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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1915
Page
1
A compressed record summarizes a fragmented wartime headline noting enormous effort and allied forces, with unclear country labels and stray words suggesting Marine or Austrians context and a tire or front reference.
London dispatch reports aggressive German and Austro German offensives across the eastern front and in the West near Ypres. German attacks intensify against Russians from Grodno to Galicia while Austrian forces claim gains on the northern Carpathians and along the Lupkow pass. Western fighting near Ypres shows continued German pressure with Allied trenches holding and debate over Ypres’ strategic value. The Russian side questions reported victories as Grand Duke Nicholas prepares to speak. Continued on Page 5, Column 6.
In Washington the regime asserted a strong stance as the war effort nears peak. Reports claim the greatest sustained effort in history, with Russia cited as shifting lines. A trustee Canty issue statement, while naval activity and battles at sea are noted. The Dardanelles damages are under review as parents and teachers report a year’s work.
Petrograd reports that German torpedo boats engaged Baltic forces near Tihau and Mitau with skirmishes yielding German losses. Russian lines claim successful repulses on the Oralea right bank, and a surprise capture at Pomicany. Prisoners total about 2,000 with 40 officers. further actions described along the Dunajac and Lomnica fronts.
London reports that Irish nationalists and independent Irish nationalists united to block the liquor tax bill proposed by David Lloyd George. The government was forced to delay the second reading until the chancellor reassured they would abandon a super tax plan, as Dublin voices urged no further action.
The United Presbyterian publication notes presbyteries and sessions favor remaining separate. Poll returns show an unfavorable overture toward union with Presbyterian and Reformed churches in the United States, to be announced at the General Assembly in Loveland, Colorado.
Official Belgian communiqué says enemy artillery bombarded Ramskapelle Oude Stuyvekenskerke and territory along the Yaer north and south of Dixmude as well as the outskirts of Oostkerke and Reninghe, with intermittent fire throughout May 6.
Vienna reports Austro German forces crossed the Wisloka river and seized Tarnow as Russian units retreat east of Lupkow pass. Communications claim 30,000+ prisoners taken in West Galicia as the Carpathian front collapses, with Radko Dimitrieff's command struggling to retreat and Von Hoetzendorf pushing advance.
Washington dispatch from the Russian foreign minister denies Berlin and Vienna claims of a German Austrian victory near Gattofla. Russian troops slow on the northern front while defending Tarnow and Wal mountain crest. 42 centimeter mortars, though not intended for coast defense, are described as powerful and mobile.
Seattle May 6 United States District Judge Jeremiah Neterer extended the receivership of Carl Johanson as receiver for the Goldfield Merger Mines Company after new evidence alleged corporate frauds and possible losses of property surface. The Ames suit targets directors J Ross Clark and A Whitmore amid claims of million dollar mining assets and Velvet claims. In Mineola New York May 6 the Carman murder trial adds Celia Coleman testimony, claiming a $300 offer to change her story from a detective Hicks, with Carman’s relatives testifying they found Carman in her room during and after the shooting.
Paris may 6 official note says German staff false on operations. In 15 days enemy suffered complete checks and severe losses while Allied counterattacks widened our front two kilometers behind the original line. Allies gained in Bois le Petre Hols de Mont mare and Sehnepfen Blethkopf regions, with German forces decimated and losses estimated over 35000 in Meuse Woevre Vosges areas.
Capetown report via London says General Botha has occupied the railway junction of Kraiblb and other stations in German South West Africa and expects to take Windhuk soon. Troops seized extensive rolling stock at Kariblb after a forced 25 mile march through heat and hunger.
London May 9 report to the Exchange Telegraph from Copenhagen says a Berlin dispatch reports Emperor William Chancellor Von Bethmann Hollweg and Foreign Secretary von Jagow have arrived regarding the Todd situation.
A Tokyo dispatch reports Japan has sent an ultimatum to China with a four hour deadline, while U S officials stress open door policy and seek a resolution acceptable to both nations. Washington confirms no abandonment of China’s territorial integrity and notes ongoing diplomacy to avoid broader conflict.
Butte trustee James A. Canty publishes a reply denying he sought nomination from the citizens ticket or pledged support for any candidate. He says he asked no one to nominate him and that Dr. Campbell acted without his consultation. Canty claims the platform does not require him to back Mr. Downer blindly and outlines his understanding of a trustee's duties.
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