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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1915
Page
6
German sixty eight war vessels enter the North Sea as battles rage in the Carpathians and near the Yser Canal. Russian and Austro German armies press on in the fifth day near Stry. Strong forces bolster the czar's troops while Belgians report German assaults easing slightly in Flanders.
Simultaneous battles unfold in the east and west with pressures at the Dardanelles. The British suffer heavy losses while German momentum is cited near Ypres, Dixmude, Les Eparges, and across the line as French declare Allied progress continues.
Reports from London Berlin and Geneva detail a German fleet in the North Sea sighted by Captain Scott and the torpedoing of the French armored cruiser Leon Gambetta by an Austrian submarine. Details include ship armament, losses, and wartime movements across multiple fronts with Swiss and British dispatches confirming air raids and trench warfare developments near Oberndorf and the Meuse.
A detailed wartime dispatch reports heavy fighting on multiple fronts. German offensives near Ypres are checked while Belgian and French forces recapture trenches and Liverné, with significant losses on both sides. In the Carpathians fighting intensifies as Italian and Austrian troops clash. Prisoners and captured gear etc. are noted in summaries from London and Paris bureaus.
Portland and Oro announce a sizable race entry for events on May 1 and later dates, listing numerous drivers including Tim Carnonk Charles Vewut Tony North Dick Gartis Meal Willows and others. The schedule notes a miss Uirh track and mentions several named participants from various clubs and regions.
In rapid dispatches from Turin and Rome dated April 27 28 counts and Italian officials urge German and Austrian clerks to depart Italy amid rising tensions. The interview in Stampa quotes Count Apponini opposing war arguing it risks a broader German Italian alliance and Muscovite danger if Austria falls. Ambassador Tittani reports King Victor Emmanuel studying the international situation after a long audience. Genoa reports Bunka Commerclse dispatch urging German and Austrian nationals to leave Italy.
Washington reports Zapata forces, backing General Obregon at Cilnya, cut rail and wire communications and damaged the line between the capital and Vera Cruz. Duval West, President Wilsons personal representative, is held up on a train delayed by the break.
Delegates at the Southern Commercial Congress hear B Elmore of Vallas Industrial Commissioner promote immigration to develop the south. Flmotrnnapert urges Europeans to come after peace, arguing settlers would unlock irrigation, oil, and township opportunities, though critics warn of exploitation and fake campaigns.
Phil E McLeary, noted American journalist, arrived in Galveston from Vera Cruz via Tampico amid reports of his safety and political tensions with the Carranza government. The journey follows recent dispatches noting no trouble with authorities.
A detailed bulletin from Brindisi reports the Austrian submarine U 6 torpedoed the French cruiser Leon Gambetta in the Strait of Otranto. The attack, likely from the Cattaro area, left a large crew mostly asleep at their posts as the Gambetta sank quickly. French naval patrols pursued the attacker amid Allied efforts against the Dardanelles.
April 28 at Idathmore Mt police search for a man and a woman after Sas sin Nabine 22 of Dollevad is dying in hospital. Victim attacked at Phin Tdndemayer where she worked as a hotel employee. A man named and woman, seen with a wagon, fled the scene. Further developments awaited.
Los Angeles April 28 Mrs Martha Olivera sister of Mrs Pratt testified for the prosecution in the trial of Mrs Yenit and Charlen F Sebastian suspended police officers charged with aiding a dependent child. Olivera identified Sebastian as the man she had met and recalled events and conversations to bolster Miss Serkin's case while Pratt’s earlier ties with the accused were challenged.
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