Paris, March 21.
A Zeppelin dropped three bombs in Paris, causing a fire in the suburb of Neuilly.
Later.
Apparently there were two Zep-behns which dropped at least fourteen bombs in the western suburbs of Paris, starting some important fires; seven persons were injured, one severely.
Later.
It is officially stated that, be. tween 1.15 and three o'clock' this morning, four Zeppelins were sighted flying in the direction of Paris from the direction of Compidgne, following the Valley of the Cire. Two were compelled to return before reaching the capital: one at Ecouen and the other at Mantes. The remainder, being attacked by anti-aircraft guns, only flew the suburbs of northwest Pai withdrew after dropping some dozen bombs.
The damage done to property was insignificant. Seven persons were struck, one seriously. While the anti-aircraft guns were working, the ships were lit up by One Zeppelin seemed French aeroplane squadrons participated in the action. but were hampered by a mist. The raid was a complete failure and demonstrated how well the defensive arrangements of Paris work. The populace were quite calm.
The Zeppelins, when returning, dropped a dozen bombs into Com: pitgne. The damage done was unimportant and without result.
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