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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1916
Page
7
British troops pressed a hot day assault north of the Somme as German forces increased in the Guillemont sector. British units reached the Guillemont railroad station and advanced into the village amid heavy close combat and fortified trenches.
Report describes British forces pushing south of Guillemont through night dust and smoke. Soldiers forge onward while tanks trucks and gunners press by under heavy shelling as German casualties mount amid furious fighting and a vow to avenge Captain Fratt.
Washington July 31 extracts from the inspector general report on the Columbus New Mexico Villa raid show Colonel Herbert J Blocum of the Thirteenth Cavalry exonerated from blame for the surprise attack on his headquarters and town. The raid heightened U S relations with Mexico and prompted Perehing's punitive expedition into Mexico. The report rests on testimonies from officers, civilians, and others with information, and may mark the closing of the Columbia incident for the army.
A dispatch from Lourenco Marquez reports Portuguese naval forces operating in East Africa on a limited scale. A flotilla conducted reconnaissance on the Rovuma River left bank, engaging German forces with machine guns. several were killed or wounded. Portuguese attackers later pushed the Germans from strong entrenchments on the river’s right bank before retreating. The Germans are described as defending energetically. Meanwhile, the Dakota National Guard Fourth Regiment sails to the Mexican border, joining North Dakota and Minnesota troops near San Benito, Texas. total strength is 97 men and officers.
Delinquent on stock for assessment levied April 1 1916 and prior. list shows shareholders with amounts. Also brief obituary notices and funeral details for several Ogden residents including Scardina Olsen Sprunt and Farley. death notices for multiple individuals with service times and burial plans.
Four miners were killed and none injured seriously after a gas explosion at a northeast Paua mine Sunday night. An idle mine fan had been shut down for over a day when the shaft was breached and a quantity of gas ignited, triggering the blast.
London reports a second Zeppelin raid off the east coast within a week. An official account says a British aeroplane engaged the airship about 30 miles offshore, the pilot firing two belts of ammunition before a gun part damaged his craft and forced a retreat to base.
A longtime Mormon church worker, a woman who emigrated to Utah in 1854, has died. Survived by sons Theodore Farley, Edward Farley, and Jessie Feeley. daughters Mrs. Ardell Mercer, Mrs. Adeline Greenwell, and Mrs. V. L. Whine. 32 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren. Funeral at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the ward meeting house with interment in the city cemetery. Viewing at home 2167 Jefferson Ave until 1:20 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday until 1:20 p.m. Interment to follow.
A Salt Lake based Hull Amusement Company representative met Ogden figures at Promontory Point to discuss a beach resort rivaling Salt Lake. The Idaho company, after talks with Weber Club and public bureau members, announced plans to establish a resort at Promontory Point with backing from Mr. Hauer and associates.
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