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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1915
Page
1
Official figures indicate heavy losses in men and munitions as German forces advance in Galicia. The English have reportedly receded from positions gained on the Gallipoli Peninsula and face a serious situation.
Petrograd reports an official review of Austrian battle front actions from May 29 to June 15. It states six Austro-German armies faced Russians at St Berenznica and Krovinska with heavy combat. Russians claim 1,000 Germans killed for flag violations, 40,000 prisoners taken, over 100 machine guns and two dozen cannons captured, and enemy losses totaling 120,000 to 150,000 men across a 38 mile front.
Constantinople reports British forces on the Gallipoli peninsula have relinquished larger positions along the Avi Burnu coast. British fleet retirees shelter in Kerala bay near Imbros as Turkish mines strike Allied ships. The last hold is a small crescent near Gaba Tepe with scarce water and no shelter.
Berlin reports June 18 that the allied attack to the north of Labassee in northwest France was repulsed and defeated with only a few forces managing to retreat.
Paris on June 18 reports the war office message in ten words stating there was no change in hostilities. The terse bulletin confirms continued stalemate in the conflict without new developments.
The war department reports intense activity on the French front with allied forces delivering powerful attacks and German counterattacks. North of Arras French troops have taken several German trenches and two hills, advancing toward Souch as infantry and artillery combats continue.
Chicago prices for July wheat eased to 1 dollar 5 and 38/100 cents at close. The June 18 report notes Chicago trading activity with no additional market shocks or volume details.
Telegrams between Chicago and Denver were disrupted by aurora borealis powered electricity. Wires and batteries failed as the northern lights lit the sky across the northwestern United States and Canada, causing nationwide outages and seriously hampering operations.
Passengers on No 9 witnessed Deputy Bill Price search a traveler, discovering 24 pints of Kolin's Best whiskey in a grip. The baggage trunk yielded 36 pints of whiskey and 12 pints of pure alcohol, with one pint found in the man’s hip pocket. The suspect, an elderly nonresident former soldier, was taken into custody.
In Philadelphia at Independence Hall on June 18 the League to Enforce Peace with American Branch formed. Former President Taft was elected permanent president and a large group of American citizens named as permanent vice presidents and an executive committee was chosen to promote the league goals.
Victoria B C June 18 President Blewatt of the Northwestern partie announced the Victoria bus hall club will return to Victoria Monday and that the franchise which was given up Wednesday will continue to be held by Victoria.
New Intermountain Aerie formed from Tri-State body with William A. Peters of Jerome as president. D. J. Elrod notes the Po catello session marked one of the most enjoyable meetings. Officers elected include Max Davidson, Ogden, president. J. E. Schlotterbeck, Salt Lake, vice president. TH], 8. McCann, Salt Lake, secretary. J. S. Bennett, Ely, Nev., treasurer. B. F. Walker, Ely, and C. L. De Craioney, Idaho Falls, trustees. Robert Askew, Bingham, chaplain. CFF. Baker, Mackay, conductor. W. H. Luddington, Ogden, inside guard. A. Thompson, Mackay, outside guard. The next convention will be in Pocatello.
Albany judges deny the appeal for reargument by counsel for Charles Becker former New York police lieutenant after the court affirmed the death sentence.
A freight train wreck at mile post 343 near Glen Hill between Highbridge and Dubois killed a trespasser and injured one. Twelve cars loaded with spuds coke and sugar piled into the ditch. wreckage tore up 200 feet of track delaying Nos 9 and 10. Damage totals about 4000 to track and 400 to rolling stock with merchandise losses pending.
On June 18 the president met a delegation from the Woman's Trade Union League presenting resolutions against war and calling for an embargo on war exports. The president expressed interest and said, "Of course we are all in favor of peace."
Washington report quotes Bryan urging universal extension of his treaty inquiry plan to prevent future wars. He calls for neutral nations to coerce peace via joint mediation and for a permanent international commission to investigate every dispute. He says great nations cannot be exterminated and urges timely peace offers by the United States.
Washington reports Count Von Bernstorff denies knowledge of Dr Alfred Meyer who was said to be secretly in the United States buying war supplies. In Berlin Meyer-Gerhard arrives to discuss German notes and the drive for a friendly settlement clashes with hard line submarine warfare advocates.
The text portrays political tensions with figures Chazaro and Carranza amid claims the Greasers’ government will stand firm if President shows seriousness. It hints at blame toward Carranza and a focus on Macho Pato as a potential anchor.
Francis Lagos Chazaro, head of the Villa Zapata coalition, responds to Wilson’s Mexican policy statement. He questions consistency with the Indianapolis address, says the convention government will not accept foreign interference and blames Carranza for Mexico’s troubles. The reaction was shared in Washington at the state department.
Eastern Idaho Press club members travel to Mackay for the June meeting at the Custer mining camp. Editor L. E. Dillingham hosts the group with local arrangements and entertainment as the Mackay train departs Blackfoot at 7 43 AM and arrives 11 20 AM. The session runs through Monday noon with expected visits to Dillingham and his crew.
Boise reports State Game Warden L C Jones advocates moving the Wara River fish hatchery to the Hayspur hatchery to form a larger, more efficient operation at lower cost. He notes improved ladder replacement at Sunbeam dam after damage from high water and highlights the Wara site’s isolation as a drawback. He reports good fishing conditions and strong crop prospects across inspected areas.
Vera Cruz dispatches say General Pablo Gonzalez expected to seize Mexico City within hours after Texcoco fell, fifteen miles from the capital. Obregon’s forces move from Lagos toward Aguas Calientes as Zapata troops report a sharp engagement preceding Texcoco’s fall.
In Vera Cruz the food crisis prompts Rear Admiral Caperton to urge the navy to use warships for relief supplies to avert riots, but officials decide not to boost American forces there and will keep sending aid by transports.
Eating Cactus reports eastern Sonora residents flee to rugged areas amid famine as Campas district wheat was seized by Tru jillo for troops, leaving civilians with little grain. Acorns and Pitall's fruit sustain the displaced as shortages worsen.
Ogden June 18 K C Hathaway Oregon Short Line brakeman charged with assault with intent to kill Louis Miller entered a not guilty plea in Judge Rogers court. No trial date set. Hathaway released on bond after a shooting on a northbound freight train when Miller allegedly advanced with a knife. Miller was wounded in the leg and fled to a nearby house where police were summoned. Hathaway said he believed Miller was not struck and he did not report the shooting immediately.
Washington, June 18. Secretary Lansing announced that the state department regards the Meyer-Gerhard incident as closed. He said it had not been officially brought to the department’s attention except as a denial and that Bernstorff reported no knowledge of any Dr. Meyer.
A refugee from Pola reports about 200000 Austrian troops in entrenched positions around the Adriatic base. He notes no civilians remained when war began and believes Pola can only fall by bombardment or a long siege with the Austrian fleet present.
Six people died and over twenty were injured as a severe wind and rain storm swept the southwest area last night. Many houses were destroyed and property damage was extensive.
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