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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1915
Page
1
Allied operations persist in three theaters with heavy actions near Ypres in Flanders and at the Dardanelles. British reports say German efforts to turn the British flank near Ypres have failed while fighting remains violent.
An American returning on the New York cites witnesses and officers claiming British casualties at Neuve Chapelle ranged from 10 900 to 12 000 killed and wounded with estimates of total losses up to 25 000. He alleges three generals were recalled over artillery errors and predicts war fatigue and prospects for peace.
The Turkish war department reports the Allies attempted landings by sea under naval protection at four Gallipoli points on the west coast. Turkish forces repulsed the landings and drove troops back to the shore with bayonet attacks. Simultaneous fleet movement toward the Dardanelles is noted.
Turkish forces repelled an enemy landing at Kum Kaleth under warship cover. The attackers suffered about 400 killed and 200 taken prisoner, while Turkish losses were minimal. Turkish fire sank a torpedo boat and damaged another, which needed towing to Ten-Edos. no sea operations against the straits occurred the next day.
French admit the Leon Gambetta is the victim of an Austrian submarine after a torpedo strike sinks the cruiser. The incident heightens tensions as authorities assess naval losses and determine the submarine's role in the attack.
London reports the German fleet totaling 68 ships is in the North Sea today. The update notes the active naval presence in northern waters and its potential implications for ongoing hostilities.
Paris reports the French armored cruiser Leon Gambetta torpedoed by an Austrian submarine. The ministry says all officers died in service. 156 of the crew were saved by Italian vessels in the Otranto canal. The ship is reported run ashore and may float away at high tide.
Theodore Roosevelt concludes seven days on the stand in the Barnes libel trial after cross examination covering his presidency salary travel expenses and speeches. He defends good faith and cites policy ties with Platt and Murphy while describing his wartime and gubernatorial interactions.
Syracuse reports reveal confidential letters between Roosevelt Barnes Platt and others as Roosevelt testifies in the $50,000 libel suit. The colonel identifies correspondences and questions about campaign contributions and big business while denying Barnes’s name appearing in letters. Hostile exchanges occur as Justice Andrews mediates and Roosevelt’s lawyers oppose newspaper article evidence.
In a Syracuse court the Roosevelt side replaced its pitcher with a pew twirler after three days of cross examination. Barnum, a young Syracuse lawyer, faced Col Roosevelt with aggressive gestures and a charged pace as the trial continued.
A colonel connects for a home run during a courtroom cross examination scene. The examiner questions Governor appoint ments while a Mr Hill of New York is cited. The defendant claims he did not appoint any state senator, provoking laughter and chuckles from the courtroom bailiffs.
Albany's William Barnes Jr faces a possible cross examination by Roosevelt lawyers in his $50,000 libel suit, with the Bayne committee findings cited and a focus on Barnes conscience under oath. The case includes allegations of graft links, printing contract frauds, and extensive related inquiries tied to the Albany political machine.
South Dakota Supreme Court rules Mitchell may construct and operate a city telephone system and sell $60,000 in bonds. Decision affirms circuit ruling, negates need for majority of voters, and clears path to bids. City Attorney Lauritz Miller led the defense against Spangler Haney and T H W Null.
Turton in Spink county narrowly voted to permit licensed saloons 27 to 26 in the recent election but the county commissioners may block the bonds needed to operate them. The board holds power under court decisions and has denied saloon bonds for years.
John J. McCall and another Barnes ring lawyer received 5700 for legal services. A Republican machine lawyer was paid 250 for protecting unknown infants. A deputy general attorney was allowed 2200 by Administrator Malone, who faced no objections to the bills. The county judge approved all claims except reducing a tenant's claim from 1000 to 500.
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