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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1915
Page
2
A garbled 1910s newspaper slice mixes legends from Arras about a holy candle with scientific notes on sea temperatures near icebergs and modern resins, then shifts to church statistics showing rising numbers of pastorless Protestant congregations and vacancies across denominations.
A U S gunboat Princeton struck an uncharted rock in Pagopago Samoa harbor. A rock pinnacle tore the hull but was plugged with canvas, planks, and cement after which the ship proceeded to drydock for repairs. The article also notes Russia's vast taiga forests and timber wealth.
The German embassy urged the United States to investigate the detention of the Odenwald by Hamburg port authorities under new regulations. After checks by Washington customs, the captain received clearance papers but, after three days, forced departure to avoid enemy cruiser pursuit. A later attack by Morneenade ships caused no human casualties.
Dispatches dated April 6 report a large battle near Irapuato in Guanajuato state with about 40 000 troops as Villa and Carranza factions clash. Obregon moves from Queretaro toward Morelia while Villa seeks open lines to Mexico City if victorious.
The mail advance guard of reinforcements expected by Villa troops from the Matamoras siege arrived today at the Villa lines. The main body with artillery is delayed by railroad issues while Matamoras squads toil on additional defenses. Large mounds of earth topped by wrenching turrets shield machine guns at the breastworks.
Washington April 7 Rear Admiral Moore commandant of the Naval Station at Honolulu reports no new developments. Pontoon fitting with hoisting apparatus is underway and work is being pushed overtime to expedite the operation. He says everything should be ready before arrival later Mary.
Geneva report says two French aviators chased a German military train from Marbach to Villengen in the Black Forest and damaged the railway. They dropped bombs on Mucinese and Seabourg, while a separate Dornian craft lost its path during pursuit.
Complete returns show William Hale Thompson won Chicago mayor as a Republican with a 198,891 plurality and 111,475 majority from 669,491 votes. Oscar De Priest elected to the city council. McKenna re-elected. Women voted heavily for Thompson. Thompson vows to purge criminals and appoint top Chicagoans to his cabinet.
London syndicate offers 4 purses of 4 000 pounds for a bout between James Willard, fresh from defeating Jack Johnson in Havana, and Frank Moran of Pittsburgh. Moran, who lost to Johnson in Paris last year, recently knocked out Bombadier Wella in London.
Stockholm reports owners fear government action after seizures of Sw olcamer. Officials push measures amid unrest as authorities prepare further steps.
A St Louis romance where plain American Drummond Jones wins Marie Busch, heiress daughter of August A. Busch, over a baron. He proves himself through work in the Busch engine factory and Sunday visits before a social twist at the Busch mansion. The tale ends with a dramatic social deflation of the baron.
An undiplomatic German embassy statement criticizing American actions over the steamer Odewald triggers gossip in Washington that Ambassador Bernstorff may be recalled. Officials refuse to state views, noting the remarks may conflict with known facts.
W W Marsh of Waterloo Indiana proposes a plan to promote American manufacturing of articles used in power plant operations. He argues plants can supply needed props if owners recognize the market. Marsh’s idea arose after a shortage of dynamo parts for his own vineyard equipment and notes international attention.
Fragmentary German report cited as potential evidence by the state department. The document concerns a British liner and the value of a claim under investigation by U S authorities amid the ongoing inquiry into the sinking or loss events.
Lincoln April. Governor Morehead asserts power to coerce the legislature over the Omaha bill. He backs a delay of the consolidation election until the charter amendment allows suburbs a change in Greater City officials. Primaries were held yesterday amid tensions. Rumors say Mayor Dahlman pressured to avoid postponement. Billy Sunday is slated to preach in Omaha later this summer and officials wish to avoid an election soon after.
The International Harvester company appeals a federal district court ruling Minnesota held a combination violated the Sherman act and must dissolve into separate concerns. Harvester argues the government seeks a new doctrine replacing the rule of reason and contends large wealth concentrations may be socially or politically evil but Congress has not outlawed such evil.
London report notes scattered names and events as Bleomer Glave and others are referenced in a murky March 10 snippet. The fragment mentions a Norwegian team and a held two ghips, with unclear context and bids.
Newport News Virginia reports the Eitel prepared for action with smoke from two funnels and a single whistle blast shortly before 3 PM. Maritime circles say the Huels time limit nears, while twenty five Allied merchant ships await clearance as events unfold amid the raid case.
Washington reports the 1914 winter wheat crop planted last fall on the largest acreage in U S history is forecast at 619000000 bushels based on April 1 conditions. The estimate depends on harvest changes with regional variations noted including gains in the western grain belt and large yields expected in the Pacific northwest.
Cologne Gazette denounces the American note to Great Britain as anti German while signaling England may ignore it without fear of U S countermeasures. It claims the note rationalizes England's blockade and accuses Germany of not upholding warfare principles amid calls for continued support to enemies.
Berlin papers discuss the American note to Britain on the order in council. Most papers see a retreat if accurate, allowing blocking of ships carrying goods to hostile ports even when not contraband. Only Kreus Zeitung comments differently.
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Charles K. Sebastian was suspended as chief of police after his indictment by the county grand jury. The report notes Sebastian and related parties face charges tied to alleged attempts to influence the grand jury and a related investigation.
A sparse clipping notes Gale and associates examining the single tax concept. The fragment references a survey or meeting with unclear date and minimal context, showing interest in economic reform ideas and taxation debate.
Russian and Bulgarian talks on rail routes aim to direct traffic and aid communications. French off ensives press at Verdun and Meuse while Austro German forces bolster Hungary. Italian leaders weigh terms with Serbia, others discuss naval actions and US stance on blockade.
The report notes improved weather boosting public interest as combat intensifies from the Carpathians to the Obie Ondawa valley. It mentions local successes and ongoing front movements east of Labures with references to Italy Serbia and potential port agreements amid wartime conditions.
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