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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1915
Page
5
Russian forces report Boero vitch troops in bad plight as Muscovite rear is protected. Hungarian plains opened to new activity as Slav hordes advance.
Rumors of a German Dutch declaration of hostilities circulated in London today but lacked confirmation. The Dutch minister in London disputed the reports, while telegrams from The Hague indicated German guards bolstering the Dutch border along the Scheldt and at the Dutch frontier.
Russian forces in the Carpathians have driven a wedge through the Austrian army under General Boerrovitch at Smolnik and Lupkow, threatening to cut off Ussok and forcing a possible shift of the Austrian base. German reinforcements may yet counterattack as the Russians press through Dukla Lupkow Rostock and other passes.
Central New York interurban systems face a sweeping shutdown as the Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employes strikes the Empire United railway lines. Auburn and Syracuse line halted. sheriff escorts observed on remaining cars. disruption spreads across Auburn area and surrounding routes.
A fragmented report from Rome describes a German mission bound for Abyssinia via Atg, with attempts to communicate and preach. The group faced resistance to rites, endured travel obstacles, and documented a series of events including a voyage and encounters during their journey.
The Independent Shaw prints a message from Japanese premier Count Okuma to the American people. He insists Japan has not infringed rights or sought monopolies in China and seeks a peaceful arrangement with China under existing treaties and the Anglo-Japanese alliance. Negotiations are nearing a satisfactory conclusion and Japan expresses confidence in its position.
London reports claim German Emperor urged Francis Joseph to concede territories to secure Italy's neutrality. The Vienna mission, said to be conducted secretly, failed due to Hungarian opposition. Rome notes Italy delays entering the war, hoping to gain military and economic strength before action.
In Rome April 9 Carasyo Effendi and Midhat Bey deny a special mission while noting their city visit precedes Italy Turkey peace talks. They assert Turks cannot be forced by a large army and claim Turkey's economy is strong. They refute German influence and say Turkey would join the war if Goeben enters the Dardanelles.
Turin dispatch reports Gusetta Del Popolo claims Austria considers peace with Russia to bolster defense against Italy. Vienna communications deny vision, but a Vienna correspondent says semi official parleys with two Triple Entente powers are under way and foresees a possible dramatic surprise.
New York April 9 seven men captain and crew of the schooner Lisa B Willey rescued by the steamer Cum from New Orleans after being adrift 20 miles south of Capetteras since April 6. They had sailed April 1 from Savannah for Pawtucket with lumber and were brought in today.
London reports Allies celebrate King Albert birth anniversary and note the seventh anniversary of Mr. Asquith's premiership. The piece compares Asquith's term to Lord Salisbury's, highlighting a record for continuous office since the Reform Act era.
An official statement reports a small body of Turkish cavalry seen by a patrol a few miles northeast of Kantara on the railway midway between Port Said and Ismailia. A brief exchange of fire occurred with no casualties on either side. Air reconnaissance found enemy troop bodies in the area.
Telegraphed dispatches from Washington report General Carranza claiming a Guanajuato victory near Celaya with Obregon forces defeating Villa’s troops and taking prisoners as calm conditions linger. No confirmation from the State Department followed. A Carranza monoplane was moved from Brownsville toward Matamoros with possible aviator P A Chapa aboard and a large bombs supply was noted. Border patrol lines reviewed a shooting across the Rio Grande.
New York mourns the death of F Hopkinson Smith at his home aged 77. The author and artist gained fame across multiple fields from engineering feats in New York harbor to sea wall projects and the Statue of Liberty foundation. He wrote extensively and illustrated many of his travel books and novels.
The Northern Pacific arrived in San Diego after a 12 day eight hour voyage from Plophia via the canal. It carried 327 passengers, mostly from the East, and faced quarantine checks due to sickness. The sister ship Great Northern completed the same route in 14 days, arriving February 10. Tyne boats are new and will go on a fast service from San Francisco to Astoria.
The British steamer Lanatie arrives at Rio Janeiro with 146 passengers aboard. The captain claims a Falkland Islands destination but authorities and the public remain unsettled about the ship’s true purpose and origin.
A Cettinje dispatch to Havas reports Austrian aviators dropped bombs on Hodgorica Montenegro killing twelve women and children and injuring forty eight in the marketplace. Several buildings were demolished and seven bombs were released from the sero plane.
Commander Max Thierichens asked the United States to intern the German auxiliary cruiser and crew at Norfolk. The ship will be moved to the Norfolk navy yard after failing to obtain relief, ending its war cruise following the sinking of the William P Frye.
The government asks the Supreme Court to uphold the postmaster general’s method of weighing railway mail for pay. Assistant Attorney General Huston Thompson filed the brief in the $35,000,000 case, arguing only statutory limits exist. The circuit court ruled for the government. railroads appeal.
Chicago witnesses in the Western rate case testify that meat trains receive special attention and are expedited alongside live stock. G and I general superintendent of the Chicago and Northwestern explains to Interstate Commerce Commission investigators that meat shipments incur higher priority, affecting freight rates and profits for Swift & Company and other rail systems.
A Des Moines report questions whether county sheriffs in Iowa may count certain extra men as extras beyond regular staff. The April item examines legality and implications for sheriff operations and funding.
Berlin reports Crown Princess Cecille today gave birth to a daughter. The mother and child are reported well. The crown princess is a daughter of the late Friederich Franz II of Mecklenburg Schwerin and married Frederick William, the German crown prince, in June 1905. They have five children, four boys and one girl, with the eldest at nine.
London April 9 The cabinet has not decided on the drink question and no settlement is expected until parliament meets next week. The government may propose prohibiting sale of spirits with cross party support. Balfour and Andrew Bonar Law are said to back any action short of total prohibition. The move mirrors Russia after its prohibition step. Opposition from vested interests is likely. Scotland uses far more spirits per capita than England and Ireland, risking defeat if opposition remains cohesive.
Official army bulletin reveals a secret new French explosive doubling impact of shells. A Morning Post correspondent notes the shell’s power clears paths for French advances in Champagne while causing enormous German losses and driving prisoners to insanity.
A Chinese leader shapes negotiations with Japan amid mixed advice. He resists radical options and pursues safeguards for China, aiming to secure favorable terms while avoiding extremes, as reflected in ongoing discussions with Tokyo.
Berlin reports ongoing battles along the Meuse and Moselle with French defense holding. French gains persist near Verdun and in the Brule forest despite heavy weather and difficult conditions.
A telegram from the Belgian minister of war reports that the western side of the Ypres canal toward Drei Chachen has been freed by Belgian troops. The Germans fled in disorder, leaving machine guns and ammunition behind.
An American News Agency report from Budapest recounts an unusual aerial duel. An Austrian plane outmaneuvered three Russians, wing damaged, and dropped a bomb on a rival machine, sending the enemy aircraft spinning to earth.
A partial report claims the steamer Falaba was armed while a crew member states the vessel carried heavy gear during a march to a park. The document references an estimated 3.974.000 bushels of wheat cited for the year.
The piece reports Secretary Bryan’s stance against tying the Democratic Party to liquor interests and outlines Kern’s plan in Indiana to challenge the Taggart machine. It notes Iowa and other states may use prohibition as a campaign issue and Bryan urges party unity on the liquor question.
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