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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1915
Page
6
British and French forces report gains on the western front with key German defenses in Artois and Champagne yielding ground. Allied aircraft bombarded German lines as Zeppelins were sighted near Brussels and the Belgian front.
Telegram from Petrograd reports German forces pushed back about 23 miles along extended territorial gates. The German line retreated from Glubokol to a point toward Vilnius-Orlov railway, with eight miles resistance near Lida Solodechno and Molodechno. The war office notes battles of high intensity continue on the northern front as German troops concentrate.
The report notes strong German forces across the Pripet line with troop concentrations from the Pripet region. Focal gains are seen at Clarioriak and near Sarny west of the railway, with control of the Styr south of Luts. Russian authorities see a push toward the Kremenetz Ostrog highway as Russian lines fight near Tarnopol and Naxo Alexiniec.
The war office releases a German statement from the Western front describing French and Allied assaults near Champagnes and Arras, with German counterattacks, prisoner gains, and losses. It cites battles north of Massiges, near Loos, and elsewhere, noting heavy fighting and artillery duels. The Eastern theater reports Russian forces pushed back with captures and prisoners.
Captain Franz von Papen arrived in Denver from San Francisco and will spend several days here. He declined to comment on Austrian and German diplomatic talks or to discuss plans, stating only he would be available for further comment later.
A committee overseeing a 500000 Anglo French bond issue outlined nine points including a life of syndicate of sixty days, 134 percent profit to syndicate members, and 2 percent bank interest on seasonally held funds. Participation extends to all institutions investors and dealers with funds pro rata upon withdrawal.
Geneva reports German losses in the western front described as severe with PanGerman comments on British victory in the north. The piece notes prisoners taken and trench warfare as unavoidable and mentions unknown French losses while hinting at renewed fighting and possible counterattacks.
At Omata Nebraska the Farmers National congress debated endorsing President Wilsons foreign policy. A resolution praising Wilson passed 218 to 48 after a spirited session with charges of treasonous remarks and a debate over neutrality and support for the war effort.
Berlin reporter for Politiken notes in London that the western battles are treated with grave seriousness. Taxeblatt urges confidence in German troops and leadership amid fresh offensive reports.
Andrew D. Meloy, arraigned before U S Immigration Commissioner Houghton, accused of conspiring with Franz Totelen to defraud the United States by obtaining a passport for Rintalen, a German merchant. Meloy and Hattie Brobby de Lrothy, and Fritz Mintelen alias Gasche, were taken from the steamer Noordam by British authorities. Meloy posted $40,000 bond for hearing in October.
Andrew D. Lolo of New York was arrested on a conspiracy warrant for obtaining a passport for an alleged German agent. He arrived on the Nieuw Amsterdam and was taken into custody by Justice Department agents. A Secretarial witness, Mixa Wattle Drabble, accompanied the case materials.
The West Indian hurricane weakened as it moved through Mississippi and the Gulf Coast, with warnings continuing for Mobile to Cedar Keys. Heavy rain and flooding disrupted rail service, damaged coastal towns, marooned residents, and caused significant property loss across New Orleans area and nearby ports.
President Wilson telegraphed Utah Governor Spry to stay the execution of Joseph Hillstrom, a Swedish subject, pending new evidence and a possible new trial. The request followed Swedish minister Ekengren appeals noting concerns about the trial and urging clemency.
Sensational advances occurred before the trading line today in the September wheat delivery. Monthead shorts pushed quotations to 1.46 1 4 per bushel, with notable movement from 1.025 to 1.58, a jump of 1 54 cents. Despite the steep price rise not matching prior war-time excitement, transactions were small due to belated shorts and limited market impact.
Denver report credits Bankatche Wan as first and second prize winner for the best bushel of wheat at the International Solla Products Exposition. Seaver Whaler of Rosburn took the world award and first prize with a bushel of hard red spring wheat. John Mooney of Regina earned second prize, while John Horell of Montrise, Cole claimed third and Colorado sweepstakes.
Cap Haiten September 10 The Haitien rebels opposed to American troops have agreed to surrender their arms after a conference between rebel leaders and American officers. The rebels accepted the offered terms and pledged to cease resistance.
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