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Newspaper
Ashton Gazette
Location
Ashton, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1915
Page
2
German troops retreat along the Dniester after clashes with Russian forces. Meuse and Vosges fronts see renewed fighting as German gains are described. Lemberg is recaptured by Austro German troops with heavy prisoner losses. News updates include executions, naval torpedo damage, and various domestic incidents.
Berlin's foreign office signals the suspension aims to avoid jeopardizing talks with the United States after an editorial in the Deutsche Tageszeitung. The newspaper was banned to prevent interference with a peaceful understanding.
Secretary Daniels ends the six year old system of naval aids to the secretary of the navy in Washington and substitutes a secretary's advisory council comprised of senior naval officers. A dispatch says Germany would modify submarine warfare if given assurances merchant ships will not sink U boats. Secretary Lansing denied a report that the United States prevented use of Japanese troops on the European continent.
Gen. Victoriano Huerta and Gen. Pascual Orozco were arrested at Fort Bliss on a federal warrant for neutrality violations and released on bonds. They were taken from the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific train near the Texas border and later held in the Fort Bliss camp under guard. Federal officials say the arrests thwarted a Mexican revolution. ammunition purchases traced to New York funded the venture. Huerta said he would not rejoin the fight and sought work in cement contracting.
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw currently at a summer camp near Malone New York will serve as an important witness for the state in the Harry K Thaw sanity trial Deputy Attorney General Frank Cook announced.
Rey. Frank N. Westcott a 56 year old Episcopal clergyman formerly of Skaneateles New York was found dead in his Columbus hospital room after strangling himself in Milwaukee Wisconsin on June 29 authorities reported.
Pekin reports the drowning of 13 year old Wilber Neuhaus while swimming with a boy scout group on the Ili nois river near Wesley City. Murphysboro notes a fatal shooting at a sawmill when John Rogers was killed by his brother Lemnie over money. Des potom ey reports George Fentling found hanged in a barn, suspected self harm due to ill health. Mount Vernon covers Hoyleton Orphanage reconstruction after a $30,000 fire with plans for a $60,000 rebuild, action due July 6. Eureka notes RH Knoblauch sworn in as Woodford County treasurer after a recount initiated by the late Edward Hodgson. Chicago logs a Smithboro post office burglary and investigation. Peoria reports officers elected for the Illinois-Wisconsin Coal Dealers association and several city officials. Springfield covers the Decatur murder case of Mrs Herman Schmidt and ongoing neighborhood tensions. Percy recounts the accidental death of Elmo Hart by his brother Harry. Pana honors Rev Patrick Lyons on 25th ordination anniversary with gifts totaling $1,400. Effingham hosts eighth annual Illinois Abstractors session with speakers on title systems and abstracts. Chicago notes Lorimer case to be scheduled in criminal court. Kersten mulls assignment action. Peoria announces 1916 International Auctioneers' meeting set for Omaha with next Illinois meeting planned for Bloomington. Ottawa records the remarriage of Mr and Mrs Ernest Claus after 60 years.
Dario Resta wins Chicago speedway 500 mile race in five hours seven minutes twenty seven seconds at 97.6 mph average. Porporato finishes second in Sunbeam, Rickenbacker third in Maxwell, Grant fourth in Sunbeam, Cooper and Anderson fifth and sixth in Stutz. No injuries reported as 85,000 spectators watch.
Washington reports that Secretary Houston’s order ends the foot and mouth quarantine in Indiana. The Belt Railroad stockyards at Indianapolis are declared a free area as the state is now free from the outbreak.
State militia lined the Slaton residence in Atlanta all day guarding John M. Slaton after his retirement. Twenty six men were arrested near the home during the tense transfer of power to Nat E. Harris as the Great Seal of Georgia was presented and reaffirmed without dishonor.
Tokyo reports that Major Nakajima and Captain Nashimoto, Japanese officers with the Russian army at Lemberg, committed hari-kari to avoid the dishonor of capture.
British aviators bombed near Roulers Belgium triggering a large ammunition depot explosion. Fifty German soldiers loading a train were killed in the blast.
Agricultural reports from Alberta Manitoba and Saskatchewan describe favorable growing conditions with ample moisture strong rainfall and widespread sowing of wheat oats and flax. Early spring work and high prices boosted land preparation seeding timing and overall agricultural optimism for the coming harvest.
The plaintiff alleged in a divorce suit that he awoke to find his bed soaked with alcohol as his wife searched for a match. DeLeary M. Trimmins commented it was a strange way to waste alcohol, noting the oddity in the exchange.
The note counsels against patronizing a correspondence school to study human nature and urges women to speak freely with each other rather than remaining silent while observing neighbors.
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