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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1915
Page
1
London anxiously awaited government word on the zeppelin raid last night. Zeppelins passed over outer London and Ramsgate triggering orders to extinguish lights. Four killed, one fatally hurt, many injured as bombs caused fires.
Paris reports severe combat north of Arras over a sugar factory at Souchez with the French taking 60 prisoners. French forces also seized a German defensive work near Notre Dame Lorette and prepared to repel counterattacks. German efforts to dislodge the French in the Vosges failed.
Judge McCall of the Federal court ruled the Harrison narcotic law does not fix a limit on physicians overprescribing drugs. The indictment against Dr. Benjamin Freedman was quashed as he complied with keeping prescription copies.
The Georgia prison commission completed a short hearing on Leo M. Frank's plea for commutation to life imprisonment. Solicitor Dorsey is expected to push for execution after the prison board's recommendation reaches Governor Slaton. A broad expectation persists that Frank may avoid the death penalty.
A Villa government official warns Washington that any U S interference in Mexican territories under General Villa will be met with armed resistance. Villa's foreign minister Lombardo drafts a protest accusing U S misinfo and declaring refusal to join a peace conference with Carranza and Guiterrez.
London reports large numbers of Americans fleeing Germany for Switzerland due to fear of war and growing anti American sentiment. Dispatch notes an exodus from Germany with residents saying they feel insulted on the streets and English conversations becoming unsafe in public places.
President Wilson and his cabinet, after a two hour session with secrecy, prepared the leading features of the government reply to Germany. The final message will hinge on tomorrow's talks with Count von Bernstorff. The cabinet also approved the president's statement on the Mexican situation.
President Wilson said he had not drafted a rejoinder to Germany’s Lusitania note and would not present a draft at today’s cabinet meet. He urged newspapers to avoid speculation and indicated the reply would not be delayed many days.
Vienna reports Russia has 600000 fresh troops massed behind the Dniester to halt Austro German advances in Galicia. Despite reinforcements, the Russian war office says recapture of all Galician territory by Austria-Hungary is inevitable, while Russian artillery is described as vastly inferior.
A German reply disappointed investors in New York as stock prices fell about a point on the morning trading. The market later steadied, with partial recoveries by late morning as trading continued on the stock exchange.
The Missouri law requiring corporations to file affidavits stating whether they are engaged in any trust or conspiracy to restrain trade was upheld as constitutional by the state supreme court. This decision affirms a key provision aimed at enforcing antitrust statutes in Missouri. The ruling was reported by International News Service from Washington on June 1.
Police report a break in at the home of Mrs Mary B Sheppard in East New Decatur. Neighbors discovered the robbery after finding a window raised and the interior in disarray with silverware and other household goods missing.
In heavy rain, Italian forces push forward across the Austrian lines dominating Roverto after passing Ala. Artillery duels rage in Trent and Tyrol as Italian troops repulse six Austrian assaults near Mount Grace and strike back with a counter attack.
Rome reports Austrian airplanes raided the east coast of Italy again, dropping bombs on Bari and Brindisi. A boy was killed at Bari and two houses were wrecked, while several people were injured at Brindisi.
Paris reports steady Allied advances at the Dardanelles with a Turkish fort captured Friday. Two Ottoman counterattacks were repulsed. British troops scored a brilliant success by repulsing a violent attack near Gabapepeh.
J. L. Cook faces trial in Morgan County Lawn and Equity court today charged with disposing of mortgaged property. The case hinges on alleged transfers and the validity of the mortgage claim.
Washington June 4 The Supreme Court ruled that states Ohio and Pennsylvania cannot lawfully regulate liquor sales across their borders when selling liquor without a license. It held interstate delivery and transportation of liquor under the Webb Fallon act staged by Tony Rossi of Lowellville. The conviction was set aside as the high court discussed the act's impact.
Thousands of Civil War veterans convened in Richmond Virginia for the 35th annual reunion a three day event Governor Stewart delivered the welcome address in a crowded city auditorium a light rain fell as Louisville and Birmingham vied to host the next gathering General Young unable to attend due to recent surgery in Cleveland. The pageant will occur Thursday with military commands joining in and the Confederate Institute opening days later the Battle of Keen will be staged tomorrow evening.
Governor Walsh vetoed the New Haven validation bill protecting 30 million dollars of securities. He said he would not sign a bill with so many vicious changes and sent his message to the legislature with the veto.
Announced plan seeks all Bank Street merchants to close at seven each night in summer except Saturdays and two nights after L N pay day. Merchants already in the agreement include M. E., Woodward, L. Echols, Bailey, Pointer and Williamson.
Dispatches from Berlin report German political circles believe America is playing into Britain's hands and has entered or will soon enter into a formal understanding with the Allies, potentially affecting the war balance.
Sheriff Foreman reports 53 prisoners confined in Morgan County jail during the past month to the state department at ree. This was the minimum number reported in May in several years.
Amsterdam reports two 42 centimeter guns placed before Przemysl amid bombardment of the fortress. If true, Russians may have to abandon Przemysl. Petrograd notes halting Austro German drive on the San river signals possible end of Galicia campaign.
Rip Prosser and Oscar Sawyers, white inmates, escaped the municipal lockup by digging through a back wall near a window. Prosser later returned through the same hole and said he did not intend to escape. A jail guard later secured the jail for the night.
Seattle Washington June 1 report says unidentified individuals penetrated Fort Wharton and Flagley at Port Townsend guarding Puget Sound entrance to the sound. Strangers reportedly photographed the guns and their positions prompting an order restricting fort visitors.
Paris reports a French cruiser bombarded and destroyed the German consulate in Haifa Syria. The attack prompted the German staff to open fire in response, with casualties and diplomatic tensions noted.
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