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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1916
Page
23
Paris reports German troops hammering Verdun with heavy artillery and attempting to breach French defenses along the Meuse. French infantry fights to hold key knoll positions, while crown prince's army vows to pay the price to capture Verdun amid brutal, high casualties.
Russian forces again breach the Turkish line near Bagdad Road, taking Bula as announced last night. The march continues March 4 with Petrograd reporting gains via London at 4 10 p m. The capture carries strategic weight in the ongoing campaign.
Russian forces extend security of the left flank in the Caucasus operation and push toward Bagdad, creating a 400 mile defense from Bitlis to Bagdad. Turkish reinforcements rush from Mesopotamia to defend Bitlis and aid retreating troops from Exerum as Russians isolate units around Lake Van and Mush district. Bitlis aids communication between Mush and Lake Urumiah regions, while observers estimate Turkish forces near Bitlis include two infantry divisions and artillery with German troops mixed in.
Cheyenne passes an ordinance prohibiting keeping open general stores and offering goods for sale on Sundays. It bans dry goods groceries clothing shoes hardware and furniture sales with a $100 penalty for violations. The measure takes effect ten days after passage, approved February 2 1914 and dated February 21 1916.
London reports the fighting around Verdun continues with heavy German bombardment on the Douaumont sector after renewed infantry attacks. French sources describe Douaumont as a key objective for German aims to seize the fortress, with advances on French flanks and suggested thrusts elsewhere along the Verdun front. General Gallien expressed confidence in the Verdun outcome.
W F Kelley the American consul in Rome was found dead in a chair shortly before breakfast. Death appeared likely due to heart disease.
Washington March 4 The House moves to decide if Congress should intervene in the armed ship dispute with the McLemore resolution to warn Americans off belligerents ships. Administration leaders plan to dispose of the measure by a solid majority after a tense rules discussion. Senate and White House observers report division looming as party lines hold uncertain.
Paris dispatches report General Perwin’s French troops have sealed off German efforts to seize Pepper heights north of Verdun. The Verdun battle resumes with fierce fighting, as German forces sustain heavy casualties while German artillery battles French defenses intensify.
A statement from Cheyenne residents of the Capital City band urges the city to hire a band for fifteen concerts in parks at a total of 61000. They compare costs with Denver and Casper bids, argue public entertainment benefits, and request city support without excessive burden, noting funding via a small property tax levy.
Proclamations posted in London by Derby recruiting campaign call married men aged 19 to 27 inclusive to report for service on April 7. The notices list Derby efforts to raise forces and summon eligible volunteers.
Superior Wisconsin March 4 Dr J A Rene a former local physician now in Mazatlan is slated for execution at sunrise March 15 by Carranza authorities A U S appeal is being prepared to seek intervention from American officials. The story also notes Mexican officials arriving in El Paso with Obregon and a report on Villa forces surrender amnesty figures and captured equipment.
Unclear OCR fragment reports a storm sweeping the Atlantic from Jacksonville to Eastport Maine with high velocity winds off the New England coast. Mentions Nantucket and Cape Hatteras with freezing weather along the northern Florida region described in fragmented terms.
In Washington March the Madden amendment to the post office appropriation bill aims to curb express parcel rates. Madden, a representative from Illinois, seeks to prohibit master parcels from raising rates, affecting express companies. The committee of the whole backs the rider by 179 to 139 after a division and later a pull call vote confirms passage.
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