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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1915
Page
6
London reports fluid battles as Russian forces gain ground in the south while German reserves push on in the east. Austrian withdrawals, captured fortresses, and continued fighting complicate the war map with reports of encirclements, river crossings, and prisoner releases.
An official report from Major Edward Anderson details a clash at Progreso Tezano where Mexican forces attacked a store at daybreak, triggering American fire that wounded Captain Anderson and killed Private Stubblefield. Two Mexicans were killed, with additional injuries and several Americans wounded as detachments of the Twelfth Cavalry pursued the attackers along the river.
A damaged dispatch reports discovery of eight sticks of dynamite in a foreign branch post office package that traveled from Napa Junction to New York. The package, addressed to Sg. Viralaia Tose in Ceva, Italy, showed signs of rough handling and insufficient postage. Authorities traced the trip ending at Grand Central terminal where the payload may have caused a blast, though no explosion occurred.
San Antonio reports Raoul Madero and eight Villa staff members were arrested by American soldiers near Marfa Texas. Major General Frederick Punatog received the report from Marta today. The detainees crossed to the American side of the Mio Grade and were taken into custody.
A decree urges the chamber of deputies to enact martial law and place state railways under control. Trade restrictions halt merchant movement as Bulgaria, awaiting mobilization, increases military readiness. Russia’s tensions ripple through the region, touching Poland and the Balkans.
The fragment implies Bulgaria keeps troops ready for an emergency while plans for its regional actions remain speculative. It notes potential moves by Bulgaria and Turkey toward rapprochement and hints at Greece and Romania reacting once plans mature, underscoring long‑standing enmity easing into uncertain future strategies.
Reports from Queenstown and other ports detail several World War I sea incidents. The Chancellor crew, including the captain, were landed after sinking. other vessels such as the British steamer Vine and the Angl o Columbian were torpedoed with crew members saved by boats or ships, while several men were rescued near Kinsale and the Scilly Isles as patrols chased submarines.
A translated message from Obregon via the Carranza consulate reports General Lucio Blanco will be tried by military authorities. Details allege recent arrests alongside General Gulquerrea at Salido, with negotiators failing to secure clemency. Rejected peace overtures by Maney and Eulalio Gutierrez are noted.
Park City choir withdraws from the Summit County musical content held in Coalville today due to committee misunderstandings. The special train was called off and the choir, longtime cup contenders, are disappointed after a year of practice and high hopes for carrying off the honors.
In Salt Lake City threats tied to Joe Hillstrom’s execution spurred fears of a terror campaign by IWW sympathizers. Fire attacks targeted the Burned hotels and the Boyd Park building, with detectives guarding Governor Spry and his son. Investigations point to arson of recent origin, though no major damage occurred.
In Pane Texas on September 24 Fuller of Los Angries said he expects his brother C. P. Puller to be released by Mexican bandits so he can reach El Paso tomorrow. Fuller would not discuss plans to secure release and the kidnapping occurred near Villa Abumeds, Chihuahua. Bandits reportedly demanded 92000 Rold de manded as ransom and were said to have entered Mexico to meet the captors.
The French war office reports heavy artillery bombardments near Voesinghs in Flanders and at Thelus north of Arras. Shelling targets include areas between the Bomme and the Oise and near Canny Sur Mars and Beur raignes. Violent fire fights are noted along the Aisne Champagné line and between the Meuse and the Moselle, with fortifications and depots struck and several enemy positions shattered. Autons use described as destroyed in fires.
A blaze that began at 11:39 o'clock in Tonfelt In Hienshaw's dyery quickly spread to Bhapk''s Hiery and then to Dani's garage. All three structures were total losses. Fire crews fought the flames amid a strong northwest wind. A nearby building owned by W. A. Coughanour was endangered, and had the fire spread there the entire business section of the city would have been destroyed.
In Salt Lake City on September 17, Jobo Mayer, a Morristown attorney and former sugar refinery executive, and Mrs Dealt rice Blackwell, widow, married after months of newsworthy travel between Pocatello and Salt Lake. Each had pending divorces from their spouses. The pair, long associated with high society, met in Idaho and traveled to Salt Lake for the ceremony amid society chatter. Mayer has mining investments in Idaho.
William F Corey, ex president of the Steel trust, to head a new steel combination in New York. A syndicate including Bankers Trust and National City Bank interests aims to acquire Midvale Steel for about 19 million dollars in cash. Rumors link Cambria Steel with Midvale as a possible merger, though Cambria president William J Donner denied negotiations.
The piece notes Bethlehem Steel and related firms expanding munitions output for the Allies, with the Midvale plant in Philadelphia employing about 300 workers. It discusses potential broader steel industry consolidation and looming military actions in Europe including Romania and Serbia. It also covers a commercial note from Spanish Fork about a new wagon factory spur and refining plant construction timelines. Separately, charges are filed in Lake City court for an attack on a train conductor, detailing knife assaults and ensuing arrests with reported injuries and custody.
London dispatch reports shifts in the German naval leadership tied to changes in submarine policy after Ambassador von Hernalorf’s Washington declaration. New naval general staff heads include Admiral Holtzendorff, with Bachmann and von Koch named for key posts, signaling strategic realignments during wartime.
Sept 24 Paris papers urge a united entente response to Bulgaria's bellicose posture. Temps Journal des Debats and Liberte call for energetic measures and a declaration by Sofia. They argue preparations and allied economic efforts must be directed at Bulgaria to deter aggression.
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