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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1915
Page
4
Paris report says British troops took 1000 prisoners and the French pushed Germans from positions on the Yser canal. Fighting raged around Arras and Notre Dame de Lorette with French repelling counterattacks and capturing works at Ailly Wood.
Austrian ambassador Dumba and German envoy von Bernstorff urge Germany to pause submarine attacks during diplomacy over the Lusitania sinking. Officials note Washington discussions with Bryan and Wilson while exploring a peaceful settlement, with potential notes to Great Britain on blockade conduct and neutral trade.
The admiralty announced that the German dirigible raiding Ramsgate dropped 40 bombs injuring three people. Pursued by Eastchurch and Westgate aircraft to the West Hinder lightship, it was attacked near Nieuwpoort by eight Dunkirk machines. Four bombs were dropped from Flight Commander Bigsworth, a smoke column indicated damage, and the airship reportedly suffered serious damage as heights were reached. All Allied planes survived without casualties.
The official communication from Petrograd describes the east of the Windau and Dubysa rivers as free of the enemy after German attempts to attack Shavil were repulsed with heavy losses. It cites Russian successes on the West Niemen and along the San near Lezakehow and Jarislau, plus gains along the Pruth with advances toward the railroad between Delatyn and Kolomea.
A Zeppelin flying from the channel dropped bombs on Calais last night killing two children and wounding a woman. The raid caused minor property damage and the airship then sailed toward the sea.
Ottawa reports 4792 Canadian casualties since Langemarck with 680 killed 3208 wounded and 904 missing.
Paris reports British and French forces capturing trenches and prisoners north of La Basse and at Ville-sur-Tourbe. In Ville-sur-Tourbe 400 prisoners were taken and at Ailly Wood 250 prisoners plus several German works. The morning across the Yser Canal and Yser front gains are described with heavy losses to the enemy.
Berlin dispatch details western battles near Steenstraete and Het Sas with German withdrawals to stronger positions. British pressure near Neuve Chapelle and Ablain Neuville linked to heavy losses for attackers. Airship raids on Dover Ramsgate Calais noted. Eastern front reports show repulsed attacks near Miriampol Ludinow and Dubysa. German advance continues between Pilica and upper Vistula with river crossings near Jaroslaw.
Field Marshal Sir John French reports May 17 that the first army captured all German trenches on a two mile front south of Richebourg L Avoue. Several German troops surrendered, one group annihilated by German artillery as they tried to surrender. About 550 prisoners have been cleared to the line of communication. No other incidents reported along the remainder of the front.
Vienna reports an Austrian push in Galicia with Drohobycz taken about 40 miles southwest of Lemberg. The statement notes generally quiet front activity since the previous fortnight, while Austrian columns moved toward the upper Dniester and seized Drohobycz with about 500 prisoners and eight machine guns.
Travel note advertising Burlington Route through Colorado landmarks Den ver Colorado Springs Pueblo Royal Gorge and Salt Lake City with daylight through service. Offers free pictures maps and printed material for Colorado Glacier Yellowstone parks and planning help from agent Alex Stocks Boston office Main 4387.
Rome reports a nationwide surge of support for war as the Salandra ministry is kept in power. Demonstrations filled the city from evening into the night with crowds cheering and police offering little restraint, signaling a mood of imminent conflict.
A mass rally in Rome signals support for Salandra and mobilization as King Victor Emmanuel accepts the premier. Crowds of about 800 000 march from Piazza Repolo to the Quirinal amid tri color banners, singing and cheers for war while officials greet Sonnino and allied embassies.
A press dispatch claimed President Wilson would issue a note to Great Britain over interference with US commerce, but Secretary Tumulty denied any such plan. Officials have discussed the issue for some time and consider raising it with Britain, with Senator Hoke Smith urging action to free American ships held in port.
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