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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1915
Page
2
Allied leaders plan to strike Bulgaria while German and Austro forces direct Bulgarian army after Sofia arrival. Across fronts, Champagne advances threaten Crown Prince’s line. Riga, Narotche waters, and Verdun shelling reflect widening conflict. Britain and Russia seal financial accord to back aid.
Field Marshal Sir John French announces limited gains by the enemy near Hulluch and Hooge with British forces holding positions. He notes seven days of active air combat with one German aircraft downed inside British lines and disruption to German rail lines including damage to major routes and train wrecks.
Berlin reports British assaults halted with German progress north of Loos. French attacks east of Souchez Neuville and in Champagne failed. German forces captured prisoners and weapons, mined Vauquois, and claimed operational successes in Mindzilol Smorgon Wischnew sectors while listing large prisoner counts and booty for September.
Reports from Paris Petrograd Berlin and London summarize seven days of Allied advances on the western front Russian successes in other sectors and German counter actions. French airship bombardments and heavy bombardments by German artillery are noted with mixed outcomes. British air forces claim several engagements and disruption of rail lines behind German lines.
The War Office announces German attacks near Mishof and Mitau failed, while several exchanges yield Soviet gains. Our troops seize trenches near Grendsen, take Ajouny and Medziel station, and capture wagons, horses, and dozens of prisoners. Cavalry destroys enemy convoy protection near Goull and Gat.
Paris dispatch says Ramskapelle faced bombardment during the night of Sept 30 Oct 1. German artillery showed more activity along the front at Ramskapelle Caeskerke and surrounding points with heavy shelling. Bombing near Dixmude occurred, and Belgian artillery answered vigorously rebuilding fortifications and engaging in counter bombardment.
London reports Foreign Secretary Grey said German and Austrian officers are arriving in Bulgaria to direct the Bulgarian army. He calls the action grave, noting similarity to German influence in Turkey and stating the allies will support states threatened by such moves.
The Temps reports France and Great Britain have taken measures to defend Serbia and Greece against Bulgarian aggression. An expeditionary force may land at Kavala or Salonika, with Italians aiding in the Mediterranean and Russians on the Black Sea front. The plan aims to counter Bulgaria’s proposed Macedonia concessions before October 15.
London reports confirm Austro German officers in Bulgaria and Bulgaria's likely alignment with the central powers. Officials consider a Greek-Serbian reinforcement plan to protect Salonika and enable a broader Balkan intervention by the Entente if Bulgaria acts provocatively.
Reports from Turin transmitted via Paris describe several clashes along the frontier. A Bulgarian patrol at Trichouke allegedly attacked Serbian sentinels, who retreated. Bulgarians crossed into Serbia and remained several hours while trenches and barbed wire were erected along the frontier.
Paris dispatch notes new Allied progress in the Givenchy wood Artois with 61 Prussian Guard prisoners and French captives freed since Sept 29. Champagne offensives yield more German machine guns and about 30 prisoners. Argonne bombardment stopped by French counter fire. airship Alsace bombed targets and returned safely after minor shell hits.
Austro German aeroplanes bombarded Kraguyevatz where Crown Prince Alexander and the Serbian army staff have headquarters. The crown prince was uninjured. The mission and exact aims were not announced. The Lokal Anzeiger claimed France and England were ready to aid Russia with expert strategists for field headquarters.
The official communique reports East Galicia largely quiet with a failed Russian attack near Nova Alexiniec. Austro German forces gain ground on the Kormin rivulet while repelling Russian counter attacks. In Italy on the Tyrolean front artillery duels and repulsed assaults, including near Mizlivrh, with Italian losses heavy. No new developments in the southeastern theater.
Official dispatch from Rome via Paris notes foggy conditions hinder artillery but aid bold infantry raids. It cites Sept 30 actions along Miali to Koail Montenero and heights of San Maria and Santa Lucia, reporting enemy counterattacks on the left while the right maintained and reinforced gains.
A special French military mission led by General A. G. L. d Amade has reached Emperor Nicholas front HQ at Vetrogard. d Amade previously led French forces on the Dardanelles front before being relieved in May and reassigned to France for governmental duties.
Paris dispatch reports Captain Princes Henri of Polignac aged 37 killed in Champagne fighting on Sept. 25. He was the second son of Haraclius, fourth Duke of Polignac, head of the French House of Chalencon, born in Paris and married in 1904 to Diane, Countess of Polignac. He served in the 108th Infantry Regiment.
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