21 Oct 1915
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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1915
Page
1
Watson leads Illinois as the fighting Illini press for the Western Conference crown after last year’s championship. James J. Johnston of Madison Square Garden cites state athletic commission order for Moran’s fleet money, asserting no withholding.
New York Oct 20 crowds dwindled at Nedicon Square Garden as Frank Moran balked at fighting Jim Coffer. A court order payout forced Moran’s camp to receive Moran’s share, averting a riot. Wenck halted potential contempt, explaining he acted on preserving order and common sense.
In Salt Lake City on October 20 Ryan, a Los Angeles pitcher, beat Salt Lake 10 to 8 aiding the Angels in edging the locals in the Coast League race. Errors by Gedeon and Driet hurt the Salt Lake defense as the Bears fought back, while Myan hurled five solid innings for Dillon's crowd before fading late.
The Beavers won their second straight in a rough league game as Decamniere faltered in the third with walks and a hit. Laber scored on Hates' triple in the eighth as Portland produced runs, while Vernon and Hite struggled on the mound.
Paris police arrest Marie Christophie’s mother Marguerite and brother Jean Christophe after post mortem wounds on the young heiress are blamed on a ceiling collapse during a fire at the Christophie home. Investigators weigh burglary as a theory while a private detective is hired.
Edison Week honors Thomas A. Edison as celebrations span the United States and Canada. Events commemorate his recovery from the December fire that destroyed his Orange New Jersey rectory and the rebuilding of his factory, boosting phonograph record production to over triple prefire levels.
London reports a shipment of shells manufactured in private factories and workshops in British India. The project, praised as a major advance in Indian industrial capacity, spanned from iron ore to finished shells with cooperation from railway, private factories, and workshops tied to native states. The shells are described as of excellent quality.
Secretary Daniels outlined a five year naval build up to equip the government to manufacture more warships armor plate and munitions. He urged competition with private yards to prevent profiteering and argued for government owned and operated portions of munitions production while avoiding a monopoly. He noted cost differences in armor plate and called for a large new factory to produce forty fourteen inch shells and other shells to improve efficiency and price. He emphasized training and a strong American merchant marine to support defense needs.
In a broad discussion the army weighs reduced powers amid mounting expenses. Officials argue the financial burden limits strategic options while critics warn against hindering national defense capabilities. The debate centers on allocating funds and authority to manage rising burdens.
New York reports leaders of the Mexican conventionist party, with General Villa as head, warned he must join the fight against General Carranza and come to the United States or risk losing the support of prominent generals. They fear a wage wasting policy and seek constitutional government in Mexico. The convention group believes delaying action preserves neutrality while pursuing victory.
The Vatican reports Pope Benedict has been answered negatively by King Albert of Belgium to a papal request for steps toward concrete peace talks. The exchange follows the pope's autograph letter seeking momentum toward ending hostilities.
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