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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1915
Page
2
A mosaic of brief items touches on Irish poetry, Canadian military camps, British colonies, and global curios. Topics include Harpers magazine excerpts, drought scenes in the Dakotas, French vintage stocks, North Borneo governance, international law questions, language diversity, and various small world facts.
German troops report the capture of Kovno fortress on the Niemen after heavy fighting. Berlin claims 400 cannon seized with significant war material, while Hindenburg’s forces push toward Brest-Litovsk and threaten Petrograd. British and Greek political moves add to eastern front tensions.
London reports reveal Zeppelins raiding the outskirts last night with ten killed and 36 injured. Bombs struck eastern England while antiaircraft fire claimed one Zeppelin. four were sighted off the Netherlands coast and patrols faced difficult conditions.
Overseas News agency reports a Zeppelin attack on Harwich caused heavy bomb explosions and panic. The bombardment disrupted coast guard posts and postal service between Harwich and Holland, with extensive damage and at least seventeen injuries. casualties unknown.
Rome Aug 19 The Holy See says difficulties in exchanging non military age civilian internees have been overcome. Britain agreed to treat German submarine crews like other prisoners and Germany ended special British officer treatment. A favorable reply came from the German ministry via Lugano and was sent to London. August 11 Britain thanked the pope for his humane action.
David Richards, miner, and William Mankina, a Black man, were held to the grand jury on charges of conspiring to blow up the Greneer can meets at the preliminary hearing.
A Zurich dispatch reports the Austro-Hungarian interior minister provided latest cholera news. Details are unclear due to partial, garbled text in the original dispatch.
In Cape Haitien on Aug 18 a detachment of Marines faced rebels who refuse to disarm and threaten to fight. The excited populace shows no outbreak yet, while foreigners at Port au Prince report threats and urge American protection from nearby Haitian rebels.
Former Georgia Governor Slaton denounces Atlanta Mayor Woodward for statements on Leo M. Frank and mob justice. He calls the remarks old and garrulous, says the case became a football of policies, and criticizes mob politics while urging law and order.
Aberdeen’s alcohol status was appealed after a one vote margin in a local decision. The supreme court heard that 37 affirmative and 45 negative ballots were improperly counted, with handling of uncertain ballots tied to the Meenge election issue. The circuit court had ruled Aberdeen dry by nine votes. Justice Whiting authored the supreme court opinion.
Philadelphia August 18 A committee of the councils with the Liberty Bell trip will meet next Monday to revise the itinerary after complaints that railroads in the southwestern states charge excessive rates for transporting the bell on its homeward journey.
A six month survey shows about half of former saloons in Des Moines are now occupied. The report notes new tenants include a variety of businesses and services transforming the urban area after the licensed era.
Readable fragments mention a yeast discovery linked to a grower and a scientist. The text hints at a collaboration on a product or process named in association with a rose or planting context. Specific names, dates, and places are not clearly readable.
London reports increasing peace rumors with discussions of large credits arranged with New York to stabilize American exchange. Gold supply is growing and exports are expected to support foreign debts, while bullion markets and bank rates hint at shifting financial policies to aid allies.
Chicago Aug 19 The National Marine League is being formed under James B. Forgan to mobilize national support for American maritime development. The plan aims to raise 125000 with 160 members in the central federal reserve district and branch leagues in 12 districts.
Boston August 36 The Braver field, the greatest park in the country, opened today as the new home grounds of the Boston club of the National league. Before the game with St Louis the pennant from the world series with the Philadelphia Athletics last year was to be unfurled marking the dedication. President John K Toner and club owners attended the ceremony. It was expected large crowds would attend. The grounds seat 44 250 persons.
A wartime report notes that a contraband cotton order is anticipated imminently from the government. The advisory mentions potential measures affecting cotton shipments and national controls during the period ahead.
Reports from Texas cities including Galveston and Texas City indicate a tropical storm caused extensive loss of life and property damage. Early tallies list dozens killed with many homes destroyed, while Texas City sees military aid and civilian relief efforts underway.
AustinTexas August 18 Governor Ferguson announced he would conduct a personal investigation after failing to obtain direct information from Galveston on the situation there. He ordered aides to gather facts and report findings to the state.
Executives of metal trades unions affiliated with the A F L will meet in Washington to press wage increases they say reflect manufacturer profits. The gathering follows the International Association of Machinists session where W H Johnston urged a general strike to gain conditions, though members doubt a broad strike will be endorsed.
In Weleomery Alabama on August 18 a mob hanged two Black men suspected of poisoning. One man was lynched before officials could intervene, while another died later at the local palace hospital.
An undated fragment notes a ceremonial or social event with unclear names and places. The readable phrases reference fright and danger amid a tense atmosphere, but concrete details and participants remain obscured.
The Galveston water system gas street car lines and lashing causeway are out of commission following damage likely from a gale. Fort Crockett personnel and families are evacuated as officers and employees scramble to safety amid widespread ruin.
Chicago dispatch reports water rising inland from Hitchcock to Galveston as flood stages surpass 1900 levels. W. F. Marson warns citizens in vital business districts while rescuers pull bodies from seven drowned and tend to several injured. Towns between Wallis and the coast suffer severe damage as waters flood yards and cotton bales. A rumbling hurricane force storm drives tides and marines assist as relief efforts begin.
Fragmentary text from the Sather LA Washington bulletin notes Aug 14 reports from Texas and Houston. Mentions a viator and a car, a wind velocity around eight inches, a time 5 29 m, reference to miles and a Monday evening event.
Army officers working to receive news from Texas City, aiming to reach Galveston through a wireless station. The text notes Aug 18 as a marker and mentions using the galveston route and a station named Ustad Bites.
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