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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1915
Page
1
Constantinople reports more Allied warships damaged in Dardenelles operations. The war office denies reducing forts guarding the entrance as hostile ships fail to approach mine fields.
International dispatches from Salonika report the German cruiser Gotben, once expected to bolster the Turkish fleet at Constantinople, has struck a Turkish mine in the Sea of Marmora and been beached. Her large guns reportedly dismantled. Breslau and other Turkish ships await the Allied push at the Dardanelles in the Golden Horn.
London dispatches say Smyrna’s surrender is imminent as British warships bombard the port, while advices from Athens say the Anglo French fleet at the Dardanelles faces difficulties with more damage than earlier reported. Constantinople reports Turkish forts still resist and ships suffer hits.
New York reports likely end to Harry K Thaw case as New York authorities prepare to push for a jury trial to decide if Thaw is insane for the murder of Stanford White. If found insane he faces life in Matteawan. prosecutors expect to prove paranoia while defense contends sanity.
Washington reports the United States will send a formal protest to Germany by tomorrow regarding the sinking of the American vessel William P. Erye. Germany is urged to forward an official communication on the matter to the U S. This information came from an official source.
Proceedings from a murder preliminary hearing describe witnesses including Frank Boston Ottie Newsom and J W Bailey. Testimony details Hatchett’s death on a Wednesday night at 4 30 and claims of self defense by the defendant as the case resumes after a noon recess.
Special Investigator Gen. Ferguson testified at a hearing presenting sensational claims about pension payments to deceased veterans. The testimony highlighted potential irregularities in grant procedures and questioned oversight standards.
Gen. Fred B. Fergerson testified before the Birmingham legislative probe committee that 570 dead pensioners were still on the rolls and receiving warrants drawn by probate judges. He said no prosecutions followed and pledged 8 to 9 hours daily work, earning $200 monthly. Ex governor O Neal Comer and Jelks were awaited as witnesses, with leaders consulting in recent days and witnesses summoned from North Alabama.
Mayor W E Coburn Jr offers 200 dollars for the arrest of Dixie Pearson a negro charged with assaulting Hugh B Pointer a leading Courtland merchant and cousin of Foster H Pointer of the Decaturs Pearson allegedly struck Pointer in the eye with a paling causing serious injuries and critical condition reported.
The defendant told of a Wednesday night sequence after leaving the Star Theatre and walking home when an assailant sprang from W. A. Brown’s gate. He described begging for mercy, calling for help, and a gun firing with Hatchett on top of him as the pistol rested on his chest.
A large Central Baptist congregation heard Rev H B Woodward declare that human accomplishments are flawed without divine guidance. He argued inventions and philosophy fail when values are misapplied and worship of false gods persists, echoing Elijah’s challenge to Baal worship.
London reports the British torpedo destroyer Erne has sunk in the North Sea by a German submarine with part of her crew. Eleven crew members are reported lost though censorship bans publication and the Admiralty refuses to confirm.
San Francisco reports aviator Lincoln Beachey died during an exhibition flight at the Panama Pacific Exposition. While descending from about seven thousand feet his wing collapsed, and the monoplane plunged into San Francisco Bay in view of thousands. Beachey had just completed his second flight of the day seeking a final thrill after thrilling spectators with aerial somersaults.
American naval officers examined the cruiser Prinz Eitel Friedrich to determine how long it will remain in port to be seaworthy. The board plans to report to Washington authorities today.
The Greek steamer Teamlina with 45 cabin and 224 steerage passengers was detained at quarantine today due to an expected cholera case aboard.
Thomas Henley of the Gadsden post office filed suit against Birmingham capitalist R C Ricker to recover 7000 acres of coal and mineral land in Walker county valued at 200000 dollars. The property was left by Henley’s grandfather J E Peters and may involve title in Alabama Tennessee and Mexico valued at 30000000 dollars.
London reports a new British blockade targeting German ports in retaliation for submarine warfare. No allied merchant ships can reach German ports after March 1 without a pass, and goods from German ports must be discharged at British or allied ports. Neutrals may be affected unless allowed passage.
Reports from Asia Minor say Turkish soldiers massed sixty Greeks in Yemeni village and at Avilik Muslemman troops terrorized the area, killing six locals and forty Greeks as tension rises after Ankara pledged to protect Greek minorities in Mussuliman territory.
In the Vosges mountains near railway lines the French and German forces resume heavy fighting. Both sides press for control of elevated positions as their struggle intensifies in Western theatre.
London reports the Admiralty confirms the sinking of three British merchantmen Florazan Heartlands and Hartdale by German submarines. The vessels were sunk after engagement with U boats in waters near Britain.
Emperor Nicholas, newly returned from Finland, left for the western front. Simultaneously official reports note heavy German reinforcements in Suwalki province and a major battle imminent west of the Niemen River.
After selling “tags” to the public, the New Decatus High School announces proceeds of 83 dollars will fund a piano. The instrument has been selected and will be installed Friday in the high school auditorium.
Governor O Neal testified before the Probe committee admitting he bought 100 bales of cotton in 1912 from the Dix brothers in New York and later traded with Poll and Company. He challenged the committee’s right to investigate his administration and accused members of bias and garbled reports. The hearing featured sharp exchanges as Chairman Merritt halted his prolonged statement and warned against further vilification.
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