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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1915
Page
6
Special despatches from Petrograd describe a resumed left bank of the Vistula offensive by Czarist troops amid optimistic notes on Przemysl but caution over the Austro German rout in East Galicia. The situation remains uncertain with a severe defeat of the Teutonic Allies in the sector.
Paris dispatch reports a masterly retreat by the French army with no front developments overnight except artillery exchanges. East of the Yser two enemy attacks were checked. British and French forces hold gains near La Bassée and Arras amid bad weather impeding action. Russia’s retirement along the San continues while an offensive on the Vistula bank resumes. Austrian setbacks in East Galicia reduce the scope of the eastern front offensive. Coalition government formation appears inevitable amid widespread political upheaval in London and Petrograd, with passports issued to Teutonic ambassadors in Rome and reports of Russian defeats in Galicia.
War bulletins from Amestertum and May 1 report military events with incomplete details. A Cunard public dispatch in New York outlines plans for a fuller report. Quebec and Washington notes mention government actions, transport rates, and Atlantic routes. conclusions are unclear due to garbled text.
Dispatches from Milan and Rome report mass mobilization toward the Italian frontier as trains evacuate soldiers from Milan. Berlin papers note a pessimistic Rome view of Italy's parliamentary crisis and growing risk of war with Austria. General Colla arrives near Vicenza with staff in a tense war climate.
Washington reports the final arguments in the Riggs case as Treasury officials face removal and a fight over a temporary injunction. Samuel Untermyer appears for the Treasury against Me Addo and associates, with debates over appointive powers and alleged improper privileges at the National City Bank. The proceedings address whether the bank's actions violated law and implications for Me Addo and related officials.
A fragmented dramatic note from London on May 18 mentions a message about silencing guns and reports about Turkish forces and regional clashes around Smyrna. The text references Athena Gothie and Maver, with unclear locations and parties.
Reports from the Dardanelles describe ongoing Allied and Ottoman clashes with multiple engagements from May 14 to May 16. Troop movements include British and New Zealand forces and mentions ground gains, heavy fire, and evolving front lines as operations continue along the Gallipoli theatre.
Fragmentary text discusses national currency and deposits in the United States, government policies on deposits and metal markets, Mexican crisis notes, and international figures including Carranza and Obregon. It references banking supervision, public trust, and military implications amid evolving political tensions.
Fragmented OCR outlines Gen. Carranza proposing to relocate the capital from Veracruz to Mexico City Puebla and other cities, citing need for reforms and stability. Report discusses potential impacts on governance, military power, and international reactions, with references to Veracruz Vera Cruz and U.S. stance on the capital change.
Weather reports from the National Weather and Weather Bulletin note cold snaps hinder spring wheat development and raise concerns over fruit outturn. Kansas and western Missouri show reduced progress with freezing temperatures and snow in several cities, while Colorado, Utah, and nearby areas face ongoing cold fronts. Weather officials warn of potential damage to crops and reassess agricultural outlooks amid frost and frostbite risks. A separate briefing mentions wartime security and the probe into claims German forces removed symbols from Christ from a village.
A newspaper notice reports widespread distress in Vera Cruz and details a divorce petition filed in May by Annae Trown for Mariaon. The case cites failure to provide and requests custody of three minor children with $40 monthly support and $400 attorney fees. The filing names Tedd Springville and ART as associated parties.
Fragmented wartime dispatches describe Allied and US efforts, with references to presidential and diplomatic moves, German aggression, and calls for deeper American involvement. Names and places appear in garbled form, but the tone signals pivotal US engagement in early WWI diplomacy and potential military action.
A British merchant vessel was torpedoed with heavy loss of life amid a North Sea convoy attack. Reports describe Norwegian survivors and the sinking near Sunderland, with details of passengers and crew fatalities and rescue efforts continuing.
In a ruling by Acting Judge Aideena, the jury will not consider the allegation tied to a political campaign messaging during a public life era. The decision cites privilege due to a prior public figure involvement during the time of publication.
Turbulent fighting reported in Russian Poland and German front sectors. Russian units push to the Sun river frontier while Germans concentrate forces along the river's banks and across the Vistula. Coordinated sections move from Preemysl to Radom areas as heavy artillery duels unfold and bridges become focal points for troop movements.
Fragmentary report notes a political maneuver outside Howning Street with parties aside from liberals pressing plans. Believed to involve discussions over first sea lord and chancellorship, with rumours about Lord Heading and the Royal Navy influencing a potential reshuffle.
The report details a council directed payment of 200 dollars from the treasury for goods tied to contract items. It mentions Misti G Hie and the Cone Misti show and refers to a controversy over material purchases for the car Iron Wella and the waterworks extortion, with a note about a ceremonial or formal approval.
The Hanner Canning Company is using a new center to house a warehouse on West Twenty Second Street. Total cost around $1000. A. Mo Miller plans a residence on the front street at a cost not more than $800.
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