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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1915
Page
6
A collage of brief items covers uprisings in Greece and Russia as wheat and Dardanelles closures affect supplies, radium prices in Colorado, Uranus distance and light, Alaska population, and various scientific curiosities. Slices include a Milwaukee news service plan, a 2 cent mail bill story, sugar and wine notes, and forgotten lore about historic cameras and potatoes.
The report notes Greece rejected Britain’s offer to cede Cyprus in exchange for joining the Allies. Britain’s push follows Serbian setbacks and Turkish-Bulgarian moves near the Aegean. The piece also tracks Russian gains in the south and German advances toward Riga as the Eastern Front stabilizes in places.
Paris reports an unsuccessful German attack on French positions near Clyenchy. The French war office announced the action occurred yesterday evening and offered no further details about casualties or breakthroughs.
The Nations Guard team scored 2 228 points to win the United States service match in the national rifle tournament in Jacksonville on October 22. The Marine Corps team placed second with 2 205 points and the Army finished third with 2 174.
The War Department sends the 28th Infantry from Galveston to Harlingen Texas to reinforce border postings after renewed raids. The unit joins the 23rd Infantry at Jacksonville Florida and will back small posts such as Ojo De Agua where casualties occurred.
The Washington department of water is asked to secure the release of William Lixh an American held prisoner in an English camp for his term. The case arose from a report made public today detailing his detention and the efforts to secure his freedom.
London reports that in the house of commons Ronald McNeall pressed Sir John Simon on which poets could be quoted with impunity. Simon replied the issue stems from censor misjudgment rather than military concerns and suggested censors cultivate the muse to better judge poetic quotations from dispatches.
Arlington engineers claim transatlantic voice link via wireless telephone to Paris with Honolulu also reporting reception. John J. Carty of AT and T announced the milestone while B. B. Webb in Arlington initiated the test, with French officers and Honolulu observers listening. Carty cautioned broader development needed before routine use.
Petrograd reports millions of acres of land previously colonized by Germans and many German industrial and financial operations valued at hundreds of millions of dollars are being sequestered and put under Russian control. The move follows a German professor manifesto demanding territory cession as part of peace talks. The government says losses suffered by Russians in German occupied areas will be offset against German subjects elsewhere in Russia. No disposition plan has been announced yet.
An all day event organized by the Massachusetts branch of the national security league aimed at promoting increased national defense. A camp demonstration at Boston Common featured Governor Walsh expected to preside at an evening mass meeting with speakers including United States Senator John W. Weeks and President A. Lawrence Lowell of Harvard University.
Mohonk Lake conference session on Puerto Rico and dependent peoples includes Gov Yager detailing harsh conditions and the strain of extreme population growth. He notes limited progress under American occupation and cites emigration pressures to alleviate overcrowding.
A telegram from Dell A. Judd of Wilson, Wyoming, dated yesterday, reports the death of Dr. Been I He after an accident. Further details are unavailable in the readable text.
Washington reports federal efforts to resume trade with Mexico following Carranza recognition. Officials seek to appoint consuls in major U.S. cities to handle exports, as shipments to Mexican ports previously contracted during the unrest. Mexican imports to the United States rose in 1915 while Mexican exports fell.
London reports the sinking of the Puitiah and Iris steamers and a third vessel City of mame after seizure in the conflict. The censor’s statement notes confusion and limited details as authorities verify losses during the outbreak of hostilities.
A Havas report from Ha Courtral notes Belgian women near Hanebrouck Santeriota Balainn are punished for refusing military labor for Germany. Women have been sent to Germany as a consequence.
Four German merchant ships were torpedoed in a report from London dated October 1. The dispatch notes British action against German shipping during wartime, detailing the loss of vessels and the ongoing maritime conflict.
Venusta no Carranza head of the de facto government plans to promote baseball in Mexico as a substitute for fights and erosions along the border. An American consular agent reports cities like Juarez Mexicali and Tijuana will be involved and races or Monte Carlo venues will not be recognized.
Reports from Verona state Italian forces widened their offensive in the Trentino. In a single engagement they penetrated over seven miles north of Trent’s latitude, moving north of Mount Setoll as the Austro Serbia campaign began.
October 2 report: a Des Moines house making 3000 yearly faces injunction after being accused of selling intoxicating liquor. General Sherman says a wholesale drug house cannot operate unless it relocates and closes its plant. Anti Maquaque pressure cited. the Moines Drug Company found guilty.
Oct. 22 report notes Bryant of Knoxcol died yesterday from injuries in a football game. The tally adds to football fatalities for the season and to similar cases reported last season, including deaths after the season ended.
Ella Flagg Young plans to relinquish her role as head of the Chicago school board manager and return to private life. The move comes after years guiding reform efforts and overseeing district education.
London reports a national outcry after publication of Edith Cavell's condemnation and execution by German authorities in Brussels. The American legation notes disputed promises to keep Washington informed, and letters from Brand Whitlock and Hugh Gibson argue over ultimatums and possible reprisals.
The article discusses behind the curtain discussions among European powers on Germany’s armament, indemnities, and territorial aims. It cites officials and observers weighing a peace guarantees, colonial claims, and the balance of power with Austria-Hungary, Britain, and France ahead of potential conflict.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention border bandits and an incident on October 22 with references to various names and places, but details are unclear. The fragment hints at an active bandit situation near a meal or highway route and a general comment by a person named Sarna.
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