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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1915
Page
6
Germans steadily lose ground in Alsace as French forces push within thirty miles of the Rhine. The French drive advances in Upper Alsace with heavy fighting along eastern slopes and river valleys. Allies might press to break through at the southern end as news from the front grows more significant in weeks.
War dispatches from Paris and Petrograd report Belgian artillery active in Flanders with French and British advances near Steinbach and in the Artois region. German statements claim attacks repulsed and no major changes on the eastern front amid harsh weather and ongoing fighting in the Caucasus and east of the Meuse.
A garbled 1902 sports note reports LaJoie being sold to Philadelphia with details about team executives and players involved. The summary mentions Mackot as manager and hints at a first game date, referencing the Cleveland area and the new American league context.
British ammunition stores blown up and a village set on fire after air raids by German airmen. One report claims hundreds killed or injured across multiple locations including Hunkirk and nearby areas. Further dispatches mention Allied targets and a controversial report from Varaize Albania about executions linked to political factions.
War bulletins report Holger secretly left Pernambuco with supplies as warships roam South American waters. Officials claim breaches of neutrality by subordinates and actions against captured crews are under review. Canary Islands to Las Palmas report notes German vessel transfers to Krex priog Wilkelm, involving crews from four French and British ships captured by a warship. French and Belgian ships named in incidents. Washington denies cross-territory incursions.
Intense bayonet fighting surrounds Steinbach as French troops press German positions around the Alsatian town. French forces momentum and stubborn resistance halt German attempts to break out, with casualties mounting on both sides and the town eventually secured by French advances.
Washington lawmakers clashed over a bill to bar exports of war materiel, with Representative Pathol and others arguing against or for restriction. The discussion covered Allied expectations, Canadian routes, and the impact on U S- German and Austrian belligerents as foreign policy and commerce interests were weighed. The hearing also touched on shipping practices and freight rates affecting wartime logistics.
Supreme Court upholds an award in a contested cannon case involving volunteers and a special committee formed for the effort. The decision references the New York reserves and lists multiple parties and members connected to the legal action.
A Katy Limited derailment near Bella Texas injured all passengers after a fire and engine failure. The railway officials report the incident occurred while the train was in motion toward St Louis. Investigations continue with authorities reviewing the cause and consequences for riders and staff.
An American steamer, El Menic, sailed from Galveston and New York and reached Bremen on January 1 after navigating minefields and dangerous waters without a local pilot. Captain Pinchin and crew faced warnings that mining would halt their passage, yet they proceeded to Bremen with about 1500 tons of cargo aboard on the return or onward voyage.
Rome reports a resolution warns of enemies hidden in Albania to extend influence and threaten the Italian front. Allies target Serbian and Montenegrin positions while Italy seeks to shield its interests amid regional turmoil.
A dated Washington dispatch reports Secretary Bryan transmitting a formal British notice to American shippers. Ambassadors and officials discuss measures to prevent interference with American cargoes and to reassure neutral ports as Britain seeks to regulate cargoes bound for Germany and allies.
Early reports claim Austrian ships sustained heavy damage during a French assault on Pola. Authorities describe the damage as extensive with several vessels severely harmed while battles continued nearby. Naval observers note the attack occurred as tensions rise in the Adriatic theater.
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