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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1916
Page
7
War dispatches report German and Bulgarian forces withdrawing along the Macedonian front as Russian offensives press the Austro German lines. Romanian incursions into Bulgaria near Ruse and along the Danube are described with mixed outcomes and unclear contact with Bulgarian forces.
London reports an official statement describing the Somme front advances after the September 15 push. It notes village captures including Combles Guedecourt and Thiepval, German withdrawals, and British air and ground efforts with strong morale and sustained pressure.
London reports the town of Eaucourt L Abbaye in the Somme front has been captured and is entirely in British hands after days of heavy fighting. Night activity continued north of the Ancre with rain hindering operations and no other major fronts reporting change.
London dispatch reports after three days of fierce fighting the Russians gained a strategic edge in their drive on Lemberg from the south and threaten Dreetany, about 60 miles southeast of Lemberg. Petrograd says they crossed the Zlotn Lips south of Brzezany driving Austro German troops from the heights and began bombardment of camps and military establishments.
Paris reports a strong German trench line between Morval and St. Merre Vaast wood on the Somme front captured by French forces. About 300 prisoners were taken including 10 officers. South of the Somme region saw a lively enemy bombardment at Relay en Santerre. The night on the front was calm. Weather hindered serial operations along the wider front.
London dispatch reports British forces pushed from new positions near Karalukui in Greek Macedonia and captured part of Yenekul south of Seres road. Bulgarian counter attacks were repelled by artillery as heavy bombardment and fresh Allied troops inflicted severe enemy casualties.
Thousands gathered in San Antonio for a Military Day parade by the Twelfth division led by Brigadier General Henry A. Green. Troops from Texas Illinois Kansas and Wisconsin plus two regular regiments marched from Camp Wilson along a ten mile route. Banks stores and schools closed in observance with a banquet planned tonight hosted by Generals Panston Green and over 100 officers.
Petrograd reports Russian forces press the central powers in Dobrudja and Galicia with gunboats bombarding Bulgarian positions near Itachova and Rachora. Stubborn clashes persist west of Bubno and near Chelvor and Corythiza as artillery and rifle fire intensify on the Danube and Ventka fronts. General Khoranura, a veteran commander, was wounded rear of the front. Caucasus front status unchanged.
President Wilson was greeted by thousands in Alliance and surrounding stations on a Midwest pass to Omaha. He said he would not speak until reaching Omaha, emphasized not on a campaign tour, and praised the warm Ohio reception. He announced three members will study the eight hour railway law, with names forthcoming.
Official inquest evidence from London dated October 4 reports that nineteen German crew members died when the Zeppelin was destroyed near Potter's Bar on October 1. The jury found deaths due to injuries while traveling in a hostile airship brought down by antiaircraft forces.
Brownsville Texas reports the Lone Star Special derailed about noon on the EL Loria and Southwestern Cotton Belt line ten miles east of the town. Two women were hospitalized in serious condition and other passengers sustained injuries, though the cause remains undetermined.
Mexico City officials deny reports that General Garcia planned to issue an ultimatum to the United States. Colonel John Harraga will accompany Eliseo Arredondo, ambassador to the United States, on his return to Washington. Government officials say Baron Carraga plans only a vacation. no withdrawal demand is planned.
Parle dispatch reports a British Red Cross steamer exploded in the Susday morning attack near Roger. The report from Figaro telegram notes the disaster’s details are incomplete and mentions a casualty report. Royal painter dies at Haverstock Hill in London, long associated with the Royal Westminster of painters in War for Colors.
Denver authorities report Charles Aiev ena alias Ravage, a black man, confessed to involvement in a $450,000 mall pouch robbery. He was arrested last night and is held by federal authorities. Local officers lack details of the exact charge, while United States inspector Ralph Smith travels from Salt Lake City to confirm the case.
Distribution of reserved seats for the World Series between the Brooklyn Nationals and the Costas Americans began today in Boston. Officials reported 27,000 seats for observation were claimed through applications. early odds favored Heaton at 10 to 7, though no Brooklyn money had appeared.
After two months of bitter strife at Riverside Fiber and Pulp mill in Appleton nearly 2300 workers return to their jobs on prestrike terms. The dispute centered on union recognition and ended with the workers resuming duties under the same conditions as before the walkout.
Berlin reports a circular by opponents of Chancellor von Dethmann-Hollweg urging his retirement and attacking his policy on England neutrality and submarine issues. The circular targets Reichstag members, signed by Ernest Heck tar, and is described as symphonetic. Berlin discussions continue behind closed doors as opposition schemes fail to rally support.
Allan L. Benson, Socialist candidate for president, to speak in Denver, Colorado, tonight with state secretary Tennis Menebe presiding. Benson will depart tonight for Vancouver, Washington, after the Denver event.
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