28 May 1915
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1915
Page
1
Proemysz remains focal point as renewed assault unfolds with Russians defending against German attackers. The battle emphasis shifts as opposing forces clash around the contested area with heavy fighting reported.
High Point Association launches a week in which all customers settle. The event invites merchants and shoppers to clear obligations, aiming to boost local trade and cash flow during a designated period.
London reports Przemysl in Galicia is under threat again as Austrian German troops push to encircle the fortress from north and southeast. Vienna claims progress in both directions, risking isolation of Przemysl from Russian forces and a potential further Russian retreat. The situation is described as strategically critical by British papers.
The French steamer La Champagne of the Trans Atlantic line ran aground near St Nazaire in bad condition. All 90 passengers were rescued. A prior report mentioned a plot to blow up the ship, thwarted by a wireless warning. Five dynamite bombs were reportedly found in a suspect's trunk after his arrest.
Hick Pops branch of the North Carolina Retail Merchants association drafts a new credit rating system based on a forthcoming pay up week in early summer. The city’s proactive merchants aim to protect customers and themselves, expand membership, and publish an up to date rating book guiding fair dealings.
Berlin reports a German retreat along the Say to the river Sayn in Central Galicia. The war office says German forces in the Sientawa area on the left bank of the Rug river were pushed back and could not hold their position.
Officials of the French Trans-Atlantic line say all passengers on La Champagne have been landed at St Nazaire and there is no need for anxiety about their safety. The ship was not torpedoed, an official announcement states.
Mrs Abbey P Aldrich at home learns her husband died weeks ago after a Boer campaign collapse. Probate reveals the Aldrich estate totals about 5 000 000 dollars for his family.
An Associated Press dispatch notes that railroad communication to Mexico City was interrupted, according to a state department report.
The United States cruiser North Carolina is aground in Alexandria Harbor Egypt. Commander Capt J W Oman reports damage and dredging operations underway to refloat her as of May 28.
An Evening News dispatch from The Hague reports Germany will present its reply to the American note on the Lusitania sinking tomorrow. The response is described as temporal in character and will ask the United States to affirm or deny that the ship carried ammunition destined for the allies.
Loveland Colorado May 28 committee reports dominated the General Assembly of the United Presbyterian church of North America as the Cleveland presbytery urged the assembly to indefinitely table the question of merging with the Southern Presbyterian church.
Washington May 28 Secretary Bryan said an incomplete report from London on the Nebraskan damage was received, but no disclosure will occur until naval experts finish their investigation. Department officials pledged no delay in uncovering the facts.
In Sheerness on May 28 a massive explosion aboard the steamer Princess Irene, a mine laying vessel, destroys the ship. More than 300 are reported dead including 250 crew and eight shipwrights. Debris injures nearby sailors as far as Maidstone fifteen miles away. the blast eclipses the Bulwark detonation in notoriety.
An Italian war office report says artillery duels and advances along the Trentino front as Italian and Austrian fortifications clash. It notes raids along the Trist-Naberesina line and occupation of additional Austrian territory near Tyrol and Frieuli, with Turkey declaring war and Germany’s stance unclear.
A dispatch reports Italian troops advancing into the Austrian province of Carinthia. They have secured three lower mountain passes and captured 14 villages as Turkey states a forthcoming declaration and Gangs threaten conflict with Italy.
New York May 28 officials in Chicago and New York declare the William Rapp case exposes baseball pools as gambling. Prosecutor J F Powers says the Weekly World feature is a blind and that 40000 readers paid 30 cents for the paper to win prizes.
Local merchants and manufacturers discuss a planned get-together banquet at the Elwood to foster unity and a pro business drive amid postwar revival hopes. A dollar dinner may unite Merchants' association and Manufacturers' club members for two hours of exchange and networking.
Petrograd reports Russian troops occupy Urimiah after engaging Turkish forces at Dilman and near Bach Kali. The release cites a Caucasus Army statement from the Russian general staff.
Urimiah, a city of 50 000, centers missionary activity with the Sike seminary for girls and Ureimal college. Turks and Kurds threaten thousands of Christians. 15 000 to 17 000 natives seek protection with the American Presbyterian mission. About 12 000 refugees reach the Caucasus and 20 000 more are dead or missing amid numerous reported atrocities.
New York May 28 Elbert H Gary chairman of United States Steel and president of the American Iron and Steel Institute warned that after the European war there would be a race for commercial supremacy among nations. He urged wise disinterested statesmanship and honorable conduct by U S business leaders.
The British steamer Cadby was sunk off the Scilly Islands yesterday by gunfire from a German submarine. Her crew of 35 soldiers and four passengers fled to boats and were rescued by a fishing smack and brought to Newlyn.
Reports of heavy rains raised fears of a major flood across Kansas Oklahoma and western Missouri but conditions eased today. Some Kansas City Kansas districts including upscale neighborhoods still report flooded lower floors of homes.
The article notes probable construction of two cotton mills in Randolph county. One near Deep River would be 85 by 600 feet with modern machinery to produce large volumes of goods. Asheboro’s project gains renewed optimism as financial conditions improve, with local talks ongoing but promising.
Weather permitting this week the road from High Point to Asheboro advances. Capt. H. H. Kennedy reports two crews at work cleaning and grading from Randolph county home to T. J. Redding’s farm and near Morningtory. The route skirts Caraway mountain east of Black Jack and Yount’s mountain with grades never exceeding six percent.
The Danish steamer Ely was struck by a mine off Stockholm and sank yesterday. All crew were saved. The vessel was en route to Lundsall, Sweden, according to a report from Copenhagen via London.
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