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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1915
Page
8
Reports from the Balkan front detail Austrian forces repulsed by Montenegrins in rugged mountain engagements. Serbian units continue to press along several fronts in Albania and Macedonia, with Allied rail control confirmed in the region to support operations.
London reports General Townshend’s forces in Mesopotamia retreating to Kut al Amara due to heavy Turkish counterattacks and logistical strain. Official statements cite battlefield withdrawals, casualties about 4,567 with 150 listed for all ranks in one action, and orderly retirement despite losses. End of Baghdad campaign appears near as British and Turkish fronts shift. Public opinion grows toward Entente demands amid refugees starving in snow near Monastir.
Chicago grand jury named fifty four defendants in a massive labor extortion plot. Charges include conspiracy, malicious mischief, and extortion with near 400000 dollars tributes. Nine city districts were targeted with officials directing actions against contractors and property owners.
Paris dispatch reports further particulars of the November 25 sinking of the French steamship Algerien. It states torpedoing occurred without warning by a submarine using the Austrian flag.
Home correspondent reports a submarine fired shells sinking the Algerie with twenty crew missing and eight saved. The Paris steamer Algerie reportedly went down after a raid, with the submarine attack drawing boats and rescue efforts as the captain’s body was recovered. The vessel Algerien, built 1733, 280 feet long, owned in Marseilles, is referenced in dispatches.
Washington reports Brand Whitlock, United States minister to Belgium, plans return to Brussels aboard the steamer Nottendam after leaving the United States December 28. State Department officials said a German recommendation to transfer the American delegation to Havre had been received, but Whitlock’s itinerary remained unchanged.
Noulder Colorado December 4. TC Dickens son of William Dickens the elderly Longmont banker slain Tuesday night is in county jail as officers press to connect him to the crime. He was arrested moments after his father's funeral amid family protests of innocence. A high powered rifle with a silencer found in Dickens's garage is cited as key evidence.
In San Francisco on December 4 a federal warrant was issued for Baron George Wilhelm von Dricken, cavalry captain of a German army unit, charged with attempting to destroy commerce. Von Hrincken evaded arrest at Nie hotel by claiming diplomatic immunity. A separate warrant sought Charles C. Crowley, a detective involved with Francia Hopp, previously arrested on conspiracy charges to disrupt weapons supply chains and released on bail.
John Gaffney U S consul general at Munich Germany, recalled by President Wilson over alleged unneutral acts, has returned home to defend his record. He claims consular correspondence and testimonials from British and American residents in Munich support his zeal fidelity and courtesy in looking after Abel's interests.
The formal engagement announced today states Norman Galt will marry Dee Waxiiingtat on Saturday December 1 at Galthone. Guests include Mia Galt and family, the president’s brother and sister, and other relatives. the ceremony will be after 6 p.m. at a Washington venue with Dr W Ralting unable to attend due to family illness.
Reports say Entente powers move to impose economic measures restricting allied port departures and shipping to Greece as Greek Macedonia status and Greek territory become focal in the war. The Tageblatt quotes a Copenhagen dispatch noting central powers offer concessions in southern Albania for a Greek decline to certain neutral demands.
New York reports Karl Buenz George Kotter and Adolph Huenz ter of the Hamburg America line were convicted of conspiring to defraud the U S government and given long terms in federal prison. Joseph Popping ham received a one year sentence as the company faced fines and all defendants were granted bail pending writs of error. Judge Howe overruled defense motions and urged mercy in Buenz case noting potential appeals proceed.
Fragmented dispatch reports Bulgarian shells hitting British lines on the Struma front. Allied fronts saw limited activity with British counterfire and no further details on Monastir operations. The town’s occupation status and Austrian troop movements remain unclear amid war conditions.
The British steamers Misoetan and Clan Mao teed were sunk in the Mediterranean by Russian service. Four men aboard the Middleton were killed and one wounded. Nings Wen were landed at Stal.
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