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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1916
Page
5
German forces numbering about 300000 have driven French troops back to within six miles of the great Verdun fortress. A terrific battle rages along a 25 mile front from Malancourt to Etain Paris. Officials admit some reverses in early fighting but say the battle has only fairly begun as artillery duels continue.
Paris reports that French lines north of Verdun remain intact despite a massive German assault over four days. The German war office claims gains including Samogneux and Brabant area, while French sources note losses at Brabant but deny a break in defenses. Both sides describe fierce fighting along a 25 mile front and orderly French withdrawals to minimize losses. Emperor William has set up Verdun opposite headquarters and speaks daily to troops.
Paris reports a major battle on the western front led by Crown Prince Frederick William with about 200000 troops advancing along a 25 mile front from Etain to Malancourt, centered near Verdun. The Germans claim gains but Paris notes heavy French resistance and predicts possible decisive events yet to unfold.
A Austro-Hungarian headquarters statement dated February 3 claims the repulse of Russian attacks against the Austrian advanced position at Tol in Galicia. The press received the dispatch from Vienna via wireless to Bayville.
From London dateline February 24 the war office reports German gains in the Verdun region north of the French fortress. The wooded district northwest, north and northeast of Beaumont and the forest of Merbe is in German hands. Brabant Maumont and Samogneux villages in the Verdun area are captured. A French defense post of about 60 men was surprised.
New York feb 24 the American Defense society announced an advertising campaign to counter henry ford's anti preparedness stance. a paid ad will quote speeches by hill chamberlain bonaparte shaw and others to promote preparedness through general subscription funds.
Fremont Neb Feb 24 Robbers believed to be the Arlington trio dynamited the Dodge store vault and took 225 in cash and 300 in stamps The heist was spotted by Postmaster Bradhan at 7 am after residents heard a late night explosion while others mistook it for ice clearing dynamite by the river
David R. Francis of St. Louis, former Missouri governor and secretary of the interior in Clevar cabinet, has been offered the post of ambassador to Russia to succeed Sara T. Marye. The notice indicates Marye has left the state department by mail.
A British steam er Westburn, reported from Santa Cruz Teneriffe in charge of a German prize crew, carrying 206 prisoners from Weasels captured by a German sea raider, was sunk outside Santa Cruz harbor by her captors after landing the prisoners.
Disturbing rumors of tension between Washington and Berlin over Germanys submarine policy caused over a seven cent drop in wheat prices. May futures fell from 1.24% to 1.17, slipping to 1.10 at the low, with most declines in the final 15 minutes. Closing prices were about 5.5% lower than yesterday, with May at 1.17% and July at 1.14%.
Eighteen steamers will compose the fleet of Gaston Williams Wigmore steam ship corporation formed in New York to operate Atlantic and Pacific routes. Pacific service will run San Francisco to China Japan and Russia with Vladivostok as port of call. Atlantic service between New York and Archangel with shipments to Britain and continental ports. The firm plans to restore the American flag to trans Pacific service and expand trade.
New York February 24 An interlocutory decree of divorce was granted Princess Evelyn Patridge Engelitcheff daughter of Charles N Patridge of Chicago in her suit against Prince Nicholas Viednovich Engelitcheff of Russia Justice Bijur of the supreme court handed down the decision The case was the only one on record in this country over whether the suit could be tried here or in Russia The defendant argued his Russian citizenship entitled him to a trial in Russia
Senator Kenyon spoke at length in the Senate in support of the child labor bill and exposed the opposition of the National Association of Manufacturers. He detailed the association’s general counsel James F. Emery and tied him to the Mulhall disclosures through new evidence.
In Council Bluffs Iowa Lou Storr of Glenwood was trapped in a collapsed well for over five hours yesterday afternoon. The masonry walls caved in and spread again at the bucket, blocking both ascent and descent. Workmen fought to rescue him as electric lines were stretched after dark to aid his extraction. He sustained only minor bruises and was reported well today.
Keokuk Iowa February 24 Philip Nickel former Keokuk saloonkeeper faced a district court trial charged with legally selling liquor after selling a bottle of beer on January 10 to test the repeal of the mulct law.
An Italian air squadron mission over Dibach last Friday ended in heavy losses. Captain Salomone piloted a large machine with four men, sustained severe wounds, and managed to guide the craft after his comrades fell. He kept the machine under fire until rescuers reached him, landed at Palma Sova, and earned the Medal for Valor from King Victor Emmanuel.
