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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1915
Page
2
A Saturday or Sunday feature in the Post Magazine surveys romantic consent and marriage life with illustrations and captions showing various polite refusals and affirmative gestures.
Berlin reports von Hindenburg's forces push toward Dvinsk with about 4000 prisoners taken in the last 24 hours. The German army says it moved within roughly 30 miles of the Dvinsk fortress as of today.
The report warns Riga faces no direct attack yet but a successful Hindenburg move on the Petrograd rail line could trap the Baltic port. In Galicia Russians press Austrians as German mid-Poland advances claim progress while western artillery remains intense and no general infantry move is seen. London Parliament resumes after six weeks with no notable action beyond opposition to conscription and a looming vote of credit between 750 and 1,250 million dollars.
Berlin reports Allied air raids on Alsace Lorraine and Baden with bombardments at Trier Donauschingen and a shot down aircraft. In the east, Hindenburg’s forces advance between Duna and Vilna, taking 5200 prisoners along with guns and equipment near Ilta.
Reports from Berlin and London show Germany denying responsibility for the Hesperian sinking after a mine strike. Official tallies place British war deaths and losses at 381,883. German forces advance between Duna and Vilna, taking 3200 Russian prisoners and equipment. Zeppelin raids hit England east coast with no casualties. Western front artillery duels continue near Roye Arras Nouvron and in Champagne and the Apremont forest. Allied planes bomb German positions in Lorraine and Baden.
In the Niemen bend northeast of Grodno the pursuit reaches halfway to Lida while the Szczara tributary is approached from the south. The Lida railway was shelled at night as Axis forces claim rear guards defeated and a few hundred prisoners taken. The southeastern front notes no change in German troop positions.
Paris reports the artillery battle remains violent around Arras in the Roye Nouvron area and on the Champagne front near Auberive Souain and Perthes Auberive. A violent cannonade is also described in the Apremont forest north of Flirey and in Lorraine near Embermenil.
A Petrograd release notes German pressure along Lake Pilstein and Rakiszki west of Jacobstadt Dvinsk. It cites intense actions near Podbrodze Mischegola and eastward advances from Orany to Kossovo, with heavy fighting near Mosty Czernica and the Pina river. German cavalry retreats and a captured Austrian battalion are reported near Zwizdje Derajno.
In Galicia and nearby regions the forces report large captures including over 2700 soldiers and 35 officers with four machine guns in separate engagements. From August 30 to September 12 Austro German prisoners exceeded 40 000. Black Sea torpedo boats also destroyed a large steamer in the coal region.
Wall Street bankers discuss a Franco British loan while pro German factions in Chicago Cincinnati and other cities threaten opposition. Basil Blackett says some invitations may yet be extended and Kuhn Loeb & Co. discussions occur with J P Morgan & Co. amid unnamed loan terms and possible instalments lasting up to 19 years.
Washington reports officials will neither approve nor disapprove the Anglo French loan being negotiated in the United States. The move is treated as a commercial credit with no legal obstacle and no government protest expected. German finance circles foresee no objection from Berlin.
London reports a single German airship raided the east coast last night with bombs dropped. No casualties or damage were observed. The Star tallies 166 total casualties from seven days of airship raids, noting five raids, including 56, 106, and four victims in the latest attacks.
London September 14 officials say the cabinet is seriously debating conscription and discussed the subject publicly in the House of Commons this afternoon.
Premier Asquith announced that government conclusions on conscription would be shared with the House after due deliberation. He urged restraint in further debate while warning officer- MPs not to claim army mandates. A vote of credit is expected to reach at least 150 million pounds. in Lords, Earl Kitchener reviews war progress and recruiting.
The note from Berlin claims the Arabic incident was a near break, arguing the liner attacked first and offering arbitration. U.S. evidence shows the German submarine hid behind the Dunsley and fired when Arabic was at right angles. Ambassador von Bernstorff reviewed the evidence, with a possible ten day reply window. If Germany disavows, indemnity questions may go to arbitration. if not, Washington readies to sever diplomatic ties. Secretary Lansing plans a short vacation after the Pan American conference on the Mexican situation.
Emperor Nicolas informs King George that he has taken personal command of Russian armies. King George replies expressing support, faith in allied victory, and wish for an honorable lasting peace amid the wartime crisis.
London report to the House of Commons shows total British war casualties through August 2 amount to 381 983 officers and men killed wounded or missing. The summer losses were smaller than spring, likely due to action on the Franco Belgian front and heavier deaths at the Dardanelles.
An expert outlines current oil stock status and investment outlook in the upcoming Sunday Post Magazine, detailing market trends, risk considerations, and potential opportunities for investors.
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