, 1916-07-12
KILOGRAMS
ST. CROIX STATION.
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captured arms, ammunition, and other mote
rial left by the enemy, Dense mist prevented
all artillery work on the Settle Comunl plat
eau. In the northern sector we stormed
some trenches north of Monte Chieza and
occupied Agnella Pass, taking about 40 pris-
oners. IL the upper Campello valley we
regained possession of the Di Giovanni Pass.
Along the Isonzo front the enemy's artil-
lery was particularly active in the Tolmlno
and Playa sectors and on the heights north-
west of Goriziu. Our artillery replied effec-
lively. On the night of the 7th. we repuised
two further attacks on positions which we
captured recently In the Monfalcone area.
Berlin, July 9th,-The withdrawal of the
Teutonic lines along the bend OF the Styr
river in Volhynia, where the advanced posi-
lions were exposed to the pressure OF nota-
bly, superior hostile forces, was announced III
the Austro-H hungarian report on July 9TH
The statement says: Russian front: In Buko-
wilma in successful engagements Our troops
brought in 500 prisoners and four machine
guns. In southern Galicia, a Russian attack
in strong force was defeated by Alpine terri
torials. Further north to the Kolki district
the situation is unchanged. Acknowledgements
ri troops, fighting along the bend Of the Styr,
opposed for four weeks past to hostile fore
Go w bASA LAW NhkoC OoASS lObN y
fvefoId superiority, received yesterday an
order to withdraw their most advanced lines
which were exposed to a double outfanking
movement. Assisted by the cooperation of
German troops west Of Kolki and by the he
roic action OF the Polish legion neur Kaloda
the movement was executed undisturbed by
the enemy. Yesterday was quiet with the
Austro- Hungarian troops. East of Barano.
vichi. The enemy there suffered extraord-
mary losses III attacks against our positions.
Vienna, July 8th-The Official statement
issued to-day by the War Office says:
Russian theatre: In Bukowina our troops
defeated the enemy in the valley of the
upper Moldov0. To the west and north
west of the BucZacz several attacks deliv-
cred with great violence failed. South of
Lutsk, the enemy lines were again pushed
back. The fighting forces which were
Withdrawn from the Styr salient north OF
Kolki reached the new positions allotted to
them. The enemy pressed after them ut
few points. Yesterday the enemy again deli
vered assaults on the Austro-G German troops
TO the north west of Bar0nOvichi employing
great masses of mon. All attacks were
shattered. Our Biebenberg regiments fought
in completely demolished trenches and
drove buck the Russians repeatedly in bit
ter hand to hand fighting. A thousand
dead Russians covered the field in front of
the trenches. Italian theatre: On the
Isonzo front the artillery fighting was ex-
tended to Gorilla and the Tolmino bridge
head. After strong artillery preparation
the Italians delivered several attacks dur
ing the night against the Monfalcone ridge.
The attacks were repulsed with sanguinary
losses. In the southern Sugana valley the
attacks of the Goth. and 22nd. Italian
Corps against our front between Cimadici
and Monte Zezic continue. These infantry
divisions of the enemy force consisting of
several groups Of Alpine troops were driven
back everywhere yesterday with heavy
losses. In the Ortler district an enemy
attack against our positions on the Eiskogel
failed. Southeastern theatre: The situa-
ton is unchanged.
Berlin, July 9th-The War Office report
to-day says; The French aud British Sre
continuing their attacks on the Somme
front. The statement is as follows: On
the Western front north of the Somme
the French attacks continued. The attacks
on the front between Ovillers aud Mametz
wood and also on both sides of Hardecourt
were all repulsed with heavy losses for the
assailants. The enemy made six advances
on the Bots de-Trones with no success. He