United States Proclaims Neutrality in Italy Austria War
Washington May 25 The United States issued a formal proclamation of neutrality in the Italy versus Austria conflict. The lengthy document outlines the government and people stance toward the nations involved and follows prior declarations at the outbreak of earlier wars with Russia and Germany.
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International News Service
Washington
United States
Italy
Austria
Russia
Germany
Routine City Council Meeting Normal Turns
New Decatur City council held a regular session focusing on routine matters. They approved a $15.20 bill to Britain Bros. for supplies and granted more time on a petition to improve the road to Austinville. The sale offer on the Larrelk and Vine corner lot was discussed at $600. A pending exchange near Gordon school prompted delaying action. Tax adjustments were approved removing a sewer lateral charge from C. E. Abel and refunding Dr. J. H. Sherrill for unused license. Additional time was granted for a confectionary cafe license. An error over turnstile placement at the water tower was corrected and steps issued to install the correct number. The meeting adjourned to executive session.
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Austinville
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J. H. Sherill
J. N. Hornbuckle
Teague
E. H. Allison
Allison
Hartung
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Somerville Road
Taube aircraft lost in the North Sea
A German Taube type aeroplane was lost in the North Sea yesterday. A lieutenant and his mechanic, the crew, were rescued by a British destroyer and brought into port today.
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London
North Sea
Italian Troops Marching On Austria From Italy
Italian forces prepare a general advance across the Austrian border from Venice toward Trieste. Cavalry expedites the move as diplomats from Germany and Austria depart Rome without incident. The Italian ambassador leaves Vienna as Vienna reports Roma expected to receive him.
Fine and Jail for Kate Lackner
Kate Lackner was found guilty and sentenced to 12 months imprisonment and fined 200 dollars. An appeal is expected. The case stemmed from a raid on a Bank Street house linked to prostitution. Other convictions included Emory House 7 years, Spinule Martin 7 years, and Nelson Lackey 2 years.
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Former NY Police Lt Becker to Die in Electric Chair
Albany May 25 The Court of Appeals upheld the death sentence for Charles Becker former New York police lieutenant twice convicted of the 1912 Rosenthal murder. He must die in the electric chair as decided by the court.
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International News Service
Albany
Chas. Becker
New York
Leutenant
Herman Rosenthal
Court of Appeals
New York City
China Japanese peace treaty signed averting war
Pekin dispatch reports a Chinese Japanese treaty averting war was signed this afternoon. Paris notes heavy German losses in the latest official report.
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International News Service
Petrograd
Pekin
Editor jailed for printing unofficial war statement in Rome
Rome May 25 The most drastic censorship in Italy has begun only official statements may be transmitted over wires telephone service in the provinces is cut. The Courier editor is jailed for printing an unauthorized version of yesterday’s Austrian air raid report. Many hospitals are being prepared for wounded soldiers.
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Courier
Three Italian Corps Invade Austrian Territory
Geneva dispatches report three Italian army corps totaling about 120 000 men have invaded Austrian territory. Austrians are retreating to fortified lines without engagement. Italian airships reconnoiter Tyrol and Dolomite positions but withdraw against Austrian air patrols.
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International News Service
Geneva
Tyrol
Dolmite Alps
Rome Readies for Air Attack Amid Austrian Threat
Rome prepares for air raid with strong precautions. High angle guns are mounted in the suburbs and Italian aircraft will patrol by day while searchlights illuminate the sky at night. Rome lies 275 miles from Trieste, Austria.
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International News Service
Romes
Trieste
Austria
Italians Invade Austria Report From Rome May 25
Rome reports the Italian army has invaded Austria and moved forward with little resistance. Several towns are already occupied as Austrian forces retreat and destroy bridges and burn homes to hinder King Victor Emmanuel's troops.
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International News Service
Rome
Austria
Victor’ Emanual
Warships Damaged by Italian Land Battery
May 25 report that an Austrian warship bombarding Bartelle was badly damaged by Italian land batteries in reply. Incoming steamers sighted a heavy list on an Austrian warship.
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International
Romie
Bartelle
Marriage License Issued to Cassie Lammons of Somerville
A marriage license was issued today to Cassie Lammons of Somerville. The report notes the license was granted in the local records and records the holder’s name and residence as listed.
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Migss
Cassie Lammons
Somerville
King Constantine of Greece Suffers Sudden Relapse
Athens May 25 The king had shown improvement but then suffered a sudden sinking spell this afternoon his condition worsened beyond any previous time and observers worry over the royal health.
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Judge Skeggs Says Wilson Aid to 1916 Victory Is Note Based
Judge William E. Skeggs of Alabama, visiting Battle Creek, says Wilson’s Berlin note governs his 1916 bid. He calls the note faultless diplomacy and predicts a Democrat landslide if Wilson keeps to the policy, regardless of party.
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Peace prospects improve but war news clouds settlement
Washington May 25 President Wilson said the government had no information on when Germany would reply to the Lusitania note. He noted Ambassador Gerard had given differing forecasts but wartime developments upset those calculations. He offered no firm belief that delay would help or harm a settlement and declined to reveal other wartime concerns.
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International News Service
Washington
Wilson
Lusitania
Gerard
Dutch Protest Against Lusitania Sinking
The Hague sent a formal protest to Berlin over the sinking of the Lusitania by a German submarine. The Netherlands mirrors the United States protest stance on the same subject.
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Berlin
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United States
Germans Claim Big Victory Near Przemysl
Berlin reports a major German victory north of Przemysl with 21 000 Russian prisoners taken along with 39 cannons and 40 machine guns. Several villages were captured from the Russians in the official statement.
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International News Service
Berlin
Przemysl
Italy Post Parceled Service Suspended to Italy
Washington May 25 Italy cabled the postoffice department that parcel service between the United States and Italy had been suspended Until further notice post masters in the United States will not accept any parcels for Italy Other class mail is not affected.
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International News Service
Washington
Italy Today
Postoffice Department
United States
Italy
Servant in Houge Seen at Chautauq by Owen and Co
A famous play from the pen of Chas Rann Kennedy is set for production by Owen and Company. Sightings mention a servant in Houge appearing tonight at Chautauqua venue.
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Rann Kennedy
Russian forces drive German lines back eighteen miles
Petrograd reports a major Russian offensive pushing German defenses 18 miles in a single campaign. The czar’s troops claim decisive gains and a significant victory as battlefront reports emphasize renewed Russian momentum.
Chautauqua offers lectures concerts in Petrograd dispatch
In Decatur a Chautauqua program features Dr Chas Barker presenting How to Live a Hundred Years and Signor Bartolotta performing music. Frank Dixon delivers Taking Stock of a Town on municipal conditions. Russian front reports amid Galicia fighting with 18 000 prisoners and 45 guns taken as German lines pull back near Kielce.
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Guiseppe Bartolotta
Chas. E. Barker
Frank Dixon
Dixie
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Dixon
International
Petrograd
Pniegter
Galicia
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Pilica
Vistula
Opatow
Kielce
Decatur Council Deliberates Southern Bell Franchise
The New Decatur city council and local citizens’ committee met in executive session to discuss a proposed 30 year franchise for Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph. No action was taken, and officials aim for an equitable agreement amid ongoing debate over term length and rates.
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Wolcott
Southern Hip Telephone Company
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Southern Yell Telephone Company
Second Avenue
Won't Make War on Switzerland Pledged Neutrality
Berne May 25 reports that German Austrian and Italian powers pledged to respect Swiss neutrality. The news notes declarations aimed at preserving Switzerland's status amid rising tensions in Europe.
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