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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1915
Page
2
Italian and Austro German forces clash across Galicia and the Dniester as Halicz falls and river lines shift. Italian troops push into Austrian territory near Riva on Lake Garda while western front actions around Metzeral Arras and Neuville continue with artillery exchanges. The munitions bill faces delay as Lloyd George negotiates with workers.
In London on June 28 the House of Commons pressed Prime Minister Asquith for details of his April 20 Newcastle speech saying Britain and allies were not hampered by a lack of munitions. He refused to provide information, and critics called the claim absolutely without foundation.
Travel from Chicago or St Louis to California Expositions by Burlington Route daylight through Denver Colorado Springs Pikes Peak Royal Gorge Salt Lake City then sail San Francisco to Portland on Great Northern Pacific Steamships. Return via Glacier or Yellowstone with custom plans from Alex Stocks Boston.
Vienna June 28. Inf try General Baron Conrad Von Hoetzendorf chief of staff of the Austro Hungarian army was promoted to colonel general by Emperor Francis Joseph for recapturing the Galician capital Lemberg. The rank is newly created and he becomes the second holder after Archduke Eugene.
Liberal MP Sir Arthur B. Markham challenged Prime Minister Asquith accusing him of perverting the truth over a statement injuring Field Marshal Sir John French. Asquith refused to elaborate, Markham pressed whether the nation should accept a baseless claim amid army and munition campaign concerns. Crowds cried shame and protest as the exchange ended.
The British steamship Indrani of 3640 tons gross was torpedoed Sunday by a German submarine southwest of Tuskar Rock Ireland. The crew survived. Built in 1888 in Liverpool, she sailed from New York May 28 via Bordeaux for Glasgow arriving June 19.
The British bark Dumfriesshire of 2565 tons gross sailing from San Francisco to Dublin with barley cargo was sunk today by a German submarine. The crew were landed at Milford Haven in Wales.
Berlin reports Halicz on the Dniester has been occupied and the Dniester crossed along the front. Offensive details note repulsed Allied attacks north of Arras and in the Argonne, Meuse hills, and Vosges with prisoners taken and aircraft down.
The war office reports a relatively calm day overall with artillery duels north of Souchez Neuville and Rocourt Arras bombarded by heavy guns. Between the Oise and Aisne the artillery duel continues to our advantage. In the Argonne and Meuse heights the Germans made no further attacks after their check last night. An air action on June 27 sent eight shells to Zeppelin hangars at Friedrichshafen but forced the plane to land in Swiss territory at Rheinfelden.
Advertiser touts Bell-Ans as absolutely removing indigestion with one package proven effective. Price cited as 25 cents at all druggists.
War brief notes Italian forces cross Nota Vil Passes into Ledro valley and reach Ponale River south of Riva. Reports from Brescia cite field actions while Paris and Berlin sources note mixed front activity and limited gains for Austro German and French positions.
Report notes two enemy assaults on Allied lines were repulsed. One attack occurred at the trench of Calonne and another at a point east of Metzeral. With these exceptions there is nothing of importance to report.
Rome via Paris June 28 Cardinal Gasparri denounces claims from Latapie interview as invented and miscontextualized. The Vatican notes war time journalism caused “indiscretions” and Latapie will be the last journalist to see the Pope. Messaggero cites anxiety among bishops and cardinals seeking reassurances from the Holy See.
Cardinal Gasparri rejects Latapie’s claims about a pope endorsement of Belgium and Russia matters. He explains the Holy See sought neutrality after war began, and notes Vatican correspondence remains private. He confirms no letter was received from General von Bissing and criticizes Lamaple’s misstatements.
D. J. Swift of The Asphalt Roof Coating Co at 127 Federal St Boston says Autocar trucks give excellent satisfaction and prompt service. Businesses are urged to visit Autocar Sales and Service at Commonwealth Ave and Beacon St Boston or write for catalog and a list of over 2600 users.
A reader from Attleboro Falls Massachusetts shares a wartime era testimonial about Cuticura Soap and Ointment curing a severe foot infection that ran for a month and also healing a scarf on a child’s head. The letter notes two weeks to relief and a month to full recovery.
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