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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1915
Page
2
Lord Kitchener lauded Northumbrian miners as valuable military assets and urged recruitment of more, prompting local mining centers to form committees and enroll young miners, some athletes, into a new regiment. Also notes on French Foreign Legion training, Ger man social insurance, and other diverse items.
A Massachusetts man constructs a tiny battleship 1% feet long with functional guns, range finders, wireless gear, crew, and marching band. Electric propulsion grants 10 mph on calm water and total cost runs about $15,000. In France, M Brunier wills $20,000 for an annual prize rewarding a French Alpine guide wife with seven children living in a mountain village at the altitude of 3.28 feet?
T C Martin reported at the National Electric Light association meeting in Philadelphia that vegetables like radishes and lettuce showed a 7 percent increase in growth when electrically stimulated compared with untreated produce.
London chamfer of commerce and provincial chambers seek statistics on Germans indebtedness to English firms. Noted sums around 200000 dollars, with large shares to Yorkshire and Lancashire firms. Various oddities about a Canada railway route and historic silver dollars also appear in this fragment.
Petrograd dispatches report Russia on the offensive with 48 000 prisoners captured in Carpathian operations as German forces suffer heavy losses in recent fighting.
In West Russia German claims that Russian forces have begun a counterattack and crossed the Bobr at two points. A French correspondent reports recent battles in Poland and Prussia have cost Germans about 60,000 casualties as heavy fighting rages along the Russo German frontier.
A Viennese statement reports Russia claiming more than forty eight thousand prisoners taken in operations against the Austro German armies in the Carpathian region. Further successes are alleged as the Russians fight with desperate courage.
Paris reports Ludovic Naudeau, Journal correspondent, says German losses exceed 50,000 in the Rawka river and Bor simen Gumbinnen thrusts. He notes the western front eases pressure as Russians gain ground and German armies slowly wear down through feverish fighting and heavy sacrifices.
Petrograd Feb 25 reports the Russian general staff believes Germany aims a northern Poland maneuver focusing on fortresses along the Niemen and Bobr rivers. With a safe left wing on Russian soil, the plan would push southward to join Austro German forces from the Carpathians and seize much of Poland. Osnovets fortress is the initial target, though German progress has stalled amid marshy defenses and a shift toward encircling Lomza.
Petrograd reports renewed Russian regrouping from escaped forces of Von Hindenburg in East Prussia. Heavy Carpathian fighting continues with 691 officers and 47,640 men captured since Jan 21, while German detachments are pushed back along several fronts. Austrians bombard targets in the Carpathians as Russians claim multiple trench gains and prisoner taking amid ongoing attacks.
The latest official war report says Russians crossed the river in northern Poland in two places, part of counter assaults in the western theater. In Champagne near Perthes French infantry attacked several positions amid heavy fighting, with higher Allied casualties and continued bombardment.
Frank Grandove of Greensburg pleaded guilty in criminal court to writing a letter threatening President Wilson. He received a sentence of one to three years in the penitentiary. Grandove claimed the letter was written to provoke anarchists and secure transportation to Austria.
Russian troops pushed near Grodno but were repelled. Southeast of Rumus town Russians crossed the Bobr river at two points and near Stabin they were driven back. Engagement continues near Krassnyborg while 14200 Rucelone and two cannons were captured near Preasyness. A Russian night attack east of Skierniowice was repulsed.
Geneva reports Serbian forces crossed into Austrian land on February 25 2021 near Bjelina opposite Ratcha and at Mitrovitaza. They penetrated one to four miles into Austrian territory in a dispatch received here. The aim is believed to drive Austrians back west of the Koopa as they operate against the Russians.
Berlin reports via wireless to London that further obstacles have arisen to prevent the invasion of Russia. Meanwhile the feeding of the population in East Prussia, previously occupied by Russians, proceeds with difficulty.
Berlin via London reports from Vienna that fighting in the Carpathians has become bitter and stubborn. Russians show desperate courage as both sides entrench in the Dukla pass. In Galicia south of Stanislau, the Russians again oppose the Austrian right flank in a major engagement.
In Lake county Tennessee a majority of able bodied men are deputized to arrest night riders. Governor Rye may deploy militia from Union City to Tiptonville if the plan fails. Night riders have harassed the Negro population around Titan and Philippi driving tenants off lands as they seek to stop renting to Black farmers.
Grand Admiral von Tirpitz vows to starve Britain by blockading and torpedoing ships. He claims Germany can mirror English raids and choke food and vital imports, asserting submarine warfare is more effective than zeppelin raids. Born March 19 1849, he rose to lead the German navy and oversee the submarine campaign.
Manila reports 400 mutinous Indian troops killed after rebellion against officers. Seven German prisoners joined natives. women spared. Half the Bengalee light infantry attacked the other half, civilians attacked, some deaths. Reinforcements from warships arrived as unrest rumors spread in Rangoon Calcutta and Java.
New York February 24 Wheat prices were pushed higher as speculation on grain sales from Hungary and Danube countries loomed. H Canby president of the Chicago Board of Trade testified at a state food price inquiry that Europe’s demand, not speculation, drove prices. He cited a European belligerent paying two dollars a bushel for large quantities to secure purchases and noted the market would ease when Canadian and Argentine shipments begin in spring.
In Twin Valley 30 miles east of here and 20 miles north of Lassen peak a strong quake Sunday night cracked the ground in all directions. Ivan Sampey’s house sank five feet and large rocks vanished while new springs appeared. An acre of land sank 60 feet and tremors lasted about two minutes. Damage also hit Hum Morgane’s place where movements followed a Lassen eruption a month ago. No clear word on whether the peak is rearming after recent rain.
