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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1915
Page
2
London dispatch reports Italian armies pushing into Tyrol and across the Austrian frontier, capturing Spessa near Storo and destroying forts at Luserna and Verona. A German withdrawal and a symbolic surrender at Luserna preceded further Italian progress toward Gorizia and the Isonzo line. Meanwhile Austrian and German forces contend against Russian moves near Przemysl, with no decisive result yet.
An Italian grand headquarters dispatch dated May 20 reports occupation of the summit of Spessa near Storo in the Giudicaria valley. Italian artillery destroyed the armored fort of Luserna on the Asiago plateau, which hoisted a white flag. Belvedere then opened fire on Fort Luserna.
General Cadorna reports Vittorio Veneto era? Our artillery reduced Vezana and troops moved in, with minimal losses. In Cadore, the defile of the Croci and Cortina d Ampezza walls were taken, while Austrians strengthen left bank positions on the Isonzo and guard Gorizia. Heavy rains swell the river yet our troops press on with strong morale.
Paris dispatch reports that Belgian operations on the Yser Canal occupied all German trenches on Hill 17 near Pilken with about 50 prisoners and three machine guns. In the Arras area French forces attacked Labyrinth, advancing 400 metres and taking prisoners including officers. Also advances near Le Pretre Forest and a Alsace engagement near Schnepfen Riethkopf yielded trenches, prisoners, a machine gun, and two bomb throwers. A second Paris communique says no new details beyond yesterday.
The Berlin war office reports French attacks near Der Houdt farm and Yser canal were repulsed with heavy losses. Prisoners taken from Zouave regiments. Artillery duels between La Bassee canal and Arras. German forces captured 24 hidden French soldiers near Pethwne Souchez. In the east Russian attacks on Libau area repelled. German village San chenski retaken. In Shavli region enemy attacks failed with heavy losses. Lubaczowka lower sector actions noted with enemy losses.
The White Star liner Megantic en route from Liverpool to Montreal was chased by a submarine off Ireland’s south coast but escaped. Messages noted sighting, outdistancing, and that the vessel, with many passengers aboard, continued toward Cork Harbor and on to sea with all aboard reported well.
The Austrian statement says Russian attacks on the Lubaczowka area were repulsed and crosses near the San failed. It notes gains by Sixth Corps with eight Russian guns captured, and that the Przemysl line near the fortress is closer to the allied enveloping positions. Fighting continues on the Dniester and southward.
The official Russian general staff statement from Petrograd reports the 27 28 May battles along the Kurtowlany Produbis Ossowetz and San fronts. It notes German retreats from Kurtowlany in flames and numerous enemy losses as troops counter attacked and advanced along the Svitze and Lomnitza fronts, including near Perekhinsky.
An advertisement touts Renova as a harmless cure for alcoholism. It alleges a Florida real estate agent spiked a cook’s drink to show its effectiveness, promising free samples and proof of its alleged benefits for victims of intemperance.
The June Rose reports spotting a submarine near the Nebraskan about 20 minutes after first sighting west of Fastnet. The Nebraskan was damaged by an explosion hours later and flew the American flag as United States Consul Skinner in London sought information on submarine activity.
In the Giudicaria valley on the Trentino Tyrol frontier Italian forces capture Spessa near Storo and destroy Austrian positions at Luserna and Vezana works. They reach Vezana as Austrians abandon the village.
The statement reports a bayonet attack capturing the center of enemy trenches at Ain Burnu, and a right wing advance at Seddul Bahr with two sections taken. It notes an aviator dropping bombs 400 metres beyond enemy trenches for a successful bombardment.
Official account describes German efforts to encircle Przemysl as allied troops hold, with fighting on the San interrupted May 20 and four days of renewed assault. The report notes 15 bridges built between Semiawa and Jaroslaw as the offensive direction shifts.
In heavy fighting west of Przemysl General Mackensen assaults our lines along a 15 mile front from Radymno to Drohobycz while Austro German forces attempt to envelop from the south. Despite immense losses since May the enemy presses on amid fierce resistance and claims of battlefield trophies and prisoners.
London May 30 Sir John French commander in chief reports a further small gain east of Festubert since May 26. He notes quiet on the front except for yesterday when one of our aeroplanes brought down a German craft near Moorsele six miles northwest of Courtrai.
London dispatch reports 49 crewmen lost on the battleship Majesty when torpedoed off Gallipoli on May 27. Another 243 men died aboard the steamer Princess Irene after an explosion in Sheerness harbor, excluding 78 dockyard workers.
Verona May 380 A battle along the Adige River began Thursday at noon as Alpine troops with infantry detachments and customs guards advanced from Peri. They occupied Borghetto and Avio and attacked Ala, a town of 5000 residents about 20 kilometres from the Austrian frontier.
Austrians offered strong resistance at Piscante opposite Ala on the Adige. Three entrenchment lines and heavy losses slowed Italian advance until they captured the first line and bombarded the rest. Austrians retreated at sunset, leaving arms and provisions. Italians pursued to Serravalle, then held Piscante and Ala while Austrians withdrew to Mort.
Petrograd via London May 31. An official statement gives 10 784 officers and 6 878 enlisted men as prisoners taken and interned in Russia up to April 1. It notes many Galician prisoners have been released and sent home.
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