11 Feb 1915
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1915
Page
1
A Daily Mail report from Londong says a battle 35 to 40 miles from Warsaw was the hardest and costliest of the war. German assaults failed after two days of bombardment as Russian forces counterattacked, crossed the Bzura near the Vistula, and captured Dekhova and Kamion along with German positions and weapons.
Winter patrols persist as fighting rages along scattered fronts north northwest of Maasiges. French reports claim German forces captured nine machine guns while French counterattacks failed. Overall, observers say combat remains desultory and unlikely to alter the war’s course, with disease looming as a major threat in mid winter campaigns.
Premier Asquith introduced a resolution in the House of Commons urging the government to devote the present session to the war effort. The measure signals a focus on national energy and resources amid ongoing hostilities.
From London Berlin and Petrograd reports describe ongoing battles in France Flanders Russia and Poland. Britain seeks parliamentary grants for army measures while casualty figures top 104 000 through Feb 4. Germany insists its actions are not a blockade and Russian forces push a high energy offensive near Ivangorod and along the Liovo road.
Emperor Nicholas arrival marks a renewed push West of Warsaw as Russian forces cross the Brura and Baura rivers and threaten German positions near Dakhova and Gochacsew. Petrograd reports claim Russians advance south of the Vistula to clear the river’s right bank and outflank German lines.
German efforts under Von Hindenburg to push near Warsaw intensify the East Prussia battle. Russians steady to hold ground and inflict losses while German centers push west of Warsaw. Near Bolimow weeks of fierce fighting include a village exchange in dispute.
Cheyenne Wyoming the war office notes the Wyoming Senate indefinitely postponed consideration of a bill to submit a statewide prohibition amendment. The pause leaves the measure in limbo as lawmakers weigh its implications and structure.
Mrs William Astor Chanier of New York stood with Rochambeau commander Raphael Dumont as workers loaded hundreds of comfort kits aboard the steamship Rochambeau for Havre France The Lafayette fund sent the fourth shipment of 1000 kits to French soldiers in the war wounded regions.
Miss Wilma Sap da arrives from Germany to discuss German truth institutions economy and military topics in a lecture tour.
The passage hints at a shift back to earlier fashions and manners as peace returns, with mentions of a familiar gait and figure, a wistful nostalgia for a Besefiful daughter of France, and writers’ images contrasting past boulevards with the present.
Swiss glaciers have continued to shrink since 1910s, with many front lines retreating more than a thousand feet in the past decade. The article notes widespread ice loss across major glacier regions and implications for alpine geography.
A speaker argues that the revival of the French woman will benefit not only France but women worldwide, asserting that what Frenchwomen do today sets a pattern for all civilized countries tomorrow. The statement highlights broad cultural influence and gender progress as a global trend.
Readable fragments show a disputed remark about removing someone from a club. The quotes indicate miscommunication and a defensive response mentioning a mistaken action and feelings of being overlooked. The text is incomplete and lacks verifiable names or dates.
Washington reports Villa is directing a wide campaign from Irapuato toward Tampico aiming to dominate northern Mexico. Carranza faction lists show shifting loyalties among delegates. Villa advances along central rail lines toward border towns Piedras Negras Nuevo Laredo Matamoros with Angeles controlling Monclova Monterey Saltillo San Luis Potosi.
In Washington the attempt to override President Wilson's veto of the literacy test immigration bill failed in the House as 261 members voted to override and 136 to sustain. The vote fell five short of the required two thirds with 398 members present.
In Sassari Italy crowds clash amid anger over high bread prices sparking protests and unrest as residents voice grievances and police monitor the scene for stability.
In a federal commission hearing Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller defended their foundations against claims they threaten liberty and religion. They argued endowments aim to promote mankind’s welfare and insisted charters can be rescinded to prevent fund abuse.
Hunter Haine former president of the Mercantile bank pleaded guilty to using the mails to defraud. He must wind up personal affairs in Memphis by Feb 16 then face sentencing possibly five years in Atlanta with potential reductions for good behavior and parole. The case also involves C Arderson and an ongoing expected trial recapping earlier indictments.
A man named Culberson, about 15, allegedly linked to an assault on a young married woman, was shot and killed 12 miles from Sere while fleeing a posse near Evans in Augusta area. A coroner's jury ruled justifiable homicide in the incident.
Washington dispatch reports M. F. Parley of New York elected by the National Retail Liquor Dealers’ Association to organize a campaign against prohibition. The group vows active opposition and armor up for the struggle ahead.
Washington lawmakers weigh passage of the immigration bill despite President Wilson's veto. Debates center on policy shifts and potential implementation as lawmakers press for action.
Oklahoma City reports the state board of arthelters has ordered broad livestock regulations affecting most of the state, with Texas and New Mexico excluded from the measure. The action outlines new restrictions and compliance requirements for ranchers and traders.
The legislature authorized the board of penitentiary trustees to establish time work crushing plants and crush limestone with convict labor. They may build one or two plants on sites of at least several acres each, with locations proposed for the south end and North Mississippi. Farmers may buy the crushed limestone at actual cost for fertilizing purposes.
Brookhaven officials postponed trial actions on the F F Bicker and seven directors indictments for receiving funds into an insolvent bank. Judge J B Holden recused himself. state and defense motions were heard by Hon Luther M Burch, with trial pending supreme court ruling. The timber lands tax dispute over unassessed acres affects Forest County owners, with about 400000 dollars in claims, as J R Cullins met with locals and the board of supervisors planned further action.
At a board of supervisors meeting Warren County accepted Provident Savings Bank and Trust Company of Cincinnati as bid holder for 5 percent road bonds totaling 206 605 dollars to fund 140 000 dollars of additional road construction. The plan includes building more kovaculite roads and a state road to Big Black and a bridge over it. The initial 160 000 dollars of bonds was issued earlier.
Gorter was granted bail in the sum of $1,507 to await the grand jury action at the March term of the circuit court. Ed Crathards, 17, of Biloxi, lost his life when the schooner Quave sank in Backbar with a load of shells. Ed Hays, on the way to see his sister, was struck by a M. & B. train No. 4 near the depot. he died after being taken to the depot for medical aid.
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