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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1916
Page
7
London dispatch reports Germans shift from Malancourt to Dead Man s Hill sector near Verdun with heavy forces attacking Hill 295 trenches. French counterattacks repelled the invaders, while British and French artillery and investigations follow the Sussex and Manchester Engineer incidents.
Berlin reports Malancourt in Verdun region west of the Meuse as taken by storm by German forces with 328 prisoners. The official note notes increased artillery activity, unchanged eastern front, and limited Russian attacks, with British losses in aerial combat and Immelmann's 13th victory.
French and Belgian official communiqués, dated March 31, report German attempts north east of Hill 295 near Dead Man's Hill and at Malancourt. The Germans gained footing in first French trenches but were driven back by vigorous counter attacks. other sectors saw artillery bombardment, repulsed assaults, and limited gains before night.
London reports negotiations with the United States over seizures of American securities moving from Holland. The foreign office says seizures occurred only where securities bore German stamps or marks indicating payments to German banks. A Frankfurt firm urged protest about a large seizure. The government also explained the London declaration change classifies nonmunitions under German control as contraband.
Paris reports a government commissioner Colonel Gassouin blamed a surge in imports for France's transport bottlenecks as rail and steamboat congestion linger during the war. Deputy Marcel Cachin warned the strain affects Entente friends and neutrals, with U S ports like Baltimore and New York seeing 60 000 freight cars waiting.
London reports an official statement on March 31 regarding the sinking of the Dutch steamship Tubantia. The piece notes an inquiry into responsibility and mentions a long-stand crisis over torpedo use and British naval conduct in the prior decades.
The British admiralty rejected claims that metal fragments in the Tubantia lifeboats were from a British torpedo and said the pieces came from a bronze air chamber. Berlin reports alleged a British destroyer nearby at the sinking, while Amsterdam papers claimed Britain had bronze torpedoes. The admiralty secretary stated no Schwartzkopff or bronze torpedoes exist outside museums and none have been used or supplied to British ships for over two decades.
Paris, March 31. The hospital ship Portugal, with many wounded aboard, was sunk in the Black Sea by a German torpedo boat or submarine. The ship bore Red Cross signs and was owned by Messageries Maritimes of Marseille, lent to Russia. Portugal measured 444 feet, 5553 tons, built at La Ciotat in 1887.
The American steam trawler Wave from Boston was fired on twice by Halifax forts while attempting to enter the harbor. Captain Tobin reported to the American consul, saying harbor regulations, in effect since the war began, caused the incident. He steered out after shots and the government cutter boarded the Wave.
A British steamship named Golconda sailed from Bombay to Holland carrying 40 alien nationals of nations at war with Great Britain. The Golconda has been used to repatriate aliens held in prison in India since the war began.
Nine groups of married men who attested for service under the Derby plan are to join the colors on May 5. The groups Nos 38 to 41 include men from 27 to 35 years old. This calling before eligible single men has caused agitation, leading to an earlier summons being cancelled.
James W. Gerard presents to the German foreign office a U S government request for information on whether a German submarine torpedoed the cross channel steamer Sussex or the British ship Englishman. Berlin says the reply will be delayed for naval investigations.
President Wilson and his Cabinet reviewed State Department evidence on recent calamities involving American merchant ships. Without conclusive proof of submarine attacks no action was taken.
Officials indicate no drastic move planned until definite evidence appears. Secretary Lansing expects four to five days for information. Berlin dispatch notes ambassador inquiry on submarine attacks and possible delayed German replies. State Department reports no major new despatches that day.
An army council notice announces requisition of all hay oats and wheat straw whether threshed or unthreshed then standing on farms or other premises across Great Britain. Farmers may use normal straw quantities for livestock. Private consumption is limited to the average monthly total of the prior three months.
The Boston Street Car Men's Union endorsed its new wage scale and working agreement last evening at Ford Hall after months of consideration. The vote confirms terms likely to affect operators and maintenance staff in the transit system.
The political viewpoint argues the colonel has broken Old Guard Republican defense and gained a strong reception, marking a tremendous boost to his chances for the nomination.
Prominent Progressive leaders meet at George W Perkins home after a Bacon luncheon to discuss Roosevelt's influence and a possible Chicago convention alliance. Ex Senator Root denies politics, while Perkins and others signal unity on national preparedness and a strengthened party strategy.
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