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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1915
Page
6
Petrograd reports broad Russian successes on the Galician border as Turkish ships are said to be sunk by torpedo boats. German advances near Vilna and heavy skirmishing on Gallipoli are logged while Greek and Italian leaders question the strength of Moslem defenses amid ongoing war news.
Large British transport and a fleet of sailing ships laden with munitions were sunk near Sinope on the Alsace Sea, with crews taken prisoner. In other fronts, Hindenburg reports advances eastward from Vilna and Dvinsk, while Austrian and German海actions and Greek and Bulgarian moves signal shifting power dynamics in the war.
Washington reports former Secretary of State Bryan may undertake a peace mission to belligerent European nations. Dr William Fargo, representing foreign-language editors, outlined a plan for a peripatetic visit to urge peace plus Bryan's potential personal and expense commitment. The report notes public praise for Bryan and mentions related street demonstrations and Anglo French financial talks on a large credit loan to Britain and France.
Washington reports the Austrian government plans to recall Ambassador Dumba for consultation after the United States asked for his return. The move, seen as a personal affair, would interrupt diplomatic relations while a chargé d'affaires handles matters. Tombs is expected to receive orders from Vienna.
New York September 17 opponents of the loan proposal staged a street protest through Wall Street. Flaming placards denounced the loan and money trust, with demonstrators marching to the J. P. Morgan building and shouting Shame Wall Street. The rally ended with a large banner condemning sending billions abroad.
Petrograd reports indicate Russian garrisons can defend Vilna as long as strategic needs require. German cavalry extend a 116 mile front along the Vilna corridor, pushing along the railway from Srentayaoy to Culboto and threatening Molodechno Polotsk. Russians maintain positions westward despite German advances and rail actions near the line to Sinak.
Wireless dispatch reports the Central Association of German banking interests warns American security owners deposited in London banks to sell securities to profit from exchange rates. The real aim is to move German owned American securities held in England, a move the association opposes. The notice stresses caution against authorized sales.
Nome Alaska Sept 17 The power schooner Ruby brings news that Stefansson and two companions survive their Arctic voyage. Captain Cottle reports they reached Bank's Land and Halley Bay coasts, outfitted for continued exploration, after seven months on scarce rations.
Reports from Ottawa dated Sept 12 cite tidings from Vilbiatmut Blefansson that Stefansson and companions are safe after a perilous Arctic voyage. The message outlines delays and high charter costs for the vessel Volar Bear, with plans for continued northern explorations toward a hundred fort and eighty two miles farther north, as officials in Great Britain pursue further Arctic work despite opposition. Meanwhile San Francisco reports a strike vote by carmen and potential railway labor actions affecting Oakland Berkeley Alameda Hayward and other suburbs, with wage scales and commutation rate disputes under review by state authorities.
A disjointed notice notes a dispute over a closed shop and a related seven line tie in a Saninl Rtormen scenario. The fragment mentions entry restrictions and a formal push to end access, with unclear authorities or dates.
Dondon Sept 17 The Motorcar and Atlas boat editorial claims twenty German submarines have been lost since the war began, while British losses are said to be seven including the F-7. The piece notes Germany started with sixteen submarines of the U-boat type, later adding ten more, and now allegedly has fourteen underwater boats, two in the Mediterranean.
Seattle letters describe Stefansson’s polar group pushing toward Dank’s Land and the Mackenzie Delta as Ole Anderson leads a southern surveying wing toward the Jolande and Mackenzie mouth. The Polar Bear, built in Seattle, carried dispatches while Toby returned from Herschel Island with cargo and news of the expedition.
The Pretorian of the Allao line reached Quebec today after departing with the steamship Raneso. The bow and masts sustained damage but the vessel safely docked at the wharf amid sightseers and concern. Local officials advised careful inspection of damaged areas and medical teams stood by for potential injuries.
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