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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1915
Page
1
Russian forces take Przemysl after a lengthy siege while French troops report success in another sector. British and Allied officials confirm a Dardanelles engagement where Turkish forces are stated to have been sunk.
The Gaulois, a French battleship built in 1896 and displacing 11,000 tons with 631 officers and men, reportedly sank off Penedos after Allied bombardment of Dardanelles forts. Separately, Przemysl fortress in Galicia fell to Russian forces after a lengthy siege, potentially freeing 150,000 troops and shifting the war toward Cracow and Silesia.
In San Juan a German steamer the Odenwald attempted to sail without clearance papers. A five inch shell was fired across her bow to stop the vessel. Lieut. Col. Bonham notified the German consul and the Odenwald commander that force would be used if needed.
The White House announced no recognition of Gen Villa until a stable Mexican government is established. Officials said the new government would not act hastily and the policy would remain until conditions in Mexico improve.
In Petrograd dispatches today the government announced a victory over the Turks in the Alashgard valley with Russian forces capturing two strategic posts after a prolonged battle fought under heavy resistance.
London reports a British war office official calls the Przemysl capture by Russians the turning point of the war. The government press bureau confirms the fall of the Austrian fortress at 4 14 p m.
Petrograd reports a new battle in Poland from Myzemiec to Kasidio with German forces reaching Kasidio near Ostroleka. Russians halt further German advance after suffering heavy losses as German batteries illuminate battlefield at night revealing defender positions.
Illinois police say Mitchell, a black man arrested in St. Louis, is accused of slaying W. F. Dawson, his wife and 18 year old daughter on Sept 30, 1911. Authorities claim 22 more axe murders across Illinois Iowa Missouri and Kansas are tied to the same suspect. Police chief Morrison says evidence points to motive tied to alleged mistreatment of Mitchell relatives by Dawson.
Builders and dealers anticipate a busy spring with new business structures and several homes planned in Decatur and New Decatur. Contractors expect contracts soon as favorable material and labor costs create opportunities and employment.
Rev. J. Emory Berkstresser spoke on Power of Vision from Acts 26 19 at Southside Baptist Church noting the man of vision is the man of power. He praised youth and cited Edison Jno R Mott and George Sherwood Eddy as examples for future Christian leaders. Two deacons William Moats and Ernest Howell were to be ordained in an announced service continued on page.
Latest bulletins report at least 300 lives lost as a violent storm sweeps the Spanish coast for three days. In Washington the Supreme Court recessed until April 5 without ruling on Leo M. Frank murder case.
Paris reports that French troops have recaptured trenches lost in the vicinity of Arras in a bold operation. The announcement confirms a shift in control along the front lines.
Mummolo's Royal Italian Band, providing music for Barkoot's Carnival attractions, serenaded the Decaturs Daily office this morning. The street parade announced Barkbdot shows as Electric Park opens for a week's run and drew acclaim in downtown.
Constantinople March 22 Lieut Commander W F Bricker and two American sailors drowned after trying to reach the U S auxiliary yacht Scorpion in a row boat following shore dining. Row boat swamped by heavy seas. Lieut Herbert S Babbitt and another sailor were saved.
Woodbury Tenn March 22 A sheriff's posse searches for A J Haynes who killed James Moore after a quarrel over a dollar debt Moore died from a severed jugular vein in the confrontation
Postmaster General Burleson issues a statement accusing certain railroads of engineering the defeat of the last Congresses post office appropriation by opposing a shift from weight to space pay. He vows to renew the recommendation when Congress reconvenes and accuses railroads of profiteering from mail transport under the current system.
Washington announced that the United States would make representations to Great Britain regarding the order on cancel, a policy that cuts Germany off from trade with the outside world.
Citizens present suggestions on tax reform as the tax committee meets today to consider changes. Officials hear input and outline potential policy directions amid local concerns.
Alabama legislative committees visited Decatur City Hall at 10 30 am to gather citizen input on tax reforms. Ex mayor Skeggs urged income based valuation, yearly farm land assessment, and an appointed tax board with an independent assessor. He criticized license taxes and installment payments while calling for state level handling of taxes.
Indications suggest Italy may abandon neutrality and join the Allied powers. The move follows intense diplomatic signals and mounting pressure on Rome.
Rome reports Italy will attack by land and sea as it considers joining the Allies. Italian fleet to strike at the Dardanelles and Pola while land forces push Austrian troops on the Servian frontier. Forty transports seen at Ancona awaiting Adriatic crossings. No plan to assault Trent's fortified line. Diplomacy suggests Italy’s entrance cannot be long delayed.
Paris dispatch from Milan says Italy suspends commerce with Damatia and the Italian fleet will seize neutral ships in the Adriatic carrying goods to Austria, signaling intensified wartime measures.
Rome reports that Germans and Austrians living in Italy were urged by their consuls to leave the country at once. Italian police monitor new German entrants amid fears of leaked secrets as mobilization plans shift. General Pistoia says a fortnight is needed to muster frontier forces.
Speaker Champ Clark and his daughter Miss Genevieve narrowly escaped death when the Lynnville Hotel burned in Pass Christian Mississippi. The Clarks were guests and only portions of their persons were saved as they assisted firefighters to combat the blaze. Loss estimated at $50,000.
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