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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1915
Page
1
Balkan crisis nears climax as Serbia and Greece open sessions seeking a joint stance amid Bulgarian demands. Austro German pressure builds near Belgrade and on Danube while entente hopes for Balkan unity and swift action remain uncertain.
John T. Clem, the Drummer Boy of Chickamauga and last Civil War veteran in active U S Army service, reached retirement age August 1 and left as a brigadier general. He joined as a drummer boy at Brest-Litovsk as a child and witnessed naval and land battles across Europe, while German and Russian fronts see ongoing advances near Brest-Litovsk and activity along the Bug and Narew rivers.
A jail break at Grant's Pass prompts a manhunt for Jobo Hooper an alleged highwayman who overpowered a guard and fled the county jail. Fellow prisoner Tor Colingo aided in the escape and was recaptured after forcing a driver to speed away. Hooper faces numerous sensational charges across Oregon Washington and California.
Investigators link the Ripper killings to a New York City case. A woman named El doth and an associate Jones are named by police as suspects, tied to a hospital job and alleged confession regarding a mutilation murder involving two children, Anna Kopen and Charlie Murray.
Report from UA war desk states Villa troops joined by American forces moved toward Nogales, linking with the Southern Pacific railroad division. The advance comes as tensions rise in the valley and Mexican units reposition near the border.
Petrograd reports from August 16 that Russian officers view the front with guarded optimism as German advances stall at crossings of the Narew and other rivers. They note heavy German losses and speculate the next objective near the rail line from Ornawetz to Kovel. Russian sources claim German weaknesses are being exposed by Austrians and British observers.
The Board of Education aided German merchant vessels tied at Hoboken docks since the war began. Volunteers taught English, geography, and American history to crews aboard fourteen ships. Teachers offered free instruction, with officers and sailors benefiting from language and cultural programs, including singing clubs and fencing classes.
The English pound slumped to new lows against the dollar in New York trading on August 1. Opening near 4.00 and drifting to around 4.64 by early afternoon, the UK currency plunged amid record foreign exchange weakness, with French money also weakening and other rates sliding through the day.
A sightseeing automobile was struck by a car in San Francisco on August 1. Passengers were thrown from the vehicle. Mrs. Alla Be Hat of New Orleans suffered a broken right leg and facial injuries. Other occupants included Mrs. WA Hounk of Spa fort Maine and Cleary Lockpart of Ni Ta Wore, with details obscured by damaged text.
Robert F. Rose, a foreign trade adviser in the state department and ally of William J. Dryan, resigns to become market representative for Southern cotton interests. He aims to open markets, improve shipping, and ease blockade restrictions Britain imposes on cotton sales, acting as an unofficial trade diplomat.
The standard today of the world financial market faces volatility as foreign exchange rates edge lower amid anticipated difficulties ahead. J. P. Morgan reappears in the bianchi lintel for talks, marking the first since an earlier bid to negotiate a settlement. Markets showed brief tremors around 2 p.m. before stabilizing as quotas and operations steadied.
A garbled court report describes a man named Treland Miblin and others amid a siege by police. A bullet wound is noted near the eye, an empty revolver found, and accusations of police misconduct in a contested episode tied to registry reforms.
The readable fragments describe charges and testing at unspecified locations in a vague regional context. Entities and specifics are not clearly identifiable.
Rail records show trains in Sharon Maine under a speed cap with a proposed limit on over distances measured. Officials note the speed is restricted by a new directive, with enforcement and penalties to be announced.
A three year tennis trophy is announced for a Newnert event featuring a strong field. National champion R. Nave Ne Wiltime leads a lineup including Mouree, McLoughin, Griffin, Johnston and others from Wyoming, Northwest regions, and local clubs.
A history of the American Catholic relief federation outlines efforts under Anthony Mates to widen support for a world peace push. The report notes Benedict’s apostolic blessing to all members and lists participating national organizations and Catholic groups, with focus on anti obscenity campaigns, wartime morale, and charitable outreach amid global conflict.
A report from Washington describes two Marines swept away and drowned after a boat incident near a fort. Authorities identified Wayne Floyd Robinson and his mother Haber among those missing. recovery efforts were ongoing with limited details available.
Publication from Lunthor via German press summarizes rapid retreats of Mussiana forces toward the Ruth and Hromt Litorak as German and allied commands claim success against Togalins. Reports detail Western and Eastern theater actions, prisoner gains, and advances near the Bug river with combined army groups led by Feld Marshal Von Stiekensen and Meld Marakal You Maekensen.
A delayed dispatch from Die Havas News Agency reports Austro German agents paying higher prices for wheat hay corn and barley as exports rise from Rov Maan and nearby markets following removal of a prohibition. The note cites frontier trade pressures and currency values including francs and farm yields.
Obituary notice reports Nellie G. Poe dies at age with service at East Center Church and interment at the city cemetery. Mentions other names and a memorial meeting planned for a later date, with reference to community events and local undertakings.
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