22 May 1916
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1916
Page
1
Frederick Town Savings Institution records as of May close shows loans and discounts totaling 4 26,000.00 and 10,000.00 with overdrafts secured or unsecured, plus stocks, bonds, and securities valued at 7,720,621.40 and 158,97.
London May 22. Russian cavalry has linked with General Gorringe on the south bank of the Tigris after a bold ride. Reports note the enemy vacated Bethalessa and that Dujallam redoubt fell, while Samayyat remains held. The crossing and arrival spark questions about railway cuts and Russian movements in Asia Minor.
In McAdoo Pa on May 22 men feared electric shaving as Lehigh Traction feed wires grounded, sending current through water mains and setting fires. Barbers used rubber mats and overshoes. women abandoned housecleaning fearing vacuum cleaners might carry trolley charges.
Rome May 22 After a long cabinet meeting General Paolo Morrone minister of war issued a statement on the Austrian offensive. He said the Italian supreme command would be tranquil and that measures are in place for any situation. A general offensive against the Austrians is expected on other fronts including the Balkans and Russia with a parallel attack by Italy’s allies in France.
A cablegram received by Mrs. Jerome Lee Allen indicates the Macmillan Crocker Land expedition, which departed north three years ago, is safe. The message from Thorshayn Faroe Islands orders members to “Get home” by July.
York detectives believe they have evidence of a past crime after uncovering a man's skeleton in excavations for an addition at the Hotel Brooks rear on South George street. The crushed skull and hidden body were found several feet underground, with boards nearby. Authorities, including Chief Kottcamp and district attorney detectives, remain convinced of a homicide.
German forces press assaults around Dead Man's Hill west of the Meuse near Verdun. French war office says Crown Prince infantry seized a trench and gained ground on slopes west of Dead Man's Hill. Aerial combat over Bezang forest downs one Fokker. another forced down behind German lines. Over 1,300 French captured including officers. eight cannons and sixteen machine guns taken. East of the Meuse French grenades attack repulsed. continued heavy artillery and sporadic minor actions elsewhere.
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