29 Sep 1916
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1916
Page
1
A brief notice indicates Fredericktown Savings Institution offers an interest option and mentions taxes to the depositor. The fragment specifies deposit-related terms without full context or complete figures.
British troops pressed along the Somme front between Martinpuich and Guedecourt, establishing outposts near Eaucourt l'Abbaye and consolidating a new front northeast of Thiepval. One battalion captured many enemy prisoners while suffering limited casualties, with total losses not exceeding twice the prisoner count as reports cite 3000 to 4900 prisoners over two days. A German attack targeted Verdun between Thiaumont and Fleury, according to the Paris war office.
General Diaz repulsed with heavy German losses as French batteries bombard German lines on the Somme. British troops seize trenches near Eaucourt l Abbottie and push toward Grandcourt on the Ancre. Haig’s forces storm a German redoubt northeast of Thiepval and expand positions near Rancourt and St Pierre Vaast wood with ten thousand prisoners reported. Combles yields vast war material as Hill 130 falls, opening envelope around Mont Saint Quentin Perrone.
Villa leader Baudalito Uribe is taken prisoner after a fierce battle at Casthuir Chic mining town, 50 miles southwest of Chihuahua City, as Carranza forces suffer heavy casualties and falta surgeons are not sent to scene. Garrison cooperates with Ramos forces. over 100 Villa followers killed. 600 pigeons destroyed in fire at Huey farm near Lenape, plus 60 chickens and firewood losses.
London report says King Constantine favored immediate war with Bulgaria and mobilization for a broader conflict. Venizelos lands at Crete to rally support as Greek Macedonia Epirus Crete Chios Mitylene Samos and key officials show disaffection. Prince George is recalled to Athens amid royal consultations.
New York reports navy food bids are higher than last year as beans, corn, and other staples are scarce. Several firms skipped bidding. some high volume items drew only partial bids, including 500,000 pounds of beans and 2,305,000 pounds of tomatoes.
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