Germans Again Forc e French Wings Back
German forces repulse French air raids and push back French wings, with officials saying withdrawals aim to limit casualties.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1916
Page
6
World War Frontline Updates From Meuse to Caucasus
In the Meuse sector German forces press from Brabant to Samogneux while French lines withdraw south of Ornes and behind Samogneux. Artillery shells fly as both sides suffer heavy casualties. British forces explode a mine at Hulluch and push into cratered trenches near Frelinghem. Russian front sees scattered engagements with limited gains. In the Caucasus Petrograd reports Russians advancing against the Turks. Austrians and Italians maintain activity along the Austro Italian line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ornes
Samogneux
Melancourt
Meuse
Brabant
Beaumont
Fromezey
Champagne
Argonne Forest
Lorraine
St. Martin
Hulluch
Frelinghem
Boesinghe
Riga
Galicia
Caucasus
Petrograd
Verdun Battle Deepens As Nations Struggle For Survival
Paris reports the Verdun battle grows fiercer with French and German troops exchanging brutal attacks along a 25 mile front. Critics say the Kaiser moved to blunt allied spring plans, while Parisians praise the army’s staying power and expect the German push to exhaust itself. The crown prince is slated to visit the Balkans and Turkey in early March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Friedrich Wilhelm
Meuse
Verdun
Paris
Germany
Republic
Balkans
Turkey
Verdun Battle Prolonged as German Assault Persists
Amid a shifting line the Verdun siege drags on beyond ten days with German forces still 3 to 5 miles from Verdun’s outer forts. French and Allied observers warn of a long, costly struggle while predicting heavy fighting to either break the line or force a decisive outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verdun
Intransigient Tonight
Cardinal Mercier Leaves Rome for Belgium
Cardinal Mercier departed Rome today bound for Belgium via Paris. A large crowd gathered at the Central station to bid him farewell and cheered him and Belgium. He was moved by the farewell expressions and said he was greatly pleased with his six week stay in Rome and the outcomes of his visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Paris
Cardinal Mercier
Belgium
Lights Cut In Paris Feared Airship Attack
Paris, Feb. 2. The lights were lowered at 11 o clock after a warning of a looming airship threat from the military governor. The danger passed when the airship failed to appear and lights were restored at 11:40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
French Stand Firm North of Verdun Despite Brabant Loss
Paris reports with continued heavy fighting north of Verdun all day as French lines hold at all points. Brabant sur Meuse evacuated at night while repelling attacks on Samogneux and in the forest of Caures, with persistent artillery exchanges and efforts to dislodge French positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Brabant sur-Meuse
Paris
London
Verdun
French War Office
Brabant
War Office
Artois
Souches
Caures
Beaumont
Ornes
Herbe Forest
Germans Report Gains North of Verdun in Verdun Region
Berlin reports further German advances on the western front north of Verdun. The war office says the wooded district northwest and northeast of Beaumont and the forest of Herbe are now in German hands, and Brabant Haumont and Samogneux villages captured. An advanced French post south of Metz was taken in a surprise attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
London
Verdun
War Office
Beaumont
Herbe
Brabant
Haumont
Samogneux
Meuse
Metz
Kaiser Directing the Drive Against Verdun
London dispatch reports Emperor William has moved headquarters to Verdun and directs the Crown Prince army in the Verdun offensive. He has been in Belgium and France and makes daily speeches urging troops to press the assault and defeat the French army at any cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
William
Verdun
Evening News
Copenhagen
Balkans
Belgium
France
Portugal Seizes 36 Teuton Merchant Ships
In Lisbon the naval command seized eight German and Austrian vessels on the Tagus River, raised Portuguese colors, and fired a 21 gun salute. The action follows a February 7 parliamentary law and is described as a non war measure. A Portuguese Berlin envoy will explain the seizure to Germany and protect owners’ rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon
Paris
Tagus River
Berlin
French Air Raid on Metz Railway Station
Paris reports a squadron of French aeroplanes bombarded the Metz outskirts station and a gas tank. A great fire was seen, with 45 projectiles fired including some large calibre shells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metz
Paris
War Office
Sablon
Russian War Report From Petrograd Highlights Front Actions
A Petrograd dispatch summarizes Soviet wartime claims across multiple fronts. German air raids on Riga and Drina regions are noted, with Russian troops repulsing white clad scouts. Dvina and Czartorysk sectors report Russian progress, Galicia mines and craters captured, and Black Sea submarine engagement with a coal ship. Front in Caucasus described as steadily pressuring the enemy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
London
Riga
Drina
Oger
Dvinsk
Ponievesch
Czartorysk
Petsch
Olyka
Galicia
Tarnopol
Gliadki
Vorobievka
Mikhaltche
Black Sea
Bosphorus
Caucasus
Germans claim gains in Verdun drive and Metz posts
Official reports say Germans captured three villages north of Verdun and advanced French posts south of Metz and near Beaumont. Paris counters the front remains unbroken though some lines withdrew to avoid losses. Russians report minor successes against Germans and the sinking of a coal ship in the Black Sea as Turkish pursuit continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verdun
