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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1915
Page
3
The report says German and Austrian forces failed to advance along the Vistula to Warsaw and Kielce and suffered heavy losses. Attacks are described as attempts to gain time, with fronts from Bukowina to western Galicia and Hungary, near the Carpathians.
A submarine torpedoed and sank the British battleship Formidable off Plymouth in the English Channel. The submarine was pursued by British destroyers but escaped unharmed.
Survivors recount that the British battleship Formidable was struck in the English Channel by a mine or torpedo. Of 750 crew, 201 were rescued after a massive explosion that damaged the magazine but did not ignite it. The ship reportedly foundered with limited time to abandon ship.
London commentary notes the American protest against interference with shipping continues to attract attention. The tone remains calm with little irritation and a strong tendency to argue the issue.
Paris reports no change in the situation amid persistently bad weather across the front from the Olize to the Meuse. Heavy artillery duels and sapper actions occur around Cra, with Allied forces inflicting losses. Gains in Upper Alsace near Thann are held, and bombardments damage a German train at Altkirch and lines near Carspach to Dierspach.
Brigadier General Scott, chief of staff, and General Villa, leader of the Gutierrez government forces, will meet at the International bridge in El Paso to seek an understanding to prevent further firing into American territory by Mexican forces.
A report discusses the state’s attempt to recover about 36 000 from fraud cases while paying 2 80 per acre, with purchasers claiming good faith and hardship if title actions proceed. Some tracts have changed hands several times amid the complex land recovery matter. Freight Terminal era Pendleton noted with O N officials Jaeger and J O Brien referenced.
The neglected Lincoln county industry supplied sandstone used in the Pioneer quarry last stone and in the Call building in San Francisco. The stone is lighter in color than any other Northwest quarry product.
Clarence Bettie killed Ralph Grown at Kaskela and shot at Mrs. Brown after the crime. Bettis, nearly incoherent, told Sheriff Chrisman he was drunk and fled to the hills. He surrendered later after guidance from B A Marks. Also notes Oregon Agricultural College extension tours begin January 6 at Corvallis Crnwell.
Newberg report says Pacific Collegeended its $100000 endowment drive with gifts totaling over $115000. Rallys in afternoon and evening spurred donors, and organizers plan to push for a larger sum as needs remain for future support.
Grand jury returns indictments alleging fraud in recalling Mayor Albee and Commissioners Creek and Brewster. Petitions reportedly contained false names and addresses, forming the basis of the charges.
Jerome Smith a pump tender on the South Pacific died in Eugene after long service with no demerits in eight years. The obituary notes his record and dedication to duty and honors his years of service aboard the ship.
A historical survey of celebrated artworks and artists whose works have vanished or faded from view. It discusses Rubens, Andrea del Sarto, Vermeer, Leonardo, Poussin, and other masters, noting losses, uncertain identities, and the fragile fate of treasured pictures in European collections.
State banking chief G Sargent reports 6221.023 will return to the state treasury from 1914 appropriations and suggests a self supporting plan if banking duties shift to the department. Legal notices mention a seal question in a Philadelphia case and a devise controversy over a hand drawn flourish acting as a seal.
A faded account recalls Dr. Fred Hill, an English surgeon, who saved a sailor overboard in the Indian Ocean by belaying a line from the rail. The rescuer grabbed a belaying pin and pulled the man to safety just as a shark loomed nearby.
Readable fragments describe kindness toward an elderly man and a partial incident involving four youths. The text is unclear about names places or outcomes but mentions benevolence and an attack reflected in the damaged OCR.
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