War News Roundup: Italian, British, and Russian Advances
Summary of brief items from the Western Newspaper Union: Italian forces gain in the Isonzo and Sarca regions as Austrian attacks are repulsed with heavy losses. British and French advances and bombardments in the Balkans, Egypt, and Monastir area. German pressures at Ploegsteert wood and Verdun repelled by French. Austrians moving toward Avlona. Russian drive through the Caucasus expanding toward the Bagdad rail line. US troops rescue captives in Texas. Vienna and Chicago relief funds, Pancho Villa activity, and other war and home-front notes including wage increases for Burlington employees and macaroni embargoes.
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Union News Service
Adamello
Verdun
Bayoud
Magellora
Egypt
Balkans
Monastir
Ploegisteert Wood
Austria
Avlona
Albania
el Arish
Trent
Isonzo
Julio Cardenas
Villista
Rubio Ranch
Lake Itascate
Mexico
Zegatorta
Sarca River
Gulf of Triest
Mount Etna Active and War News From 1916 Dispatches
A Rome report notes Mount Etna is active again. Other items cover high treason trials in London, April German pig iron output at 1,073,706 tons, King Christian’s intestinal operation, Mexico City currency burn of 46 million, and Swiss imports from America pegged to 249 million francs.
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Mount Etna
Rome
Roger Casement
Daniel J. Bailey
London
Christian
Copenhagen
National Palace
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Switzerland
America
Mira
Mediterranean
Australia
Ernest H. Shackelton
Fiume
Duarzzo
Albania
Paris
Kapuskasing
Cochrane
Militia Department
Ottawa
Russians Join British In Latest Verdun and Vimy News
News from May 23 reports German infantry actions around Verdun and Le Mort Homme, a French trench cleared in Champagne, and a British hold at Loos and Vimy. Austrian claims say 257 officers and 12,900 men taken, with 107 guns and heavy matériel seized. A Russian cavalry breakout linked to Mesopotamia, Dunkirk bombing casualties, and Canuto Reyes surrender in Chihuahua City complete the brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Verdun
Champagne
Vimy
Tyrol
le Mort Homme
Loos
Wieltje
North Lancashires
Dol Santo
Rovereto
Tigris River
Mesopotamia
Dunkirk
Stockholm
Hebe
Pera
Cape Oland
Baltic
American Troops Hit by Bandits Near Temosachic
Thirteen Seventh Cavalry troopers are fired on Saturday near Temosachic. one is wounded. Bandits hide near a bridge and flee after a brief exchange. Mexicans trail the marchers, claiming to drive the “gringoes” from Mexican soil as about 800 men of the Sixth Cavalry move toward Texas Big Bend. Reports from San Diego note government employes held up by Mexican soldiers near the border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caucasus
Petrograd
Kurdistan
Bagdad
United States
J. Deemer
Glenn Springs
Boguillas
Tex
Deemer
Doctor Hamilton Found Guilty in Denver Murder Case
Dr. Noble Hamilton was convicted of murder in the first degree by a West Ride court jury. The verdict relates to the death of Ada Williams, wife of Thomas F. Williams, whom he had treated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. N
Hamilton
Denver
Dr. Noble
West Ride
Ada Williams
Thomas F. Williams
Quite Familiar. A Question on Reincarnation and Hash
The fragment presents a dialog where one person asks another if they have thought about reincarnation. The other responds with a wry analogy that they eat it nearly every day but call it hash. Tiger is cited as a speaker.
Allen's Foot-Ease for the Troops Ad
War zone hospitals order Allen's Foot-Eagle powder for troop use. Sprinkle in shoes or use in foot baths to ease discomfort and restore walking ease. Advertisement promoting a 5 cent price and nationwide availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Model Prison Convicts Ride Legal Challenge
The New Idea notes a legal twist as a question arises over riding rights. A voice claims exemptions exist for model prisoners, suggesting a conflict between laws and enforcement. Officials consider whether such exceptions apply and what criteria define eligibility.
Don’t Lose Your Hair With Home Hair Care Advice
An old advertisement urges readers with irritated scalps to treat dandruff and itching with Cuticura Ointment followed by Cuticura Soap shampoo. It promises relief and offers a free sample by mail with a postcard address to Cuticura Dept. L in Boston. The copy closes with a casual note about men being lenient with themselves due to the belief that charity begins at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dept. L
Boston
Hard Hitters Usually Poor Quitters COMPA
A compact note suggests that strong hitters tend to be poor quitters, hinting at a general trait observed within the COMPA group. No names or dates are provided. The line implies a quirky contrast in performance behavior among members.
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Burlington Railroad
Francisco Rodiguez
Florence
Ariz
Phoenix
Chicago
Cleveland
Ohio
Frank Zeman
Pancho Villa
Parral
Chihuahua
el Paso
José Buenostrico
Melqualdes Chapa
A. L. Austin
Charles
Cameron County
Brownsville
Washington
House
Italy
Russia
Department of Commerce
Colorado Durango
Ft. Morgan
Glenwood Springs
Grand Junction
Wyoming
Buffalo
Cody
Newcastle
Mike Gibbons
St. Paul
Ted
Kid) Lewis
England
New York
Yale
Harvard
Cambridge
Mass
Loveland Elks
Longmont Elks
Loveland
Colo
Elks’ League
Greeley
Fort Collings
Charles McCourt
Pittsburg
Colorado Springs
Pennsylvania
Boles Penrose
Philadelphia
Antwerp
Belgium
New York Zoological Society
Gertrude Tower
Charlemagne Tower
Amercan
Germany
Fairmount Park
Hearts Ranch
Gans of Bandite
Madera
Olx
Columbus
N. M
Sporting News
Pet Lincoln
Wichita Bee
Abenaess
Teutons
Western Newspaper Union News Service
Canuto Reyes
Chihuahua City
San Diego
Calif
Castoria
Spohn Medical CO
Wd Bacteriologists
Goshen, Ind
Moston Evening Transcript
Red Cross
Aoveralls
uU.s
Ame
San Francisco
University OF Beboo
Chamuhllow Bucher
Irea & Metal Co
Std & Larimer Sis
Deaver, Cole
Western Canada
Montreal
Wea
W. W. Bennett
Gover Ent
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