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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1915
Page
5
London December statement signed by George Anderton and leading bankers warns Britain faces national danger and stresses mobilizing finance for war. It urges every citizen to sacrifice and sell assets to fund arms, munitions, and allied support while maintaining production and avoiding essential goods shortages.
London reports Lt General Sir Archibald Murray named to command the Dardanelles replacing Sir Charles Monro. Monro takes the First Army in France, while Sir Douglas Haig assumes supreme Dutch forces in France and Flanders. Robertson becomes imperial general staff chief, with Wigham as deputy and Kiesell reshuffled.
The Deutsche Tages Zeitung reports from Berlin that Mulgarian transport ships are entering Greek territory. The dispatch notes that Greek troops may attack, risking further engagement as movement toward the canal continues.
Turcoderman forces are said to be deploying toward Egypt with an estimated 400000 troops including 200000 Turks and 100000 Germans. Arab auxiliaries are expected to join as material moves to Asis Minor. Turkish emissaries promote holy war across Arabia and Africa, with several alleged agents arrested near the Danube region.
World War I dispatch reports artillery activity in Helghum area near Het Saa and Hoesinghe, shelling south of Arras around Heaurains, mine explosion damaging an enemy trench on the Lilie road, a German patrol driven back near Dancourt with wounded, Meuse batteries bombarding Bouchet wood trenches, and German prisoners counted over 1300 in Hartmannne Wellerkopf sector. Belgian report notes active batteries along the left bank of the Yser and destruction of a blockhouse north of Diamude.
Fire at Sparka Candy company at 221 South West Temple Street in Salt Lake City caused extensive losses. Stock and building valued at thousands were damaged, with candy and machinery losses blamed on possible wiring. Firemen battled flames through the night as the two story building burned, previously home to Salt Lake Crag and later Sparka Candies.
Cartanza troops under General Trevino defeated the Villa army near Mapula outside UniNwahoa city. About nine hundred Villa fighters were killed wounded or captured. The battle lasted from afternoon into the night with no quarter. Mapula streets were littered with dead as government forces pursued remnants of the Villa force previously operating in Bolivia.
Salt Lake City December 23 teachers and officials wrap a large Utah Educational Association convention in Assembly Hall Temple grounds. About 3300 educators and trustees attended statewide sessions including reappointment of J Fred Anderson as secretary and audits by H Skidmore. Programs praised. several meetings and committee work followed as attendees departed.
Eureka December 22 Members of Tin de aerta No 217 Freternal Order of Eagles elected Ralph Hopes as president and a slate including Hasmee Nelson George Brewster and Arthur Menlove to officer posts. The report also notes a distant reference to global affairs and labor issues from the era amid scattered dispatches.
London dispatch reports second American note to Austria highlighting Russian thrusts at Varna and possible move toward Constantinople. Western front French gains at Hartemanns-Kellerkopf noted as pivotal, with large prisoner totals since Loos. Australian withdrawal from Gallipoli is praised. Lincoln Gettysburg quotation quoted on sacrifice.
Russian squadron of about forty vessels appeared north of Varna and fired on Varna as shore batteries answered, with heavy guns. The bombardment lasted two hours until fog ended the attack. Simultaneous fire from Russian gunboats targeted the Bulgarian frontier near Ekren. A German powder factory explosion was reported from London.
In a fine goods listing the Traveling Caste cases are pitched for rough wear and long service with high quality, workmanship, and fittings. Prices start at $2.50. Fountain Pens are offered in several designs, fancy or plain, with or without gold mounts, a fitting gift option.
A selection of collar bags with draw strings or button clasps offered in leather and leatherette covers. Prices range from 200 to 53.00, showcasing diverse styles and finishes for buyers seeking durable fashion accessories.
An assortment of domestic and imported perfumes offered in fancy packages from 0.6 to 5 dollars with military sets priced from 2.50 to 19 dollars. Emphasizes rare extracts, pleasure, appreciation, skilled workmanship, and high utility.
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