The Hague reports a seething political situation with possible rapid changes. London dispatch notes recent meetings among international representatives at The Hague but says topics discussed were kept secret. A sea incident involving the Rydam steamer near Rotterdam is briefly mentioned amid the turmoil.
A fragmented notice describes a Pan Fair event titled Japan Day. It reports participants including Japanese people at a Pacific venue with crowd activity noted this morning. The readable text is garbled but suggests a display or celebration involving Japanese culture and attendees.
WasHi ye . 8.-Hobert Pat in Feb H. h formerty f Dee Moluen, for years of the YYork Herald bureau here, be pros dawntioned for secretary of t) pew trade omin ade.
A garbled 19th century legal notice reports a swindler case in Parison New York delayed by a fire. The fragment mentions J Hartman and a coroner or clerk, noting penalties and years in a cryptic court proceeding.
Bucharest reports claim Nicholau Misuba Romanian minister will return to England with note to Britain stating Romanian army will take the feud in April. Matin correspondent dispatched from Bucharest via Nish and Malta.
Vienna reports the government has seized all stocks of rye barley maize and flour. Distribution of bread will be organized in various districts under government control.
Council Bluffs la Feb 25 Oncur Linder adopted son and heir of the late John J Linder killed last Saturday in an elevator shaft incident asks district court to compel Jeanette Linder Green daughter of the deceased to bring into court the will said to have been taken from the Linder safe. Judge Wheeler signed the order directing that the will be shown or declared absent by Saturday. Linder left property valued at 1000 and five law firms already engaged for the ensuing litigation.
The Nebraska senate approved an 18 to 14 vote a bill halting double action for liquor damage suits unless the saloon keeper had prior notice not to serve the person alleged harmed. Opponents call it a major regression in state liquor law, claiming it shields saloon keepers from liability.
February report from Chicago describes an unusual gathering of Meas Product Federation members. Attendees include manufacturers wholesalers retailers foresters engineers architects and builders gathered to discuss national trade issues and industry cooperation.
Miss Terry, a New York actress, underwent a medical procedure yesterday for an ailment affecting her eye. Her family stated she is responding to treatment and improving steadily with expectations of a full recovery.
A damaged clipping notes a voyage to Bremen with a Galveston cargo of tea and commodities loaded, including coffee and other goods. The fragment mentions the vessel undergoing loading in February and references the Almer ean et talemilip and Maw whia.
Carter Harrison in Chicago’s fifth mayoral term loses Democratic renomination to Robert M. Brewer by over 76000 votes aided by Edith Ogden Harrison’s advocacy for woman suffrage. Witt Hall Thompson leads for Republican nomination as precincts remain. At least twenty arrests occur at the polls. Eight-year-old Agnes Seamon is shot in the foot as a policeman fires into a crowd of political workers.
A second attempt to pass the Anderson Bill creating a state police department succeeded in the Des Moines House by 63 to 32. A substitute shifted control of special agents to the governor, and final action followed a lengthy debate. The measure authorizes the governor to appoint up to four special agents with police powers, paid by the executive council.
Petrograd reports Maxim Gorky is no longer the subject of a prosecution started years ago over socialist anti government pranks. The author has returned from eight years of exile and was included in an 1913 amnesty but did not return until health and longing prompted his return.
Washington reports Congress pushing to clear pending legislation before adjournment. The Senate opened two hours early to tackle the post office appropriation for 317,046,569 while the House prepared the general deficiency bill for 9,000,000. Also, the fortifications bill for 6,000,000 moved after passing the House, and postal supply debates continued from last year as the army appropriation bill faced elimination of the edentific shop management and stop watch experiments in government plants.
Washington DC February notice lists numerous fourth class appointments for South Dakota. Names include Kemis Mahel Jones Curtisie Albert Soule Cialena Elival L. Warneley Grandfield Thomas Bentley Hammer Alexander Johnson Hoo ver Walter Chieeman Addie Houle James Samuel Foratt Junius Edmundue Kenel George Comatock Laur y Johanson Manderson Duncan McMillian Martin Chegot Hina Theo Haughelm Borum Ida Gorum Sulphur Eather Simons Unitywife Henry Stark Near Points Ada Walter Manabridge Amherst Kilimens Patterson Canning Manon Banco Talign Jon Elpert Vite The Ppannes Hobt New Pairpoint Oamund Hevafeld Firesteel Wm Bk Canton Forest City Lewie Oliver Florence L on Leendert Maroua Melownatels Lower Lille wood Millown Pred F bye Aug cy Kane Water Forrwville Wm Fo Mooner
A fragment from an Evening Tele page notes Piute Indians maintaining position near a stronghold in Utah. The readable text mentions the community and ongoing resistance or presence, but details are unclear in the damaged OCR.
Sioux City and Des Moines trials convict 36 master plumbers for criminal conspiracy in restraint of trade. About 100 witnesses testified. defendants hail from Iowa Nebraska Missouri Minnesota Wisconsin Michigan Indiana and Illinois. Two Sioux Cityans named Gearen and Hagen charged as part of the list of convicts. Jury out 11 hours, judge to set date for new trial in appeals process.
Washington news reports Attorney General Gregory recommends Wade for a judgeship. Wade travels to Westing ton to take up the position as the president plans to send the nomination to the Senate this week. Opposition from southern candidates arises, but Wade remains a leading choice for the vacancy.
Washington February report notes renewed effort by the administration to secure Senate ratification of two pending treaties with Colombia and Nicaragua. The foreign relations committee chairman, Senator Stu, states progress before the president’s attendance at the Bayon meeting.
Albany February report states the New York Tribune faces a libel suit seeking 60000 dollars. State Attorney General Werdbury is named in the matter as allegedly connected with the publication. The case was served to Tribune representatives yesterday.
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