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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1915
Page
2
Reports say German northern and southern drives aim to cut the Warsaw Vilna railway as Russian forces retreat from Warsaw. Berlin claims the city remains unchanged while evacuat ion plans foretell continued resistance and possible surrenders. British and French actions and a Dardanelles patrol are noted alongside German reactions to US Prussia treaty provisions and a looming sea war zone declaration.
Paris dispatch reports a war office communiqué noting reduced artillery activity in Artois and Aisne valleys while shells hit Arras and Soissons. Night actions in the Argonne saw German forces hold a trench at Hill 213 before a counter attack partially recovered it. An enemy assault with flaming liquids gained foothold near Marie Therese, then was repelled with most ground regained. Engagements continued on Meuse heights with further fighting described.
News reports from multiple fronts show German forces seizing Mitau the capital of Courland, advancing near Ivangorod, and tightening pressure around French fortifications. Allied positions endure hits in Vosges and Argonne while submarines threaten ships near London and Marmora.
German army bulletin reports Mitau the capital of Courland occupied. Northwest of Lomza troops reach the Narew River and press Russians. before Warsaw the situation is unchanged. Austro-Hungarian forces win at Ivangorod. 600 prisoners taken east of Kurow.
An old advertising note touts Bell-Ans as a remedy that absolutely removes indigestion. A single package is advertised for 25 cents at all druggists.
A admiralty statement reports a British submarine torpedoed a large 3000 ton steamer near Madania Pier with several vessels alongside. A small steamer near Karabigha Bay was also torpedoed and a gunboat possibly hit. Torpedoes struck lighters by Constantinople arsenal and the Zeitunick Powder Mills were set afire. The railway west of Kara Burnu was bombarded blocking a troop train. three truckloads of ammo blown up.
The Italian general staff reports seaplanes bombed Riva with good effect and the Rovereto station was shelled after troop trains were spotted. Alpine troops captured Mt Modetta after heavy fighting, and on Monte Serbusi on the Carso plateau the enemy was repulsed with about 150 prisoners taken, including officers.
German government orders all textile factories in Westphalia to operate under state control from August 1 as part of a plan to equitably divide cotton among German factories, per German newspapers reported in Rotterdam via London.
Berlin reports a Cologne Gazette summary of Pope Benedict’s peace appeal. The Gazette lauds Benedict as creating a lasting monument of gratitude yet notes London Paris Rome and Petrograd reject peace. It quotes Germany seeking stronger blows to force an honorable durable peace.
The British steamship Clintonia of 8838 tons was shelled and sunk 20 miles west of Ar-Men after a four shell volley from a German submarine. Eleven crewmen died and 15 were injured. 54 survivors reached Brest after the ship, bound from Marseille to Newcastle, went down in about three minutes.
Refugees arriving in Riga recount German seizure of Windau in Courland 100 miles northwest of Mitau. Locals forced to levy 50 000 rubles ($25 000) for roads bridges and farms with grain kept one-fifth by growers. Agricultural gear supplied, harvesting ordered. officials warn disappearance triggers estate destruction. German troops restrict discussion of the war. Lettish pastors' homes looted.
The British admiralty announced a submarine sank a German torpedo boat destroyer, likely a G-196 class vessel, on July 26 near the German coast. The G-196, completed in 1911, displaced 689 tons, could exceed 32 knots, carried two 24 pounders and three torpedo tubes, with a normal complement of 73.
Cardinal Hartmann of Cologne recalled praising Emperor William after eastern developments and said the Emperor looked upward and asserted with conviction that God up there has helped us during the Cathedral service last Sunday.
An official communication from Petrograd says a British submarine sank a large German transport in the Baltic Sea. The report is dated Aug 2 from Petrograd with London timing Aug 3.
The Luxemburg correspondent for the Tyd reports 140,000 German troops passed through Luxembourg in 10 days en route to the western war theatre. The soldiers showed little enthusiasm and appeared war weary and jaded.
The British steamer Benvorlich, voyaging from Manila to London via Marseilles, has been sunk. Sixteen crew members have been landed.
The British government defends its position on seizures and blockades arguing international law supports its orders in council. It cites the Neches case, disputes over Belgian origin shipments, and aims to curb Germany's export trade to neutrals while avoiding permanent U.S. merchant injury.
Rome reporting via Paris says Italian forces have taken 17 000 prisoners, including 880 officers, according to the Stefani News Agency.
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