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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1916
Page
13
In the Trent region southeast of Posina and Arsiero, Italian forces recaptured multiple vantage points as they push the Austrians back. The front between the Adige and Brenta rivers saw further Italian gains amid reduced bombardment.
The war office said Italian forces crossed the Arsa valley to take Posina and Arsiero and advanced on the northern side of the Posina valley. Additional gains followed on the Sette Comuni plateau and surrounding crests as Alpine troops seized Monte Faria Taverle Spitz Kesserlerle and Cima Della Saette. Air squadron dropped bombs on Calliano station. an Austro airplane was brought down near Verona.
Russian lines stormed with several hundred prisoners captured. Big drive recaptures peaks between the Adige and Brenta rivers, Posina and Arsiè taken. German attack on Fleury repulsed. Verdun sector see Trenches recaptured at Thiaumont. Sixty five bombs sink ships off Belgium coast. Ypres attack repulsed with enemy casualties. British five aeroplanes vs four enemy craft end in total victory as all enemy aircraft down.
Paris reports Allied artillery activity on both sides from Ramscapelle to Steenstrate and bombardments near Dixmude. French recaptured Tranches at Thiaumont Verdun while Fleury and Mouilly saw continued fighting and German ship bombardments near the Belgian coast.
The British war office says a German attack near the Ypres Menin Canal was repulsed. British patrols entered enemy trenches, caused many casualties, and captured prisoners. Mines exploded near Loos with damage and a raid by Leinster regiment. Air battles saw five aircraft engage four Fokkers. two enemy planes were shot down and two more forced down. One British machine is missing.
In a House of Lords statement, the Marquis of Crewe says Syrians in the Lebanon district suffer near starvation under Turkish cordon. He cites tyranny against Syrian notables, with 20 executed and others jailed or exiled, and notes U.S. representations to Turkey amid hopes military gains elsewhere might aid.
Tonight at Symphony Hall a large group of railroad officials from Boston will attend a pops program. The concert includes Reeves Overture Massaniello Auber Waltz Morgenblaetter selections from Madame Butterfly Lohengrin Wagner cello solo by Mr Keller and organ by Mr Marshall Ride of the Valkyries and more in a varied program featuring Wagner Donizetti and Wolf-Ferrari selections.
Camp Whitney June 27 Captain Robert Davis inspector instructor in the First Field Artillery was elected lieutenant colonel of it. He was cautioned by the War Department not to accept until the commission was specially passed upon.
Weather outlook shows light westerly winds and possible showers today, cooler. Tomorrow brings fair skies and light variable winds. Yesterday’s heat was the hottest in three years at 84 degrees with a 62 degree low. past highs for June 27 include 74 and 87 in earlier years. Prostrations across three local residents are reported with several taken for observation or recovery, including Victoria Cuneo in Medford and James Entwistle in East Boston.
Rumors of a serious cabinet crisis circulate in London as two cabinet councils and party meetings precede an Unionist meeting postponed to next week. Names like the Marqu is Lansdowne Walter Hume Long and Lord Robert Cecil are linked to potential resignations while Bonar Law and Lloyd George seek to avert a rupture.
Reports from Berne indicate rioting in Leipsic at week’s end with about 1800 shops looted mainly bakers butchers and provision dealers. Czech troops from Austria allegedly fired on rioters and martial law is said to be proclaimed in Leipsic and the Duchy of Brunswick.
Yesterday brought the hottest day of the year so far with a high of 84 degrees. The heat persisted from 1 to 8 pm and slight relief followed by a drop to 73 by 9 pm. Forecasters noted no immediate recurrence but warned of a possible light summer ahead.
In a citywide heat spell several residents collapsed including Miss Victoria Cuneo and James Entwistle two workers overcome while delivering coal and a 45 year old driver at Sunnyside Avenue Winthrop was treated. Emergency care and hospitalizations followed with many people returning home as forecasts show cooling and possible showers later. Ice companies and soda fountains reported brisk business as temperatures remained high in crowded tenements.
Miss Audrey M Kay of Malden postpones her marriage to Second Lieutenant Peter Cameron of Framingham as his Eighth Regiment unit is sent to the Mexican border. The planned wedding next month is halted by military movement abroad.
An advertisement warns of obesity caused by indoor life and urges more outdoor activity. It sells Korein capsules available from druggists and recommends daily dosing after meals and at night, with regular weigh ins to reach normal weight.
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