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Newspaper
Lebanon Daily Reporter
Location
Lebanon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1915
Page
1
Vienna reports Austro-German forces nearing Lemberg as bombardment of Russian forts around the Galicia capital is expected. Berlin says victory crowns eastern operations with German reinforcements check Russian advances on the San River and push toward investing Lemberg.
In Poland heavy combat develops as German and Russian forces clash north of Ostrobieka between the Rozogs and Sekwa rivers and near Przasnysz. Moscow reports Russian pressure against Von Hindenburg’s troops to balance Austro German moves in Galicia. The war office notes a crossing of the Dniester by Austro German lines south of Lemberg.
International News Service reports continued Anglo-French gains at Gallipoli from 600 to 1400 yards in dispatches from Tenedos. The offensive, begun last Friday, persists along the front with strong momentum.
In the Western zone a report notes Tepito Kagleg moving north of Apres with uncertain bearings. The fragment mentions directions and geographic cues in a terse, local-report tone. No clear events or outcomes are stated.
In today’s war office communique French forces report gains north of Arras on the Souchez front near the sugar factory after heavy fighting. German counterattacks southeast of Neuville St Vaast were repulsed and French forces defended all works captured there. South of Arras on the Hebuterne Serre road 150 prisoners were taken, with Hebuterne about twelve miles south by southwest of Arras. The actions suggest a potential French wedge strategy between German right and center. A second note from Halifax reports the steamer A W Perry ran ashore near Sambro Head in fog. all 42 passengers were landed safely.
An Austrian submarine is believed sunk by the Anglo French fleet at the western entrance to the Dardanelles. The dispatch from Mitylene today notes Austria may be aiding Turkey with warships and supplies.
Rome dispatch reports fighting along a 30 mile front from Caporatto Isonzo to Trieste. Italian forces hold gains on the eastern Isonzo bank near Tolmein with relatively light losses. Bridges are under construction, air raids hit Monfalcone and Pola, and Italian units celebrate a national fete as King Victor Emmanuel observes frontline sacrifice.
Constantinople reports the Anglo French forces suffered a severe defeat in the southwestern Gallipoli theater. Turkish war office states the enemy did not renew action after Saturday's defeat and that no fresh operations occurred on Sunday, with quiet prevailing along the front.
A Turkish source reports a typhoid fever outbreak across the Asia Minor coast affecting the army and civilians. Seventy-five doctors died at a single medical concentration camp as German authorities advise the Sultan to flee toward Koniah under the pretense of pilgrimage.
Reports from Mitylene state the allies continue landing troops at the Dardanelles as the allied fleet resumes bombardment of Turkish positions on Saturday and today.
A Russian schooner Adolph was sunk by a German submarine off Battray Head today. Two crew members were lost while four survivors were landed at Leith.
Fragmentary OCR indicates an official action by Wilson related to a sale authorized today with reference to Wednesday. Limited legible details prevent full identification of parties, place, or scope.
A British citizen, S. P. Jones, was killed and an Englishman, a woman, and a child were wounded when Villista forces captured Tuxpam on Sunday night, per vice consul Bevean in Tamico and a State Department report.
A Vera Cruz cable to Constitutionalist HQ reports Villa's losses in the Leonare defeat as 10000 dead wounded and deserted. Obregon's victory is described as more decisive than earlier reports, with pursuit of the demoralized enemy continuing and artillery being sent to aid Gonzales toward Mexico City expected to fall before week’s end.
Incomplete returns show Republicans leading in yesterday's Illinois judicial races. Fourteen Republican supreme court candidates were elected, one Democrat reelected. In Cook County, seventeen Republicans and six Democrats won circuit and superior judgeships. Warren Duncan of Marion defeated Justice Albert Watson. Reelected were Frank Dunn, James H. Cartwright, and Orrine Carter.
International News Service reports two Norwegian vessels sunk by German U boats off Stannshead Wales and Fastnet. The steamship Trudvang of 1400 tons from Bergen, 224 feet, built 1897, saved crew after being torpedoed south of St Georges Channel. The sailing bark Superb, 1515 tons, bound from Buenos Aires to Queenstown, was sunk by a bomb after a gunfire exchange. Survivors landed at Cahirciveen and noted the Norwegian flag on the Superb.
William Graham and Mat Jarrell, two murderers awaiting execution at Moundville prison, will be immersed in the prison fountain this evening by Chaplain Rev B M Spurr after professing conversion. The ceremony, new to the state and likely to the nation, proceeds by immersion.
A Memphis street chase ends when a car roars through Southeast Memphis causing fear and property damage. A bystander reports the vehicle sped through residential blocks, nearly striking pedestrians before stopping. Police investigation begins, with no injuries reported so far.
At the National American Woman Suffrage Association midyear meeting in Chicago delegates clash over the Congressional Union. After a decisive speech by Alice Stone Blackwell, a resolution seeks to sever official ties with Union activity and ban public support, with fines imposed as the issue heads to the afternoon session.
In Chicago on June 8 a fire at the Scott Lumber Company garage injured two city firemen and endangered more than twenty others. Gasoline tanks exploded and burning liquid damaged thirty cars and several trucks before firefighters confined the flames and prevented a 3,000 gallon gas tank from catching.
President Wilson said he has received no official information about a peace movement promoted by Van Ghell Geldmeester, son of the Dutch royal adviser. He noted he learned only from newspapers and that the Philadelphia league of peace meeting is not connected to the U S government.
Wilson and cabinets consider measures to restore peace in Mexico after his warning to warring leaders to act together. Carranza reportedly replies indirectly for recognition. Obregon defeats Villa Angels near Leon, with reports of heavy casualties and Natara’s Villista forces occupying Guanadueto. A large food shipment by the transport Buford heads to Vera Cruz to aid starving Mexicans.
Secretary Bryan reached the executive offices at noon, delaying the cabinet session. He refused visitors, said he was busy, and later stated he would be late to the meeting. He reportedly drafted a note paragraph on Germany but would not discuss it. no appointment with Representative Buchanan was arranged. Count von Bernstorff met with Counselor Lansing at the state department. The ambassador declined to discuss the issue.
Mrs. Morton Maker, 54, committed death by own action early today by drowning herself in fourteen inches of water in Prairie Creek. She was found in the park area, believed deranged after the death of two married daughters.
Chattanooga Tenn June 8 Monday June 14 has been set as the election date for a new president of the Dixie Highway Association to succeed C B James of Chattanooga who resigned Vice president M M Allison of this city issued telegraphic calls for the meeting to be held
In Indianapolis on June 8 at the Indiana Grain Dealers Association midsummer meeting President Dean urged delegates to avoid futures trading until sun trades settle the same day. He cited wheat prices now about thirty cents lower than the previous year and noted Hessian fly damage. Secretary C B Riley warned southern Indiana crops could drop 20 to 33 percent, with losses in many areas.
International reports from Copenhagen to Geneva describe naval losses and torpedoed ships, Goeben damage, a Goeben recall, and diplomatic moves. France notes a blockade in Asia Minor. Munich speaks on sea access for Germany. German trenches near Plogsteert and skirmishes at Lavarone with Italy.
International News Service reports in Athens that the Greek leader remains in frail condition after a relapse. Officials say his prognosis is uncertain as medical teams monitor his condition and vital signs closely.
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