... SHOWERS IRON CROSSES. Kaiser's Activities in the Somme Sector. Amsterdam, Monday. According official telegram from Berlin, the Kaiser is at present the battle on the Somme, where he has received report* from the Commander-itvChief of the Army, coinversed ...

... 1916. A Cheering Prospect. The capture of Contalraaison by fearless assault marks the close the first 6tage of the Battle of the Somme. In the tea days of almost continuous fighting the Franco-British forces have achieved important successes, the strategical ...

... of every are finding out that the country is not all aready. How There Are So Many' Wounded. the fourth day of the Battle of the Somme the Commander-in-Chief issued appreciation of the medical services on the field. It seem* certain that the proportion ...

... ADVANCE. BRITISH BEAR BRUNT OF THE FIGHTING. Paris, Wednesday. The semi-official statement issued last night says;— . The battle of the Somme, although hindered a violent storm to-day, is proceeding with brilliant success f6r our arms. The advance of the French ...

... DEFENCES. Furious Allied Fire. Paris, Friday. A semi-official statement issued last night says: The first stage of the battle of the Somme has come an end after continuing uninterruptedly for five days. To-day brought no change in the situation of the Allies ...