05 Jul 1916
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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1916
Page
1
French troops seize Barleaux Belop en Santerre and drive Germans from Esrees while advancing near Peronne as the grand Allied drive gathers momentum. Russians begin fresh offensive north of the Somme and Cossacks cross the Carpathians toward Hungary. British and German fronts report heavy fighting and preparations for counterattacks along the Somme and Ypres.
London reports the Allied armies advance along the Somme while Russians attack along the front and Italians pressure Russian lines. British papers say these events prove the moment of the great squeeze has arrived and hopes run high since the war began.
London July 4 Major General F B Maurice director of military operations details Allied Western Front progress as German defenses along the Somme fall. He notes French advances along the east bank of the Meuse and the planned July offensive with Russian and Italian support, praising French gains and implying German surprise at the scale of the push.
Berlin July 4 Prince William eldest son of Crown Prince Frederick William and heir presumptive was enrolled in the army today marking his tenth birthday. He becomes a lieutenant of the 1st Infantry and receives an honorary command with the 2d Guard Landwehr Regiment following a Hohenzollern custom.
Copenhagen July 4 German naval expert Captain I Persius of the Berliner Tageblatt says Germany will resume a new unrestricted submarine war to force Britain to obey international law. He claims Germany has enough U boats to threaten British trade and hinder munitions to France. He suggests asking the American government about its intended stance.
Messina July 4 The Stromboli volcano on the Lipari Islands on Sicily's north coast erupts once more last night as tugboats rush to rescue inhabitants. The volcano had been active for much of seven thousand years and earlier erupted violently last November but with no loss of life.
A Treasury table shows New York state paid 45.23 million dollars in income taxes for the year ending June 30 1916. Pennsylvania Illinois and Massachusetts followed with 85 million combined by six New York districts and 124.8 million total national receipts.
In Mexico City public buildings fly Mexican flags to honor the United States Independence Day. The capital marked the anniversary with flag displays across government sites.
Next Sunday's Tribune Magazine features W. E. Hills drawings that capture the typical house party guest who travels with flannels in his suitcase and joy in his heart, offering lighthearted portraits of weekend travelers.
A terse, action filled report notes a slight change in front line pressure as forces push forward on a crisis region. The Carpathians see fresh casualties with 25 more deaths amid ongoing conflict and large scale civilian impacts including child casualties reported.
Russian forces push toward Baranovichi and Kolomea amid new strikes along the front. Troops dislodge Austrians near Potok Teharny, capture cannon and prisoners. War Office reports heavy fighting southeast of Thumuch and near Lake Narocz as Berlin notes renewed assaults. Headlines also cover infantile paralysis outbreak in the city, with a large exodus of children and urban sanitation warnings.
Mexico City on July 4, Senor Padilla y Bell Spain minister to Carranza was received by the First Chief with cabinet and officers. He delivered an autograph letter from King Alfonso and speeches affirmed the close relationship and good will between Spain and Mexico.
President Wilson told a large July 4 crowd at the new American Federation of Labor building that progress comes from taking counsel together rather than fighting. He urged candor to resolve differences and praised the labor movement, tying the moment to the nation’s birthday and current Mexican tensions.
Mexico shows eagerness to avoid offense and to reach a deal that protects United States interests. The talks aim at a mutual agreement addressing border security and trade, with Mexico ready to cooperate to prevent friction and secure regional stability.
Long dispatch from Washington and Mexico City details Carranza conciliatory note to the United States, pledge to police the border, and to withdraw Pershing expedition. Reports say women in Mexico organize emergency service brigades and nurses, while two thousand women express readiness to serve in war.
The body of Color Sergeant Samuel Garrett of the 14th Infantry from Brooklyn lies in a baggage car en route north from Texas. He died Monday evening after serving United States long and urged by his son to enlist. Garrett insisted a younger man go if needed, then volunteered to accompany his 19 year old son to the front. A wife and mother awaited at the armory as Garrett’s body was to be brought home for burial with full military honors this week.
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