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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1915
Page
12
March 11 report from the front describes a major British breakthrough north of La Bassée with the capture of Neuve Chapelle and occupation of German trenches along a 2.5 kilometer front. British gains widen the line, repelling counterattacks while air raids target German positions near Westende. French and allied reports note progress in Champagne against stiff resistance.
The war office statement cites thick fog disrupting front actions. British forces bombarded Westende Belgium and repulsed two attacks near Zandvoorde and Reichackerkopf. In Neuve Chapelle and Champagne progress is noted with gains held after bombardment. A mine thrower and machine gun were captured in the Argonne.
Berlin reports an English aviator dropped bombs on Menin West Flanders killing seven and wounding ten Belgians. British forces attacked near Neuve Chapelle and Givenchy with repulsed advances, while French attacks east of Souain in the Champagne forest failed to hold.
Official dispatches report British forces advancing near Neuve Chapelle and Reichackerkopf with heavy German losses. French and Russian actions described with territorial gains and repulsed attacks. Allied fleets threaten Smyrna. over 700 prisoners taken and railway junctions at Courtrai and Menin destroyed.
Reports state day before yesterday two assaults by Russian forces were repulsed with heavy enemy losses. In Vosges Reichacker Kopf fights resumed. west of Sereje 600 Russians and several guns captured. a fresh Russian breakthrough near Augustowo failed with annihilation of forces. Northwest Ostrolenka German victory. 6 Russian officers and 940 soldiers captured with eight machine guns. Northwest Przasnysz and Novomiasto saw further German gains with 1660 additional Russian prisoners taken.
An official communication reports battles of extreme obstinacy between the Niemen and Vistula near Simno and along the Ormilew and Orzyc valleys. It notes no change on the left bank of the Vistula, repulsed attacks in the Carpathians, and a successful counter attack near Gorlice. In Eastern Galicia south of Niemien German forces were pushed back.
British forces in France advanced three quarters of a mile yesterday and captured all intervening enemy positions according to an official statement. The update dated London March 11 at 4 40 p m notes continued progress in the campaign with no additional details provided.
Washington March 11 The Department of Agriculture estimates 86 million bushels of wheat stored in country mills and elevators as of March 1, down from 94 million a year ago and 118 million in 1918.
In Wakefield a ten year old girl was killed when her 14 year old brother fired two guns from a closet window. The family of eight children faced hard winter conditions. Investigating officers Tainter and Robinson reported the boy in custody and set to appear in Malden Court.
An advertisement extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as a winter tonic for stronger blood and better oxygen delivery. It claims built up blood prevents colds, grip, rheumatism, and lingering after effects, urging readers to keep the pills at home and request a free booklet from Schenectady NY.
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