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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1916
Page
1
A French submarine torpedoed an Austrian scout vessel in the Adriatic Sea. The attack affected personnel whose fate remains to be confirmed while the engagement prompted naval authorities to assess losses and safety measures. The incident highlights ongoing cat and mouse actions between fleets in the region.
Berlin reports the German government sent a note through the American embassy to Britain. It states that because Great Britain did not provide an explanation for the sinking of a German submarine by the British patrol boat Baralong flying an American flag, Germany will take suitable reprisal measures.
Washington reports British seizure of papers and check stubs from Captain Franz von Papen showing payments to agents linked to bridge and ammunition shop explosions in the United States. Records show $700 to Werner Horn and other large transfers from Count von Bernstorff and the German Embassy, with many items from Riggs Bank in Washington.
Four Germans, members of the German navy, were arrested in Wilmington by Commerce and Labor agents. Two worked on a U S dredge boat tied to Port DuPont coast defense while two others lived at Bancroft Hall near DuPont Powder Works.
Washington discusses U S policy toward Mexico after Carranza pledge to pursue murderers of American citizens at Santa Ysabel. President Wilson and Senate leaders reject war cries while awaiting Carranza reply and promising protection for Americans.
Mayor Davis told Safety Director Sprosty to remove Chief Rowe and up the entire detective bureau if tangible progress in the Evens hotel murder case is not shown by Sunday night. He criticized police handling, noting they questioned key witnesses, traced a taxi, and knew the suspect’s description, but the man remains at large.
Washington reports that Myron T. Herrick, former Ohio governor and ambassador, announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate with official confirmation by Republican leaders. A letter from Herrick’s secretary notes his full-time availability, belief in strong congressional years ahead, and a desire to sense genuine public support before entering the primaries.
News reports say the Zuider Zee Dike at Katwortde burst flooding Zuidpolder and forcing residents to flee to Edam. Edam warns Polderezee vang dike may fail threatening most of North Holland with high tides and potential widespread inundation.
Prosecutor A M Henderson said the grand jury will issue a partial report on East Youngstown rioting as judges and justices handle numerous riot cases. National Guard units remain on standby with no return date. Saloons in Youngstown and Struthers reopen while East Youngstown bars stay closed until Monday. The riot death toll rises to four with Dannmachers death, aged five, from exposure after mob violence.
Three victims from the massacre near Santa Ysabel were buried in El Paso with no public demonstrations. Threats of reprisals against Mevicar prompted a late strong military patrol, averting immediate violence as obsequies were held for the dead.
New York report shows 519,467 fewer passengers arriving from foreign ports in 1915 than in 1914. Ellis Island authorities attribute the drop entirely to wartime conditions, noting the decrease is due to the war impact on travel.
Mrs. Jennie Pretty, an elderly widow, fell indoors and froze to death in her Louisville residence. The body was found today as temperatures plunged to seven degrees above zero, the coldest of the winter.
The Buckeye Press Association schedules its annual midwinter session for February 17 and 18 in Columbus. About 100 editors are expected, with a program including a visit to the School of Journalism at Ohio State University.
In Cleveland tonight Myron T. Herrick announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for United States Senator. He faces Harry M. Daugherty of Columbus who has opened political headquarters in Columbus, with former Senator Charles F. Dick of Agron and Judge D. D. Woodmansee of Cincinnati also in the contest.
Albert Clark a private in the Fifth United States Infantry was removed from the Santa Marta at Jamaica by a British neutrality officer. Clark had nineteen months in the canal zone and was en route to Washington to report to the Adjutant General in full uniform. This marks the first such removal from an American vessel since 1812.
The central west cold wave loses strength as frigid air moves east along the St Lawrence Valley. Readings include 52 below in White River Ontario and 30 below in parts of North Dakota, with milder 10 above forecast for the Central States. A note on a shipboard incident involving a passenger named Clark and three uniformed soldiers in Jamaica.
Providence authorities testified that C Victor Brown and Henry Spellman confessed to murder links with Mrs Elizabeth Mohr in the death of Dr C Franklin Mohr. The case involves their revolver discoveries near Echo Lake and Healis former chauffeur gun ownership tied to the Newport garage find.
The Mohr trial portrays Henry S Chaffee as the first witness while prosecutors seek Healis revolver evidence from the night of the shooting. The scene shows Brown Spellman and Healis with attorneys, the jury, and a hat worn by Dr. Mohr as identification exhibits. Mrs Mohr shows momentary tears as the exhibit is presented.
Rome reports the French submarine Foucault in the Italian fleet torpedoed and sank an Austrian Novara type scout cruiser in the Adriatic. About 300 officers and crew aboard are missing or believed drowned. the four Novara class ships carry two 18 inch torpedo tubes and nine 3.9 inch guns.
Vienna announces capture of Cettinje, the Montenegrin capital, after Montenegrin resistance breaks. King Nicholas and government officials reportedly flee. town evacuated and population described as calm. Russian order asserts no peace without victory.
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