Germans Decisively Defeat Rumanian and Russian Troops in the Balkans
British dispatches report a broad set of World War I fronts on September 16. German and Bulgarian forces claimed a decisive victory in Dobrudja over Russo Romanian troops. Serbian units routed Bulgarians on the Macedonian front, while Somme fighting saw German gains but French and Russian allies hold positions. Italian advances near Trieste reported, with 1,000+ prisoners taken and British gains along the Somme front. Descriptions include new tank use and counterattacks as crews described battlefield scenes.
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Berlin
London
Dobrudja
William
von Mackensen
Paris
War Office
Florina
Somme
Courcelette
Martinpuich
Flers
Combles
Malka Nidze
Eatrees
Macedonia
Etroma
Pobrudja
Ruani
Feld Marabal von Mackensen
Athena
Callegrystopoulos
Theotokis
Jocenpants
Trenehey
Bleh
Hiratge Grote
Thiepval
Germany
Urly
Alec
Aunup
Mouqurt Farm
Drittah
Tritlan
New British Machine of War Stirs Rumors in France
Reports from Sept 18 describe Britain's new armored vehicle, resembling a steel behemoth, advancing with Canadian Uhlins and engaging German trenches. Observers compare its form to prehistoric beasts and note its secrecy during preattack movement. Soldiers praised its bold tracking and its crews' coordination with infantry in early battles.
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Ubelp
Reaper
Trish Army
Etresta
Serbs Pursuing Bulgarians Near Monastir Report
From Satontel at 4:16 p m Serbian headquarters report the Dukarians retreating toward Monastir as Serbians advance. The statement says artillery and a decisive assault hit principal Bulgarian positions near Florina, with many prisoners and 29 guns captured, Bulgarian losses heavy and a regiment reported 1500 men.
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Satontel
Tondon
Theorder
Monastir
Florina
Malkandze
Malareks Jara
Doyadjittsany
Dis Ardes
Memetir
Weather Bureau predictions for the week ahead
Washington dated September 16 reports Weather Bureau forecasts for the week starting Sunday September 17. Upper Mississippi valley and plains expect generally fair weather with local rains likely Wednesday. temps near normal. Midwest mountains and plateau forecast fair with somewhat below normal temperatures. Pacific states: generally fair with temperatures near seasonal norms.
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Weather Bureau
Miesieelopl
Tipeky Mountain
Wheat Prices Drop As Government Crop Report Stirs Market
Prices for wheat fell over the past week with some declines over 1 cent a bushel. The government crop report hinted at a major decrease in the 1916 spring wheat yield, while fears of Greece and Sweden entering the war and Argentina’s wheat prospects affected sentiment. Traders anticipated lower U.S. supplies and a brief rally later in the period amid renewed export interest.
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Chicapo
Greecn
Sweden
United States
Holdera
Atiliada
Greece
Jorata
Argentina
Republicans of Weber Meet to Name Ticket and Adopt Platform
Weber County Republicans convened in Judge Howell’s court room to name the ticket and adopt a platform. Frank Stratford, chairman, voiced support for statewide prohibition and an eight hour day, critiqued Wilson’s Mexican policy, and outlined party unity and future actions as delegates organized committees and adjourned for noon.
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Weber
Wilson
Frank Stratford
Weber County
J. A. Howell
George Larain
Fourier
Frank W. Stratford
Sie
Lyman Skeen
Flatn City
2Ira
Ano M. Flewelling
Ogden City
Chanlsin
George W. Larkin
Olden City
Joseph F. Darker
Olden
Mattie Utter
Tiverdate
Austin I. Shaw
Shepherd
Albert II
Garner
Huntsville
C. Arass
Stratford
Wilton
Mexico
Huerta
United States
Republican Party
Charles Tt. Hollingsworth
County Central Organization
John V. Bluth
Hollingsworth
Central Committee
John E. Hagler
Mt Targa
A. D. Fowles
Lagley
W. H. Reeder
Charisse Mr. Hollingaworth
Committee On
Thabrary
Nathan J. Harris
Howell
Lourt Room
Cochman
Judge Warrier Court Room
Ogden
Hite An Esch
Thelve
Credentiala
Allee Collins
Richards
J. M. Porrietall
John A. Allen
T. Te Wheelwrieht
Thompson
A. H. Garner
T. J. Wilson
Mathers
Leon
British Army Breaks German Lines on Somme Front
British forces push from Flers toward Martinpuche and Courcelette in a major offensive on the Somme front. Armored motor cars cross trenches as infantry strike into German positions, capturing trenches and driving toward the high ground amid heavy shellfire and renewed artillery coordination.
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Brilleh
France
London
Somme
Bapaumie
Flers
Martinpatch
Courcelette
Ginchy
Guillemont
Thiepval
Pal
St. Delrille
Porferes
Ixperia
Cermana
Alt Mien
Labor Leaders Plan Transit Feasibility Effort
New York and Gent leaders discussed a feasibility of substituting a transit camp plan to aid estimay men in a meeting. The draft noted a principally directed effort focusing on practical steps and organization.
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New York
Business College Welcomes New Manager in Ogden
C 3 Ap Hoger succeeds Prof James Ailth as head of the Amithsonian Business College. The new director, a Kansas State Normal alum, has taught in Independence and Manhattan commercial schools and Heald's colleges. He recently moved to Ogden after brief stays in Salt Lake City and Utah Valley, gaining confidence in the city as a permanent residence. Mrs Springer remains closely connected to the school.
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Geden
C. 3 Ap Hoger
James A. Ailth
Amithsonian Businessa College
Kannas
Kansas State Normal School
Independence
Manhattan
Kansas
Common West
Allen Roaliness College
Spokane
Washington
Heald
Associated Business Colleges
California
Utah
Salt Lake City
Heninger Business College
Springer
Salt Lane Westelde High School
Ogden
Smith
Mexican Independence Day Speech Attacks Militarism
Felix Palartol, Mexico’s public instruction minister, opposed militarism and backed universal training in a speech in Mexico City marking the 106th anniversary of independence. He spoke as the unofficial representative of General Carranza in the nationwide celebration.
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Mextco City
Felix Palarietol
Patayielnt
Carranza
Republic
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