20 Aug 1915
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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1915
Page
1
The report states Moscow as the soon to be capital, with Brest Litovsk and Ossowet z forts shaping strategic moves. German forces drive toward Moscow as Petrograd debates moving government there. The fortress of Novogeorgiaszk is described as captured with 85 000 in garrison.
Reports indicate heavy naval losses as the Nmer Arshie was sunk by German submarines yesterday with at least twenty killed and eight survivors aboard. British and American travelers are among the missing while German gains claim the strategic fortress and a Polish capital retreat. Russian forces reportedly lose Warsaw region as German offensives push forward with field marshal and Austrian units coordinating advances across the front.
Storm damage expands across Texas, Missouri, and St. Louis area as high water floods Union Station tunnels, halts post office traffic, and closes streets and rail lines. Suburban routes to Maplewood Kirkwood and Webster Groves are blocked. First Regiment Armory and Coliseum open for evacuees. Dozens of bodies recovered in Texas City area with four confirmed Houston deaths and multiple missing.
Four lions attacked Maj. John Dumont during a carnival act in Northfield Minnesota. A male lion seized his leg and threw him, a female lion disemboweled him, and two more joined the attack. James Patterson and others fired on the animals. the male lion was killed, three others wounded, and Dumont died from his injuries.
General Fitcheff, Bulgaria's minister of war, has resigned citing Ushezith. General Jecor will succeed him as the cabinet reshuffle unfolds amid a harsh winter affecting dispositions and international law discourse.
London reports confirm the Arabic disaster with about 400 of 423 aboard accounted for. Dr Edmond F Woods of Janesville and Mrs Bruguiere listed among missing Americans. Survivors cite heroism of Captain Finch and crew. Queenstown aiding survivors with clothing and shelter while authorities assess American casualties.
Dr Woods a naturalised American citizen and thirty second degree Mason is married. His wife, socially prominent, remains in England as officials seek word. A Western Woman is Lost in the Atlantic disaster near San Francisco. Mrs Bruguiere, widow of Emile Bruguiere and mother to Dr Pierre Bruguiere of this city, is believed dead in the Aralde torpedoing. Her son Louis Bruguiere was saved.
The report notes multiple torpedo attacks with Norwegian and British vessels sunk or endangered. The Norwegian mail steamer and the Spanish cantilo and Norwegian Sverresborg are cited as sunk or missing, with crews saved or lost. The White Star liner Bovke and the freighter Bevie are referenced in uncertain news from London and New York routes.
A garbled dispatch discusses a proposed treaty endgame in the Balkans. It mentions Macedonia as a pawn, conditional annexations, and a potential transfer of territories among Italy Bulgaria Greece and Dalmatia as part of postwar settlement.
Earl Cooper driving his Stutz won the Chicago Automobile Club trophy and a $2960 purse in the Elgin Wisconsin one mile road race. GN Anderson finished second and Barney Oldfield third. Cooper’s official time was four hours, zero minutes, and thirty-two seconds.
Jamex Fallon janitor of Frase rcog was struck by a car at Merri and Main streets around 2 19 this afternoon and severely injured. He was taken to his home at 127 Mt Vernon street. The driver is unknown but the vehicle number is known to police.
Paris reports public interest high as the chamber of deputies reconvenes after a ten day recess. Premier Millerand faces criticism from a deputies group and has promised to answer.
Alfred Webryley, eighteen, confessed to killing his father Peter Webryley in bed at their Wausau home after being ejected for family disputes. He described entering through a side door, shooting as his father stirred, then fleeing to river, tossing the revolver, and returning to bed. The motive cited was admission to the home.
Governor Nat E. Harris announces a reward of 125 for the first three persons convicted in the Leo M. Frank lynching case. Officials from Baldwin and Cobb counties plan a conference in Atlanta to coordinate steps. Reports suggest Frank may have been killed along the Milledgeville Marietta highway before his body was moved to Marietta.
Former Senator Isaac Stephenson plans an annual fishing trip on the Excanada River with about thirty companions. They depart Tuesday for headwaters and travel sixty miles by boat, camping each night. Former President Taft was invited but cannot attend. Former Governor Peckill will join. Stephenson, nearing eighty seven, remains keen to fish.
A list of individuals including A Heifer Nebelier Logae James Uvuliban Philadelphia Thomas Elmore New York Junin T Howley Chicago and others such as Mr and Mrs Phillip Collier from Buffalo Misa Sut Shringponu Syracuse joined by names like John Obebemski Christopher McTamley Trenton and Dr George A McAlister to be rescued from the liner Arabic with multiple scattered entries and misspellings.
Kiowa of Minocketa Yacht Club wins Class C in a tight Inland Regatta on Lake Geneva. Wind Flower takes first in Class B ahead of Moth and Water Witch. Kiowa also places second in Enland. Commodore Bray trophy goes to Kiowa, event marks final Class races for 1915 Inland regatta with Wind Flower securing overall top honors.
Governor Philipp Mda signed a bill codifying all state fish and game laws and a Whitnan bill restoring the inn of 1912 affecting registered nurses under state medical supervision. The state board of public fairs will meet next Monday with new plans expected after the board's last session.
An official report states the British submarine B-13, commanded by Lieutenant Commander Layton, ran aground near Salt Holm in the Sound while bound for the Baltic. Fifteen crew members were saved and fifteen remain missing. full details to follow.
Fragmentary forecast notes mention rain and clearer periods, with temperatures around 73 degrees and fair conditions. Text is garbled with indecipherable names and times, but hints at tonight and Saturday partly cloudy or unsettled weather.
President Wilson weighs whether the Arabic was torpedoed without warning and if action violated American rights. Officials debate convoy rules and possible severance of ties with Germany as Ambassador Page reports a White Star line account of the sinking.
Special to The Northwestern reports at Green Bay Wisconsin city council meeting Alder man Gray former boss alleges graft in the health department he says a health inspector took money for reporting cases the charge is under investigation
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