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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1915
Page
2
Russian forces score major advances east of Vilna and along the Styr River as German and Austrian resistance falters. Bulgarian government faces Allied pressure with fears of total annihilation if aligned with the Teutons. France reports continued heavy artillery duels on the Western Front and a resurgent German submarine campaign off the Irish coast sinking multiple British ships.
Premier Radoslavoff via cable to the Bulgarian legation in Washington states Bulgaria does not intend aggressive action against neighbors and mobilization should not be taken as a step toward entering the war. Panaretoff visited the State Department upon returning to Washington. he said the move mirrors arms protections used by nearby neutrals like Switzerland and Holland.
The British steamer Chancellor of 4586 gross tons, owned by Harrison line Liverpool, was sunk and part of her crew saved. A rescue steamer landed 32 crew members and the captain at Queenstown, with others reported picked up by a trawler at Kinsale. Three lifeboats carried escapees.
A Temps despatch from Salonika reports Bulgaria has been sending troops toward the Serbian frontier for days. Five cavalry regiments are deployed, infantry regiments reinforced, a battalion of sappers sent to Dubnitza, and mounted artillery departed for an unknown destination. Army strength is estimated at 283,500 men with 1080 cannons, and military students have joined regiments.
Bulgaria hesitates to declare for Austro German forces amid Russian Galicia victories. Greece orders mobilization of land and sea forces in response to Bulgarian moves. German forces defeated by Russians at Wileika. cannons captured. French artillery damages German trenches in Champagne. Russians occupy Woinitsy north of Dubai, seize officers and men. Russian cavalry pursue Austrians north of Zaleszczyky, capturing prisoners and guns. Rotterdam goods release clears $167 million for American firms.
German army headquarters reports strengthened artillery and air activity on the Western front. British assault south of the La Bassee canal failed, a British aircraft was shot down. Eastern theatre notes reoccupations near Lennewaden, Dvinsk gains, and ongoing battles around Wilejka with Russian losses. Bavarian and Mackensen group actions mention prisoners and withdrawals. southeastern theatre shows no change in overall situation.
The British home office says the German account of the Zeppelin raid on London contains many untrue statements. It rejects claims that an anti aircraft gun was placed under cover of St Pauls cathedral as a falsehood meant to justify German aircraft actions.
The British horse ship Anglo Columbian was torpedoed and sunk off Fastnet after being chased 78 miles by a submarine. Warning was given and six Americans aboard were told to abandon ship with no casualties reported. The vessel was en route from Montreal to Liverpool carrying 900 horses for Britain.
The United States reports the British Order-in- Council now allows permits for export of American owned German and Austrian goods held at Rotterdam. Goods worth about 167 million dollars are eligible if importers paid or were liable before March 1, 1915. Applications must be sent to the Foreign Trade Advisers with proofs.
An official statement from the Russian war office summarizes recent fighting across the eastern front. It notes German aircraft, bayonet exchanges, and artillery clashes near Dvinsk, Smolensk, Vilna, and along the Niemen. Russians report captures, terrain changes, and ongoing gallantry amid a largely unchanged general situation.
Vienna dispatch notes no change on the northern Russian front while East Galicia remains calm. It records heavy fighting in Nova Alexiniec Volhynia and near the Ikwa River with Russian artillery and attacks repulsed. A counterattack seized a height and a Russian battery was destroyed. In Rymdoml, 11 officers and 300 men were captured. Cavalry drove the enemy from villages northwest of Kolki on the Styr River. Austro-Hungarian forces fight continued.
The French war office reports heavy bombardment along multiple fronts. Artillery activity is noted near Boesinghe Artois and Arras with shelling of depots. Allied fire hits German groups between the Meuse and Moselle and damages fortifications in Remabois and Verouse.
An official Italian army communication reports storming Monte Coston on the plateau northwest of Arsero, isolating the stronghold and capturing five officers and 118 men. It notes Austrians failing to break the enveloping move, and an enemy air strike on Tenezza caused no casualties.
London dispatch reports Petrograd Reuters Telegram says Russians won the battle north of Lutsk, capturing the town and taking 4000 prisoners. The Reuters correspondent notes the operation as a great success for Russian forces.
Balkan powers prepare for conflict as Greece and Bulgaria mobilize with reserves. Total estimates show about 600,000 in force, with Greek units scattered and slow to mobilize compared with Bulgarian readiness.
Berlin reports that the German war loan raised Sept. 21 totals twelve billion marks and exceeds Britain's latest loan, enabling liquidation of treasury bills and funding the winter campaign. Dr. Karl Helfferich says Germany can wage war indefinitely and cites currency stability, while noting material shortages and adaptation.
In Milan on September 24 a Sofia despatch to Corriere della Sera details opposition leaders meeting King Ferdinand of Bulgaria. They denounced alliances with Germany against Russia, urged Parliament, warned of 1913 defeats, and warned that continued policy could imperil Ferdinand’s dynasty. The king replied he would inform the premier of their views.
Geneva reports a reliable source states German headquarters admit the loss of 68 Zeppelins and nine Parseval airships up to August 1, 1915. Two Zeppelins and one Parseval are missing since then. Most ships fell to Allied air guns or accidents on landing. costs exceed 500000 dollars each, totaling over 25000000 dollars in a year with 500 deaths or injuries from air bombings.
Our reconnoitering detachments attacked trenches near Anafarta with bombs and inflicted losses. Artillery on the right wing destroyed trenches fortifications and two observation posts and sank two sailing vessels. A mine was exploded on Wednesday night. Near Seddul Bahr we destroyed an enemy patrol. Artillery silenced a battery and forced a torpedo boat to retreat. Coast batteries drove away a torpedo boat and bombarded troops near Morto Limon and artillery near Hissarlik.
The Belgian official statement says enemy activity consisted of cannonading trenches south of Nieuwport and near Dixmude with bombs and heavy fire against German works and batteries. It notes no infantry action.
Field Marshal Sir John French reports continued artillery activity on the front and effective retaliation. He notes a successful air raid near Valenciennes with a railway train hit and lines cut at several points.
Prince Frederic of Thurn and Taxis, 44, son of Prince Lamoral, was killed Monday fighting in the Dnieper region of Russia, according to a Vienna despatch to the Berlin Local Anzeiger.
Miss Freda Olson a Lynn girl who is about to wed W Stanley Newhall champion amateur basketball player was sentenced to marry him as the result of a mock trial held last April in the Lynn YMCA gymnasium.
Miss Freda Olson of Lynn, a factory girl, will marry W. Stanley Newhall, noted Lynn amateur basketball player, following a mock court decision by Judge J. Alfred Bowie at the close of Olson’s sensational $50,000 breach of promise suit against Newhall, heard in the Lynn Y M C A gymnasium last April.
Miss Olson and Mr. Newhall announced their engagement following a mock trial held last April. She performed as a witty witness while he played the defendant, and the couple, both active in Lynn circles, plan to marry though no real breach of promise case will occur.
Paris report Great army committee of the Chamber of Deputies recommends boosting French soldiers daily pay from one to five cents starting July 1, 1915. The proposal would raise annual expenditures by about 25 million dollars.
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