before Congress adjourns to support the country’s war effort.
Haig reports renewed Allied attacks along a 10 mile front near Ypres and a 40 mile front on the Aisne sector. German progress is described as limited in the Flanders area as operations continue along the Aisne river. Retirement noted in the Aisne region.
State wide roundup by agents of the department nets six I. W. W. agitators. Continued on page 4 sixth column.
Washington May 27 examination of Director General McAdoo's orders shows freight rates up 2 percent and passenger rates to three cents a mile with elimination of lower intrastate fares. Early estimates indicate average increases may exceed 25 percent, impacting commerce nationwide.
Germany resumes a western front offensive with two strong blows after a brief artillery prelude. The assault follows prior German losses in Picardy and Flanders, and notes the possibility of a unit withdrawn from Chemin des Dames. Continued on Page 6 Third Column.
President Wilson spoke before a joint session in Washington urging Congress to stay in the capital and enact new revenue legislation. He praised bipartisan cooperation and called on lawmakers to set politics aside to provide funds.
A fragment states the government aims to warn the country about rising war costs and the tax burdens to come. It mentions continued coverage on Page 2 Third Column.
Benj. A. Rudy of 506 Orleans Street Chicago offers a new substance that makes punctures and blowouts impossible and allegedly doubles tire mileage. It rides smoothly over rough roads and resists heat cold water sand mud and pressure. A free trial is offered to one local car owner who can refer new customers. Write him today.
Fragmented OCR reads like a local item noting deaths and weather hints with stray numbers and foreign words. The readable bits reference a biographical note and a brief public mention of weather averages and dates, but specifics are unclear.
Massachusetts urges citizens to fund the wartime effort on National War Savings Day June 28 by buying War Savings Stamps. The call seeks a large corps of volunteers, especially women, to recruit and pledge savings and loans to the government.
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