30 Oct 1917
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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1917
Page
1
An official statement announced the capture of Udine, a major northern Italian city, as Austro German forces advance. The report notes U S participation and Allied aid to Italy, with Berlin forming plans via London.
James W. Alexander is transferred to Washington to join ordnance. The 114th infantry lines up men from multiple companies to fill the divisional ammunition train. Gordon designates Sissen from Company H as a train candidate. The 113th and 114th detail several sergeants, corporals, and privates for transfer as officers organize new outfits.
In New York the mayoral contest broadens as Mitchel vows to expose Hyton’s Tammany ties and Hillquit’s socialist bid draws mass support. German Herald backs Mitchel, while Hylan and Bennett attack Hillquit over war stance. American troops report first injuries in France and frontline combat under dire weather.
Washington reports confirm U S aid to Italy with relief measures under way Rome prepares operations to halt the enemy advance and Italian line holds despite exaggerated claims of 100000 prisoners British and French reinforcements rush to the Tagliavento front while Atlantic shipyards prepare to accelerate shipbuilding efforts.
London dispatch reports Italian troops battling in their homeland valleys as Arditi launch furious assaults wiping out enemy forces. Mountain fighting continues under bad weather with rain and snow. A British correspondent urges instant aid to prevent invasion success and warns Austrians may face a Waterloo if aided by strategic plans.
A 19 year old German landsturmer died of a gunshot wound after being captured during a no mans land excursion by American troops. He succumbed at a field hospital despite treatment by a Texas surgeon as gangrene set in. The incident followed a night raid where two Americans engaged two moving figures and one Teuton was wounded and captured.
Official announcement today confirms Major Charles L. Dulin is now a lieutenant colonel. The news follows weeks of local speculation in Anniston about his rise and a silver maple leaf insignia replacing the gold oak leaf. Dulin recently returned from Washington with unclear connection to the promotion. He is noted for a distinguished record as a constructing quartermaster and highly regarded by fellow officers.
At a Chamber of Commerce gathering Major Guerster warned that impure milk drives tuberculosis in Anniston and Calhoun County. He urged strict milk and meat inspections as Mayor Scarborough noted 40 percent of local cows have been inspected and isolated for issues. Dr Mary Noble Riges and Rev Wyerbacker spoke on social hygiene and sanitation efforts.
Concord North Carolina October 30 motive for the alleged murder of widow Maude King took the front in the Means grand jury investigation. Means defense argues no motive existed while Chicago and New York counsel assist the state prosecution amid a crowded witness lineup. The grand jury requires 14 of 18 jurors to indict.
Montreal officials shut the exchange due to rapid decline and instability. A meeting with bankers was contemplated to discuss the situation as brokers aimed to aid in selling victory loan bonds and consider reopening later.
Cincinnati reports leaders of a white cap organization that kidnaped and whipped Herbert Bigelow, a pacifist pastor, met in Covington Kentucky to revive Sunday night events and plan future actions.
New York report states cotton prices opened firm with December at 28.85 cents, January 26.10 cents, and March 25.84 cents.
Fifty seven colored selectmen left Anniston for the Fort Dodge training camp at 3 30 pm amid a large demonstration by white and colored citizens. Rev A J Robinson urged them to uphold the soldierly standard as two thousand gathered at the courthouse and later at the union station. A monster parade led by the colored ministers union accompanied the march. Speakers included Rev J W Thomas Rev James Brown Rev W A Lewis Rev H E B Jones and Miss Sybil Moses. Continued on Page Two.
British forces under Haig push toward Passchendaele ridge with Canadian units leading assault on Meecheele spur and Westrooseebeke. French and Allied observers note renewed German counter actions and discuss wider Balkan and Russian implications as Italy fights to hold the Tagliamento line.
Petrograd reports Teutonic forces launched a sudden assault in Jaunzerne sector yesterday afternoon and compelled a Russian retirement. The official statement notes a strong enemy force remaining on the north front, countering prior expectations of troop transfers to Italy.
Washington reports motive behind the Drive on Italy centers on removing the eastern menace. Officials describe strategic aims tied to curb influence and secure regional stability amid a shifting wartime landscape.
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