French Repulse All German Attacks at Verdun Front
Reports from Paris and Berlin describe continued French resistance along the Verdun front with German assaults repulsed near Douaumont and Thiaville. Official bulletins cite bombardments, trench evacuations to avoid losses, and limited action on other fronts including the Baltic and Balkan theaters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verdun
Douaumont
Paris
Vacherauville
Fresnes
Berlin
Thiaville
Belgium
Argonne
Haudremont Wood
Meuse
Mosells
Badenviller
Lorraine
Illoukst
Balkan
Verdun Carnage Described As Awful by Duke of Rohan
Paris dated March 6 reports the Duke of Rohan, a cavalry captain and deputy, saying Verdun’s battle scene grows daily and that the Douaumont fight is only an episode. He argues the real German aim lies elsewhere and calls the carnage there awful, noting snow is no longer white.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Duke of Rohan
Chamber of Deputies
Fort Douaumort
Battle of
Verdun
Douaumont
Verdun Battle Mentioned With Limited Fighting
German statement from Berlin reports no new infantry actions of note at Verdun while French artillery continues heavy fire. Western front developments briefed as evening progress remains subdued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
London
Verdun
War Office
Douaumont
Belgium
Lobaertryde
Argonne
la Haute Chevauchee
Boureuilles
Haudremont
Meuse
le Mort Homme
Cote de l'Oie
British War Report From Vermelles and Ypres Fronts
British press release notes continued grenade fighting near Vermelles. Enemy artillery activity was reported around Loos and northeast of Ypres. The Ypres Comines Canal area remains quiet and our troops hold the ground gained on March 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermelles
Loos
Ypres
Ypres-Comines Canal
Front Report Says Only Artillery Duels and Patrols
The official communication released today states that along the entire front there have been only artillery duels and patrol activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
London
Cholera Reemerges in 37 Austrian Villages
Information from Innsbruck reports new cholera outbreak affecting 37 villages and towns across Austria. The notice notes spread and regional health concerns as authorities monitor developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Paris
Innsbruck
Austria
Germans Use Liquid Fire at Verdun In Invasion
Paris dispatch reports German assaults at Verdun feature burning liquid projectors in small back carried tanks. The kerosene like liquid sprays 60 to 90 feet with an igniting device. French soldiers have been burned. Germans also use asphyxiating shells and irritant vapors and incendiary shells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verdun
Russian Activity Reported in Southern Bessarabia
Bucharest reports extensive movements of Russian troops in southern Bessarabia. Also a medical ad notes Laxative Bromo Quinine for colds and grip, with E. W. Grove’s signature on the box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessarabia
Zurich
London
Bucharest
E. W. Grove
Germans Making No Progress at Verdun
Paris dispatch reports Verdun battles continue with no new ground gained. Germans fail to advance last four hours, heavy losses cited while reinforcements push total German forces past 500000 in the second phase. French observers compare Petain’s tactics to Castelnau at Nancy and anticipate a German strategic withdrawal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Verdun
Douaumont
Petain
Castelnau
Nancy
Amance
Verdun Situation Seen Optimistic by Northcliffe
Lord Northcliffe in the Times reports Verdun remains safe with the conflict not at its peak. He estimates German losses at 100,000 men and predicts greater German sacrifice before any repulse, noting French losses are comparatively small.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Verdun
Lord Northcliffe
Times Today
Pope pleads for peace with prayers and charity during Lent
The Vatican releases a letter from the pope urging belligerent nations to cease hostilities and pursue justice through prayer penance and common sacrifices. He backs a Catholic women led spiritual union and alms for widows and children hurt by the war, urging neutral countries to join in the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Pompili
Europe
Rome
Italy
Adam
Russian Front Advances Report From War Headquarters
The official statement from Russian General Headquarters notes mining activity near IJTlloukst with six craters held and a surrounded German unit. It describes repelling a German attack on Alssevitch near Kroschine and successful trench actions by General Ivanoff’s troops. The Dniester mine success and continued Caucasus pursuit of the Turks are also reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
London
Ijtlloukst
Alssevitch
Kroschine
Baronovichi
Ivanoff
Mikhaliche
Dniester
Zamuschine
Caucasus Front
Room for 80 at Seavey Settlement
It is expected that applications will be made at the opening of the new Fred H. Seavey Seminary Settlement tonight for lodging for down and outs. The seven story building has three dormitories with accommodations for eight men each. The settlement was recently dedicated and tonight opens fully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred H. Seavey Seminary
Morgan Memorial
Free by mail offer for Cureit? Skin Book
Ad copy promises a skin book on request and free mail offer for Cureit? departments. Postcard response suggested by an office in Boston as part of a world distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuticura
Dept. 14
Boston
Boston News
Also Mentioned on This Page
Verdun Front
Russia
Machikovo
England
Paratus
Northcliffe
Times
Fortress
Pope
Suicide of
Soissons
Benarville
Harazee
Haute Chewauchee
Fort Douaumont
Haudimont
Bois Des Fosses
Louvemont
Conflans
The
Lapires. Home Journal
Ladies’ Home Journal
Baltimore
Seavey Settlement
Waltham
Walthams
Andrews
Elgins
Illinois
Hamiltons
Howards
Frank A. Andrews, Inc
Washington St
Cor
Bellans
Brookside Fresh
Henfield
W.S
Uncle John's
Kellogg's
Barre
Lenox
Sunkist
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!