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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1915
Page
1
The telegram indicates no reply to President Wilson until the German Kaiser arrives in Berlin and the answer may not be completed until July.
Berlin dispatch notes pessimism toward US relations as Germany delayed replying to Wilson's note until Emperor William returns from the eastern front. Officials may consult with Meyer Gerhardt before a reply, while German papers accuse Secretary Bryan of seeking war, deriding him as a teetotaler peace advocate.
Large flow of Americans fleeing Berlin and other German cities arrive in London amid rising anti American sentiment. They blame Wilson's protest against submarine warfare and shipments of arms from the United States to the Allies for the worsening mood.
The Foster Hunting and Fishing Club held its annual barbecue and officer election at its Town Creek clubhouse eight miles north of Town Creek. Reelected were Geo. Potter president J. H. McTier vice president Chas Mayer secretary and treasurer. About 100 North Alabama citizens attended including a Decatur contingent led by R G Cortner Armond La Fils Haywood Martin Percy Craig and Chas Kortrecht J A Buttrey Russell Van Dyke Wheatley Davis and J P Gibson from Hillsboro accompanied the local group.
James F. Gardner a painter fell thirty five feet from the roof of Thomas P Stones residence in Pulaski Tenn yesterday and was instantly killed His son Floyd also fell and is seriously hurt but may recover
Petrograd reports a major defeat of Gen Von Lissengen's division on the Dniester river with heavy Austrian and German losses. The right wing of the German army in Galicia is outflanked, 6000 Austrians and Germans killed near Moscika, and Russians announce further successes along the line from Bubissa to Psissagola as Von Mackensen's forces are checked near Lemberg. Lissengen's army retires with booty abandoned. Seventy ninth regiment fifth company captured east of Stryj.
June reports describe a sanguinary battle along the Gallipoli Peninsula as Anglo-French forces press to encircle Turkish trenches north of the town. Continuous fighting marks the struggle as Allied troops seek a decisive maneuver against the Ottomans.
Italian forces have occupied Porto Rosega south of Monfalcone and seized several ships in the yards there. Among the vessels taken was a small craft which the Austrians were building for China.
Huntsville officers led by Sheriff Robt Phillips and Solicitor Drake raided the Redlight district on Thursday afternoon. Four women and a dozen girls were arrested. all but four were sent to jail but later released on bond.
Austrian forces face widespread demoralization as Italian drives push Roverto Gradisca and Monfalcone and threaten Trent and Trieste. Captured documents reveal desertion measures and discipline efforts. Heavy fighting continues around Tolmein Gorz and between Gradisca and Monfalcone with severe artillery duels elsewhere.
Leo M. Frank, through his attorneys, began his last appeal for mercy before Governor Slaton at 9 o clock this morning. The petition presentation and Solicitor Dorsey s arguments were to be concluded by late afternoon. The hearing was adjourned until Monday after the defense finished this afternoon and statements from Dorsey and others remained to be made.
The Atlanta Constitution editorializes that Ex-Secretary Bryan is a public nuisance and a great embarrassment to the Wilson administration and says it will publish no more of his statements.
Washington June 12 William J Bryan said he will rest for two weeks while defending his policies and responses to critics. He outlined plans to visit Old Point Comfort for a short vacation and return Tuesday with June plans and possibly a longer break. He will issue a further statement on his return and earlier spoke to German Americans.
June 11 1915 a public message to German Americans urging loyalty to the United States while acknowledging natural birthplace ties. It defends the President’s neutrality amid German and Allied criticisms and explains differing perspectives on ammunition trade and international law. The text signals continuation on Page 2.
General Carranza responds to Wilson demands by proclaiming an election and surrendering power to the winner. Administration circles expect about two weeks before implementing the peace plan, with Red Cross relief continuing and Villa and Carranza replies awaited. Carruthers reports Villa retreat and a draw with Obregon, plus assurances on US time to review counterfeit sentences against Americans Marx and Franklin.
British papers hail President Wilson for his stand against German submarine warfare as humanitarian and firm. They note warmer tone toward the U S government and Wilson, while some papers criticize Secretary Bryan for resigning.
London says the British foreign office will advance ten cents per pound to claimants proving ownership of cotton seized abroad. A total of 295 dollars has been paid recently and 500,000 more may be paid next Monday or Tuesday. One claim has been paid in full and all claimants are asked to furnish necessary documents.
Former Kaiser spokesman Bernhard Dernburg departed New York for Norway this afternoon as part of his European departure amid mounting tensions and postwar diplomatic shifts.
Sheriff Foreman announced that all soda fountains in Decatur must close on the Sabbath with a grand jury to investigate any that stay open. Merchants in Decatur had earlier been ordered to close, while soda fountains and confectionaries were previously allowed limited Sunday operation.
An eight member citizens committee from all four city wards met with the Decatur council to discuss a proposed thirty year Southern Bell telephone franchise. The group, nearly united in favor, weighed the old vague ordinance granting street pole access and broad telephony against a timed grant. The city council plans a regular session Monday night, with no firm timetable on presenting the franchise.
Chicago leaders including President Ma hon of the street car Union and Mayor Thompson met at noon to avert a strike by 15 000 railroad workers set for four this afternoon. Arbitration plans for the carpenters strike affecting 100 000 workers in the city are being formulated.
International News Service reports slow but steady advances by French forces around Arras. North of the Lorette hills fresh progress noted with 160 prisoners captured along with substantial war material in the southwest Heburtne area after Friday actions.
Birmingham editor coverage notes R. Wilke, a veteran bank officer, chosen as cashier of the Jefferson Trust Bank after years of service in the state banking sector. The appointment strengthens the bank’s leadership team in Birmingham.
Reports describe June riots in Petrograd targeting German interests and symbols as tensions flare among crowds. Police struggle to contain unrest while citizens clash with authorities in several districts.
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