Frederick Near Maryland Border in Quineas Mile Four
Fragmentary OCR item noting a location near the Maryland state line at mile four. Contains unclear language and missing context, no identifiable events, names, or dates clearly readable.
10 May 1916
Page 1
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News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1916
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR item noting a location near the Maryland state line at mile four. Contains unclear language and missing context, no identifiable events, names, or dates clearly readable.
Paris reports the crown prince forces pressing a major Verdun assault. German artillery hauls at Hill 304 and surrounding trenches while French counterattacks regain ground east of the Meuse. Berlin also claims gains near Hill 304 as Paris braces for a possible new Teuton offensive.
In the Verdun area observers expect a German assault near Paris with Petain in charge signaling a prep for a major strike. British units report New Zealand and Australian troops on the Western Front. German bombardments at Verdun show high French defense efficiency with new auto rifles amplifying machine gun use. A Prussian division reportedly suffered heavy losses. The Galgate, a British bark, was sunk by a submarine. fourteen missing. A youth in Virginia dies from a street attack. Sheepdogs are exempt from UK tax.
President Wilson, acting on recommendations from Gen. Scott and Gen. Funston, orders New Mexico Texas and Arizona National Guards sworn into federal service to reinforce the border against Mexican raiders. Four regular army regiments, about 800 men, join Funston's forces as the administration signals broader use of the guards if needed.
Juarez reports from El Paso quote General Alvaro Obregon denying any ultimatum to the United States. Conferees insist negotiations not broken off. Officials blame weak border patrol and lawless bands for disruptions, noting militia calls were anticipated.
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