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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1915
Page
1
This week's news notes cover wartime reports from the Western Front and Mediterranean, including British campaigns and German actions. It notes rescue of crew from a sinking steamer, plans to seize a German vessel, and Allied bombardment activity. Also mentioned are political figures, aviation over Paris area, and domestic policy debates amid global conflict.
British battleships Irresistible and Ocean and the French Bouvet were blown up by floating mines in The Narrows as Allied forces attacked the Dardanelles. Bouvet sank within three minutes after triggering a mine. crews were largely saved. Other ships were damaged by shellfire. The operation continues with replacements en route.
Dispatch from Austrian headquarters dated March 18 reports the Annainn offensive against the Carpathian line folding quickly as Russians concentrate five attacking waves. Despite brutal efforts, Russian lines were repulsed. Austrians and Germans advance slowly. Paris report notes the death of Henri Collingnan, a councilor of state, who volunteered as a private soldier and served in the trenches. A rumor claims German Karlerobe was sunk in the West Indies near December.
Hoods River growers back the central agency and reject quitting the distributors. H. F. Davidson, director, says Hood River's marketing plan remains intact with 70 percent of tonnage in Newtowns and Spitzenbergs. Local organization will strengthen as independent shippers seek affiliation to boost Hood River interests.
New state election laws simplify registration and voting, cut costs. The measures include two judges per election, a card index registration system, and self funding for delegates to conventions and presidential electors. Voters may register after January 1916 with limits, while precinct lists replace pen books for vote checking.
The Dalles announces Libby McNeil Libby will erect a new fruit canning plant in The Dalles to handle the cherry crop. Construction starts soon and the plant, costing about 60000, will employ 800 workers by June. Site lies between Second Court and Earings Street on the Columbia river, with strong home market for fruit growers.
The State Land Board may drop the suit to recover about 26 000 acres in Harney County, with formal action postponed until Attorney General Brown completes an investigation. The case, begun on instruction of ex Governor West and ex Attorney General Crawford, faced denials of limitation barring the claim and claims of innocent purchase. B McConnell filed water-rights claims and aided the state in the battle.
Bank clearings show big gains with prospects of large crops. Kansas City leads with 26.6 percent, Minneapolis 23.8, Omsk 10.6, St Paul and Duluth 4. Per orders for machinery rise, steel and iron steady. Bankers foresee seasonable conditions, strong demand, and larger spring plantings boosting farm output and credit needs.
In San Juan Porto Rico the German steamer Odenwald bound for European ports was halted by shots from a five inch gun and a Maxim when attempting to leave the harbor without clearance. The vessel returned and surrendered to the customs lector as orders from Washington awaited. The crew had been in San Juan since August 6 and were taking on provisions when the incident occurred. In Capetown a report said General Botha has captured more than 200 German prisoners and two field guns in German Southwest Africa as enemy forces advance.
A New York letter to Low Tellegen quotes Sarah Bernhardt saying she will keep acting until she dies. The correspondence notes her rapid improvement and ravenous appetite to return to work, pledging never to cease acting even as she nears burial.
The report notes that neutral Danish or Dutch ships supplying food to London faced disruption as the German submarine U-28 intercepted cargo. The incident underscores wartime pressure on supply routes and the risks faced by neutral shipments during the conflict.
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