French Airmen Bomb Bulgarian Towns in Raid
Thirteen French aeroplanes raided Strumitza and surrounding camps in Bulgaria, dropping 158 bombs and starting several fires, according to a Reuters despatch from Salonika.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1916
Page
6
Thirteen French aeroplanes raided Strumitza and surrounding camps in Bulgaria, dropping 158 bombs and starting several fires, according to a Reuters despatch from Salonika.
A glazed Morocco shield accompanies a gilt-handled knife and a pair of scissors offered for sale at two dollars.
Russian forces press a brutal offensive across rugged terrain to seize Erzerum. Grand Duke Nicholas, once commander in chief, gains viceroy duties in the Caucasus as nine forts fall. British assaults near Ypres and French efforts at Tahure end in heavy losses for all sides.
Paris reports in Artois a counter mine explosion on the Lille road destroying enemy mining works. Artillery shelled supply convoys north of Tracy le Val east of the Coise and Berry au Bac region. Southeast of St Mihiel forces bombarded forest of Apremont. no further front news.
Berlin reports British attacks south of Ypres failed with 100 prisoners lost. French efforts near Tahure also failed. Weather hindered fighting. Eastern front snow hindered operations. Balkan front quiet. Rome adds Italian shelling in Tofano and Seebach Valleys and repelled attack near Rombon. bombs dropped in Nazio and Isonzo plains with little damage. British statement follows.
In a late war bulletin from London the British describe artillery bombardment and hand grenade fighting along the Ypres Comines area. They note quiet conditions on the rest of the front aside from renewed trench losses and enemy attacks across 4000 yards. An enemy trench换 changes hands repeatedly. A later sale ad lists men’s suits at 7.50 from Harrison Co.
In France and Russia fighting reports from official sources describe French grenades and artillery advances near Tahure and in Artois, plus clashes around St Mihiel and Ypres. British and French aerial activity is noted along with German setbacks. A separate U S note discusses submarine warfare and potential future assurances from Germany.
Havre Feb 16 The allied powers signatory to the treaty guaranteeing Belgium’s independence and neutrality renew the agreement not to end hostilities until Belgium’s political and economic independence is re established and the nation is indemnified for damages suffered.
On Monday the allied ministers France Great Britain Russia addressed Belgian foreign affairs in a solemn act. They stated that Belgium will join peace negotiations when appropriate and must be fully indemnified and restored politically and economically. Baron Beyens thanked the powers and affirmed Belgian resolve to continue the struggle. Italy and Japan also supported the declaration.
The United States presses its demand for lawful naval warfare while Count von Bernstorff says Germany will honor its pledge not to sink unresisting liners without warning in the new submarine campaign. Secretary Lansing discusses the evolving diplomatic exchanges.
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A dense listing of businesses across Boston and nearby areas offering services and goods from printing and advertising to hardware, hardware, metalwork, furniture, fishing, groceries, clothing, real estate, and more. Entries include company names, street addresses, and specialized product lines for broad commerce.
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