Vauchin's Slayer in Austria Now
Vauchin reported as Slayer in Austria with fatal incident surrounding officer shooting and sudden transfer of responsibilities amid ongoing investigation.
15 Apr 1915
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1915
Page
1
Vauchin reported as Slayer in Austria with fatal incident surrounding officer shooting and sudden transfer of responsibilities amid ongoing investigation.
Chicago April 14 telegraphers testified before the United States Commission on Industrial Relations denying employer claims of favorable conditions. They said pay was low and work too hard, while Reynolds defended wages. A separate item reports Midwayman Vaughn killed at Columbia Gardens in Butte, tracing the murder to an Austria-based suspect and detailing the investigation and alleged motives.
The fragment outlines varied features from a Standard page including Austria Zeppelin raid in England diver locates the villa battle reports court cases on deportation and divorce, wartime updates, political notes, a care trust election, farm loan items, theater and film notes, horoscope and mining news, classified ads, cartoons, and a local event about Pittsmont boosting manpower.
Detroit April 14 fifteen persons were killed and about 29 injured when a Detroit city street car collided with a freight train. Most victims were foreigners. four were women. The car, loaded with passengers, was struck in the middle and torn apart, wreckage hurled 100 feet along the street. many injured were trapped for hours before extraction.
London reports that 11,000 Turkish regulars with 25 guns and about 12,000 Kurdish and Arab auxiliaries attacked British positions at Urna Ahwaz and Shalba in Mesopotamia on March 12. Turkish forces were driven off but left 200 prisoners and two guns to the British. Casualties among British troops were reported as wounded.
Northumberland reports a Zeppelin raid reaching Blyth and passing over Cramlington Wallsend and Seaton Burn. Bombs fell on Choppington Wallsend Seaton Burn Bedlington with minor structural damage and no serious injuries. Newcastle and North Shields lights were extinguished to hinder guidance.
Navy diver Frank Crilley descended 268 feet below the harbor, reporting the F-4 submarine lies on its starboard side with the bow shoreward. Crilley spent two hours underwater, confirming two lines attached and a smooth sandy bottom, while Congress member Britten planned to visit to assess possible salvage by divers without pontoons.
New York April 4. Mrs Theodore Roosevelt is a patient at Roosevelt Hospital tonight with Colonel Roosevelt at her side. She was said to be operated on tomorrow, though no details were available. Roosevelt remained at the hospital for several hours before leaving late in the evening.
Ten masked men raided a New York Central freight train near Sanborn Buffalo at 2 AM, looting cars after uncoupling. Ten automobile trucks carried stolen goods while engines fled toward Suspension Bridge for help. Robbers disappeared before police arrival.
Woonsocket Rhode Island reports the death of Miss Sadie Belton a well known midget actress at age seven The brief item notes her fame in local entertainment circles and her early passing.
Eastern bottle makers were deemed responsible by the city for daily losses of about 4 500 pints of milk due to short measure bottles. Seventy short measures have been confiscated, with invoices showing sales as full measure. Up to 30 000 more bottles to be turned in and manufacturers may be pursued to recover losses.
The Standard will publish a special automobile edition with a section for owners and dealers. It will feature news of interest to all readers and a attractive description of standard makes of cars. Be sure to secure a copy next Sunday.
In Tallahassee on April 4 the Florida senate defeated a resolution to submit a statewide prohibition amendment to voters, a measure the house had previously passed. The decision ends the bid for placing the issue on the ballot this year.
Washington reports General Villa appears to have gained the upper hand on the first day of fighting near Celaya and Las Palomas, with Obregon's forces surrounded and retreat cut off. The clash involves about 2000 men, and outcomes may affect Mexican politics and railroad communications to the border.
Large premiums will be offered to enhance annuity features at Mon Wana State Pair. The plan aims to attract higher class participants and broaden retirement options for eligible members.
The Montana State Fair directors elected Snelson of Fergus county as secretary with an 8000 yearly salary. ROS Skinner of Missoula was named assistant secretary. Snelson has 16 years in Montana and is a noted newspaper man and farmer. The fair plans larger premiums for cultural and livestock events and aims to attract local and Canadian horsemen with 96000 total purse for harness racing. if horsemen decline, funds will fund other attractions.
London reports Field Marshal French’s published assessment of Neuve Chapelle confirms ground gains but criticizes reserve timing. Government signals beer in army canteens may be restricted, not banned, with costs less drastic than feared. French commends aviators and Red Cross, notes heavier German losses and wider Allied pauses on other fronts.
Salt Lake City reports two veteran Oregon Short Line workers, P. T. Williams and C. J. McNitt, retired on pension. Williams served 42 years, McNitt 28, Williams due to age limit, McNitt due to ill health. Smith named to succeed Williams. Wood to succeed McNitt as assistant general manager in May.
Field Marshal John French reports British losses in Neuve Chapelle fighting: 199 officers and 1 174 other ranks killed. 30 officers and 1 657 other ranks captured. enemy left several thousand dead and over a thousand wounded evacuated by train.
Four striking shingle mill workers confronted by masked assailants as they attacked Don Hanson and E. M. Sylvia with revolvers. Hanson and Sylvia were only slightly hurt. Robbery suspects Rose carpenter and C. H. Robinson were arrested. a fourth assailant fled.
In a New York federal case Judge May Shatdoming upheld a government demurrer to annul a deportation order against Mrs. Greaves and her daughter Pot teseymour reaver who claimed American citizenship. Evidence showed they posed as citizens, believing their status via Edward Greaves. They faced deportation after immigration officials charged evading inspection in January.
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