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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1915
Page
2
London reports Field Marshal von Hindenburg’s army now sits astride the Dvinsk Vilna railway. His advance guards occupy Vidzy about 20 miles east of the line, creating a wedge that endangers Dvinsk and Vilna as Russian forces retreat to delay the German advance.
The report notes that all government institutions and most factories have moved to safety while civilians departed. Dvinsk may face stronger resistance due to its river location. The German center advances slightly toward the railway east of Pinsk, potentially splitting Russian forces along the Pripet marshes. Russians claim independent operations east of Kovel into Galicia toward Romania.
Reports from Petrograd Washington Nish Paris Berlin detail actions in the Black Sea and Azores. Russian torpedo boats sink sailing munitions vessels. Sant Anna fires on arrival at Azores amid internal explosions. Austrian invasion attempts against Serbia repulsed. French artillery bombards German positions near Arras. French trench section captured by German grenadiers in Champagne. Von Hindenburg’s forces reach the Komai road and take Vidzy after house to house fighting. German attacks continue near Vilna and cross the Szczara. Marshes north of Pinsk cleared of Russians by von Mackensen.
The piece surveys Eastern readership thoughts on Galicia and Turkey allied actions at Gallipoli and the French front. It reports on a rumored British cabinet crisis over conscription with several leaders threatening resignations if policy shifts occur, while others await Premier Asquith and Lord Kitchener statements.
Washington reports the Austrian government will recall Ambassador Dumba for consultation after a U.S. note asking his return. The move aligns with Dumba’s request for leave and aims to avoid any interruption in diplomatic relations, with Dumba not expected back in the United States after leave.
Berlin reports a French trench captured northwest of Perthes by hand grenades and a repulsed counterattack. Vidzy taken after house to house fighting near Dvinsk. Szczara crossed and Szczara crossings at several points. Pinsk marshes cleared north of the town. no further news from the southeastern theater.
Paris reports two dated communiqués detailing artillery exchanges and bombardments along the Artois Somme Aisne Argonne Lorraine Vosges and surrounding sapheads from Angres to Turckheim with German positions provision trains and electric works targeted and continued night fighting on several sectors.
The Serbian war office issued a statement from Nish detailing several clashes along the Drina, Danube, and Save fronts. They report enemy attempts to cross rivers near Vishegrad, Adcale, Zasavitza, Cardinitza, Bajscia, and Artame were repulsed, with fortifications prevented and enemy guns silenced.
London Sept 17 Winston S Churchill Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster warned in Enfield that allies have not done as well as hoped. He cited costly French and Belgian attacks and a difficult Dardanelles campaign while noting Russian retreat and Britain bearing a heavy burden. He urged unity and full national effort to finish the war and preserve liberties of Britain and Europe.
Gerard met with Dr. von Jagow amid the Arabic sinking and submarine talks. Berlin observers expect U S German talks to ease strains, with officials believing groundwork for settlement exists and that formal notes may hinder adjustment.
Boston faced record heat with 91 degrees marking the hottest Sept. 17. Ice depots struggled to meet demand, price complaints surfaced in Dorchester, and tons of ice were shipped from New Hampshire to the city. Schools closed or shortened in many communities while hospitals and police handled heat-related cases.
Official Turkish notice from Constantinople via London reports artillery prevented fortification work near Anafarta, forced retreat of a torpedo boat near Hissarlik Burnu, and coast batteries bombarded mine layers and key enemy positions at Seddul Bahr.
Worcester report shows Mrs Anna P Gates 95 of 35 Woodland Street died from heat prostration during a hot wave. A woman shopper collapsed in the street, marking the fourth victim since yesterday morning and one more serious prostration was recorded.
A brief shower in Manhattan and parts of Brooklyn followed a violent thunderstorm with 72 mph winds. The downpour dropped the temperature 13 degrees to 72, but heat was expected to return by Monday despite the relief.
Elizabeth F Conway of 6 Adelaide Street Jamaica Plain died at her home after falling ill Wednesday while employed at a newspaper office. She was the daughter of Police Inspector Edward F Conway.
A list of individuals from Boston area addresses overcome or injured in various locations including City Hospital and Relief Hospital. Names include Charles J. Clancey Levi Davozir Edward C. Tilden Oliver Brennan and others with incidents at streets such as Broadway D street Montello Street and Sullivan Square. Several serious injuries noted including fractures and dazed conditions.
Eva M. Corthell, a 12 year old from Malden, who vanished Thursday after asking to go auto riding, came back to her boarding place at 152 Clifton Street late yesterday afternoon. She told landlady Miss Elizabeth Ambrose that she had spent the...
Night before, a girl was with her grandfather W H Canfield janitor of the Malden Court House. Police were searching for her at the request of Miss Ambrose.
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