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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1916
Page
2
London dispatch says after dawn assaults with full German force collapsed at Dead Man's Hill and Cumieres. Crown Prince ordered intensified shelling on French lines. German losses were described as enormous, and no fresh German thrusts left trenches that day. Indications point to a new assault west of the Meuse.
As dusk fell, German forces attacked French positions at Dead Man and Cumieres, but French machine guns and a barrier fire halted the assault with many German dead. A Russian counterattack forced Austro-Hungrians to withdraw south of Mlynov amid ongoing bombardments on the Austro Italian front.
On the Verdun front German forces massed for a night attack north of Dead Man's Hill but were defeated by French troops and suffered heavy losses. A second German effort on a trench north of Camieres also failed. Paris and Berlin officials report intense fighting and major air bombardments west of Verdun with April counts of 31 French planes down and six German planes shot down.
Za forces face heavy Italian attacks in the Adamello region as Italian troops press the offensive against Austrian lines at Topeto Pass. Paris reports minor yet frequent skirmishes on the Greek front between Entente allies and German Bulgarian forces with trenches very close in places. Two British warships, the armed yacht Aegusa and the mine sweeper Nasturtium, were sent to the bottom after hitting mines.
Paris may 1 official war office bulletin notes Belgian front fire scattering German troops before Steenstraete and Proesinghe. Argonne mine fighting at La Fille Morte, southern crater edge secured, fire on enemy at Les Courtes Chaussees and Choppy Wood. Verdun area reports very spirited bombardment by our forces.
The piece reports German claims that submarine commanders cannot risk armed merchant ships and that British captains are ordered to attack subs on sight. Germany seeks assurances from Wilson that submarines obey international law will be safe from attack, while Washington says no such assurances are possible.
In April the battle aerial corps had strong activity around Verdun, claiming 81 enemy planes down with 9 inside French lines and 22 flaming in German territory. Six French planes were shot down in combats and fell on German soil. In the east no major changes on the Greek frontier beyond frequent skirmishes near allied and German Bulgarian forces.
Austro Hungarian HQ statement says Russians regained positions north of Mignov after a counter attack and over 200 prisoners were taken in the April 28 engagement. It notes Austro Hungarian detachments withdrawn north of Mlynov facing superior Russian forces. On the Italian front artillery duels continue with Gorizia shelled and Italian detachments attacking at Topeto Pass in Adamello.
At army headquarters the Western front update states the overall situation remains unchanged. Violent fighting pressed near Dead Man's Hill on Verdun, while German air squadrons bombarded enemy encampments west of Verdun. A French biplane was shot down east of Rouon with all aboard dead. no major changes reported on eastern Balkan fronts.
About 600 attended the British Naval and Military Association ball at the Hotel Somerset. Proceeds go to aid sailors and soldiers in the present war. Brigadier General Charles F. Flamand, wounded on the French front, received escort through the hall with a pipers band. The Parade of Allies displayed all flags, led by Old Glory. Representatives from Fall River and New Bedford attended, and women guests included Mrs James Humphrey and Mrs James Clark among others.
More than 40 residents crowded the John D. Fredericks School hall in Roslindale to hear ex Mayor John F. Fitzgerald present the Boom New England campaign to be launched this summer. The meeting was held under Mt Hope Citizens Association auspices.
The war office states last night the enemy bombarded and damaged our front trenches with a mine opposite Ca rency but no infantry attack followed. A small hostile bombing attempt south of Loos was repulsed with three enemy dead. Near Roclin court a mine was exploded against miners near our gallery. Artillery action occurred around Agn acres and near the Ypres Comines canal and north of Ypres. Seven air combats yesterday ended with one enemy plane driven down inside German lines and another crash landing on a roof in Bapaums after loss of control.
U S forces near the border could remain in northern Mexico for a period as Pershing leads units at Namiquipa and Colonia Dublan to support a plan for co operation with the de facto Mexican government. Officials seek a rapid conference to limit unrest and avoid wider intervention.
President Wilson keeps American troops in the Mexican border region until brigandage ends. Secretary Baker prepared further instructions for Generals Scott and Funston after a White House conference with General Obregon, Carranza's war minister. No change in policy reported by Secretary Lansing or Baker.
Telegram from Colonel Carranza, dated in Cuchuhurachic, Mexico, reports discovery of a cave near the mountains where Villa was hiding. Clothing and medical supplies suggest attempts to treat wounds and indicate he may be dead. consular official confirms receipt in New York.
Elizo Arredondo, Mexican ambassador designate, urged an early withdrawal and followed General Obregon's line in talks with Generals Scott and Funston. The State Department refused diplomatic discussion until after the El Paso military conference concluded, leaving Scott with no power to discuss the issue.
The City Council reduced budget items by 23 547 across 18 departments after hearings. Major cuts hit the shipping estimate and various departments including art 560, assess ing 3325, auditing 50, building 1912, cemetery 1731, city clerk 25, collecting 1400, and several others totaling 3745 for the steamer Monitor and 22208 for overseers of the poor.
Board of superintendents and Mr. Lee clash over reporting and financial oversight. Dwyer will report in a month as Corcoran accuses Lee of aiming to subjugate the business agent. An order for regular financial updates failed 3 to 2 after debate and a brief personalities plea.
Spring sickness is described as a personal vitality issue from impure blood. Hood's Sarsaparilla is touted as the old reliable remedy to purify enrich and revitalize blood and restore best health year round urging prompt action from readers and druggists.
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