San Antonio Texas February reports letters threatening Mr and Mrs Victor Innes of Eugene Oregon regarding Leo M Frank indicate Georgia authorities may pursue them for alleged murder ties. The Inneses had appealed to the US Supreme Court against extradition to Georgia. indictments elsewhere for larceny after trust were dismissed due to late evidence.
New York report shows industrial firms with record cash on hand led by United States Steel at about $110,000,000 and General Electric at $22,000,000. Hethehem Steel credited $40,000,000, Anglo-French bonds cited, Central Leather at $7.36 million. Strong earnings push corporate liquidity to historic levels.
London reports a rifle recovered from the North Sea bearing the final message from Zeppelin L-19 commander to his parents wife and son. The four letters reveal the airship dipping toward water engines failing and the crew awaiting death as they drowned in the sea.
London reports from Berlin via Copenhagen, dated February 25, that Emperor William has moved his headquarters to the Verdun front, active with daily speeches to troops and urging the defense against French forces, following his Balkans visit.
President warns that unless Germany guarantees to meet American demands a break is imminent and he plans to act fully even if it leads to war. Congress leans toward administration as crisis mounts.
Washington plan for navy policy sparks congress revolt over Germany crisis. President Wilson pushes for a quick showdown, refuses warning Americans off belligerent ships, while many lawmakers fear war as Germany may sink armed merchantmen and April policy shifts loom. Ambassador von Bernstorff reports Berlin delays. Congress anxiously awaits facts and possible diplomatic rupture.
The Pacific Mail Steamship company, under American International Corp and W R Grace & Co, buys three large steamships Venezuela Colombia and Ecuador for about 4 million dollars. They will sail from San Francisco to Central American and Panama ports once moved to the Pacific coast and placed under American registry. Two more similar ships are planned.
Washington reports that W F Schmidt winner of the Huron post office primary will not receive the appointment. Senator Johnson says he informed Schmidt and some of his supporters fear Schmidt acquiesced to Simmons nomination, which Johnson anticipated would occur before he left for South Dakota.
H F Fox of New York secretary of the United States Brewers association was jailed overnight for refusing to answer questions by the federal grand jury probing alleged political activity of brewery interests. He was freed this morning on 1000 dollars bail pending a writ of habeas corpus prosecution.
London announced in the House of Commons that 750 000 square miles of German territory in Africa had been captured. Togo land surrendered in August 1914, German south west Africa fell in July last year, Kamerun was completed last week by French and British forces, while German East Africa remains in progress.
New York reports a German sea raider possibly in the North Atlantic as the Italian liner Giuseppe Verdi arrived and said it received a wireless warning from Halifax to watch for the Beda Weasel. A bamboo lighthouse used in Japan is claimed to resist salt water and not rot like ordinary wood.
Italian steamship Ban O Gughelinn arrived from Genoa and Naples with two 20 mm or 2 gun mounts and 200 rounds of ammunition aboard. The ship carried 117 second cabin and 49 steerage passengers. The captain reported no submarines sighted during the voyage.
Congress convened with pressure to act against belligerent ships. President Wilson faces opposition from Republicans and some Democrats while administration allies press to restrain debate. Former Secretary Bryan’s stance shapes current support and opposition as lawmakers weigh action.
Lisbon reported that at 4 PM yesterday the commander of the naval division forcibly occupied 36 German and Austrian vessels held in the Tagus river, raised Portuguese colors, and saluted them with a 21 gun salute from the Portuguese fleet.
Washington reports Mark Sullivan editor of Collier's Weekly testified before the Senate committee that Brandeis was employed by Collier's as an attorney in the Bullinger Pinchot inquiry to protect both Collier's and the public interests. Norman Hapgood said Brandeis was hired as counsel for L. BR. Glavis, with no effort to hide the arrangement. Fox urged subpoenas for Charles M. Kelley to reveal what Mundels told Kelley about disclosure of employment.
Emperor Nicholas, after visiting the Duna at its opening session and delivering a brief address to the bombers, has left for the front. The move comes as Petrograd reports the Russian leadership shifting to active military duties amid ongoing hostilities.
Uproar marks opening session of city council committee investigating split salary claims by Mrs Page Waller Eaton against Louise Osborne Rowe. Eaton testified Rowe urged them to come across and described cashing a $43 currency check to give as payment. Eaton said she objected in August and did not report to the mayor.
Dow Moines Feb 24 John Penny Negro prisoner from Nromet county, imprisoned for murder of Walter Lockland, will be released February 2 upon Governor Clarke's recommendation after serving 10 years of a 30 year sentence.
A fire caused by an explosion swept through an old state building in Lansing today. Dairy and Food Commissioner Jamon Tel Me was carried out unconscious as several state departments evacuated the structure.
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