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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1915
Page
2
Reports from the war front detail Austro German advances into Siedice Lomza and Praga under German pressure. Zeppelins strike England while Bari and other Adriatic targets are bombarded. Taft supports Wilson, Resolute arrives Bristol for lay up, and labor raises wages in Baton Rouge. international incidents include attacks, raids, and mobilization affecting Italy Spain Britain and Mexico.
Washington set to convene a meeting of the newly appointed naval advisory board in September under Secretary Daniels. State Department actions include the dispatch of the German Frye case reply to Ambassador Gerard in Berlin.
General George Joseph Smith was hanged in London after being found guilty of murdering three wives for insurance. An explosion at Westinghouse in Turtle Creek, Pa. killed two and injured six. Pullman Co. in Chicago nears a 10 000 freight car order from Russia. Pennsylvania Steel Co. lands a 4 000 ton rails order from Southern Railway. Russia employed about 208 000 prisoners of war in various jobs. Fire at Franklin Arsenal stock warehouse in Philadelphia caused $100 damage. Lseggen volcano in California to remain active after May eruptions. General Calles warns against endangering Americans near Nogales. Pope Benedict sends sympathy note to Eastern European Catholics harmed by the Russian invasion.
Karl St Behr defeated Maurice McLoughlin in straight sets at Sea Bright New Jersey. Frank L Kramer led Newark cycling defeating Alfred Goullet in two heats. A N Richards of the Illinois A C won the decathlon at the Panama Pacific Exposition stadium. Hank O Day was reappointed National League umpire by President Tener. Baseball debuted at Newark Federal League Park Harrison with fifteen thousand fans despite sultry conditions.
Foreign Baron Reinhard G. Von Scheffler- Boyadel named German mili tary governor of Warsaw as the war rages in Europe. The upheaval accompanies naval and political moves across the continent.
Allied dispatches describe a central powers push into the Balkans with an army around 400000 moving toward the Dardanelles. Belgrade endured bombardment while Serbians retaliated at Semlin and Panscova. Russian and British troops reinforce Serbia as German pressure on the Danube and Italians on other fronts intensify.
Berlin reports that by March 1 nearly 500000 iron crosses of the second class were issued to German troops. The period also saw 6488 first class crosses granted, at a cost of about 2,800.90 marks. In the 1870 71 campaign 45791 second class and 1304 first class crosses were issued.
Vatican chiefs deny Pope Benedict's July 28 appeal for peace was officially received by belligerent sovereigns. No autographed document was sent to rulers personally. the appeal was general and no direct reply is expected.
Russian forces press Turks in the Caucasus as Moslems retreat. Western front sees no decisive gains in Artois Argonne and Vosges. General von Below defeats Russian forces near Kubiska. Dardanelles siege efforts intensify with planned combined land sea attack. Britons reinforce at Gallipoli as Turkish naval craft are sunk.
The State Department cabled Vienna its protest against U S shipments of arms to belligerents, outlining Wilson and Bryan positions that stopping munition exports would be an unfair act. The note argues neutrality, opposes embargoes, and stresses the right to arm defense while avoiding favoritism. It serves as guidance for Congress on forthcoming debates.
The State Department reviews reports of ships flying the U S flag to disguise as neutral or escape detection during wartime. Cases, often raised by the German government or embassy, are being investigated to verify details before any policy action is taken.
Samuel Chatham a 75 year old prosperous farmer was found murdered in his Snow Hill area home on the county road to Princess Anne. He was reputed to have amassed considerable money and three years earlier his home was robbed of $3 000 in gold with the robber escaping justice.
Secretary Tumulty says President Wilson has given no intimation on his stance regarding woman suffrage and that he will clarify his position before casting his vote. The reports of an imminent opposition are not supported by official word.
Local notices reveal Shipbuilding and coast guard shifts. Harold Ludlam takes Holly Beach post. Worldly steps include Westville hydrants and River View school teachers. Freeholders hire a farm demonstrator. efforts to renovate churches, bridges, and light stations reshape communities.
A humorous exchange centers on a sick friend as one player teases another about a high stakes poker hand. The dialogue hints at bluffing and risk with lines about an ace high against four sixes and the narrator's care for ailing companion.
The speaker laments that his aviation talk failed to connect with listeners as the subject appeared to be above the average audience’s heads.
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