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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1915
Page
1
A Bucharest report states ex-Sultan Abdul Hamid has regained his freedom and is gathering friends and supporters. The article notes he may seek an influential role in Turkey’s affairs and politics after years in exile.
The German auxiliary cruiser Prinz Eitel Friedrich docked at Newport News with over 300 prisoners from prizes after sinking the William P Frye in the South Atlantic. The captain and crew remain aboard as repairs, coal, and provisions are sought. A report to Washington explains the go to port to land captives.
Washington reports the sinking of the American sailing ship William P. Frye in the South Atlantic on January 27 by the Prinz Eitel Friedrich. Officials weigh international law, contraband cargo, and potential reparations as insurers value the Frye at about $90,000 with $11,650 government war risk coverage. Prisoner disposition remains uncertain awaiting official word.
Three tens of thousands of French civilians, mostly very old residents and children under ten from Lille and Maubeuge, are being expelled across Switzerland in groups of 500. The first batch of about 1900 passed through Geneva on Tuesday, with some children recalling visits near the fighting line for food. Exiles are sent back toward the French frontier.
Delaware Senate ties 8 8 on liquor question and defeats a bill repealing the bottle law. Both wets and drys in the house push to strike a group of liquor bills from the calendar. One measure would grant special licenses to clubs in New Castle County. Mr. Downward withdraws his bill to raise license fees in that county.
The Tribune reports an Italian squadron from Genoa including two battleships and several cruisers has put to sea and is likely bound for the Dar Hranelites. The tip comes from a reliable Vienna source.
Washington reports 57 sailings steam and unrigged vessels totaling 862 tons were built in the United States and officially numbered during February.
Washington reports that the Mexican Red Cross appealed through Secretary Bryan for food for starving Mexico City. Miss Mabel Boardman met with Bryan and Counselor Lansing to plan relief. Officials fear mob unrest, urge Americans to leave. Carranza may reopen the Vera Cruz line to restore travel to the United States.
Mass killings and pillaging reported in Coyoacan a suburb of Mexico City as Zapatistas attacked March 1 leaving many dead and private and public buildings burned. Reports say foreigners and women were targeted and wealth was sought. Cardinal Gibbons received a church situation report from Arch bishop Moray del Rio in New Orleans and said clergy were imprisoned. He also noted correspondence with President Wilson and Secretary Bryan.
General Villa, replying from Torreon, said Mexicans would unite and fight any invading foreign troops if intervention were used to subdue Carranza forces. He dismissed recent American interviews claiming he would not oppose armed intervention under a multinational effort if given command.
London reports the German submarine U-12 was rammed and sunk by the British torpedo boat destroyer Ariel with eighteen crew deaths and ten survivors. The location remains undisclosed. This marks the seventh U-boat destroyed since the war began, including U-15 U-18 and U-8 in prior incidents. Three British merchant steamers were sunk near the coast, with three crews missing in the North Sea.
An Athens dispatch reports allies destroyed thirty guns mounted on motor trucks during bombardment of the Dardanelles. A Rome report notes twenty-two French transports near Malta en route to the Dardanelles. Constantinople says allied landings were repelled with heavy losses as Turkish forces held the forts. A Russian fleet attacked Black Sea ports, sinking five steamers and damaging three others, and setting Koslu ablaze.
A British cruiser stopped the Denis eight miles southeast of Highlands New Jersey as it sailed for Para and other South American ports. A party boarded the steamship, after which the vessel resumed its voyage, witnessed by nearby onlookers.
Reports from Copenhagen say Duke Ernst of Brunswick, Kaiser's son in law and husband of Princess Victoria Luise, is gravely ill with an incurable nervous breakdown after an attack with German artillery in France. The condition is described as grave.
Trenton March 11 Assemblyman Singer's bill to supervise boxing passed the house 33 to 19. In supporting the measure Singer attacked opponents, saying those voting against it were not real men.
Helen Keller, taken to an infirmary in Austin Texas with a cold feared to develop into pneumonia, showed marked improvement and was expected to recover fully in a few days.
Admiral Howard rises from rear admiral to a higher rank after confirmation or action by Secretary Daniela. The change reflects a promotion within the armed forces and highlights leadership adjustments at the top levels. No dates or additional names are provided.
Secretary of the Navy Daniels announced the appointment of Rear Admirals Fletcher Howard and Cowles to full admiral, under a law reviving the ranks. Fletcher leads the Atlantic fleet, Howard the Pacific fleet, Cowles the Asiatic fleet. No vice admirals announced this time.
Harrisburg March 11 Governor Brumbaugh said he is reviewing election expense accounts filed with the secretary of the commonwealth to learn if members acknowledged contributions from liquor interests. He noted no such receipts have been found and questioned the stated wet sentiment as a pretext for opposing local home rule related to the Williams bill.
Washington reports Germany may open peace talks prompting U S officials to press for discussions if Chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg advocates early end to hostilities. President Wilson could use his influence to foster dialogue between the belligerents. Harrisburg dispatch notes Gov Brumbaugh and officials will attend the Pennsylvania pennsylvania launching at Newport News, returning for a Wednesday child labor hearing.
In London on March 11 Flight Sub Lieutenant Shepherd of the Royal Navy fell into the sea with an aero plane while scouting off Osborne and was killed.
Philadelphia markets show quiet winter trading with flour at 6.40 per barrel and 7.2 for a fancy grade. No. 2 red wheat at 1.46, No. 2 yellow corn at 174 to 178, egg prices steady near 238 to 25 cents, butter creamery at 33 cents, with assorted roosters and fowls listed and steady.
Mixed hogs and butchers at 36.70. Cattle and vealers show varied bids with beef prices around 5.75 to 6.80. Feeder cattle listed near 46.40 and heifers from 4.75 to 7.90, lambs about 6.60 to 6.90. overall observant of fluctuating livestock values.
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