Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 309, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 December 1916 — European War Summary. [ARTICLE]

European War Summary.

Braila, important oil town of Roumanian under fire of Germans, Berlin says. Official report chronicles a smashing victory for invaders in vivinity of Rimnik Sarat. Petrograd admits retreat in this vicinity. Paris reports many German aeroplanes brought down during revival of air battles on western front. Only unimportant infantry actions are reported. Petrograd reports heavy artillery action by the Germans on the eastern front. Admits damage to some trenches. Claims successful raids on German lines. Report in London says Kh>g Constantine has ordered the Greek division which surrendered to the Bulgars at Kavala, to the Macedonian front to fight the allies. Lloyds reports that the Swedish steamer Friga is believed to have been lost.