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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1916
Page
4
A May report notes a broad Austrian assault along a 23 mile front in southern Tyrol against Italian forces near Trent. Italy stalls attacks near Rovereto and Adige valley while Vienna claims large Austrian gains. Other theaters see aerial duels, Russian front activity, and French moves near Monastir and Doiran.
A fragment outlines a journey from the Tonale Pass region in Western Trentino to Monfalcone near the head of the Adriatic, indicating a long northern to eastern Italian travel corridor. The brief mentions geographic landmarks and regional scope without detailing events.
John Miller of Waverly Kansas says a home recipe banished his tobacco craving after 20 years. He used water with muriate of ammonia Vartex Compound and pepsin three times daily for about two years, claiming no color or smell and easy concealment in tea coffee milk or food.
German grenades hit French positions near Dead Man's Hill but failed to break lines. Across the Verdun sector, cannonading persisted along Haudremont Wood and Vaux Pond with French raids on Damvillers Metz Frescati and Brieulles. Berlin reports claim French attack on Hill 304 was checked while a Balkan clash and a Baltic coast engagement occurred with minor losses. Austria says it captured Italian positions with 6000+ prisoners and several guns.
An official communication from Rome via London reports an artillery duel in the Torale Pass region and five violent attacks by the enemy in the Lagarina valley against positions north of Zegnalorta. The attacks were repulsed with heavy enemy losses due to Italian artillery fire.
In a Commons debate Harold J. Tennant said Britain has two types of aeroplanes faster than Germany and two more as fast as the Fokker. He claimed Germany does not hold air supremacy. Britain improved Zeppelin warning, lights, guns, and announced an aerial board for advice to the admiralty and war office with members Lord Sydenham Major Baird and others.
Italian forces describe heavy artillery exchanges between Terragnola and the upper Astico with front rectifications and retreat from advanced positions. In Asiago the enemy attacked at night on the 15th and was repulsed with heavy losses. In Sagana Valley the enemy tried to push between Pete Val Maggio and Monte Callo, but counterattacked and left about 300 prisoners.
The war office reports great artillery activity around Verdun with clashes east and west of the Meuse. German and French planes are downed, including a German aeroplane northwest of Rezonville and another near Ban de Sapt. Metz Sablons station bombed with 25 shells. In Doiran and Vardar regions no major changes. Greeks capture Bulgarians disguised as Germans.
The official HQ release notes multiple engagements across the front. Russian forces repulsed a German offensive south of Lake Obole and defended trenches near Mitau Kreuzberg as gas attacks failed. Troops drove back in Lake Swenten region and advanced west of Olyka while destroying a searchlight east of Kzerna. An Ottoman push near Diarbekr was repulsed in the Caucasus.
The day centers on Bailey who plays a pivotal role and writes notes while Casement remains restrained. A contested confession Bailey made after arrest is admitted despite defense claims of coercion. Trial likely in Law Court within three weeks with ceremonial judicial attire highlighting a landmark state case.
Paris dispatch reports a semi official Rome note protesting Austrian prisoner treatment. It quotes Colonel General Borovich ordering troops on the southwest front to take as few prisoners as possible and forbidding handshakes with Italian officers.
An old advertisement claims Adamson's Balsam never fails to cure coughs colds or grippe. The blurb emphasizes its efficacy as a remedy and invites readers to use the product.
London reports show Ulster resisting Asquith’s plan as he weighs Irish policy. He may visit Cork to hear Nationalist views while vacancies in Irish administration stay unfilled. Observers discuss granting executive Irish government to south and west with Ulster remaining under imperial rule. Austro-Hungarian forces push on Italian positions near Rovereto, taking prisoners and materiel.
Premier Asquith was sworn in as a member of the Irish Privy Council in Dublin this afternoon marking the first time a British prime minister held a ministerial post in Ireland. Also sworn were Sir Mackenzie Chambers Major-General Sir John Maxwell and The O Connor Don as part of the same Dublin ceremony. The premier may visit Cork before returning to London.
Austrian statement from Vienna reports continued success on the Italian front with several positions captured. More than 6000 men, 18 cannons, and 17 machine guns were taken, according to wireless dispatches to Bayville.
Berlin reports indicate lively hand grenade actions southwest of Lens and increased artillery on both sides along the Meuse. French attack on Hill 401 repelled. First Lieutenant Immelmann downed his 15th enemy aircraft near Doval. English plane captured near Fournes. Balkan front notes a repulsed weak enemy detachment in the Vardar region.
London May 17 The coalition government wins a by election with W J Hicha Beach a Unionist backed by Liberals elected for Tewkesbury over Independent William Boosey by 89 votes. The result seen as significant as Boosey drew critical coalition support after Viscount Quonington's death in action.
An travel pitch extols Glacier Park as an ideal recreation spot with trout lakes, streams, abundant wildflowers, and perfect climate. It offers to mail reading matter, pictures, and maps, inviting inquiries to outline a customizable trip with no cost or obligation.
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