Russians Overrun Carpathians in Ongoing European Fight
Reported continuation of heavy combat across European frontlines as Russian forces breach Carpathian defenses with significant casualties on all sides.
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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1915
Page
5
French Gain in France Amid Static War Zone Struggle
French forces report gains in certain sectors but foresee no decisive battles for days as large Allied and German armies clash for ground. Indications point to intense artillery duels and heavy opposition as both sides press for advantage without clear breakthroughs.
War News From Europe As New Year Opens
As five months of war continue, Austria Hungary declares resolve to endure. Russians advance into the Carpathians again while fighting in Poland persists. French push in Alsace and along the Meuse region. Belgian coast sees artillery bombardments. South Africa and Australia seize colonial targets. The Greek premier calls mobilization readiness. Turkish forces move toward Suez. Dunkirk endures bombardment with casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Francis Joseph
Galicia
Vienna
Carpathians
Poland
Vistula
Pilica
Flanders
France
Steinbach
Upper
Alsace
Noyon
Argonne Ridge
Meuse
West Ende
Walfish Bay
Africa
Union of South African
Bougainville Island
Solomon Islands
Pacific
Berlin
London
Pola
Rovigno
Adriatic
Maritz
M. C. Holm
United States
Sweden
North Sea
England
Athens
Suez
Dunkirk
Oother
Carranza Reports a Big Victory in Skirmishes
Carranza and followers claim decisive victories over Villa’s forces in recent clashes. The report notes successful engagements and strengthened position for Carranza’s faction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carranza
Villa
Carranza Generals Active as Mexico War News Spreads
Washington reports a Carranza statement on northern operations. Villareal leaves Monterey to engage the enemy as Laredo and Matamoros garrisons reinforce. Herrera with 15,000 men routs a Villa force and advances toward Torreon. Tampico troops move to join Torreon actions while Monterey Saltillo rail lines stay intact. Monterey civil and military officials flee in fear as Monterrey loses defenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Carranza
Mexico
Monterey
Antonio I. Villareal
Laredo
Matamoros
Villareal
Madogio Herrera
Villa
Maximo
Tex
Torreon
Bandits Hold Up Passenger Train Near Vera Cruz
Dispatches report a passenger train thirty miles northwest of Vera Cruz held by bandits who fired on Carranza officers and bystanders. the train was burned. Consul Edwards denied Juan Jose Masques’s American citizenship. Rail line near Tampico may be cut near Victoria. Carranza moves on Tepehuanes and Santiago Papanquiaro while Iturbe and Dieguez push to reoccupy La Paz and Guadalaraja. Carranza demands unconditional submission from any convention chiefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Vera Cruz
Carranza
Edwards
Juarez
Juan Jose Masques
Tampico
Monterey
Victoria
Elizo Arredondo
Arrieta
Tepehuanes
Santiago Papanquiaro
Durango
Iturbe
la Paz
California
Dieguez
Guadalajara
Arizona Adopts Prohibition Amendments at Midnight
In Phoenix Arizona the prohibition amendment described as the strongest in the country went into effect at midnight marking a major shift in state policy and enforcement across venues and stores statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivy State
Phoenix
Ariz
Arizona
U S Demands Britain Improve War Era Trade Rules
The United States sent a strong note to Britain demanding an early improvement in the treatment of American commerce by the British fleet. The communication, prepared with Bryan Lansing and Cone Johnson and revised by President Wilson, warns that silence would imply acquiescence and calls for definite information on Britain's attitude to protect U S citizens’ rights. Five months pass without improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Great Britain
Ambassador Page
Sir Edward Grey
Cone Johnson
Robert Lansing
Bryan
Wilson
France
Famine and Suffering Abroad in Mexico
Monterey reports grave famine conditions in Mexico rivaling Europe’s war distress. Consul General Hanna requests 2,000 cheap blankets and food aid as outlying towns appeal for help. Matamoros confirms widespread hunger with widows, orphans, and starving children seen daily. supplies can be distributed from the American consulate. The Red Cross previously shipped $1,000 worth of food to Acapulco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monterey
Mex
Mexico
American Red Cross
Hanna
Washington
Matamoros
Europe
Red Cross
Howard
Acapulco
Frank Case to Supreme Court in Habeas Appeal
Justice Lamar grants an appeal from denial to release Leo M. Frank on habeas corpus. Frank, condemned for the murder of Mary Phagan, seeks relief claiming the trial court lacked jurisdiction by not having him present when the verdict was rendered. The full court will now review his right to seek release on this ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Justice Lamar
