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The New Weapon
Article by A. A. Roberts, establishes the binding nature of Hague I and II, and Germanys clear breach of its articles. -
Poison Bombs
Article expresses the initial British repsonse of shock and dismay at Germanys treacherous breach of international convention. Using charged language and fear inspiring, the paper quotes a chemist who indicates they will have no issue repsonding in kind. -
LETTER TO THE EDITOR (The LETTER TO THE EDITOR (Manchester) 1899 Hague Convention and Asphyxiating Gases
The author Mr William Canning, writes to explain that due to the language of the articles and how they are rendered into particular languages may change the meaning. Thus each nation may be technically correct in their inteprretation. -
The War of Exhaustion
Article describes the events at Ypres and the various, and sometimes sensational versions of the events. -
(Manchester/ Observer) Poison as a Weapon
After recalling Germaies transgressions with poison in Africa and in France, the article goes on to state that if Britain retaliates in the same manner, it may forever loose the grounds to punish and prevent the use of such weapons in the future. -
Letter to the Editor (Manchester) Poison as a Weapon
Author Mr Henry Nevinson declares gasious warfare to be the most diabolical aver concieved. CItes professor Vivian Lewes prof of chmistry at the Royal Naval College "The attitdue of the British governemnt has been throughout that clean hands are worth more than any temporary advantage." -
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The policy of Ruthlessness
Author wholly condemns Germans attacks, as uncivilized and unchristian. However, he is repsonsive to the claim that they must take up similair arms if Britain is to have a fighting chance as victory. -
Through German Eyes
Article emphasizes the total suppresion of coverage by the German government of all information regarding the gas attack at Ypres including Frenches dispatches. -
(Osberver) What Delivery Next?
Author M. C. D. asserts the germans accuse the British and the French of acts they themselves intedn to commit. -
Lord Kitchener on the War: SHELL SUPPLY MUCH IMPROVED, BUT 300,000 Recruits Wanted Immediately Allies right to Use Gases
Lord Kitchener lists among other requirements, the need to respond to German gas attacks with similair, otherwise the Entente powers would be giving the enemy an undue advantage -
Biting Into the German Line
Article highlights the technological flaws in the technology and experiance the Germans had poison gases. -
Asphyxiating Gas
A questionw is posed to an M.P a Mr. Tennant, whether British scientists had developed a more humane gas to combat the Germans. When pressed Mr. Tennant said he did not know whether the gases would be cruel or not -
(The Times) LETTER TO THE EDITOR - Neutrals and Poison Gas
Swiss citizen of Britain puts forth the deeds done by neutrals to allieviate the worst elements of the war, and ponders why they may not do more to end the use of gases. He cites two important letters in opposition to this weapon, the International Red Cross in Geneva and from the Cardical Secretary for the Seat of the Holy Sea -
Sir J French's Dispatch
French's dispatches from the 2nd battle of Ypres are published -
Poles Appeal to Wilson to End the Use of Asphyxiant Gas
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Ballons of Poison Gas
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The Western Front Great Artillery Activity at Many Points
Article gives a brief on the activity on the front, but acknowledges no use of gas warfare on Britains part -
Loos Battle Inquiry
Article discusses at length transparency in the military, and communication issues between officers. Ultimately the article is a defence of French's actions during the battle of Loos -
Super-Heros of Loos
Article provides a detailed list of men who performed exceptionally well during the conflict, who earned for their efforts the V.C. The article abstains from any comment on whether gas was involved at any point during their missions. -
Battle Pictures From Loos: Great Advance Not Pushed Further Owing to Lack of Supports
The extensive article writen by the militaries correspondant,discusses the heroism of the British 1st, 15th, and 47th divisions. Highlights the effective ambulances. Omits completely the first use of gases -
Article 5 - British General Headquarters
Article is a vivid account of the fighting which took place at the various points of interest. Article makes brief mention of gas, almost in passing. -
Western Front
A report on the state of the western fron indicates that Germany has used asphyxiating shells without any result -
Germans attempt big gas attack
Article describes a German assault which used asphyxiating gas over a 7 kilometer front which was repelled -
GERMAN FEINT: PREPARING THE GREAT ATTACK
Germans deploy gas only to have the wind shift and turnt he gases towards their own trenches. -
A Flooded Russian Front
Official report whereby the Russians were repulsed by means of asphyxiant gas -
THE BATTLE OF LOOS
Article is an account of the battle of Loos which lasted from September to October.
