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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1916
Page
6
Paris reports Serbian survivors from last year’s army endure famine and occupation. Guerrilla bands of 10 000 fight Teutonic armies from the mountains, while Austrians and Bulgarians seize food stocks and harvest, forcing starvation and suicides among civilians. A wounded captain recalls atrocities as children die from hunger.
An official report lists 105 newspapers and periodicals halted by the Austrian government for revolutionary agitation and attacks on the government. Most suppressed papers were small weeklies with foreign subsidies. Czech and Italian language titles predominate across the list.
An Italian chaplain, Carletti, assumed command after officers were killed and repelled the enemy at a critical moment. King Victor Emmanuel awarded him the highest military distinction for bravery.
Berlin reports that about 200 Turkish officers and government officials who arrived months ago to attend colleges and technical schools will be joined by several hundred more next spring. German cities raise funds. Dresden covers board for twenty and 2500 dollars yearly for other expenses. Tuition will be free for Turkish students with credentials.
A Budapest correspondent reports General von Falkenhayn, whose troops breached the Carpathians to Bucharest, is hailed as a hero in Transylvania. Flowers showered on him, crowds cheer, and he is described as a magnetic, modest commander who shuns honors and travels incognito when possible.
Berki Wee, owner of a major Norwegian shipping line, denounces Britain's blacklist as forcing Norway to bow to England. He recounts ships barred from German ports, crews unable to repair or refuel, and brokers pressured to sever ties. He claims British control over gas and electric utilities harms his homeland.
Amsterdam dispatch notes that theTele graaft reports Germany is removing the famous bells of Bruges Cathedral along with bells from other churches and all bronze statues.
Vienna reports two US citizens of Czech origin, one from Chicago and one from Cleveland, arrested in a Bohemian town. Police say they admitted active pro Russian propaganda and espionage for nationalist groups. seized funds and hotel evidence suggests spy ties. to be tried by a military court with possible death sentence.
London reports a new detachment of young Canadian soldiers will return to the Dominion after records show many are under eighteen. Officials say they are fit and eager, but must resume training at home until vacancies in the firing line appear. The youths regret missing a clash with the Teutons but accept the journey as a spirited voyage.
Paris reports a new German countermeasure described as flaming onions. The bulbs ignite into ribbons of fire and are shown to illuminate routes against Allied aircraft, signaling a notable wartime lighting device debut.
Paris telegraph says Warsaw University has opened with lectures preparing for higher Polish administrative offices. Four hundred fifty applicants. about one hundred admitted. Lectures will prepare for minor Government offices.
Berlin reports a surge in livestock with cattle up nearly 700000 and hogs rising 8923906 head, a 29.4 percent gain from May to October, signaling abundant pork and fat for the coming winter rather than a shortage.
Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst attempted to speak at a Trafalgar Square meeting without police permit and was told it could not be held. She persisted, was arrested, detained an hour at Cannon Row station, then released.
Copenhagen dispatch reports Berlingske Tidende says Germany has two additional battle cruisers armed with 15 inch guns in an advanced state. Despite Jutland repairs Germany remains well equipped with newly built ships of the largest types.
Trial records describe General Todorescu and other Romanian commanders facing charges after their forces fled across the Danube following a German shell strike. Prosecutors call the acts disgusting cowardice while defense argues for extenuating circumstances amid collapsing defenses and missing reinforcements.
Christiania Norway Dec 16 Statistics show the past season was the best in history for Norwegian fishermen. They earned over 2,500,000 dollars more than in 1911, a year noted as especially good for fishing.
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