28 Jul 1916
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1916
Page
1
British forces report victory near Windelville Wood after a fierce bombardment. Officers estimate three shells per minute fell on every yard of the thousand yard front, signaling heavy siege action and intense fighting across the line.
The British Army reports taking Delville Wood after another intense bombardment. An officer noted a lull was barely felt, as shells rained three per minute on each yard of ground. About 100 German soldiers, wounded and dazed, were found in the area among shell holes and trenches.
In London July 27, comment rises on the fall of the Turkish fortress in Armenia and Russian advances toward Brody opening routes to Lemberg. The AP notes no attack on Saloniki is likely and Russian War Minister Russky Slovo says autumn end to the war is not certain while German resistance remains strong.
Garza district court in Post Texas adjourned after a three week session with two major civil land suit trials and two criminal cases, one for burglary and one for bootlegging. The Sims case was deferred as jurisdiction issues lingered with Scurry County. The panel reported 21 indictments including 19 felonies and 2 misdemeanors. Several defendants remained at large as tensions ran high.
Tennessee urges citizens to join Governor Rye in Good Roads Day by taking up pick and shovel to improve local roads. The state highlights progress with highway projects and a aim for a premier road system south of the Ohio River, noting thirty million dollars spent in fifteen years.
Local forecast for Priday calls for generally fair conditions. Data from yesterday shows maximum and minimum temperatures with values obscured in the OCR text.
Warren K. Billings, an ex convict, held in custody over the suitcase bomb at the Preparedness parade in San Francisco. Police identify him as the gang leader. Estelle Stith saw a man with a suitcase near the blast. Six alleged dynamiters are also in custody.
Shuttle News reports James West, former Seattle port engineer, sails for China to assume the chair of railroad engineering at the University of Wei Yang in Tientsin. The university is a leading marining institution in North China.
A humorous regional item notes Tawney Apple severed an artery in her nose while cutting a magazine in a hammock. Her mother, ironing in the cellar, escaped uninjured. The piece uses folksy slang to compare campaign contribution reporting to locking a smithy after a bank robbery.
Reno July 27 Nevada primaries spark a fierce campaign to oust Senator Pittman and seat a Republican. Wealthy Wingfield interests back Massey while Pittman funds extensive publicity and alleged detectives shadow Massey backers. Women voters, 14 400 expected, shift the balance. sugar beet and beet factory interests loom large in Nevada politics.
Knoxville July 7 The best golf talent of the entire youth joined the Cherokee Country Club for the annual invitation tournament opening. High-class entry and favorable conditions promise a highly successful event. Play continues through the week.
Washington reports a protest note likely to be delivered to the British Foreign Office criticizing the Kinemy Act backed blacklist. Acting Secretary Polk said the note covers general international law principles and signals U S retaliation if diplomacy fails.
The well known hog breeder and grower Major W J Duffel and institute worker lies critically ill at his home just south of Claude Texas after several days of illness. Relatives and friends are deeply concerned about his condition.
The Senate Army Appropriation bill boosts defense spending for 1917 to 48 970 447 10 dollars, with Navy funding at 815 826 843 65 and total defense outlays rising to 685 843 097 27 dollars. An extra two million is set for aid to soldiers' dependent families, with payments capped at 50 dollars monthly, and soldiers in the field lose a voting-rights amendment.
Hanbasy Ma July 27 announces rapid preparations for the annual national encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic and affiliated bodies. Kansas City on the Kaw vows decor, comfort stations, hospital and emergency services, and hearty entertainment for veterans and visitors during encampment week.
Miss Tally Reed of Norman Oklahoma and Charles Kight of Claude tied with Miss Pauline Bennett and Jesse Younger in a double wedding at the Paptiat church in Claude. The couples left for Ararne then Colorado while the Younges stayed in Claude to be at home with friends.
Fragmentary text discusses news as an optimistic force and its value to the plains country. The passage contrasts social reactions to joy and sorrow, noting that public laughter coexists with individual grief and the news’ perceived worth.
Many New Yorkers ignite furnaces to dry homes as moisture and humidity rise. Authorities warn fires start when damp air meets heating systems, urging safer drying methods during extreme heat.
A Bermuda high off Bermuda is blamed for a fifteen year worst heat wave sweeping the nation. With heat and humidity, essentials suffer as Mississippi Valley crops valued in the millions face threat. Forecasters warn no relief soon as Pacific Coast feels peak intensity.
New York report states fifty infants with transspinal Adrenalin injections show complete subsidence of symptoms in thirty five cases and rapid recovery in the remaining fifteen. Health Department summary by Dr Edward J. Bermingham notes positive results under Dr S J Meltzer guidance. The Board of Estimate approves funds to bring scientists to a city conference on the epidemic from Boston to Chicago.
The annual lawn tennis tournament opens on the Heel Virginia course with many expert players aiming to win the men’s and women’s titles, plus doubles mixed and junior singles to be decided.
Colonel Lowenh A Gaston says his forces are ready to stop bandit raids across the border in the Hig Head region. The Sixth Cavalry is supported by Texas and Pennsylvania guardsmen patrolling the district amid hunger driven unrest near Parral and Sierra Blanca.
NewarkJuly 27 Full responsibility for the collapse of the Mutual Trust Company of Orange was assumed by Edwin H Hatch vice president and major stockholder He said the crash resulted from over certification of 34000 deposits to ten times that amount The statement followed the arrest of Hatch and Thomas S Byrne secretary treasurer Byrne admitted aiding the alleged consort but said the plan was not driven by personal gain.
The report notes Captain Paul Koenig awaiting dispatch with papers in hand and readiness to depart. Baltimore July is cited as the scene while speculation grows about expected news from the other submarine crew, with Dee Tschland mentioned in the port context.
The Rural Credits law prompts formation of Federal Land Banks to be placed near farming areas. Officials including George W Norris of Kansas City and W A Shibley and Herbert Miao are named. Banks will be located irrespective of city size, with spring completion anticipated.
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