Fall of Fortress Shocks Europe and War Mood Shifts
Petrograd, Paris and London celebrate a siege victory hailed as Austria’s notable contribution to the war. The surrender of the fortress ends months of heavy fighting, triggering a moral boost for the Allies and opening moves toward Cracow and Hunland as the war’s pace quickens. The British press notes the long defense and the record duration of the siege.
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Paris
Carpathians
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Liege
Fall of Przemysl Reported By Austrian Official
An Austrian dispatch from Vidnia on March 22 states that Fort Przemysl has fallen after four months of siege. The garrison was ordered to abandon the fortress within three days and, even with strict rationing, able resistance would last only three days west of Lemko. The report notes strategic aims in Galicia and the broader Russian plan to invade Germany via East Prussia and Silesia, with Przemysl considered a key to Austrian defense.
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Belgium
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Silesia
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Herg
Nan
Seliwanoff
London
Radko Tintrlett
Vidnia
Amsterdam
Noradster
Erzemysl
Lem- Ti
Capitul ation of Przemysl Fortress and Surrender Details
Austrian war office reveals that after weeks of siege Przemysl fortress capitulated following a three day battle and last sortie. General Von Kusmanek ordered destruction of fortifications and guns before surrender while defenders held firm earlier in the week against stronger Russian forces. The fall is presented as not altering the overall military situation and praises the marooned garrison’s sacrifice and perseverance.
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War Office
von Kusmanek
Przemysl
German bombs threaten Belgian relief ship Elfland
London dispatch reports from Rotterdam an attack on the British steamer Elfland chartered by the Belgian relief commission. Five bombs were dropped as the ship dodged in zigzag maneuvers, with debris landing on deck. One airman remained aloft until British torpedo boat destroyers appeared. The vessel displayed two Belgian relief mission flags.
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London
Daily Telegraph
Rotterdam
Elfland
Belgian Relief Commission
War suited Germany says Sir Edward Grey
London March 28 Foreign Secretary Grey told a London audience that war might have been avoided by a European conference. He warned Germany prepared for war since the Balkan crisis, urged restoration of Belgian independence, and asserted Britain would defend neutrality and oppose Prussian domination. He stressed Europe must live free from German aggression and called for unity to safeguard national existence.
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Geremany
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Hague
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Belgium
Harope
Belehim
Great Britain
Edward
Ita
Buffalo man wounded by British sentry in Bermuda harbor
Word from March 22 reports George B. Montgomery of Buffalo was shot by a British sentry while sailing in Hamilton Bermuda waters on Saturday. One leg was badly wounded and the foot was amputated after the boat approached a prohibited area. Montgomery was aboard the boat with his wife and a Black pilot. incident occurred as German soldiers reportedly were imprisoned nearby.
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No Great Bafiles In East Or West
London reports fighting continues in both east and west fronts with no major encounters. Petrograd claims no change from Memel to the Vistula while reporting Russian gains in the Carpathians and on the Vistula left bank. Paris says trenches near Notre Dame de Lorette hold and Allied progress near Badonvilier despite German counterattacks.
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Taugezargen
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Minduwa
Laboregs
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Senpeme
Nunkaca
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Rawehhe
Kosinciawa
Paris
War Office
Notre Dame de Lorette
Les Epargres
Badonviller
la Boisselle
Albert
Gallerie
Argonny
Bagatelle
Rheims
French repulsed Germans halt on Lo Retto front
German army headquarters report a failed fresh attempt to take the Lo Retto heights south slope last night and another night attack north of La Mesnil in Champagne also failed. Russians driven from Memel with looting under protection of troops. 429 Russian prisoners taken. Montenegrins repulse Austrian infantry attacks near Grahov.
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East Prussia
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Mavia
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Jadnorosok
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Clacha
Havre
Paris
Cettinje
Grahov
Woman dies in Paris Zeppelin raid aftermath
Paris reports one death from bombs dropped on the city and environs. Mme Charles Jeanson of Rue des Amnes died after being frightened by a bomb blast. Public Prosecutor Lescuve investigated blast sites as bomb fragments and incendiary missile components were collected for analysis. Calais raid fails as artillery alerts thwart the Zepplin approach.
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Charles Eeson
Rue Des Amnes
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Calais
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Taotora
German POWs in Germany Total 801000 Enlisted and 5000 Officers
Berlin March 22. An official announcement reported by Over-Seas states that Germany holds about 801000 enlisted prisoners of war and over 5000 commissioned officers. The figure reflects the ongoing war captivity in German hands.
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Germany
Berlin
Over-Seas Agency
Lipton paints Serbia's typhus horror and need for aid
London war report relays Sir Thomas Lipton’s account of typhus decimating Serbia. He describes burning infected clothes and houses, corpses unburied, and hospitals overcrowded with vermin and disease. Dr. James Donnelly of the American Red Cross is lauded as a hero.
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Sir Thomas Lipton
Serbia
Thomas
Q ‘Hospital
Ghevgheli
James F Donnelly
American Red Cross
Warren
Donnelly
Serbians a Fever Patient’s Cheerful Voice and Hospital Life
Sir Thomas describes Serbian troops and patients amid typhus in Belgrade where Extent of infection via bread rations and peddling loaves spreads disease. American Dr Koward W Ryan leads the best hospital neutral during Austrian occupation with 2,800 patients and vermin control emphasized in a nongraphic medical account.
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Belgrade
Koward W. Ryan
Ryan
Rev
Concord Torpedoed by German Submarine in English Channel
London March 28 British steamer Concord of 1825 tons was torpedoed by a German submarine in the English Channel today. The crew of twenty six was rescued by a Batrel base and landed at Dover. The vessel is reported afloat.
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Concord
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Batrel
Dover
Freight for Germany embargoed by Italy
London dispatch reports Italy halted railway freight traffic to Germany via Switzerland. Central News notes the move aims to disrupt supplies, with no immediate impact details released.
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Germany
Italy
London
Switzerland
Liebknecht gagged by German government after order
London dispatch reports Dr. Liebknecht ordered to place himself at the disposal of German military authorities. He is under military law and forbidden to write articles or attend public political meetings except for emergency Reichstag sessions and new campaigns.
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