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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1915
Page
1
Reported British claim that the U-29 submarine was destroyed. Turkish attack on an American mission is alleged, with casualties among ghaiotians. Missionaries faced abuse as victims were removed from protection by Mohammedans.
Turkish troops attacked the American mission at Urumiah in Persia on Tuesday and carried away Asyrian Christians who had sought shelter there. The assault was directed by the Turkish consul who personally led the soldiers. Christians were massacred after being torn from protection at the mission, despite American attempts to intervene.
Widespread rejoicing followed news that the submarine U-29 was sunk with no details issued by noon. The Admiralty also claimed five German submarines have been sunk. The Wilson liner Trent reached Hull after a German U-5 attack off Kent. destroyers aided in repelling the sub.
In Montgomery on March 26 a battle between city and chancery courts over the Anti shipping law ended with Judge Gunter granting 64 liquor dealers an injunction against the Southern Express Co to limit shipments into Alabama. Chancellor Chapman issued an injunction against out of state liquor dealers and upheld a state advertising restraint.
Russian war office reports say Czernowitz, Bukowina's capital, evacuated by Austrians who retreated into Hungary after a three day battle on the Pruth river. Russian troops pursued the retreating forces with vigor.
Be sure to attend the development company meeting at New Decatur City Hall tonight at 7 180 o'clock. Residents and stakeholders are urged to participate in planning discussions on urban projects and civic improvements.
London reports a fresh Anglo French naval assault on the Dardanelles as gale conditions end. Two allied battleships moved into the straits at 5 pm and bombarded fort Kil ed bar until nightfall, then returned to the attack with more ships at dawn. Turkish Krupp guns on Erenkoi heights replied. Tehedos notes 26 000 French troops landed to attack Smyrna from the Asia Minor coast.
Rear Admiral Guerratto, commander of the French ships with the Allied fleet, told a reporter at Tenedos that no sacrifices would be spared to force the Dardanelles. He warned losses would come but said the task would be completed.
Deputy sheriffs May and McCullough arrested Charlie Deal and Bob Bridgeforth Jr. both negroes at the New Decatur depot on prohibition violation charges. A large quantity of liquor was seized. Deal allegedly rode a Birmingham accommodation with the booze and met Bridgeforth with a buggy.
The Barkoot carnival lights the grounds with its own engines and dynamoes. Bright illumination draws larger audiences at night. The show ends a week at Electric Park Saturday night then moves north to Columbia Tennessee.
Governor Henderson proclaims the week starting April 5 as annual clean-up week to remove debris and filth, improve health, and encourage municipal and health authorities to cooperate with efforts led by Mayors Hardage and Nelson in Decatur and across the state.
J M Irwin of Moulton county solicitor for Lawrence County is in Decatur on legal business. He is greeted by many friends who always welcome his visits.
Stockholders of the Development Company of the Decaturs meet at Decatur city hall tonight to elect a new board of directors and consider other business. Several prominent businessmen may apply for membership, and officials urge full attendance for a strong, growth-oriented board.
Within twelve hours of the Medea being torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine in the English Channel Holland issued a sharp protest to Berlin. The move follows international outrage and demands clarification from Germany.
Havana date March 26 Jack Johnson predicts a knockout to retain his championship before the twentieth round of the Willard bout in April. He claims to be in good condition and undismayed by circulating reports of weakness.
The Alabama division of the Trav eler's Protective Association, with 900 members and eight Posts, plans its May convention in Decatur. L A Cardinal of Montgomery, a former national officer, says the national membership stands at 50,000 and praises the group for public welfare work including advocating good roads and noting the Bureau of Commerce and Industry was formed during the Roosevelt administration.
Washington reports say the United States informed Gen Carranza and Yucatan authorities to keep Progreso port open and prevent interference with sisal fibre shipments from Yucatan. Battleship Georgia moved to Progress and Des Moines remains at the port, signaling concern over fiber supplies for binder twine.
Chicago March 26 Reverend T. V. Trout editor of a Sunday School paper and longtime minister was dismissed as pastor of the Church of the Brethren in Lanark II after frequent absences and sightings with women of ill repute in Chicago. He admitted visiting houses of ill fame to gather material for a book.
Chester scene reports Miss Bell Foster a Chester county girl who shot to death V. Pu ply weeks ago was acquitted today the jury delivered a verdict of accidental shooting in court here.
International News Service Honolulu reports the F-4 lies 720 feet below two miles off the harbor. Grappling attempts by the Navajo and support vessels continue to raise the submarine. Fuel oil on the surface suggests crew tried to vent tanks or that the sub was rammed. Divers descended but were rendered unconscious and revived during the perilous search.
The British steamer Delmira, 2200 tons, was torpedoed by a German submarine in the English Channel yesterday. All crew saved and landed at Portsmouth today, reporting no mistreatment by the enemy.
Athens papers cite private advices from Constantinople claiming Turkey has severed ties with German advisers and will sue for peace. Field Marshal Goltz reportedly left for Sofia en route to Germany while General Von Sanders has arrived in Constantinople to discuss terms.
Amsterdam reports newspapers say the sinking of the Dutch steamer Medea by a German submarine is an unfriendly act requiring German government satisfaction. The remark comes amid tensions between the Netherlands and Germany.
Nashville March 26 Thirty students from the Military Academy of the University of the South at Sewanee were expelled today for leaving campus and visiting the village in cars. The action followed an incident that prompted disciplinary measures against the cadets.
Former examiner H Brooke told the Probe committee that Alabama’s tax, revenue, educational and administrative systems are inefficient and require reconstruction. He said one third of state taxes have not been paid for fifty years and blasted the University of Alabama, calling for drastic changes. He criticized mineral-land policy and said few Alabama millionaires are native sons. Bradford, a secretary’s office clerk, refused to answer a gambling question and faced possible contempt citation.
Washington March 26 The cabinet approved the American reply to England on the proposed blockade of Germany. The document prepared by President Wilson will be cabled to London in 48 hours. Officials indicate its tone is firm and legal, not a protest.
The Senate weighs the measure today following House passage and moves toward enacting capital punishment policy amid sharp debate on its merits and application.
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