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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1916
Page
1
British units push east of the Ancre and gain ground north of Aricourt while heavy bombardment hits Thiepval. La Boisselle is captured with the remnant German garrison surrendering. Mont Auban harassed by shelling as 4000 German prisoners are reported taken in the south.
The war office says the French and British drive north of the Somme gained no advantage while Germans pulled a division to second line positions south of the Somme. On the eastern front, Russians attacked Prince Leopold’s army, advancing at one point but retreating with heavy losses.
French forces in the Somme sector and British units continued a strong offensive last night. They occupy second German trench lines on a five kilometer front and take the village of Herbecourt. German losses are heavy with many prisoners and captured artillery.
New York July 3. Mrs Hettie Green world’s wealthiest woman died at 8 05 am in New York City at the home of her son Colonel Edward R E Green She suffered three strokes in two months and was practically helpless for weeks She was 80 years old Her fortune once estimated between 20 000 000 and 100 000 000 was tied to railways lands and oil interests She was known for extreme thrift and had handed affairs to her sons before her death.
The Senate military committee revised army appropriation bill carries 328 million dollars, an increase of 146 million over the House version, and was ordered reported today in Washington D C.
Sergeant D Farrier of C troop Tenth Cavalry and Private Ernest Johnson of K troop survivors of the Carrizal fight arrived in Columbus New Mexico from Mexico en route to Fort Bliss hospital El Paso.
Washington July 3 Army officers faced a dilemma over how strictly to enforce censorship on troop movements and locations at the border. Newspapers nationwide publish dispatches from special correspondents with National Guard units, revealing destinations and strength, while War Department objections exist but officials doubt steps toward broader censorship will be taken.
Lieut Colonel Charles P. Hunt commanding 614 Pennsylvania National Guard men arrived in Kansas City and appealed to Major George H. Edwards for food. He said the troops have been on half rations since Friday and nearly without food since yesterday. Mayor Edwards and local citizens arranged to supply sufficient rations for their southward journey.
In Waukegan Illinois on July 3 the Orpet murder trial resumes with two new lines of expert testimony. Dr. W O Krohn of Chicago will testify that Marian Lambert's disposition supports the death by own action theory and that Orpet may be incapable of murder. Additional evidence reportedly shows no spots on Marian's coat at the coroner's inquest.
Five hundred public school boys from New York New Jersey and Pennsylvania mobilized at Fort Hamilton for two weeks to two months of training under the National School Camp Association. Ages range 9 to 17 with instruction aligned to army recruits. An estimated 6000 youths will train in New York state camps this week, including 1200 at Fort Terry Plum Island.
Washington July 3 Briga dier General Albert L Mills chief of the militia division is nominated to be major general. Other colonels and lieutenant colonels are named for brigadier and colonel ranks with most senior Mills leading the list. George A Dodd praised for actions in the Mexican expedition, set to retire July 26 at age 64.
Weather remains unsettled for the next day with thunder showers and scattered rain possible from San Antonio into the southwest. Sunday brought showers in several areas, Riverside reported 1.20 inches while Beeville had 0.12 and Huntsville 0.88.
Two engagements near Santiago, Santo Domingo, July 1 left one Marine dead and several wounded. Private Mills of the Thirty‑First Company was killed during a clash at Old Cammino Real as Col Pendleton’s unit advanced from Monte Christi against 100 revolutionists. A second skirmish 25 miles from Santiago wounded Lt. D. B. Roben and Trumpeter Julius Goldsmith. First Sergeant Ferando Barrier sustained a serious leg wound.
An official statement from Petrograd on July 3 reports that on June 29 Russian torpedo boats destroyed 54 enemy sailing vessels in the Black Sea off the Anatolian coast.
Washington reports the Mexican border defense is reorganized into three departments. Major General Funston leads the Southern, Brigadier General Pershing the New Mexico sector, and Major General Bell the Western. Pershing may receive a promotion as the army reorganizes and awaits congressional action.
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