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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1916
Page
22
London dispatches report a broad allied push now unfolding on multiple battle fronts. Observers say a general offensive appears to be starting or already underway as coordinated advances gain pace.
Britain pounds front lines on multiple sectors as Italians advance against Austria in Trentino. French renew vigorous attacks near Verdun Cham pagne and Hill 321 area. Germans bombard Verdun and Chattancourt sectors but face French artillery resistance. British raids along La Bassee Somme. Greek Serb boundary sees artillery duels. U S protest cites the Petrolite attack as a flag insult and demands apology and indemnity.
Austrian official communication notes repulsed Russian attacks near Kuty Bukowina and German advances west of Sokul in Volhynia. It also reports 54 prisoners captured on the Italian front during attacks between the Etch and Brenta rivers and on the Pasubio front.
Copyright notice from Such as Life dates 1916 as property of The Press Publishing Co. Indicates ownership and year of publication.
War bulletin reports Italian forces advancing on the Asiago plateau and reaching Monte Rasta Monte Interrotto and Monte Mosciagh with Monte Colombera captured. France repels a German assault near Fleury amid ongoing Verdun fighting. Italians push Austrians back in Trentino and claim Monte Giamondo and Monte Caviso. West of the Meuse no major infantry fighting. artillery duels near Avecourt and Chattancourt. The Volhynia battle shifts to Russian reverses as German forces take Winiewka west of Sokul.
London report says raids entered enemy trenches at several points with bombing and casualties. Angres raiding party found trenches damaged by shell fire. German gas shells were discharged from British trenches. Mines exploded near Neuve Chapelle Hulluch Bethune La Bassee canal. weather hindered air operations.
Paris reports Zurich dispatch that Germany’s demands on Switzerland for commodity exchanges take the form of an ultimatum expiring Thursday night at 6. The Swiss parliament announced Germany would force export limits on cotton and foodstuffs unless Switzerland obeyed, and a Swiss delegation went to Paris to confer with the Allied powers. On the front, French forces repulsed repeated enemy attacks from La Bassee Canal to the Somme region and captured positions on the high ridge of Froida Terre and Fleury after heavy artillery prep. Lieutenant Hoehndorf claimed his seventh enemy aircraft near Raucourt, and a French biplane was shot down near Douaumont. A report about British prisoners at Karlsruhe was found incorrect. all prisoners are French.
In a Rome session the Italian Chamber of Deputies heard Premier Boselli pledge that Italy would persist in the war with its allies until victory. He cited the army’s valor in repelling the Austrian advance in Trentino and praised King Victor Emmanuel’s devotion as the cabinet of 19 ministers and 15 under secretaries was introduced.
The war office states progress from the Adige to the Brenta as enemy positions and defenses were advanced. Intense artillery actions occurred in the Lagarina and Arsa valleys with trench captures near Malga Sugna. On Asiago and Isonzo fronts, raids yielded 353 prisoners and two machine guns.
Berlin reports selective battles on the eastern front with Russian village Winiewka and adjacent positions captured. Balkan front shows only artillery duels between Vardar and Lake Doiran, with no further developments.
Brookline Savings Bank notifies depositors that verification of pass books is ongoing until July 1, 1916. Per Section 43, Chapter 690, Acts of 1908, depositors are urged to bring or send their pass books to the bank for verification for protection of funds.
Maude Hall describes the latest bathing suit ideas titled beach modes and the article notes color pictures in the Sunday Post.
Quinton Wood pleaded guilty to second degree murder for shooting landlady Mrs. Rose May of 35 Carlton Street Revere on December 10 1915. Judge Hardy sentenced him to life imprisonment in the State prison.
A lightning bolt toppled a 100 foot chimney at the Keith Car Manufacturing Company plant in Sagamore during a severe electric storm. The loud report spread excitement for miles. A page feature announces Pa Vang Loon's declaration of independence in the upcoming Sunday Post.
Reorganization of the Chinese republic remains hampered by party disputes after Yuan Shi Kai’s death and Li Yuan Hung’s succession. Differences on constitutional questions split militarists from southern leaders, thwarting any compromise. Yuan’s body, escorted by diplomats, was taken for burial at Changteh fu.
The war office reports German attempts in Champagne and along the Meuse repelled by French counter attacks. Minor offensives near Hill 321 Dead Man's Hill Avecourt Chattancourt Thiaumont work are described with limited gains and persistent artillery exchanges. Belgian lines note quiet conditions in the lowlands.
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