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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1915
Page
2
Report from Riga to the Galician border says German and Austrian forces receive reinforcements by rail and river and press to reach the Dvina and key railway lines as fighting continues along the eastern front north to south from Riga to the Romanian frontier.
The war report notes the Russians advancing in places and facing strong Austro German countermeasures along roads to Slonim and Pinsk. German efforts aim at Vilna and Dvinsk with heavy fighting near the Dvina as rivers and marshes slow progress.
Lord Robert Cecil signals proximity to a major Allied success as western front artillery continues and German infantry conduct isolated attacks. Paris reports repeated air raids and bomb throws while diplomats await Balkan outcomes, with Serbia's cession of Macedonia to Bulgaria and potential postwar gains discussed if the Allies prevail.
Russian torpedo boat destroyers pursue German submarines near the Crimean coast in the Black Sea. Seaplanes attack German ships in the Baltic off Windau. Allied airmen shell Ostend with no damage. German troops take 1806 prisoners between Duna and Merecz on the Nielsen. Germans seize advance Russian positions near Pinsk. German attacks east of Grodno repulsed by Russians. A German battery destroyed on the Zelvianka. Russians defeat Austrians on the Goryn and Tarnopol fronts. Heavy artillery continues on the western front.
Report notes no further front activity. Enemy aircraft dropped bombs on Compieagne yesterday while our planes targeted German air sheds and hangars at Brayelle.
The Army of the Caucasus HQ reports artillery and rifle fire along the coast. Turkish bombardment of Mt Paraket is beat back toward the Tchoruk River. Skirmishes occur west of Melasghert and in Koupikan between our scouts and Kurds.
Paris September 12 A warrant charging a leading French ship owner with defrauding the state has been issued on the minister of marine’s complaint. He is alleged to have overvalued ships requisitioned by the government by 150000 francs on several vessels using false valuation certificates.
The Russian general staff reports a Zeppelin raid on a Baltic port and German attacks near Jacobstadt and Dvinsk were repulsed. Seaplanes bombed German warships in Windau harbor and a German aircraft attacking a Red Cross train was brought down near Ponemunok west of Dvinsk.
Army reports heavy fighting across the Vilnya Vilkomir and Niemen regions on the 10th with German assaults repulsed along multiple rivers. Russian forces claim successes near Skidel Rozhany Tarnopol and Tlust, taking prisoners and capturing arms as enemy retreat continues toward the Dniester.
The Russian war office reports a strategic retreat to the Niemen line. Due to the salient formed by Russian troops, the decision was made to retire a short distance while still holding back the Austro German offensive.
Official German staff dispatch reports advances along the Duna Mercez Niemen and Zelchanka fronts. It cites 1800 prisoners and five machine guns taken between Duna and Mercez, plus 2753 prisoners and 11 machine guns at Koszele and Zelwianka crossings. The communication notes repulsed Russian attacks in Galicia and battlefield activity across western theaters.
The official GH statement reports continued artillery action in Tyrol Trentino and Carnia hampered by fog. It notes a failed night attack in the Slatenik valley repelled by bayonet assault. It cites troop movements toward Tolmino Santa Maria and a new defence system at the lower Isonzo with fresh enemy reinforcements. It also mentions Allied air bombing near Oppachiasella and shell damage at Monfalcone docks.
A mass meeting of former Austria-Hungary subjects in Chicago adopts resolutions condemning Ambassador Dumba. Leaders include officials from the Bohemian National Alliance the Croatian League of Chicago the Serbian National Club and the Slovak Guards. The resolutions denounce Dumba for calling Austrians in America ignorant and uneducated and vow loyalty to the United States.
Despatch from Amsterdam to the Exchange Telegraph says German papers credit Count Zeppelin with personally directing the Zeppelin raid on London from the Emden base, while others say he piloted the airships toward England.
The Germania discusses President Wilson’s request to recall Austro-Hungarian ambassador Dr. Constantin Dumba and says it harms no real English diplomacy and vows no political consequences. It compares Dumba to Findlay and Greece minister cases and notes ambassador changes are regrettable but not politically disruptive.
Berlin reports caution as the Arabic note stirs worry about U S policy. Public interest remains high despite favorable wording, with inquiries to the Associated Press about American reactions. Observers like Maximilian Harden deem the episode signals of renewed tension and poor handling.
The advisory board selection process disclosed by Daniels lists the members to be appointed. Details specify the panel to advise on naval matters and include named individuals to serve.
The United States forms a diverse board of 11 societies including the American Aeronautical Society and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers with about two nominees from each. The group will advise on naval administration and development and meet to organize procedures for utilizing national talent.
A wounded Irish Guards sergeant major saved a moment by delaying a Prussian assault to shield a laboring woman. He organized stretcher bearers, kept quiet to avoid alarming the newborn and continued to fortify a weak position. His unit held the line as casualties rose, embodying noble conduct amid a brutal retreat.
A government inquiry found the torpedo aimed at the liner Orduna was fired under the belief the vessel did not carry passengers. The testimony suggests the fear of attacking a non passenger ship influenced the attack decision.
The County Down Association staged the first lecture on Irish History at Hibernian Hall Dudley Street Roxbury delivered by Patrick J Melody president of the Central Council of Irish County Associations. Melody traced Ireland history to the present and, regarding the world war, voiced confidence that Ireland would prevail with its seven centuries of national spirit.
Springfield Sept 12 Miss Caro lyn M Winslow 22 of South Weymouth shot herself in the right temple in bed at George W Hobart’s home West Springfield at 7:20 am Despondency over lost position and debts is given as the cause for the act.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon for Mrs Mary A Cheney longtime Cambridge resident and former oldest member of Broadway Baptist Church She died Saturday at her home 169 Upland Road Born in Wilmot New Brunswick 7 years ago and has lived in Cambridge for 50 years
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