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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1915
Page
6
Berlin and London reports on German cavalry actions near the Petrograd to Courland sector. German forces under Hindenburg threaten Norwegian front lines as they push to disrupt railways and capture prisoners. Russians counterattack along the Niemen as Austro-German advances stall near Galicia.
London September 19 The seventh request for a vote of credit since the war began brought the total to 11,282,600,000 pounds. The amount asked today was 250,000,000 pounds. Premier Asquith announced that nearly 3,000,000 men had entered military service.
London dispatch reports Premier Asquith detailing war costs including credits of 260 million pounds with daily expenditures around 3.6 million pounds from April to July. He notes repayments to the Bank of England and loans abroad while predicting weekly gross outlays may top 35 million pounds. He highlights manpower figures, labor needs, and military progress in France, Flanders, and the Dardanelles, with Russian conditions described as unbroken.
New York on September 18 reports a pro German effort aimed at blocking a one billion dollar loan to the United States destined for Britain and France. The Anglo French financial commission has increased security with all members, led by Lord Reading, under police protection. Detectors guard trips, and threats to the commission’s lives prompt investigations. some threats extend to German depositors threatening bank withdrawals. invitations to key banks remain uncertain as officials weigh the loan’s openness to all, amid organized opposition.
Mexican celebrants planned a Metcan independence commemoration prompting authorities in Phoenix Florence and Mesa to heighten security after a protest arose as activists sought to free fellow nationals confined in the state penitentiary at Florence.
Officials remember the three year outbreak when a street clash between folora and Sesican riotera caused casualties. Preparations were made to cope with violence as Tucson reported that United States soldiers were expected to deploy to card wgaidet an outbreak and nine have been planned.
The dead body of Captain John W. Wilan of the Fourteenth United States Cavalry was found hanging in his room at the Presidio officers quarters Monterey California. He had been ill and despondent for months, fellow officers said.
American consular agents in northern Sonora and Chihuahua have been ordered to withdraw to the United States due to border uprisings and the Mexican military's inability to protect them. The State Department had warned Americans in northern Mexico to stay away from the border as bands raid towns and threaten depredations, with Mexican leaders refusing to guarantee safety.
Washington Sept 15 Officials commented on the disclaimer by the Canadian liner Hese indicating lack of sufficient evidence to base representations to Germany. Reports note no consensus on whether the Hespe ret was torpedoed or attacked. Passengers’ testimony about forged metal on decks could influence findings. Diplomatic talks in the Are-We case paused as German envoy von Dernstorff returns to the summer embassy to await U.S. evidence. No word yet from Ambassador Pearleta or Dumba on responses.
A petition hearing presented to the Chamber of Deputies seeks action to prosecute Colonel Oscar Tena Rides, retired provisional president of Peru. He led a February 1914 revolutionary movement causing the expulsion of President Willingburat and his own election, realigned last month, and was succeeded by Dr. Jova Pardo. After retirement he was attacked by a crowd but not battered.
Earl Kitchener reviews the war from the House of Lords noting the German advance has slowed and expressing belief that the field force will stay at full strength. He mentions potential conscription, reinforced trench defenses, and an increase in heavy guns as Allies hold the front. The Globe reports a mass meeting demanding reprisals for raids and a tougher air campaign against Germany.
London reports that documents from the German and Austro Hungarian embassies will be made public, with James J. F. Archibald noting his arrival in England and Lord Robert Cecil saying one key document already released implies all should be published. The Commons was informed that no reason exists to withhold further papers.
London editorials and letters react with gratitude for Sir Percy Scott’s appointment to defend London from air raids while mocking the pace of coverage. The papers note frequent Zeppelin alerts and blame the rapid sequence of raids, hinting at fatigue with the public relations framing.
A Berlin era correspondent quotes a German count defending German air raids on London. He argues Britain bears responsibility for civilian casualties and asserts the attacks are legal. The piece contrasts London’s defenses with New Castle bombing, noting coal supplies as the key difference.
Pariz Sep 15 official naval statement says measures taken will enable the navy to deal with German submarines off the French coast. The near mouths of the Gironde and Lake may see reinforcement if needed, but actions in the English Channel are deemed highly effective and only occasional aggressions are expected. The report notes past precautions and asserts readiness to respond to submarine activity.
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