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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1915
Page
1
Governor Dunne may deploy the state guard as labor and production strains test the Vast Empire. The day’s energy demands press the administration to act and meet the ongoing crisis with security and control.
International News Chicago reports a first bullet struck a northbound elevated train at the Chicago Avenue station but the shooter was not found. Earlier a timber attempt to wreck a train failed. Eight bridge and nine streetcar supervisors joined the strike, sharpening the impact.
Chicago begins day two of a mass streetcar strike with a low service schedule from Jackson Park to Wilson Square. Secretly chosen 100 police officers report to Assistant Police Chief Schuettler, though their exact assignment remains unknown. Rumors surface of surface cars running from Armage avenue barns as about 60 strikers gather. Governor Dunne signals readiness to deploy the state militia if needed.
Postmaster Burleson ordered the Security Farm Loan Association and the Farm Mortgage Clearing Company of Chicago barred from the mails. The Justice Department charges the firms ran a fake farm mortgage scheme, obtaining money through the mails by false pretenses.
Premier Asquith in the House of Commons warns that Britain faces at least 15 million dollars daily in war costs and a demands surge across all national energies. He calls the struggle gigantic and vows every class must serve, noting the potential impact of Italy's intervention.
In Huntsville on June 15 Walter Powers is dead and Red Harbin wounded after a drunken quarrel at an ice cream supper in Moulder on Hurricane. The men exchanged gunfire over a trivial dispute. Powers died and Harbin was taken to the infirmary with pistol wounds in the back.
Dr. Myer Gerhard, an envoy from the German ambassador in Washington, bearing important dispatches on U S attitudes toward Germany, has arrived at Christiania and is due here tonight on his way to Berlin.
C G Thomason the circulation manager for the Decatur Daily announces a complete overhaul of the paper's distribution. He will extend service to Hartselle Athens Falkville and nearby towns with a new carrier direct collection system starting around the 20th of the month. Carriers will be responsible for delivery and collections with no price change at 10 cents a week.
The New Decatur City council discussed a pending ordinance on surface closets and authorized strict enforcement once prepared. A dust nuisance on Ninth Street South drew protests from 35 residents and multiple aldermen urged speed limit enforcement on Ninth Ninth Street and nearby Grant Street and Fourth Avenue amid safety concerns.
Alabama Power Company is spending thousands on improving the local electric light plant and an additional 1500 on the gas plant. The boilers will be rebuilt and brickwork renewed. Manager T L Beauchamp says the city will receive top service.
The Alabama Press Association will hold its annual session in Montgomery on July 20. Col C J Hildreth said the meeting will address laws affecting newspaper welfare as the legislature is in session. Secretary Rosson will soon announce the full convention program. Decatur may host the 1916 meeting.
International News Service reports in Atlanta that Leo Frank may learn his fate by Thursday after a longer than expected hearing. Governor Slaton planned to decide Wednesday but time ran short as he left for Athens to deliver a college address carrying substantial evidence.
Washington notes growing belief that Berlin will frame a detailed reply to the U S demand for protection of citizens on the high seas. Officials question the meaning of Berlin reports claiming an extensive reply touching many spots. The U S fears Germany may defend Lusitania as armed and carrying contraband.
Dr. W. H. Ayer a noted local veterinary surgeon arrives home with relatives for a few days after another voyage to England and New York. He reports mule ships avoid sinking in the war zone with torpedo destroyers meeting convoys before entry. Ayer plans to return to New Orleans and may make further trips to the British Isles.
Berlin commentary from the Vossische Zeitung says there is excessive jubilation over the second American note and warns that serious differences remain unresolved. The piece marks 27 years since Emperor William’s accession with nationwide celebrations across Germany.
Birmingham report quotes McLane Tilton state banking agent detailing Jefferson County Savings Bank finances. He says savings depositors face about 80000 owed, with equity in the office building matching that amount. Preferred creditors may be paid in full, leaving a small balance for depositors.
London reports the British admiralty today denied claims that the battleship Agamemnon was sunk at the Dardanelles. The denial clarifies misinformation circulating about the vessel's status in the ongoing campaign.
Rome reports Austrians failed to drive Italians from Monfalcone and Sagrado positions. Italian bombardment of the Malborghetto fortress continues as heat intensifies troop discomfort. War Department notes Teutons seeking a new route.
William J. Bryan, returning to Washington from Old Point Comfort, plans a three installment article starting tomorrow. The pieces will cover the war as it is and its harm to neutrals, its origins and influences, and methods to restore lasting peace. He will share statements with afternoon papers.
Washington June 15 the cabinet logged a record brief session lasting forty minutes Secretary of Navy Daniels and Secretary of State Lansing left first all members adjourned early due to lack of business President Wilson held Villa and Carranza statements without conclusions and did not present them to the cabinet
Petrograd reports the war office denies plans to pull back from Lemberg. Austro German forces push to attack Lemberg from the north after drives east and south stall. Heavily armed Teutons pound across the front along the Wusznia and Lubaczowka rivers near Jaroslaw as fighting rages in Poland. Shavk is nearly wiped out by German cannonade.
President Wilson said the United States was aiding peace efforts in Europe as far as it could and rejected claims neutrals were dissatisfied with America’s role. He noted Col. E. M. House’s return from Europe and avoided commenting on Bryan’s resignation or the German note changes. He offered no remarks on the Mexican situation or a Russia treaty.
Late returns show the war party securing a 3 to 2 majority in the government. They favor Greece joining the war on the Allies side.
London June 15 Captain W T Turner testified at the British inquiry into the Lusitania disaster stating the liner did not carry guns when torpedoed off Ireland. He said Lusitania was traveling 18 knots and six boilers were idle and that lookouts were doubled while precautions were taken for full speed.
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