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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1915
Page
5
Yale engineer Saville reports 27 percent water yielded strongest concrete after 30 days in 1.24 concrete mixes. Other percentages weaker, suggesting a definite upper water limit for effective mix.
Berlin reports the Anglo French retreat from Serbian territory as Bulgarian forces gain ground in southwestern Serbia. A Saloniki dispatch quotes the French general staff admitting withdrawal for strategic reasons as entente diplomats press Greece to clarify its stance amid growing Greek pessimism. The Times notes Bulgarian pressure and a cautious entente withdrawal while northern fronts show limited change.
Athens dispatch via Havas reports Ethenos saying Austrian and Turkish officials call their subjects to be ready to leave Athens. Newspaper chatter on possible partial army demobilization swirls, with unconfirmed reports suggesting the general staff weighs the step.
Reuters reports that Chant Critain restrictions threaten Greek foreign trade as steam lines consider suspending operations. Greece appeals to Britain over coal import prohibition while Athens warns of grave consequences and potential seizures and prize court actions.
Washington D C Congress likely to be asked to expand the national defense act of 1911 to better protect military secrets about torpedoes guns and other navy devices. The navy department solicitor Egerton notes litigation with E W Bills company over torpedo contracts under government designs tied to vessels under construction.
Senator Hoke Smith of Georgia called on Congress to pressure Great Britain to stop interfering with neutral trade. He warned protests by the state department are met by lawlessness and urged a firm stance to defend neutral rights. He accused British merchants of profiting from seized American goods and defended U.S. independence from Britain while noting Germany as a longtime friend.
Buffalo December 10 Lady Pontiac seen a cow valued at 20000 dollars has broken the world butter production record by yielding 658 pounds of milk in one week from which 4151 100 pounds of butter were made eclipsing the prior record by 64 pounds Lady Pontiac Johanna owned by Oliver Cabana Jr of Buffalo
Four men robbed a bank in Atchison and escaped from a pursuing posse after a 45 minute confrontation. The incident involved an organized effort with a planned escape and loot secured by the robbers.
New York Dec 11 The unfilled tonnage of United States Steel on November 20 reached 7,189,489 tons up 1,024,037 tons from October. Domestic demand rose while European orders helped push totals. stock moved for US Steel common briefly above 87 before falling back amid weak buying sentiment.
In Erie Pennsylvania early today two of three Anchor line grain elevators owned by the Pennsylvania Railroad were burned with about 500000 bushels of wheat lost. The third elevator with 25000 bushels was saved. The wheat from Canada awaited shipment to Great Britain and allies. An investigation of the fire's origin will be requested. No other cause than spontaneous combustion has yet been found.
London, Dec 10. In a by election the postmaster general Herbert Samuel won over Henry Knight, a Leeds printer, in the Cleveland division of North Riding Yorkshire with 7 318 votes. Knight opposed liquor sale restrictions and claimed labor support. Labor leaders refuted his claims that unions opposed the regulations.
The Danish steamer Minsk was sunk near London waters on December 16. The crew were saved and rescued after the incident.
Led by Benator Hughes of Paterson New Jersey silk manufacturers visited the state department to urge England to lift the embargo on logwood shipments from its West Indian possessions. They warned that failure to lift it could force Paterson mills to close within three months for lack of dyestuffs, affecting more than 40 000 workers.
Washington reports Senator Kenyon introduced resolutions urging the Secretary of War and the Secretary of the Navy to disclose locations and costs of all army posts and navy yards. He suggests Fort Des Moines might be scrap, labeling it useless. The measure aims to reduce government expenses by closing redundant sites.
New York December 11 United States Attorney Marshal says the grand jury investigating alleged factory strike activities will reconvene next week probable Wednesday. New evidence suggests certain members of German and Austrian consular staffs are implicated though indictments against foreign consuls remain uncertain. Marshal, after a trip to Washington for talks with Attorney General Gregory, notes possible diplomatic entanglements if consuls are charged.
President Wilson told Columbus chamber of commerce that preservation of self possession in crisis will empower U S influence in world peace. He urged business readiness to mobilize resources as a measure of national defense and linked economic progress to a free banking system and enterprise independence.
Reading court records reveal a divorce suit by a Philadelphia man and his Reading wife who married on October 12 1914 after a dare in Elkton Maryland. The master recommends divorce for improper conduct citing broken promises to provide a home and repeated hostile letters. The couple separated immediately after marriage and never lived together.
Washington December 16 Representative Good reports alarm among Iowa shippers and the public over the presidents plan to delay railroad legislation until a commission reports He will fight an administration bill to enlarge the interstate commerce committee believing the president will appoint railroad friendly appointees The tone of the message signals the administration has lined up with the railroads
Washington December 10 The department of justice will investigate the accident that disabled the steamer birth in the Pacific. An agent will be sent to the bark upon arrival to examine the scene and gather evidence for the inquiry.
Washington reports US demand for disavowal of the sinking of the Italian liner Ancona, reparations for American lives lost, and assurance that such acts will not recur. Vienna delays in replying prompt the threat of diplomatic rupture. Penfield may stay in Vienna but relations sour amid submarine warfare tensions.
Hopewell Virginia seen a massive blaze sweeping the town overnight leaving only scattered remains of early buildings. The 25 000 population area faces widespread damage with factories at both ends, one death reported and looting arrests noted as investigators and state relief plans move forward.
In San Francisco on December 10, over 100 students mainly girls were kept from classrooms as punishment for membership in secret societies. Principals ordered expulsions yesterday, and despite a week of pushback some attended a theater party. The board of education had decided to withhold diplomas from high school secret society members, and an inquiry seeks to identify others involved with Theta.
The schooner John W. Dana of Boston, with a cargo of asphalt from Port of Spain, foundered on a reef near Chandeleur Inlet. The captain and entire crew were landed at Gulfport, Mississippi, after the vessel and cargo were reported as a total loss due to a beacon light mishap.
A British cruiser stayed well outside neutral limits and evaded a U S warship while sailing from Feros Oita amid signals of German ownership. The captain suspected the Wing's ownership and continued toward Nortoti despite pursuit.
Amsterdam dispatch reports Emperor William will travel from December 18 to 24 to Belgium, via London, with the Belgian correspondent of the paper noting the trip amid ongoing wartime activity.
A Philadelphia chemist found varied items in a pushcart including beans fibers insect wings straw and cigaret paper in a bulk sale. The offender, Allison, was quickly convicted and Judge Davis fined him six cents and costs.
Former President Taft told Chicago he was not attempting to nominate Elihu Root for the Republican nomination. Taft said Root would be a suitable candidate for the nation and dismissed claims of backing him for president.
The Lyon County Fair board exonerates the fair authorities amid a murky report. Officials say no wrongdoing occurred and defend operations under scrutiny.
Pishee scores 10 as the 4D D Teamers suffer a setback marked by Italian Abe’s problems and a rough outing for the squad.
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