United States Supreme Court
Federal District Court
Georgia
Leo M. Frank
Mary Phagan
Atlanta
Lamar
Frank
Citizens Repel Mexican Mob At Oakville
Fifty American citizens forced back a mob of about 150 Mexicans at Oakville Live Oak county on Tuesday night as they tried to free Ysidor Gonzales a Mexican condemned to be hanged and Frederico Sanchez indicted for jailer Harry Hinton murder Four men had been seized days earlier and one was executed while two were handed to authorities after Judge Chambliss promised speedy trials Gonzales was tried and sentenced by nightfall to hang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
Oakville
Live Oak County
Ysidor Gonzales
Frederico Sanchez
Harry Hinton
Chambliss
Gonzales
Senators Spend $460,777 in First Popular Senate Election
In the first general election for U S senators, candidates from thirty one states reported sworn campaign expenditures totaling 460,777 dollars and 25 cents. The figure reflects spending by candidates across party lines in the November election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Washington
United States
Interurban Bonds Registered in Texas
The Bryan and Central Texas Interurban Railway Company filed in the state department an issue of 79000 first mortgage bonds on twenty one miles of completed line in Burleson and Brazos counties under authority of the railroad commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Bryan and Central Texas Interurban Railway Company
Railroad Commission
State Department
Burleson
Brazos
Spanish Army Aviator Killed in Aerial Accident
Madrid via Paris reports Captain Castel las, a Spanish army aviator, died after his biplane fell 300 feet while over the aerodrome on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Paris
Castellas
Texas Postmasters Appointed This Week
Washington reports list of fourth class postmasters named in Texas this week. Fabens in El Paso County gains Stephen M. Aguirre, Millsap in Walker County for William W. Thomas, Richland in Navarro County for William E. Smith, Tolar in Hood County for Geo V. Brooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Texas
Fabens
el Paso
Stephen M. Aguirre
Millsap
Walker County
William W. Thomas
Richland
Navarro County
William E. Smith
Tolar
Hood County
Geo V. Brooks
Water Board Sets Hearing Day in Austin
The state board of water engineers has scheduled hearings for February 15, 1915, at Austin. This notice directs interested parties to attend in person and submit evidence as required by the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
State Board of Water Engineers
War Department to return to Paris from Bordeaux
Paris report states the French war department will return to Paris from Bordeaux on January 7. The notice names no additional participants or supporting details beyond the travel plan and date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Paris
French War Department
Bordeau
Prizes and plans for farmers in 1915
At the Texas Industrial Congress annual Dallas convention on December 19, 1914, the group awarded 10000 in gold for top yields cost efficiency and best weight gains in meat animals. It outlined 1915 contests cowpeas corn cotton grains sorghums wheat oats barley steers baby beeves hogs and home gardens with a garden in every home as the slogan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas Industrial Congress
Milo
Congress
Perry G. Holden
International Harvester Company
Texas
Gulf Casts Up Whale's Body Near Last Island
Morgan City observers report a 70 foot whale beached a mile and a half west of Last Island. The carcass lies on its side, shows eight feet above water, and features two five foot tusks. Measurements place the head to snout at eighteen feet, with a 13½ foot width at the frontal bone and a 20 foot main width. The body is decomposing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan City
Last Island
Actress Seeks Annulment of Marriage to Actor
Chicago actress Jane Peyton filed for annulment of her 1907 marriage to actor Guy Bates Post arguing the union was bigamous. She believes she divorced musician and playwright Arthur Cecil Gordon before marrying Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
Jane Peyton
Guy Bates Post
Post
Arthur Cecil Gordon
Local Farmers Boost Poultry and Dairy Output in Hearne
Hearne Texas farmers report brisk sales of chickens turkeys eggs and butter with no trouble disposing of their produce to citizens. They plan greater focus on raising chickens and turkeys next year than in the past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearne
Tex
Belgian Minister Protests Requisition of Belgian Goods
Washington reports the Belgian minister filed a formal protest with the state department over German requisitioning in Belgium of about 57,000,000 francs in merchandise. He warned the policy would ruin Belgian industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Belgium
Parcel Post Bags Hit 100 Million in Christmas Rush
