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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1916
Page
5
Berlin reports a great battle on the Somme as German and Bulgarian forces defend a wide front while French and British troops press attacks. In Italy Austrian lines face Italian counterattacks, with successes claimed by both sides amid ongoing riverfront actions and troop movements across Romania and the Balkans.
A special prohibition train arrives bearing former director J Frank Manly of Indiana and a prominent advocate for the cause. The event marks renewed campaigning as supporters urge a nationwide vote in the country on temperance measures.
Tokyo reports Japan has officially assured the United States that the Russo-Japanese treaty will not affect the status quo in the Far East. The Japanese government said the convention is an extension of the Anglo Japanese alliance, preserving China’s open door and territorial integrity with no impact on American trade interests.
London reports King George awarded Lieutenant William Lefre Robinson of the Royal Flying Corps the Victoria Cross for bringing down a Zeppelin near London, after attacking it under dangerous conditions. Robinson, 21, earned his pilot’s certificate at Farnborough on his 20th birthday and was noted as a keen young flyer. He had previously attacked another airship and was present at the Cuffley raid.
A naval air battle ends with a Zeppelin burning after a high speed chase. A lieutenant reports the wreck from the scene and drives to HQ. The Evening Star criticizes plans for a military funeral for the crew, calling it out of touch with public opinion.
A British official report from Somme battle areas notes advances near Guillemont and Leuze Wood, with a footing gained at Falfemont Farm. The capture extends to Paltemont area as fighting yields the entire second German defense line from Mouquet Farm to the French border. Prisoner totals exceed 1900, and British air activity sees three enemy aircraft shot down.
Paris reports the French captured Soyecourt and Chilly, bringing the tally of villages taken since the Somme offensive began to twenty. The gains came from well organized German positions including Barleux, where direct assaults failed and a turning move was used. The Tetmana counterattacked six times to try to regain ground.
U S Steel hits a new intraday high as ten thousand shares change hands near 93 1/2, with the price up to 93 1/2 to 94 in early trading. The prior peak was 93 6 8 last week as Mercantile Marine preferred also rose to 11 amid market relief over the railroad strike settlement.
Petrograd reports heavy fighting in Humiania with Bulgarians, Russians clash near eastern Rumaina fronts. Russian official bulletin claims 115 Teuton officers and 4514 men captured, plus artillery, machine guns, and mortars. Turks reportedly retreating as areas west of Ornott see action.
A Reuters report from Berne notes a doctor in Budapest died from infantile paralysis, same disease that felled a prominent medical figure. The Hungarian government told schools to close until November 1 as troops are deployed in Transylvania amid rising tensions and public mourning follows the deaths.
A dispatch from Urent reports five days of cannonade on the Alpine frontier with heavy losses and stalled convoys hindering reinforcements. Romanian and Austro Hungarian forces clash as border skirmishes spread along the frontier railway station where officers were taken prisoner and munitions seized. The declaration of war appears not sudden, with initial Austrian and German movements described and Allied forces maneuvering to secure mountain positions.
New York officials announced Mayor John P Mitchel will be given time to intervene before a strike by Interborough Rapid Transit subway workers is called. The move follows recent contracts binding many employees to wage reductions for two years, signaling an indefinite delay in the potential system shutdown.
A Turkish official statement from Constantinople dated Sept 2 reports eight Turkish aircraft bombarded Port Said on Sept 1 and returned unharmed. The same dispatch notes Turkish forces advancing near Unknot, forcing Italian troops to withdraw northward.
Washington dispatches report Greece will enter the war soon on the side of the Entente. A Romanian entry is predicted three days before it happened. Other notes suggest major Balkan developments could keep Germany allied with the Teutons.
Washington reports that Republican Senator La Follette and Democrat Senator Herd forced plans to halt the Webb bill. A filibuster threat was indicated as Senator La Follette announced intent to block the measure to death, impacting proposed reforms to agencies operating abroad.
The treaty for the purchase of Dante West In Ales for 25 million dollars was ordered favorably reported to the Senate today by the foreign relations committee by eight unanimous votes. It will be reported late today and an effort made to have it ratified before adjournment. The committee found no objections to privileges and concessions in corporations the treaty proposes. Hope is shown that ratification can occur at once, though no delay of adjournment is desired.
Anderson of Indianapolis was in a racing car that wrecked into a fence at the Bheronville speedway. He was pronounced injured and remained in critical but not hopeless condition early today with a broken leg and multiple bruises. His mechanic, Nert Shields, likely suffered a fracture of the shin. Doctors held slight hopes for his recovery.
The Italian liner Giuseppe Verdi, arriving from Naples and the Mediterranean, reported eluding submarines that pursued off the Sun Ocean coast on August 21. The ship carried 6,492 passengers and noted Romanian troops in the area.
Senate adopts drastic amendments to the revenue bill amid diplomatic concern over American mail and wartime trade. Proposals authorize the president to withhold mail, telegraph, and cable services from hostile nations and deny port privileges to ships. Canadian fisheries and economic alliance implications noted. measures resemble a new intercourse act with potential for broader commercial conflict.
Paris reports comparative quiet on the Macedonian front with no infantry engagements yesterday. Artillery activity and patrols occurred, German advances north of the Somme were repelled near Cembice and Forest, while Mona south of Belay faced German pressure. French prisoners numbered about 100 as weather hindered operations along the Homme and Anderlu wood sectors.
Rail employes excluding the four brotherhoods plan a petition to Congress protesting the new eight hour law. Mobert Crasler of the Nashville Chattanooga and St. Tauls says many signatures are secured. Pranter will travel to Pittsburgh Philadelphia and New York before Washington to present the petition. The law reportedly covers 400000 men and 400000 other railroad employers. New York reports a rise in infantile paralysis with 42 new cases and 31 deaths in the latest 34 hours ending at 6 a.m.
Paris September 5 3 p m Alexander Ribot France's finance minister will ask the chamber of deputies for last quarter appropriations totaling 8 367 000 000 francs about 500 000 000 more than the current quarter The total appropriations requested since August 1914 will reach about 61 000 000 000 francs.
A damaged Zeppelin raid note reports another airship badly damaged in eastern counties with parts recovered and gunfire damage confirmed. Separately, the steamer Montreal collided with a warship off Tilbury in the Thames while carrying freight and reached Grasmere Port for safety.
A hospital afternoon program directed by Lester Snehliff featured soprano Eisto Shorteg, guitarist Dar r te Grifth, and baritone Robert Dennie. The monthly concert follows a custom for patient entertainment at the hospital.
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