Berlin
Metz
Beaumont
Paris
Black Sea
Caucasus
Petrograd
Austrians repulse Russian attacks near Tarnopol in Galicia
Austrian headquarters report shows Russian assaults repulsed at the Austrian advanced line northwest of Tarnopol Galicia. On the Italian front, heavy artillery actions continue in the Isonzo district with large fires behind Italian lines. In Albania, Austrian forces drive adversaries from a forward position southeast of Durazzo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Tarnopol
Galicia
Vienna
Isonzo
Albania
War Office
Durazzo
Support to President Telegram on Arming Merchant Vessels
A draft telegram from Massachusetts citizens to President Wilson expresses support for his stance against violating international law by foreign dictation on arming merchant ships. The list of signatories includes I. Shattuck, H. Langford, Warren Arthur, and many others, reflecting broad local backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Herbert Parker
Massachusetts
Washington, D. C
United States
German Admiral von Pohl Dies in Berlin at 75
German Admiral von Pohl, recently retired from command of the German battle fleet due to ill health, died in Berlin as reported from London on February 24. He had announced retirement two days earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
London
von Pohl
Bank Failure in Essen Impacts Krupp Workers Savings
A Zurich dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph reports the failure of an important Essen bank. It is believed many Krupp workers have lost their savings due to the collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Exchange Telegraph Company
Zurich
Essen
Germany
Krupp Works
British War Dispatch Reports Western Front Actions
British statement says they mined opposite Hulluch and occupied the crater. Artillery duel near Bac St. Maur ended in their favor. Bombarded trenches near Frelinghem on the Ypres-Comines Canal and east of Boesinghe with success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hulluch
Bac St. Maur
Frelinghem
Ypres-Comines Canal
Boesinghe
Roosevelt couple leaves Barbadoes for Demerara and Trinidad
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt arrived at Barbadoes and proceed to Demerara British Guinea then to Trinidad aboard a steamship to New York. Both Colonel and Mrs Roosevelt are in good health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbadoes
B. W. II
Theodore Roosevelt
Pope expresses regret over Austrian air raid casualties
Cardinal Gasparri on behalf of Pope Benedict writes to the archbishop of Ravenna expressing bitter sorrow and profound regret for the victims of the February 12 Austrian air raid that killed 12 people and wounded several others in Ravenna and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Paris
Cardinal Gasparri
Pope Benedict
Ravenna
His Holiness Urges Respect for Cities and Monuments
The cardinal relays the pope's call to the Austro-Hungarian government to conduct the war by recognized principles. He stresses that open undefended cities and their monuments and churches should be safeguarded and argues against the use of airplane bombs in the Austro-Italian conflict.
Banquet Celebrates Boston Wholesale Fish Buyers
One hundred thirty four members of the Boston Wholesale Fish Buyers Association attended the fourth annual banquet and felicitations at the Crawford House. William E. Curran served as toastmaster with guests from Gloucester Providence and other New England points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Wholesale Fish Buyers’ Association
Crawford House
William E. Curran
Gloucester
Providence
New England
H. J. Slattery
Curley
James P. Hubbard
Marshall F. Blanchard
T Wharf Fish Corporation
New Fish Corporation
Henry W. Witching
Freeman O. Emerson
J. C. Wheeler
J. P. Locker
John J. O'Hara
Wallace W. Lee
Lem Fullam
Frank J Harrett, Jr
James F. Weld
Sam MciIntyré
Legion of Honor For Captain Astor and Canadian Officers
Captain John Jacob Astor of the First Life Guards receives the Chevalier's Cross for gallantry. The gazette lists Canadians honored by France: Lalor and Gardner with Croix de Chevalier, Baker, McKenzie, Smith, Stephenson with Croix-Guerre or related ranks. Astor is son of William Waldorf Astor and was wounded October 28, 1915, in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion OF Honor
Astor London
John Jacob Astor
First Life Guards
William Austen Lalor
First Infantry
Stanley Gardner
Thirtieth Infantry
William Baker
Ninth Infantry
Hugh McKenzie
Princess Pat’s Regiment
Stanley Smith
Derby Heads Board to Control Air Service
Lord Derby accepted the chairmanship of a joint naval and military board to control the British air services, announced by Premier Asquith in the House of Commons. The position is not a salaried one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derby
Air Service
London
Lord Derby
British Air Services
House of Commons
Asquith
Italian Liner Arrives With Guns Again in New York
The Giuseppe Verdi, the Italian liner with two naval guns on deck, arrived in New York for her return trip from Genoa. The guns remained conspicuous as the ship docked, reopening a dispute with the State Department over armed merchant ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
State Department
Genoa
How I Killed My Superfluous Hair Advertisement
A testimonial style notice claims the Hindoo religion forbids women from body hair and promises a method to remove all hair without electric needles. Mrs Frederica Hudson advertises a mail order depilatory instruction service from Attleboro Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederica Hudson
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