31 Aug 1915
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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1915
Page
1
Reports detail Russian and Teuton withdrawals east of Warsaw as forces press near Lipsk and Grodno. Amid broader fronts, Allied aviation actions claim Ghent airfield damage while naval submarine activity and Danube diplomacy shape tense wartime developments across Europe.
Wreckage from the Gulf of Mexico was examined but could not be positively identified as from the missing liner Maryn si. The arriving steamer Cuppemanreipartites Alon and other vessels compared parts and related debris, with officials noting uncertainty about origin.
Fragmentary note describes a local scene involving a residence at Snavie or Janes and a secretary with a mission. Text is garbled but hints at a romantic or personal matter connected to a local official and a commissioner.
National Amateur Championship opens in Detroit Michigan with Sawyer facing Evans Jr in the opening rounds. Reports highlight early rounds and notable matches as players contend for the national title amid wet conditions and crowded stands.
Fragmented text reports heavy English losses and troop movements near a Bos entry, mentioning British casualties and a junction with enemy forces. Details are incomplete, but the note indicates escalating combat on a Sunday with revised estimates.
Fragmentary note cites Zurich official remarks on war tax effects and abnormal wartime charges. Mentions minister and advisory context, but details are unclear due to OCR errors.
German ambassador to the United States, Bernstorff, awaits another directive from Berlin. Reports say Berlin has not yet sent a fresh instruction, with only prior messages arriving over several days.
A local newspaper report notes alleged Irish patriots aimed to blow up European war factories. The article states shipments of war supplies were diverted and redirected to the postmaster general today.
The US scout ship Chester arrives at Canea Crete with 470 refugees expelled from Beirut and Syria by the Turks. Refugees include citizens of the quadruple Entente Powers and others. Chester will sail for Beria for another European evacuees shipment while another American warship heads to Casea with Alexandrian Turks refugees.
A fragmented OCR fragment discusses orders in conmedl fal net and a possible relaxation in shipping rules. Mentions Washington DC, August, and discussions on whether modifications affect basic requirements. Indicates ongoing arrangements and identification tasks amid neutral port considerations.
Samuel Leitner a private detective confessed to shooting and killing his wife in his office last night according to the coroner s office Mrs Leitner was shot five times in the tragedy described as a long domestic trouble leaving five minor children Leitner s remark about job quality appears in the coroner s issued statement.
Senator Kern of Indiana met with President Wilson in Washington to urge a general plan for strengthening national defenses. He said Indiana sentiment opposes the proposed 590,060,090 allocation for army and navy expansion, while the middle west favors a broader plan but not a 1billion level.
The Wisconsin state board of control meets in Madison to study legislative appropriations and projected expenditures at state institutions for the next biennium. Each institution submits a detailed list of potential expenses, with the session expected to extend through the remainder of the week.
Fragmentary dispatch describes unparalleled damage in a hurricane near Jamaica and Nassau. Structures including post office and courthouse swept away. coconut trees nearly wiped out. shorelines littered with debris. About 1500 people affected. several dead and relief efforts underway.
A blast near the San Francisco shore killed Harald Bennett and others and damaged nearby powder plants. Authorities reported the incident as a training accident involving a Brass Aug and a panel wall. No further injuries were confirmed as investigators secured the scene.
A speech by Mr Henry calls for Sunday closing of drug stores, arguing progress toward shorter hours and a general trend toward Sunday closing. He notes regulatory reform under Harrison law and cautions against burdensome restrictions while pressing for practical renewal of prior drug sales rules.
Marquette Michigan August 31 1900 John Tremethie a farmer near Ishpeming tried to end his life by hanging after frost ruined his crops He was found by a farmer in the field and cut down by a policeman He had spent the summer clearing land and planting it to save his farm
Rotterdam port entry reveals Jagatjit Singhthadur Maharajah of Kapurthala with Queen, secretary M. M. Roy, and a large retinue. Fears of German raiders prompted predeparture security, including a British cruiser to escort the party from New York to Falmouth amid submarine lanes. The Maharajah is said to have multiple wives, including a Spanish beauty who joined him years ago in Madrid.
Washington dispatch reports Pan-American peace appeal sent to military leaders in Mexico. General Carranza’s reply awaited. Maj. Gen. Hugh N. Scott says conference with northern Mexicans completed. Villa and adherents reportedly sincerely desirous of peace and willing to sacrifice ambition if needed.
Indianapolis and Cincinnati report record low temperatures for August as the 31st medium hits a new all time low. In Indianapolis the official 6 am reading drops to 40 degrees surpassing the prior 44 degree August low, with nearby Clifton Observatory at 42. The cold snaps threaten truck farms and flowers in southern Ohio, upsetting crops.
Honolulu reports a recovered body from the United States submarine F-4 sunk at Honolulu Bay on March 25 with twenty two aboard. Washington says a Navy board led by Rear Admiral Beash will determine the disaster cause with all clues pursued and no fear of revelations.
The weekly imports and exports report for the week ending August 2 shows a favorable trade balance of 53,259,083. Exports total 70,2164 and imports total 1.42, according to the Washington DC release.
Berlin dispatch summarizes a German military update. It notes ongoing fighting on the eastern front near Grodno and Vilna with German advances and prisoner captures, while western theater operations are described as uneventful. The report cites Field Marshal von Hindenburg and Prince Leopold’s troops pursuing enemy forces and securing bridgehead activity south of Friedrichstadt.
The court weighs compelling attendance of a witness after test refusal. The matter involves Gen Jobr and others seeking formal opinion on enforcement. Proceedings focus on securing testimony and potential prison for contempt.
London August 21 The Welsh strike over the coal miners now appears settled though details remain unofficial. Miners’ representatives say their demands have been conceded, while the exact terms of settlement have not yet been published.
New York August 31 foreign exchange markets faced a severe break in the pound to about 4.53 dollars, the lowest in years. Bankers warned Britain would pay a heavy premium and may have to curb imports as demand shifts to other markets. The drop disrupted bids, with chaotic conditions and possible cancellations of American contracts as orders dwindled.
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