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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1915
Page
6
Russians press south toward the Carpathians while Austrian resistance weakens in the range. German and Russian forces clash along Niemen as Paris reports French air raids into Metz FrescatI and Alsace with limited German damage and no injuries to aviators.
Official notices describe Russian progress in the Carpathians between Bartfeld and Uzsok Passes and an offensive along the Niemen River. German and Austrian forces counterattack in Poland and Alsace, with French actions near Verdun and in Flanders including bombing missions and trench engagements.
War expert Frank H. Simonds argues the Carpathians mark a pivotal crisis for Austria and Germany. He warns that an Austrian defeat could lead to a Hungarian invasion and a wider collapse, with Russia, Romania, and Italy influencing outcomes as France and England weary of neutrality gains.
Grass and forest fires in Lynnfield West Peabody and Northboro yesterday burned over two square miles of woods. They destroyed $75,000 worth of young trees on Thomas Pierce estate president of American Radiator Company. Two cottages and a residence valued at $100,000 were burned. Total losses near $200,000.
In Northboro a $100,000 Whittaker estate including a residence, two barns and a garage burned within nine minutes after a grass fire from adjacent woods reached the property. Mrs. Whittaker and a maid escaped, volunteers saved much furniture, and extra engines from Marlboro aided local firemen. Elsewhere in Lynnfield, flames gutted a $1500 bungalow owned by William Burbank of New York as fire crews from multiple towns battled a stubborn grass fire.
Austrian press bureau reports the Przemysl garrison in the last siege week totaled 44 000 infantry and artillerymen, two thirds Landsturm, minus 10 000 lost in the latest sortie. Russians allegedly counted 28 000 sick or wounded and 45 000 support staff, while fortress armament cited as 55 guns mostly pre 1861.
A 30 day island quarantine related to Mayor Curley s plan to curb drug traffic at the House of Correction ends today Relatives previously denied entry may now visit prisoners Communication to the island had cut off isolating all inmates and staff there
Vienna dispatch says Russian forces launched repeated attacks in the Carpathians near Zaleszczyvki and surrounding areas. Despite day and night assaults, Russian posts are repulsed and the general situation remains unchanged with eleven Russian positions captured and about 500 prisoners taken.
Judge White of the Superior Court at East Cambridge denied Chester W. Ford’s bid for a new trial in the Waitt Herrick alienation suit and allowed the $15,000 verdict awarded to Ralph M. Herrick to stand.
Treasurer Joseph H. O Neill notes receipts from supporters including Mr. and Mrs. Vaughan 28767767 and various donors such as Milton Equal Suffrage League 1.35 First Baptist Church Boston 1.00 Joseph W Gilbert 250 F H Bosses 5.06 Thacher Loring 100 Edward M Stetson 10 Miss Emma Sherman 1 Annie Maxwell 5 Mrs Wm Carter 25 Mrs Chas Taggart 19 and others totaling a broad list of individuals and organizations supporting the effort.
A wartime bulletin notes 11 points of Soviet support and over 600 prisoners captured. It reports artillery duels across Russian Poland and West Galicia as clashes continue.
Paris dispatch reports German offensives west of the middle Nieman met by counterattacks as Austrian reinforcements arrive. Allied lines show no major changes on the Narew and Vistula fronts while German assaults near Munkais Styr and Hubolina persist. French war office notes rain hampering attacks and repeated enemy assaults around Verdun and Bois de Consenvore with limited gains.
Paris dispatch reports artillery fighting near Nieuwport and a stake of progress north of St. George's Farm. Champagne bombardment occurred with no infantry assault. In Lorraine north of Badonviller the ground gained since Monday remains solidified, while Reichacker Kopf in Alsace is noted.
Berlin reports French forces attacked the Meuss heights southeast of Verdun near Combres but were repulsed after a determined engagement. Fighting at Hartmannsvweiler Kopf continues. Russian attacks east of Augustowo on the lakes have been repulsed.
A Berlin despatch printed by Telegraaf says the German military authorities order Lodz to pay a war tax of 500000 rubles, equivalent to 250000 dollars. The date is March 26. The note is filed from Amsterdam via London.
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