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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1917
Page
3
London reports June wartime official German lists show 28,819 killed or died of wounds 3,215 died of sickness 38,606 prisoners and missing totaling 70,640 for June. Since war began totals: killed or died of wounds 1,032,800 died of sickness 72,960 prisoners and missing 591,966 wounded 2,825,581 total 4,523,307. Naval and colonial casualties not included.
German and Austro Hungarian forces massed along eastern Galicia have launched what appears to be a major offensive against the Russians. From Brody near the northeastern Galicia border south to Bel Kalusz operations are underway, though full battle reports are not yet available.
Allied dispatches describe German counter attacks east of Lemberg near Zlochoff along the Tarnopol Lemberg line with heavy artillery duels lingering toward Smorgon and Dvinsk. German forces claim prisoner captures near Lutsk in Volhynia fortress area while renewed assaults fail between Craonne and Hurtebise near Soissons Rheims. British efforts north of Belgium persist with trench fighting and gains east of Arras. Heat notwithstanding, British regiments advance 12 miles along the Euphrates against Turkish forces. Russian raids into the Caucasus also noted.
Berlin newspapers report Eugen Aze f once head of the Russian Socialists is among Russian civilians interned in Berlin. He fled Paris after charges by Vladimir Bourtzeff of spying, travelled under various names, and allegedly helped quell revolts and aid assassinations. Bourtzeff named Doirectors and ministers among those harmed. An assassination claim tied to his 1910 Wiesbaden report remains.
The North and South Agency reports a Russian destroyer sank a German submarine in the Baltic Sea and that the crew was drowned.
An East Africa headquarters statement reports continued success of encircling operations from July 11 to 15. Columns moving southward of Kilwa press enemy forces along the Itschikale Utigerl line, consolidating gains and widening the encirclement.
The government refused passports to O'Brien and Campbell of the Irish Trade Union Congress and the Labor Party. They were appointed to attend Socialist conferences in Stockholm and Petrograd at an early date.
German war office reports the capture of French positions near St Quentin with continued artillery actions in Flanders. Austrian storming attempts west of Versici fail, while British positions near Monchy le Preux are re established after German thrusts. Russian forces push into Novica south of Kalusz, and German gains near Avecourt wood on the Verdun front are repelled.
A convention between Britain and the provisional Russian government requires British subjects of military age in Russia and Russian subjects of military age in Britain to return home or serve in the army of the country where they reside. Russians remaining in Britain will be governed by a military Order in Council due August 20.
London report on Mesopotamian campaign notes a considerable British advance as of July 11 with one column pushing toward the Euphrates front. The official dispatch sets out progress and upcoming operations in the July briefing.
Report describes Turkish forces engaged near Ramadies on the Euphrates with heavy Turkish losses after a brief clash. A further advance was halted by extreme heat, but overall operations show about 12 miles gained up the Euphrates in ten days.
Paris reports the war office statement detailing French successes on the Somme and Aisne fronts. German assaults south of St Quentin and toward Moulin sous Toutevent failed, with the Fifth Guard division repelled and counterattacks driving back attackers after heavy losses. Artillery bombardments persisted from Craonne to Hurtebise and near Corbeny.
Berlin voices in The Vostsche Zeitung urge the Dutch government to take concrete measures rather than words after British seizure of German steamers off the Dutch coast. The piece contends some ships were within the three mile limit when attacked, and Holland’s stance as neutral is questioned.
Inwood of Michigan and Brouillard of Rhode Island received special permission to marry without the usual five day waiting period at Forts Williams and McKinley. Caroline Ellis, 16, of Romeo, Michigan, traveled to wed Inwood as part of a school romance, while Brouillard married Portland resident Mary Feeney.
The public awaits Charles H. Ebbets actions, noting his notorious record. Expectation runs high that he may again act foolishly, with the baseball world watching closely for any misstep.
Amsterdam dispatch notes Berlin majority party committee unites to push the peace resolution. The Tageblatt reports 221 Reichstag deputies will back the proposal as Centre and Liberal elements split earlier.
Laconia New Hampshire July 19 Morris P Bradford instructor at the State school for feeble minded waived examination on a murder charge in the June 28 death of Miss Alice B Richards head teacher at the school He was not in court and was ordered held without bail for the October term of the Superior Court Bradford pleaded not guilty on June 30
Former Alderman William H. Smith of Somerville confronted an alleged burglar on Mystic avenue after the assailant pried the door with a chisel. Edward C. Vassallo, 17, of Charlestown, was arrested and charged with attempted burglary.
A break and enter incident led to a case involving possession of a revolver without a license. Police report details remain limited, with no further charges confirmed in the available text.
Traffic in the Brattle square loop area was tied up for 45 minutes from 10 45 to 11 30 last night due to a gearing case on a Bunker Hill outbound car breaking down.
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