Author quotes a soldier who claims that British gas aided their efforts in pushing German troops back to their lines. -
MIDLAND TERRITORIALS' UNTOLD EXPLOIT: LAST ACT IN THE BATTLE OF LOOS TO AND FRO ON HILL 70
Article mechanically draws the reader through the stages of the battle of Loos. Mentions gases in a strict uncritical sense -
Paris and the Punishment of a Crime
Article chastizes Germany for breaching the Hague convention and warns what it costs a people (British gas reprisals) when they make themselves an accomplice to a trecherous, ferocious, and criminal government -
Misdeeds of Austrian Troops
Italian diplomat responds to Austrian High commond on accusations of cowardly methods. To which he provides a list of Austrian offences of which gas is one -
MR. JOHN HODGE: "OBSOLETE" DOCTRINE OF COBDEN SCHOOL
Accuses Germany of preparing for years to use asphyxiating gases in war. -
RUSSIAN CAPTURES: A THOUSAND PRISONERS TAKEN
A short report that the Russian captured 1000 Germans, in spite of having to fight through gas -
Russian Gas Attack
A brief report on a Russian assault in which gas was used -
Express Edition: Through Poison Gas
Article expresses the saturation of poison gas the German army is subjecting to the British army. -
Great German Munitions Explosion
Articel celebrating the destruction of a factory which produced the chemicals that were required to prduce poison gas bombs -
OUR LONDON CORRESPONDENCE: The Battle of Bourlon Wood
Recieved through private wire, this report highlight the signifigance of the destruction of the Grissheim Elektron works, which was the principal chemical factory, and chief source of poison gas in Germany -
Mountain Thrust in Italy
Article purports the heroism of the Italian troops against a ferocious assult, in which gas was used against them. -
Poison gas: Red Cross Appeal to Belligerents
The Red Cross publishes its plea and protest to Britain, urging all belligerents to cease using gases in the name of civilization and humanity. -
Parliament.
Opposition M.P Colonel Lowther questions the leader of the house asking whether the leading story for todays daily mail, which states the German governemnt is willing to end the gas warfare is true. The government replies it is not. To which the oppositon member insinuates that the reason they wish to halt, is because Briton has surpassed their technology to protect agaisnt and attack with gas. -
Through the Gas: French Capture of Eight Hundred Prisoners
French soldiers fought through a German Gas attack to capture many Germans -
Austrians Biggest Effort
War correspondent retells the ferocious shelling of venetian towns along the italian front. -
Use of Poison Gas
- Highlights the seperate claims; the Germans claim the French and British used gas on March 1, whereas the British and French claim its first use was on April 22.
- Author retells the events of 2nd Ypres, and the initial celebration in Germany.
- emphasiszes the German governemnts efforts to forestall neutral and negative criticisms
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(Manchester) THE CROAKING RAVEN DOTH BELLOW FOR REVENGE
G Bernard Shaw writes on the desire to seek vengance. But he urges those who feel this way that Germanys punishment was already keenly felt, and to rub it in would have no useful purpose. -
The Gas Brigade - Observer
Article proudly gives details of an elite unit of the Britsh army who specialized in gas warfare.
Towards the end the author congragulates the scientific men of Britain for enacting the nations revenge for Germanys initial treachery, and cites Haige as having carried out their dangerous work with cool discipline. -
Parliament.
M.P Questions the purpose of reserves of gas shell. Mr Churchill acknowledges the issue, but pushes the question towards the League of Nations to decide, but reminds the House that it is h necessary to be able to protect their troops against such novel forms of attack -
Chemists in the War
Article is an account of the happenings of the battle of the Marne. It discusses the basic point of gas warfare, and the ineffective leadership of the German high command in utilizing it. -
(Manchester/ Observer) Poison Gas and the Next War
At a Friends meeting house concerned citizens groups determined to see a strict moratorium on using scientific technology for similair nefarious purposes. -
LETTER TO THE EDITOR (Manchester/ Observer) - Poison Gas
Author Peter Kearsley emplores against a chemical arms race, as it will only be privy to the same mistakes of past arms races. States that true bravery is shown by extneding trust and good will. -
BRITISH SCIENTISTS IN CONFERENCE: A BAN ON POISON GAS SIR T. E. THORPE PLEAD
British Association for the Advancement of Science launches a protest of the misuse of scientific knowledge, as had previouslly occured during the war -
POISON GAS IN WARFARE: VIEWS OF MEN OF SCIENCE SIR OLIVER LODGE ON A "SUICIDAL"POLICY
Various notable British chemists come provide their opinions on gas warfare. Dr. O. Lodge regards it as sucidial. Dr. Perkin regrets the whole affair, but patriotically boasts of Britains achievements in the field. And Dr. Hill holds that it is no more cruel than killing by shell or shot.
