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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1915
Page
2
British forces report a renewed concerted push at Gallipoli with gains along the Krithia road and at Sari Bair. Turkish losses include 630 prisoners, guns, and matériel, as Turkish landings at Karachali and Ari Burnu are acknowledged.
Paris reports a quiet day with only artillery duels in Artois and the Aisne valley. Four aeroplanes in the Saarbrucken bombardment failed to return, one said to have landed in Switzerland. German attacks near Souchez were repulsed. in Argonne and Le Pretre they were checked by French fire and gas shell bombardments.
A vintage advertisement touts Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap as cures for eczema itching and skin eruptions. It cites physicians’ praise and claims rapid relief and healing, with a trial offer from Resinol Baltimore. It highlights sunburn use and broad trust in the treatment.
Allied forces advance 200 yards on a 300 yard front at the Dardanelles causing heavy Turkish losses. Troops land at a new position and warships attack Turkish positions. Reports citywide detail Zeppelin raid damage and casualties along the English coast with ships sunk and air attacks in Europe.
Official Russian general staff communiques describe repulsed German attacks on Riga and Dvinsk fronts with prisoner captures and ammunition found. They note continued fighting on the Narew, Vistula, Vieprz, and Dniester regions, plus a successful Caucasus push capturing Mergh Mir Pass and Palanthen with several prisoners and equipment.
London reports Allied forces renewed attacks on Gallipoli at the Dardanelles with substantial progress. Turkish casualties are heavy as British and French units gain ground near Krithia road and Chunuk Bair. The fleet bombs Turkish positions while a fresh landing yields further advances and captures of 633 prisoners and weapons.
German army headquarters reports Fort No. 4 at Lomza stormed and the town occupied after a breakthrough by General Falcke’s troops. Ostrow crossed by German forces. 28 officers and 10,100 men captured. advances near the Stanislawow Nowo Minsk road and other Allied positions described.
Sir John French reports British troops withdraw from the line south of Hooge near Ypres but consolidate the village. The trenches at Hooge retaken from Germans, with 1650 prisoners captured yesterday and front extended about 1200 yards northwest of Hooge.
An Austrian statement from Vienna says pursuit of retreating forces along the Vistula continues. Koeyess forces reach southeast of Zelrehow while Arch Duke Joseph Ferdinand advances near the Vieprz bend at Kock. Allies seize enemy rearguard positions along the Bug river and Zlota Lipa. Czernelica bridgehead captured with 22 officers and 2800 men taken. In Italy artillery duels persist near Gorizia and Doberdo. several Italian assaults repulsed. No other major developments reported.
An official Italian statement reports the general situation unchanged. Artillery damage was inflicted on Tagliata and Ruaz near Livinallonga. It notes that on the Carso plateau, small night attacks by the enemy were repelled, with Italian forces strengthening positions for further advances.
The British torpedo boat destroyer Lynx was sunk in the North Sea after striking a mine. Four officers and 22 sailors were saved, from a crew normally numbering 100. Lynx displaced 935 tons, measured 260 feet in length, and could reach 32 knots.
Berlin reports the British auxiliary cruiser India of 7900 tons was torpedoed north of Bodge entering Restfjord, Norway. Eighty crew members were saved by the Swedish steamer Goesteland. India, built in 1896 for Peninsular and Oriental, sank in the Arctic route between England and Archangel.
The U S government plans to avoid force in Mexico while moving to stabilize the region through talks with six Latin American governments led by Secretary Lansing. Carranza resists outside influence, while Villa cooperates. a Brazilian minister and Guatemala envoy travel under military escort to the port.
At El Paso General Hugh L. Scott chief of staff confirms the mission ended. He cites Villa agreeing to postpone mining men meeting indefinitely and says seized foreign merchandise in Chihuahua will be restored. He adds violations of law will be prosecuted and his mission is accomplished.
The Norwegian steamer Geiranger, 1081 gross tons, built in 1907, sank with all crew saved. Rescue operations completed successfully.
A vintage ad promotes Sanfords cinger an elixir of ginger aromatics and French brandy for cramps pains colds chills weakness nervousness and insomnia. It warns buyers to seek the Owl Trade Mark on the wrapper to avoid cheap dangerous substitutes. Forty years the standard of purity flavor and strength sold by all druggists and grocers.
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