Washington officials estimate the Christ rush saw about 100 million parcel post bags handled, according to preliminary post office figures. The release notes the surge reflects heavy holiday mailing activity and anticipates further breakdowns on service demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Post Office
Foot and mouth disease hits Chicago livestock trade drop
Chicago officials report foot and mouth disease caused a drop of about 19 million dollars in the value of livestock received at the Union Stock Yards in 1914, the largest such market in the world. The disease proved costly to traders and the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Union
Two Women Burned to Death in Texas
Mrs. E. M. Barnett aged 54 and her mother Mrs. Mathewa died in Mary Gates hospital from burns received Tuesday. The women, from New Iberia Louisiana, were burn victims in the incident that led to their deaths on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tex
E. M. Barnett
Mathewa
Mary Gates Hospital
New Iberia
Blease Grants Clemency to Fifty Five Prisoners
Governor Blease on Thursday granted clemency to fifty five state prisoners in Columbia South Carolina, releasing inmates as part of an executive action. The move comes amid ongoing considerations of justice and mercy within the state corrections system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia, S. Q
Blease
Good Roads for Issue Loses
Bryan Texas reports the Brazos City good roads bond election for 600000 dollars was delayed on Wednesday, affecting the proposed road improvement program and funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Tex
Brazos City
Capitol Watchman Passes Away at Capitol
Austin Texas reports Captain B P Layne longtime state capitol watchman died suddenly of apoplexy Monday He served in the Confederate Army during the Civil War He had held the post for four years
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
B. P. Layne
State Capitol
Schoener Brings Syrup Large Shipment Arrives
Port Arthur Texas report notes the Schoener E. Q. Gladys arrived in port from Grand Cienier L4 with 1,208 one gallon tins of cane syrup aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schoener
Port Arthur
Tex
Schoner E. Q
Port Wonday
Grane Cienier
Ammunition Use in 1870 71 War Compared to Modern Conflicts
The Manchester Guardian notes that in the 1870 71 war Germany used 30 million rifle cartridges and 362000 field artillery rounds. Battles cost less ammunition than sieges. Strassburg siege consumed far more weight in ammo than all decisive battles of the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strassburg
Manchester Guardian
Resinol treatment for pimples advertised in ad
An advertisement recommends a resinol soap and ointment regimen to clear pores, reduce pimples and blackheads, and leave a smooth complexion. It instructs washing with hot water, finishing with cold water, and using the products twice daily. All druggists sell Resinol soap and resinol ointment.
Time for another battle Marshal urged fresh charge
A Napoleon anecdote recalls a marshal admitting defeat and Napoleon replying to rally the troops. He checked his watch and directed a fresh assault, stressing persistence and resolve despite setbacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon
RUB-MY-TISM Advertises Rheumatism Cure and Pain Relief
A vintage advertisement proclaims RUB-MY-TISM will cure rheumatism and all kinds of aches and pains including neuralgia cramps colic sprains bruises cuts old sores burns and more. It notes the product as antiseptic and anodyne priced at 25 cents.
True to Type Grand Opera Records Sellout
A salesmen and customer argue about temperamental phonograph records. The salesman defends the grand opera discs as the finest achievements, noting they may sing unexpectedly, while the customer complains many are no good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Opinion
Hicks CAPUCINE CURES Headaches and Colds
Hicks CAPUCINE CURES promises easy to take relief from headaches and colds. The ad highlights quick relief with a simple remedy, presenting a brief health aid pitch.
Her Age Miss Jones as Judge Questions College Boy Status
An exchange as the judge questions how old Miss Jones is and whether the term college boys applies to college men. The dialogue centers on age and propriety in defining who counts as college men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
Miss Jones
Victor
California Syrup of Figs Ad Warns Against Harsh Cathartics
An old time parenting exhortation promotes California Syrup of Figs as a gentle, effective laxative for children and adults, contrasting it with castor oil and calomel. The ad claims it cleanses the liver and bowels and soothes stomachs, urging readers to buy a 50 cent bottle with full directions. It ends with a stock-market aside about business losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Adv
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