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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1916
Page
9
Official dispatch says a German submarine returning from the Atlantic was pursued by two freighters near Ushant. A 300-ton steamer with no identifying marks attempted to halt the sub May 2, then opened fire as the Phair fled. A second ship fired back before the U boat escaped at high speed.
Fragment describes multiple diagonal layers of cords laid side by side without cross weaving, each strand embedded in springy live rubber.
A reader seeks ways to gain weight and bolster nerves. The response touts three-grain hypo-noctane tablets, claiming improved mood and nutrition with several months of regular use. Another letter urges trying iodide of potassium and other patent ingredients from drugstores as a rheumatism remedy with a nightly dose.
French forces northwest of Verdun launched an offensive capturing a fortified slope southwest of Dead Man's Hill. They seized seven machine guns and 225 prisoners as bombardments and heavy fighting continued around Avecourt and Hill 304.
German forces forced French evacuation of a first line trench near Caurettes Wood south of Cumieres. Austro Hungarian troops west of Arsiero crossed the Pasina River and seized Punat Ordin fortifications. Verdun area Germans cleared south of Cumieres village taking nearly 100 prisoners. A naval gun and 18 machine guns were captured May 29 at Caurettes Wood. French forces on Dead Man's Hill slope captured a German position, taking 220 prisoners and seven machine guns.
Paris reports a strong German position southwest of Dead Man's Hill captured after a fierce attack. French forces took 220 prisoners including five officers and seven machine guns, while repelling later German efforts along the Meuse and near Cumieres with heavy artillery action continuing across the front.
The official communication notes heightened enemy artillery in the lake region south of Dvinsk and increased aerial reconnaissances over the front. It reports one Russian aeroplane downing an enemy albatross northwest of Barnovitchi after a gun duel. The Caucasus region details follow.
Turkish forces attacked from Oghnoote toward Margabaza and occupied Genitra. Our troops counterattacked and drove them back, reversing initial gains.
Lord Cromer writes to the Times that peace must come on terms wholly acceptable to Britain and the allies. He criticizes Wilson's peace speech, rejects freedom of the seas as a tactic, and doubts Wilson should act as mediator in the war.
Berlin states in today’s official summary that enemy torpedo boats were driven back off the coast by German artillery, fighting continues between the La Bassee Canal and Arras, and German patrols near Neuve Chapelle. three officers and 88 men captured, plus a machine gun. On the Meuse left bank villages south of Cumieres cleared with prisoners taken. May 29 attacks at Courettes wood yielded a naval gun 18 machine guns and mine throwers. Eastern and Balkan fronts report no especially important events.
London reports a British official communication noting unfavorable weather yet successful air operations. It describes heavy bombardment near Neuve Chapelle and Fricourt, infantry raids that seized prisoners before being repelled, and mining activity north of the Bethune La Bassée road with troops occupying crater rims.
Report notes artillery duels near Souchez Lieuvin and bombardment of enemy positions south of Bois Grenier. Trenches around Ypres were shelled intermittently during the day as forces contested the sector.
General headquarters reports ongoing combat along multiple fronts. Italian forces repulsed repeated enemy attacks in the Legarina valley and near Pasubio, with bold infantry sallies by the 62a Sicilian and 207th Taro brigades. Artillery duels and position evacuations occurred at Monte Priafora and Punta Cordia on Asiago, with counterattacks restoring some lost ground. Continuous artillery activity marked actions in Carnia and the Tisonzo area.
The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company plans weekly drills next year. With about 550 members, at least two and perhaps three full companies will be formed from the provisional unit to stay ready if a call to arms comes.
Members of the 65 man provisional unit at Faneuil Hall finished a 26 drill course and faced squad competitions last night for cups signifying soldierlike skill. Eight winning squad members and their drilling sergeant earned cups. The event capped by a Thorndike dinner honoring Captain Fred McDonald featured Lt Colonel Beaumont B. Buck and other officials.
John L. Ruggerero 81 was arrested in New York on a desertion charge filed by Somerville police chief Charlies A. Kendall. The case stems from Ruggerero abandoning wife Mary Ruggerero before an intended wedding in November 1911 while planning a honeymoon trip to California with a young woman who expected to marry him. The couple had small children at the time, all of whom reportedly died since.
Advertisement for Q BAN Hair Color Restorer promises even darkening of all hair shades including gray. Claims harmless use, no mixing, ready to apply after shampooing with scalp treatment. Priced at 50 cents for a large bottle from Liggett Riker Jaynes Drug Stores Boston Cambridge Chelsea Mass with mail order available.
Cottage sideboards in hand decorated mahogany lead a display of a new art style. Tiffin tables, split Reed arm chairs with cushioned springs, and post beds in white ivory or French gray enamel are offered. Scores of enamel pieces priced reasonably.
The Wolf's My Clothier corner Hanover and Portland Streets advertises crepe de chine waists for 1.98 each in new shades. Legal stamps are included with every purchase.
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