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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1915
Page
5
Russian forces withdraw toward Warsaw as German and Austro-German troops push from multiple fronts. Courland lies largely in German hands under von Hindenburg, with Teutons occupying Windau and advancing along the Lublin railroad.
Paris and London dispatches report Petrograd admits a retrograde movement on the old BunnaRawa line as Russian forces pull back. German forces claim gains on the Austerlitz front while Rome reports success in Carnia. Paris notes French planes bombarded Colmar station and returned undamaged as Berlin and Copenhagen monitor Riga base plans.
Washington July 40 The fire aboard the new dreadnought Oklahoma is believed to have originated in wooden supports and inflammable material in the magazine space between the two forward turrets. Reports reaching the Navy department indicate the blaze was confined and not incendiary.
Officers concluded a cigarette stub or bursting watch sparked a smoldering fire not found until later though the blaze originated onboard Oklahoma. Navy officials see no evidence of incendiary action in the Oklahoma fire or recent blazes on the New Jersey and Alabama.
New York on July 20 Colonel Henry Crispy Commandant George S Bart and engineer Aime Dumaine French army officers arrived aboard the steamship Touraine from Bordeaux to purchase and arrange supply shipments for the French army. The voyage was described as eventful by aboard officers.
Washington July 26 The German submarine attack on the Cunard liner Orduna was formally brought to the American government’s attention by William Q Thompson of the Industrial Relations Commission a passenger on the ship Secretary Lansing received the communication and the White House planned a cabinet briefing but Thompson said he did not witness the torpedoing and reached the deck after shelling began The incident will be the basis for a State Department investigation gathering affidavits from passengers and crew
Geneva dispatches report Italian gains since July 26 with Austrians retreating several miles in Cadore and Isonzo sectors, while Austrians recapture some positions near Tolmino and San Lucia. A Russian front dispatch notes a fierce night battle along the Rawka river in Polish territory, with Russians breaking enemy lines and taking hundreds of prisoners after hours of fighting.
Laredo Texas July 20 Campico sdvices confirm the capture of Ban Villa Potwsl by Carranza forces under General Novou Sime. A heavy fighting period preceded the city’s control but no large scale flows of troops occurred. Four large carloads of Dilien tite cars were sent to the United States this week bringing the total to 42 cars. German farmers Brent Hamel and Ta HAtel were acquitted in police court on treason charges tied to Steffan Waar while ordered to await the higher court on the lesser exit charge.
In San Francisco on July 20 the British tank steamer Tamabe was seized by United States Radio Inspector Hilary Stone after sailing with only one wireless operator instead of two. The vessel faces a maximum $5000 fine. captain Hollingstead was told to replace the second operator, Dr. P. Forbas, who allegedly refused and tore up his license before the ship left.
New York June 20 Virtually all workers at the Standard Oil plant in Bayonne join a daylong strike threatening full stoppage of oil, gas and by products. Police arrests amid disorder. Bayonne officials mobilize force as negotiations stall over wage demands.
Chanilar Okin July 20. Trial begins with Lewis Enina admitting guilt in a Stroud bank robbery. Henry Starr and three alleged accomplices Claude Bewyer Bud Manwell and Chutler Jonnaon face charges as they seek to obtain immunity or lessen penalties.
Berlin reports heavy Teutonic gains across the eastern fronts with General von Gallwitz’s forces near Nowa Georgievka and the Narew line, claiming 46 100 Russians captured and 28 760 more. In the western theatre Allied attacks at Souchez and the Argonne are repulsed as German forces tighten positions along the Meuse and near Eparges. In Washington, President Wilson and the cabinet approve a draft note to Germany outlining demanded assurances and a firm stance on submarine warfare, with final text to be sent after revisions.
A 14 year old, Ra Ar, and his father, Charles Weet, were on a bridge when ambushed last night. Mrs Went, accompanying her husband, was unharmed. A political feud is suspected to have extended into the area, with Ar nominated by a hidden enemy.
Wirahinaton July 20 Coronel John Giddle and Captain Berkeley Brochs recently attached to the embassy of Vienna as annualsahry one day assigned to the war college. With their return American battlefronts are left practically without American military observers. The War Department refused to discuss the return.
Milledgeville Ga July 20 Physicians attending Leo M Frank after a fellow convict slashed his throat report he passed a rootful night and are optimistic given the circumstances. He can take nourishment and is able to speak but faces trouble preventing him from talking.
Report from Agua Prieta says Carranza forces under Gen Calles seized Villa Verde and other key towns in Mortexama district. Attacks on Nogales and plans to expand border control were announced, with captures of artillery, rifles, and a military train.
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