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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1917
Page
4
The Bungese issues edict against blank cartridges high explosive firecrackers and other forbidden items within borough limits for the Fourth of July. The move targets rowdies while preserving patriotic celebration and protecting citizens and property.
Reports on Tuesday through Thursday describe renewed British activity in France and Belgium. British guns and trench raids intensify as Ostend bombardment and naval engagements unfold. Haig’s forces push along the Messines Wytschaete ridge toward Lens while Paris notes German attempts repulsed near St Quintin and Chenin des Dames.
Reports from London describe weak German counterattacks as British forces drive in Belgium. General Faing’s troops reportedly hold all ground won with a large prisoner tally and several batteries captured or destroyed by British artillery. Renewed French front activity near Oxentia features heavy fighting and strong artillery engagement.
On Friday night German forces made determined efforts to regain ground in the Messines salient but were repelled by General Plumer's well prepared British positions. Italian troops anticipate possible Austrian offensives in the Trentino though no attack was yet planned. Sunday reports note continued German pressure south of Ypres with British gains in several sectors and a small German salient near Cerny quickly relieved.
New Oxford Pa June 11 1917 borough council bans yelling selling or giving away blank cartridges fireworks balloons and high explosive devices for July Fourth and other times violators face arrest. William Keesey dies in York hospital after Sunday night wagon crash involving an automobile.
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