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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1917
Page
8
London reports two British hospital ships lost in the English Channel. Salta struck a mine April 10 with 52 fatalities. Gloucester Castle was torpedoed without warning March 30.
A German wireless despatch from April reports the Gloucester Castle was torpedoed by a German submarine. All wounded on the Gloucester Castle were saved. none were wounded on board the Salta. The 7999 ton ship was built in Glasgow in 1911 and owned in London.
Amsterdam dated report via London states a Maasbode article from Chevalier van der Schueren defends Count von Bernstorff and party against claims of harsh treatment at Halifax. He praises British staff for courtesy during vessel searches, while noting Germany's protest to the United States over perceived indignities.
Austrian troops in Galicia raised white flags and tried to switch sides but retreated after artillery fire. French forces attacked north of St Quentin and seized several trench lines with prisoners and many machine guns. British forces captured German positions across a wide front after heavy fighting. On Arras northern wing British attacks against Angres and Givenchy-en-Gohelle saw initial gains offset by German counterattacks.
An uprising of Serbians against Bulgarian occupiers is described in an Athens dispatch. Serbians formed battalions and are destroying bridges and railways as Bulgarian troops move to Nish to quell the disorders said to be grave in scope.
London reports a British official statement listing more than 13,000 prisoners captured since the offensive began early last Monday. The tally also notes that 166 guns have been captured.
Buenos Aires reports the Argentine sailing ship Monte Protegido was torpedoed and sunk off the European coast. The foreign minister confirmed official information and ordered a full inquiry. Crowds chanted anti German slogans as students marched. two German newspapers closed their offices amid threats.
Petrograd reports the provisional government will place a U S contract for forty thousand rail cars and two thousand locomotives to be delivered by July 1918. The order aims to boost transportation capacity amid wartime needs.
King George declares as colonel-in-chief of both naval and military wings of the Royal Flying Corps to honor their splendid services since the war began. The move underscores royal endorsement of air force contributions in the conflict.
London reports the revealing of Arras battle exploits as a sweeping, decisive success for the British army. Observers compare it to the Marne and suggest it may turn the western war and shift the balance of the world conflict.
Field Marshal Haig declares Arras a great victory with 13 000 prisoners and many guns captured. British dispatch recounts Vimy Ridge breach, German fortifications toppled by artillery, and Canadian patrols advancing toward Givenchy as Lens looms in sight.
From the top of Vimy ridge British forces now overlook Douai and target French industrial zones long held by the enemy. A Canadian officer told the Associated Press that the Germans are on the downslope and will retreat once started. Shellfire from both sides fills the air as Germans bombard their own positions and suffer from their artillery and machine guns.
Amsterdam April 13. Vorwaerts Berlin editorial declares the German government must tell the people the truth that it is impossible to dictate peace terms to a world of enemies. The socialist newspaper argues for courage in facing Allied demands and the broader war outlook.
Budapest telegram reports the Hungarian Parliament suspended by imperial order after opposition deputies demanded immediate introduction of a bill for direct suffrage. The exchange wires from Copenhagen give the incident.
British forces breach German lines along a 21 mile front east of Lens and seize Vimy Petit Vimy Givenchy en Gohelle Angres Villeval and Bailleul on the ridge slopes. They push east of Arras astride the Hindenburg line and surround Wancourt as Haig reports over 153000 prisoners and 166 guns captured. Further gains enlarge the St Quentin Cambrai salient.
London dispatch reports the King and Queen and their household will follow the national ration scale for breadstuffs and other essentials since February as part of wartime economy measures.
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