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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 12, 1916
Page
5
Reports from Geneva and Petrograd describe Russian forces reducing the front between Guezacz and the Dneister and advancing west of the Star and Strypa rivers. They crossed the Lota Potok and move toward Zlota Lipa while pursuing gains near Trebizond, with 90 guns captured since the offensive began.
Sir Douglas Haig says a Gloucester Regiment party entered enemy trenches south of Nerve Chapelle and attacked the garrison. He notes heavy artillery destroyed Salome station east of Tia Bassec, set a train ablaze, damaged track, and bombarded positions east of Ypres and Laventic with mines exploded at the Wokenzollern Redoubt. He adds artillery fighting east of Ypres and bombardments near La Boiselle and Loos.
London dispatch reports King Constantine orders demobilisation of 171,008 troops in Athens easing atmosphere. Allies keep economic restrictions though not a blockade. Greek deputy speeches denounce restraint on commerce as mischaracterized easing tensions.
The text notes that while engagements may be discussed in the forthcoming Conference, no definite commitments will be made there as future action is reserved for Parliament.
Rome dispatch reports the government was technically defeated on a motion granting monthly robes as the Chamber refused to insert words expressing confidence in the government. The June 11 note highlights parliamentary friction and a formal rebuke to the administration.
On the high seas a heavy loss of life occurred as two submarines attacked three Italian transports in the Lower Adriatic. The Principe Umberte was torpedoed and sank within minutes, with many soldiers aboard presumed dead.
In a June 16 note, The Daily Chronicle argues the Allies guarantee Greece’s independence and that Constantine should expel Bulgarian intruders from Macedonia to keep Allied friendship.
A submarine torpedoed and sank the Norwegian steamer Orkedal. The crew reached Ymuiden after the attack.
Athens reports the French have occupied Thasos, the large island near the Gulf of Kavala and the eastern Macedonia coast. The seizure adds to postwar tensions in the region.
The High Commissioner reports heavy Allied defense along the Meuse on June 10. West of the Meuse German assaults on Hill 304 failed under artillery and machine-gun fire. East of the Meuse a violent bombardment occurred with limited infantry action across Champapite Mont Tet u Avecourt Wood and surrounding areas.
German official communique reports Bavarian wires and Prussian infantry storming a strong earthwork west of Fort Vaux. It says 500 prisoners and 82 machine guns were captured, with 28 officers and 1500 men taken since June 10.
A wounded Chasseur recalls Port Vaux bombardment as 4% to 12 inch guns rained shells, the French fire repelled a third German infantry push, trenches filled with bodies, and commander Raynal ordered evacuation of wounded after a brutal noon fight. The report notes Major von Prince allows the Fort Vaux defender to keep his sword.
French newspapers assess the Fort Vaux capture and note stronger positions near Verdun. Observers discuss Souville as a difficult hurdle due to flank fire from nearby forts and analyze enemy progress toward Verdun.
In Paris in June The Great Government issues one note protesting Allied maritime restrictions on Greece and affirming its good faith toward the Allies.
London June 9 The Admiralty says a British patrol flotilla including monitors and destroyers engaged several German destroyers off Zeebrugge. The enemy ships withdrew to port after monitors opened fire and our forces suffered no casualties or damage.
Rome reports extreme fighting on the Sette Comuni Plateau with heavy casualties. Italian units repelled renewed assaults east of Asiago and Campo Maule after a day of intense bombardment and bayonet counterattacks, withdrawing 100 metres to avoid continuous artillery fire.
Copenhagen report says the steamer Donrobin from Newcastle has cleared the Sound en route to England after being held at Lulea since war began. Twenty German armed trawlers pursued it but a Swedish destroyer under Prince Wilhelm escorted the vessel through the Sound as German destroyers faltered in the Southern Baltic.
An advertisement extols Baxter’s Lung Preserver as a century tested remedy for coughs colds and bronchial troubles. It claims chest complaints sore throats and tonic value with a 1s 10d bottle and 60 doses affordable at chemists or storekeepers. Nazol is also advertised as a cold reliever.
An official communique reports progress in the Upper Arso Valley and Monte Negro sector in the Astico valley. It notes advances on the western slopes of Monte Cengio and continued push in the Upper Botte and Ansci valleys.
An Austrian communique reports the capture of Monte Sisenol north of Monte Meletta and Monte Castel Gombera, both described as strongly defended. The June 10 dispatch from Amsterdam notes these advances in the theater.
London reports that the Rome correspondent of the Daily Telegraph says the parliamentary scene is serious as Liberal deputies pressure the government to share information on Italy's military and diplomatic relations. Deputies also risk isolating themselves from national and Allied opinion.
Rome reports Prime Minister Salandra emphasized the gravity of the moment requiring explanations of international and military standpoints. He noted growing Allied unity, citing Italy's resistance aiding Russian advances and pledging continued cooperation in economic and financial matters.
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