Zeppelin Raid Kills Twelve Across England and Hull
Twelve people died and 33 were injured in last night’s Zeppelin raid across several counties including Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. Three Zeppelins participated, with widespread damage to homes and businesses, while a Berlin report claimed Hull naval depot was bombarded with good effect but airships returned.
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Austria Declares War on San Marino in Dispute
Rome March 5 via Paris. Frederick C. Penfield, American ambassador to Austria Hungary, says Austria considers itself at war with the republic of San Marino. San Marino, a tiny Italian state near Rimini, covers 22 square miles and has about 9 500 residents.
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Bombardment and captures across Western Front headlines
Official reports note German forces capture Forges west of the Meuse near Verdun after a violent bombardment. French positions are attacked with burning liquids in Champagne. British infantry attacks near Vermeilles are repulsed with about 1000 French casualties at Verdun. A Zeppelin raid in England kills twelve, including four women and five children. French guns bombard German lines in the Argonne and Verdun.
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Laibach Raid Kills and Wounds Austrian Soldiers
Geneva reports eight hundred Austrian soldiers were killed or wounded in an Italian air raid on Laibach on February 19. Two high Austrian staff officers may have been killed and one Italian plane destroyed. Laibach, about 45 miles east of Gorizia, with a 30 000 population, serves as Austrian army HQ against Italy.
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Germans Capture Forges Northwest of Verdun
Paris reports the Germans seized the village of Forges west of the Meuse and northwest of Verdun after a day of fighting. French counterattacks repelled several German attempts toward Goose Hill while artillery and mine actions occurred across the Argonne and Woevre sectors.
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Russian Front Reports Artillery Successes and Gains
A War Office bulletin from Petrograd via London describes Western front artillery demolishing trenches south of Lake Rabbit near Riga and shelling German working parties near Friedrichstadt. It also notes infantry fire dispersing German scouts between the Oldeynitz and Sussey rivers, ongoing crater battles near Ilourist, and a Caucasus operation where troops landed near Atina on March 4, captured two officers and 280 men, two guns, ammunition, and rifles, then pursued to Maprava between Atina and Riza.
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German War Office reports near Verdun capture of French prisoners
Berlin says on Saturday and Sunday nearly 1000 French were captured east of the Meuse including 14 officers and 934 men. Western front saw mining duels northeast of Vermeilles and minor British attacks repulsed. Eastern Meuse bank quiet, 14 officers and 934 men captured yesterday and day before. Western and Balkan fronts: nothing to report.
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Austrian Front Activity Limited by Severe Weather
Vienna dispatch reports on the Italian front says operations have been nearly halted due to extraordinarily heavy rainfalls and snow slides in the mountains. The message was received via wireless to Savville and dated March 6.
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Italian War Office Dispatch Signals Quiet Front
Rome reported by wireless from London on March 6 that there is nothing of particular interest to report from any part of the front according to the official Italian war office bulletin.
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Trebizond Bombarded by Russian Warships
Russian torpedo boat destroyers bombarded Trebizond the Turkish seaport on the Black Sea coast. They sank several vessels as Turkish batteries fired without success. Reports reach Petrograd via London at 7 16 a m on March 6.
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U S Consulate Hit by Shell at Trebizond
The American consulate at Trebizond on the Black Sea was hit by a shell during a bombardment by two Russian torpedo boats on March 1. A Persian subject was killed within 20 feet of Consul Oscar S Heizer and another shell struck the vice consul's residence next door.
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French Nuns Honored for Notable Heroism in WWI Action
Four nurses cited in army general orders for exceptional devotion. Juliette Perdon tended wounded at Villers Cotterets during a June bombardment, staying amid shellfire. Sister Saint Martin led at Senlis auxiliary hospital and aided German wounded with perilous rounds. Sister Blanche of Senlis protected those under her care during occupation. Sister Marguerite Malahoude remained in Senlis, serving continuously among the sick and wounded, later dedicated to contagious disease wards.
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Tableau Made Him Hesitate in Hunter Divorce Case
New York March 6 John Barret Kerfoot Life literary critic faced trial testimony in a Freehold New Jersey divorce case. A Negro servant described how he glimpsed a tableau of Mrs Hunter with Kerfoot in tights and in bed together sparking lively courtroom detail. Witnesses recalled the scene and debates over weather conditions as Justice Erlanger pressed for clarity.
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Guns Taken Aboard Steamer After Meeting British Cruiser
Oliver Vickery of St Louis recounted aboard the English tramp Leonatus that near Cape Hatteras two guns were transferred from British cruiser Glory to the Leonatus. British naval officers then manned the guns and guided the ship to Para Brazil and Bermuda before reaching Liverpool.
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Courtroom remarks spark laughter amid testimony
A witness's remark that she had been discharged by someone, leaving grudges, drew amused tittering from spectators and court attendants. She urged Justice Er langer to view the testimony with a grain of salt, prompting humor over the witnesses' alleged embellishments.
English Women Taking Men's Place on Farms
London reports the launch of the Women's National Land Service Corps to train women for agricultural work during men’s absence at the front or in government service. Walter Hume Long notes Britons realize the country needs more labor and urges farmers to spare men for essential duties.
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Paris Confidence Grows Over Verdun Defense
Paris reports rising public confidence in General Petain's Verdun preparedness and defense. The piece notes diminished German attacking power, with French troops weathering assaults and German divisions repeatedly committing fresh infantry as the offensive continues.
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Dutch Steamer Bandoeng Attacked by Submarine Unwarned
The Dutch steamer Bandoeng was attacked without warning by a submarine in the Mediterranean on its voyage home from India. It escaped with slight damage to its lifeboats and reached Rotterdam on Sunday.
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British War Bulletin Reports Mine Action Near Vermelles
British official statement says a mine was sprung northeast of Vermelles last night. Today the enemy planted a mine near the Hohenzollern redoubt but no attack followed. No casualties reported. Artillery active around Albert Hulluch and Ypres.
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Deaths Brooks in Roslindale John J. Brooks obituary
In Roslindale March John J beloved husband of Margaret J Brooks nee Kilduff Funeral from his late residence 63 Hewlett Street Thursday March 9 at 8 am High mass of requiem at Sacred Heart Church at 9 am Relatives and friends kindly invited Late member of St Francis Court No 4 M O F Roxbury Veteran Firemen and Boston Catholic Cemetery Association
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