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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1916
Page
6
July 2 report from Picardy describes a 69 mile front near Peronne and Thiepval as German and British forces clash with heavy artillery and machine gun fire. British armor, aircraft, and reserves push toward the German second line amid fierce counterattacks and a rising bombardment across key villages and trenches.
A sequence of death notices and funeral arrangements for individuals including Cushings, Minnis, Emmart, Granger, Ripestov, Guilford, Lew, Bamill, Henry Tamps, Hettenkamer, Kenealy, Martin, Padgett, Pelosret, Riehl, and Margaret. Entries reference residences in Washington DC areas and surrounding locales with dates from June 1914 to July 1918, listing funeral and interment details at Rock Creek Cemetery, Mount Olivet, and other local sites.
San Antonio and Pharr report gunfire at the border as militia forces arrive. New York, Vermont, Missouri, and Kansas units move toward Brownsville and nearby lines. Rail routing shifts delay some movements while consular officers abroad seek to calm Americans. Red Cross and local groups greet arriving guardsmen with coffee and sandwiches.
British HQ reports heavy fighting along the Ancre and Somme with Fricourt captured at about 2 pm and gains east of the village. Paris and Berlin dispatches describe major offensives, heavy losses, air operations, and prisoner tallies across the Verdun and Somme fronts, with repeated local gains and retreats amid vigorous artillery actions.
Allied forces push along a 26 mile front from the Somme area toward Peronne and St Quentin. French and British troops storm forts at Dompierre, Montauban, and Mametz while Verdun holds attention as German reserves divert northward. Bayonet fighting and heavy losses mark recent advances and prisoner captures.
Los Angeles leader Francis J Heney who once helped the Progressive party calls for the re election of President Wilson. He issues a telegram to the White House urging support and outlines positions favoring the Democratic ticket. The message references past party alignments and pledges backing for Wilson in the 1916 campaign.
Seaport of Bicily London reports a steamship incident involving Terno and a submarine. Details are unclear but indicate maritime activity and a specific rate or toll associated with the port. Authorities may investigate the unusual sequence of numbers and locations.
Special to The Washington Post from Philadelphia July 2 reports American trade with the five Central American countries faltered as Europe gained the market. Conferences at the chamber of commerce indicate American manufacturers will regain Central American commerce with Henry Frick & Co and Jose Richarda of Costa Rica noting their firm will shift from European ties to promote American made goods at fair prices.
Vague notes describe a meeting involving Henry Stimson and former War Secretary in New York with references to Roosevelt and local officials. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR but imply a gubernatorial or state event discussion and ongoing visit.
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