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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1915
Page
1
Genevieve Clark daughter of the Speaker of the House becomes the wife of James M. Thompson, a newspaper man, in a society ceremony. The wedding links prominent political and press circles.
More than six thousand visitors and state leaders gathered at the Clark home in Bowling Green Missouri for the outdoor wedding of Genevieve Clark daughter of Speaker Champ Clark to James McIlhanny Thompson publisher of the New Orleans Item. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Robert Sherman Boyd on a floral veranda path to the jungle arbor named honeyshuck. The bridal party wore simple white satin and crepe veils with bridesmaids from Kansas City Summit Point and Alexandria. Special trains carried guests from St. Louis and guards watched wedding gifts estimated as a salt fortune as festivities continued with New Orleans bound presents.
Mrs Champ Clark drove wildly to the Alton wreck site after learning the fast train from Chicago carrying relatives to her daughter Genevieve Clark's wedding had wrecked. She feared guests might be among the injured.
At a Austrian war council led by Crown Prince Reuprecht of Bavaria the plan to resist the Italian onrush in Trent was discussed. The council, held last Thursday, focused on halting the advance and whether to abandon Bolzen territory if needed. Further decisions remained unsettled.
Geneva June 30 authorities say the Vatican and the United States government may cooperate to restore peace in Europe. The plan has been officially suggested and Pope Benedict XV is reportedly in favor of the effort.
Federal secret service agents were sent out from El Paso on June 30 to trace Felix Diaz after information reached government authorities that he arrived last night and is involved in a scheme for invading Mexico with Gen Huerta. Agents would not confirm a warrant but rumors say he will be arrested if found.
San Francisco reports the United States submarine H-3 ran aground five miles south of Point Sur last night. A wireless message says the craft remains intact and can be floated if the rock is not crushed too violently.
J R R Thomas purchases the J N Rike residence on Church Street and plans several hundred dollars in improvements. The move reflects continued investment in the neighborhood.
Berlin reports Germany denies a charge by David Lloyd George that it pursued war readiness while courting allies and then dropped masks. The overseas agency quotes the government saying Germany faced ammunition shortages early in the war that were resolved by German industry.
Montgomery reports the supreme court affirmed the second case against The Lacy for embezzling state funds. Lacy must serve sixteen years in the state penitentiary, with ten years already imposed earlier and six more added today.
In Atlanta on June 30 Judge Ben Mill urged the grand jury to examine disorderly acts amid mob violence and to determine whether the 26 men held for such acts should face charges or be released. The statement framed the inquiry as a test of state resolve against unpunished unrest.
Petrograd reports German forces push in the Lubin district of Poland while attempting to pierce Russian lines. The Russian rear guard repelled several German attacks, and Grand Duke Nicholas cites enormous German losses amid fighting near the Dnieper and Kharkiv region fronts.
Austrian General Headquarters reports that within a week all Russians will be out of Austria. Field Marshal Hoetzendorf said this after returning via Amsterdam as four Austro German armies press forward, pushing Russians back along the entire line.
Imperial Premier Goremykin declares Russia will seek peace only after enemies are crushed. He vows government and public unity to support the valiant army as Russia marshals resources. A commission in Moscow orders 200 existing plants converted to ammunition production.
German troops launched a dawn assault to retake positions in the Vosges mountains near Metzeral but were repulsed according to the German War Office. Only limited infantry combat was reported north of Barras with French success in the night operations.
In Birmingham on June 30 the three probe committees held a joint session with no formal action taken. The purpose was to clarify contemplated measures and seek suggestions from other committees.
Will Harris, jailed on a murder charge in Decatur, has become violently irrational in his Morgan County cell. He froths at the mouth, cannot answer questions, and now lies in solitary as deputies arrange medical evaluation following threats and attacks on fellow prisoners.
Formal application for the Jefferson County Bank charter was filed Tuesday night with incorporators A. E. Jackson Forney Johnston T. M. Jones R. H. Baugh and J. H. Loveman. Judge Thos W Wert denied resigning to join the bank as attorney, clarifying he is only a stockholder in the reorganization announced yesterday.
N B Peake departs Blair takes over as secretary of the local Y M C A for six years. Peake goes to Knoxville to direct association work in that city. Sylvester Blair acts as secretary pro tem awaiting arrival of A Randle from Clinton, TL.
John Matz president of the Chicago Carpenters Union announced 16 000 members on strike are willing to return to work at the old 65 cent an hour scale. If contractors agree the union men will be back within a week.
The Knights of Honor mark the 42nd founding anniversary with a barbecue at Gibbs Grove. Members, families, and invited friends from the area and beyond are expected to attend a day of ceremonies and fellowship.
Paris reports Germany will reply to the American note on submarine warfare with excuses for Lusitania destruction. The message reportedly denies abandoning underwater craft and argues continued use of all means to wage war against Britain.
Berlin official statement reports four French assaults on the Meuse heights were repulsed with heavy fighting. The war office says the French pressed to regain lost ground but failed to gain footing in intense combat.
An Anglo French fleet cruiser shelled the Turkish oil ammunition depot at Lithia and then the Phesmea gulf lighthouse. It bombarded Turkish trenches and sank fourteen ships in the engagement near the Dardanelles.
London June 30 report by government press bureau and American service notes no cause for drastic complaint about conditions in German camps. The document summarizes German assurances and the treatment of British prisoners, though details are limited and disputed.
A terse dispatch from Vienna notes a great naval battle near the sea with imminent action. reports indicate beginnings of a major clash as states respond to the event.
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