Army Split in Two Parts in Dobrudja
Report indicates the army in Dobrudja is divided into two segments amid ongoing tension. No specific dates or units are provided.
26 Oct 1916
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1916
Page
1
Report indicates the army in Dobrudja is divided into two segments amid ongoing tension. No specific dates or units are provided.
Paris says German counter attacks at Verdun ceased while Allies push forward in Macedonia. Sunk merchant ships reported. Russo Romanian forces in Dobrudja appear pressured but retreat slows. Berlin notes entente split near Tchernaveda with Danube crossings possible. Capul mountains region seen as quiet. Paris cites German bombardment near French positions and new French gains at Port–Vaux. Authorities also claim vessels sunk in Atlantic.
Baton Rouge October 26 The State Supervising Auditor McFarland says auditing police jury books for St Charles and Bienville parishes will be completed by November while Red River Catahoula and Vermilion parishes await audits. Requests from grand juries and citizens exist but the office cannot take more than two parishes at a time. audits require several auditors for months. No irregularities are hinted in parish requests.
Reports indicate forces remain in place in northern Mexico as military conditions draw growing attention. Authorities stress readiness and compliance with orders while communities seek stability amid ongoing tensions.
Reports from Washington on October 26 describe Villa's mounting military actions in Chihuahua and the Carranza regime’s weakening position. Officials question a quick restoration of calm as the US-Mexican commission delays and Pershing’s forces stay on the border to deter further raids.
London reports disclose two letters from German sailors referencing the Willehad and its captain Jackens. The Willehad, now at New London, acts as a telegraph station for submarines within the three mile limit and carries four months of provisions. The Kolen remains at Boston after arrival from Bremen.
In Marshall Texas October 28 the state rests in the John Copeland case over the William Black killing. Sadie Black, adopted daughter of the anti Catholic lecturer, was en route from Illinois to testify in rebuttal. Defense seeks to admit the Knights of Columbus fourth degree oath to counter a contested circular. Witnesses describe Black's Maine lecture denouncing nuns and priests and threats toward a convent. A Harrison county acquittal of two men was cited to challenge conspiracy charges. Court adjourned to morning with judge to rule on oath evidence.
During September the Central Powers submarines sank or captured 141 hostile merchantmen and destroyed others by mines. An additional 39 neutral ships carrying contraband were sunk.
Petrograd reports Russian forces seize Hijar in Persia northwest of Hamadan while Bucharest notes Romanian troops capture Mount Kerekharas south of Bicaz on the Transylvanian front. Ongoing fighting in the Oituz valley and reports of Austro German advances across Nordavia. Nashville grain markets show flour at 9.10 per barrel wholesale, up 30 cents in 24 hours and 65 cents for the week. local wheat at 1.80.
New Orleans reports ex governor Sanders refused a port post as the secretary of the treasury pressed for resignation. Sanders faces a crowded campaign and his supporters say the nomination equals election, while Randell predicts a Wilson landslide after contributing to the fund and other Democratic notes surface. Republican Edward Rodrigue withdraws from Congress race as Hughes gains cross endorsement from Judge Whit P. Martin and Progressives.
In Farnham Quebec on October 26 a fire at St Elisabeth Hospital killed five children and left fifteen missing. Over 350 children were asleep when the blaze started and twenty five were injured leaping from windows amid the chaos.
In New London Connecticut on October 246 Captain Jachens refused to identify any knowledge of the intercepted letter. His repeated reply to questions was I don't know anything about it. The terse testimony left unresolved who authorized or handled the communication and what its contents contained. The proceedings raised questions about command responsibility amid ongoing diplomatic tensions.
The district court began trial of H. D. Apgar indicted on forgery for signing Guy P. Stubbs name to a 2400 dollar note. Jury selection stretched into the afternoon with eight jurors from the regular panel and talesmen joining from city and county lists including Leon Hammond and J. J. Spruell among the names.
Clergymen of the Protestant Episcopal Church vote to adopt a prayer for the dead, a first in church history, pending concurrence by the house of bishops. A joint session urged prominent display of the U S flag in churches, but a flag resolution was tabled after time expired.
Washington reports say Villa’s activity around Chihuahua City reinforces fears of northern Mexico collapse. Officials doubt removal of guardsmen and Pershing’s troops soon. Conflicting dispatches claim Trevino may evacuate, while Villa supposedly encamped near the city with a strong force.
New York bankers report sustained British gold shipments to the United States. Since May 10 total gold from Britain to the U S reaches 350 million dollars, with $15 million a week expected to enter the assay office. Canadian cities may ship gold to New York, complementing London exports.
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