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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1917
Page
2
A British assault on Meuse-Argonne front across Belgium and France drives back German positions on Meuse Meuse Ridge as British and Belgian artillery destroy rear areas. The fight features heavy shelling, gas bombardment, and mines with dawn attacks, while losses mount on both sides and tanks maneuver under fire. The report notes significant gains with lingering casualties and emphasizes the scale of the bombardment and infantry advance.
The report describes a dawn bombardment on Messines Ridge during a ten mile front advance. Mines exploded under German positions releasing vast amounts of high explosives, followed by heavy curtain fire from field guns. British aircraft dominated the sky while infantry, including Irish New Zealanders and Australians, pressed forward with light casualties and multiple German positions falling. Prisoners reported German troops surprised by modern warfare.
Paris reports a strong German assault northwest of St Quentin at midnight was repulsed by intense French fire. The bulletin notes heavy German losses and retreat to trenches. Artillery fights continued south of the Chemin-des-Dames and a sunrise attack west of Bisel in Alsace was repelled. Three more German aircraft were shot down on June 3 4 and 5.
Washington dispatch reports Russian army discipline tightening under Kerensky as he tours the front. Provisional Government stabilizes Kronstadt amid radicals, with officials cautious toward Petrograd while seeking allied cooperation.
Petrograd dispatch reports a tense week ending with the Kronstadt Council of Soldiers and Workmen’s Delegates recognizing the Provisional Government. Kronstadt’s republic surrenders unconditionally, and factory workers win a six hour day with pay raises after bargaining.
War bulletin reports German Army Groups claim to have broken British lines on the Chenin des Dames front south of Ypres. Artillery, mines, and air support aided efforts as German counterattacks failed and prisoners, guns, and grenades were captured amid intense fighting across Loos, Hulluch, Lievin, and Roeux.
Paris dispatch says Jules Cambon, secretary to the War Ministry, notes the large Chamber majority backing the government and credits Allied support with United States military and economic aid as key to France’s assured victory. The interview emphasizes gratitude toward the United States as the driving force behind morale and persistence.
The report details the Messines assault with Anzac and Irish troops pushing to Wytscheate and winning control of Messines Ridge. German reserves attempt counterattacks as British field batteries shift positions and prisoners, wounded, and walking wounded stream from the front. The offensive is hailed as a great victory with the Ypres salient finally broken.
The Times notes its correspondent's estimate that 409 tons of high explosive blew Messines positions. It likens the blast to Hell Gate New York on Oct 10 1885 when nine acres of rock fell to 140 tons and water rose 200 feet, the shock lasting forty seconds.
An official Russian government statement explains General Alexieff was replaced as Commander in Chief not due to political stance but for lacking energy and enthusiasm. He was placed on half pay and succeeded by General Brustloff, then made Military Adviser to the Provisional Government.
Report from Petrograd notes peasants in Kharkov region enforcing mob justice against thieves. In several towns locals beat suspected offenders to death after anger over a 9 deserters militiamen release. Whipping post becomes accepted punishment for minor crimes including selling homemade intoxicants.
A Petrograd dispatch reports Workmen's Section delegates voted to transfer former Emperor Nicholas II and his family to Kronstadt. Some Leninetats proposed sending the imperial prisoners to the Bri-brian gold mines, causing mixed voting reactions.
The first congress of Zionists of all Russia opened in Petrograd with about five hundred delegates present yesterday, as reports state in the June 7 dispatch.
War Minister Kerensky spoke to the Council of Workmen and Soldiers Delegates in Petrograd praising the Allies and urging an offensive against Germany. Soldiers cheered and offered crosses of honor, which Kerensky refused, saying he did not feel worthy. Odessa reports say he was warmly welcomed by Black Sea sailors who saluted and praised his New Russia policies.
Report states 600 young Belgians were deported from Etterbeek in early May for an unnamed destination. Additional Belgians, mainly from Arlon and Mons areas, were seized by the Germans and sent to Northern France to work on railroads.
Rome reports heavy Austrian successes in the Trentino and Corso regions. Italian defenses repelled repeated assaults as Austrian state statements claim 27,000 prisoners since May 12 and 530 more in three days, with regiments Verona Syracuse Puglia Ancona largely captured or annihilated.
Rome reports the War Office stating repulses of Austrian forces on the Trentino front after all day fighting. Austrians attacked in the Bachre Valley and near Hill 247 to Jamiano but were driven back with losses. Our side took 202 prisoners, and bombing squadrons conducted raids along the Adige and Lubiana lines. All our aircraft returned safely.
General Boroevic shifts 2000 cannon reinforcements to oppose Cadorna in a dawn counterattack along the Carso to the sea. The four day battle rages with heavy artillery, motor ambulances, and frequent air activity as both sides clash for control.
War Office bulletins describe light artillery exchanges on the Macedonian front near the Vardar and Tomnilkova with occasional aerial activity. Rumanian front sees rifle fire near Isakeha Tultcha and Mahmudie. a downed enemy plane is noted. Additional notes reference Osun Valley operations and political maneuvering in Berlin.
Cable dispatch reports widespread revolutionary disturbances in Bohemia as the Austrian Parliament opens. Demonstrations surge in Prague Prostejov Moravian Ostrava and Budweis with about 15 000 at the Governor’s palace. Czech deputies withhold loyalist conduct while calls for independence gain ground led by the United Club and figures such as Klofac Soukup and Winter.
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