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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1916

Page

8

Serbians Endure Mud and Snow in Balkans Campaign

Herbert Corey reports the 1916 Balkans winter campaign faces mud and snow as decisive factors. Serbians are praised for resilience and mobility with oxen pivotal for heavy transport, while Bulgarian supply and evacuation falter. Road networks fail under rain, rail lines break, and desertions rise on the Bulgarian side as both armies brace for harsh winter conditions and possible armistice.

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Scion of German Nobility Killed in Eastern Theater

Lieutenant Behaim von Schwarzbach, last male of an old German noble family and descendant of explorer Martin Behaim, was killed in action in the eastern theater. The report notes his Behaim lineage and alleged connection to Columbus era exploration and early world maps.

Muernberg Germany Behaim von Schwarzbach von Behaim Martin Behaim Columbus Africa Cape of Good Hope Behaim Nuernberg

New Opera Francesca Di Rimini Debuts For Met Patrons

New York observers noted the Metropolitan Opera opened the weekend with Francesca Di Rimini, a new opera presented Friday night for New York patrons. The performance showcased the company’s evolving modern repertoire and attracted a sizable audience at the opera house.

NEW Opera New York Metropolitan Opera Francesca di Rimini

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