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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1916
Page
7
Word from the front says a general engagement appears imminent across the Romanian province of Dobrudja as forces clash along the entire line. Allied and central powers report shifting lines with ongoing offensives and heavy counterattacks around the Somme and Struma regions.
Paris reports a renewed German effort to reclaim territory captured on the Somme and Verdun fronts failed under French counterattacks. Artillery and infantry engagements marked the Meuse and Somme sectors with several German assaults repulsed and prisoners taken on the Somme while Allied forces pushed back at Chaulnes and Verdun positions. A separate note mentions a new bath tub seat aid to help a person outside for dressing.
Paris dispatch reports a violent battle on the Macedonian front as Serbian forces push from Vetrenik toward Laks Ostrovo and near Kovil Yetrenik. The war office says cannonade heavy with no major infantry actions, a Serbian advance along the Vardar and Ostrovo region, and an enemy airplane shot down near Dardortze.
Five men were killed in Newark when an ammonia tank at the Interstate Silk and Yarn company plant exploded during testing. Among the dead are Bambel Botkta, company president, and Louis Menkowitz, Rotkin's son in law. Three others were injured, includingarry Lata of Walesboro Pennsylvania, foreman for Frick Machine. The tank broke loose during a test ahead of the plant’s opening next Monday. a small fire followed but was quickly put out.
Chicago reports partial tallies from 1,897 of 2,973 downstate precincts showing Col Frank O Lowden leading the Republican governor race with 641 votes and Martin D Hall second with 91,783. On the Democratic side E F Dusenberry leads in Cook County with 108,146 and Wy Brinton has 48,498. Women’s small vote noted.
Democratic voters outpaced Republicans with about 24,000 to 16,000 among women and a total wardens’ tally around 40,600. Eddie Santrey, once a well known fratherweishi publicist, is renominated to the state legislature, while Abi to legalize bar ing Ju Milneis is cited as his sponsor. William Lorimer concedes defeat in the Republican bid for Congress as precincts fail to deliver expected support.
Berlin dispatch reports Sofia uproar over alleged atrocities against Bulgarians in Dobrudja. Balgarian authorities condemn Temantons actions and press calls for punitive measures. Hungary plans to urge neutral powers to intervene and protest to Sofia's diplomatic representatives.
British patrols operated along the Struma and Dorian fronts amid heavy artillery and infantry exchanges. Reports describe Romanian front calm on the Danube, clashes near Lake Otovo, and renewed actions on the Somme north of Ginchy with raids and prisoner captures.
New London Conn Sept WM American members of the International commission met there to discuss Mexican mining decrees and land taxes affecting American property. They plan to seek a tentative agreement among themselves before presenting proposals to Mexican negotiators. The talks touched on Carranza land measures and the return to civil codes with war-time suspensions ending as of August 1.
From Constantinople dated Sept 14 a war office statement reports Turkish forces checked a Russian offensive in the Ognot sector of the Turkish A rmenta. Two enemy attacks on Sept 10 were repulsed with heavy losses. Prisoners and equipment were seized as fights shifted along the line with Russians reportedly suffering large captures.
Crowds flocked to Heath Day celebrations as Ogden Logan and Maho railway officials reported large turnout. By 4 pm over 600 people traveled from Ogden to Brigham City for the event with even larger crowds anticipated.
Toe Elder county seat gears for Peach Day with trains from Ogden to Deipgham City and special hourly service. crowds arrive from Salt Lake and points north for a full day of programs at the court house park with booths, peaches, aviation displays by Terah Maroney, a big dareball game for state amateur honors, band concerts and dancing into the evening.
Ogden High's football squad, led by Manager Roger Conner and Coach May W. Shirey, aims for a championship title not seen since 1910. With three returning fallists and strong backups from Weber Academy and Boise, the Tigers expect a formidable season, while West Side High predicts a tough schedule and a possible showdown with Ogden.
Petrograd reports Romanian forces repelled German Bulgarian assaults in the Hobrudja region along the Danube. Eight light guns were captured as fighting continued on the Bulistrie front. Western fronts show no change while Caucasus activity rises near Hamadao. Detachments near Palplanchal valley took camels and cattle from the enemy.
On opening day at Sunset Heights a public demonstration of the Doris-Weber Land company irrigation system will be held. Emmett F. Annis, president and chief engineer, will guide visitors through the power plant and canal works showing how power and water are delivered, asserting the system saves time and pumping costs compared with electric-powered setups used elsewhere.
In New York on September 11 a sympathetic strike by traction workers and allied unions was forecast to begin Saturday night if Mayor Mitchel and the public service commission fail to secure a cable settlement. James P. Mulland of the State Federation of Labor warned after a parade of about 10,000 strikers and sympathizers, noting the match is ready and a city astonishing strike could be called if no action is taken.
The Union Pacific plans to launch two 2000 mile mileage books announced by City Ticket Agent Paul Beemer. One covers all points on the Oregon Short Line and Oregon-Washington Railroad and Navigation Company routes. The other spans stations from Idaho, Oregon, Washington to British Columbia on various rail and steamship lines. The books will be sold at a substantial discount to regular fares and are expected to appeal to travelers.
Wireless despatches from Luchare report that Premier Tisca has agreed not to adjourn parliament before month end, while opposition leaders will limit criticism to administration and foreign policy. Former premier Count Justin Andrasey had threatened to resume attacks on the government, fueling a parliamentary crisis. A coalition cabinet was reportedly agreed upon amid Ostkave developments.
Report from Athens dated September 13 describes Greek forts at Kavala falling to Dalarians with Bulgarians occupying earlier positions. Entente warships evacuated about 1,500 Greek troops to Thasos and looting and depredations threaten American interests including Lobado Company property valued over 32 million. Harbor cleared of ships.
L M McLaughlin of Weber County schools foresees stagecoaches between Yellowstone station and Yellowstone National Park fading next year. He notes 11,000 visitors toured the park by car this year with better comfort than bygone coach days. Paved roads and park improvements will speed freight and baggage transport from the railroad to the park, enabling longer tours by auto travel.
In New London Connecticut on September 14 1910 Mrs Anna Howe and Mrs Prealdene Willaier are reported gravely ill. The attending physician bulletin says Mrs Howe had a comfortable night but grew weaker in the last 24 hours. Major league baseball standings and lineups follow with Cleveland and Philadelphia noted.
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