Germans Mass Troops for New Front at France
London reports a massive German redeployment to northern France with 100,000 men sent to the front and plans to extend Zeebrugge port. French war authorities note heavy shelling reaching Belfort as Dunkirk and Vertun are bombarded. The Artois battle rages day and night with intense infantry and artillery actions.
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Czar Ferdinand plans visit as western front action rises
Reports from Berlin and Petrograd describe a shift in battles along the Somme with French positions breached west of Viny and German troop movements to northern France. Paris and London warn the great battle on the western front may end trench warfare and perhaps the war. Miners in Lancaster condemn conscription as the conference opposes extension of the military service act. Stephen Peoples, West Chester assessor, is acquitted of election law violations after a 24 hour trial with costs to be paid by him.
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British Warship Drake Captures German Cruiser Roon
New York dateline reports the armored cruiser Drake captured the German warship Roon after a three hour engagement 200 miles east northeast of Bermuda. The British seized two German merchant ships, one armed, with 32 officers and 719 men taken as prizes.
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Seaplanes Raid Kent Coast Bombs Dropped near Ramsgate
Two German sea planes raided the Kent coast dropping bombs near Ramsgate and Broadstairs leaving only glass damage. No casualties reported. French munitions work see 116000+ women employed with 40000 recruited since November, Humanite notes.
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