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Newspaper
Galveston Leader
Location
Galveston, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1915
Page
6
Washington reports Lord Crewe’s memorandum on American cargo seizures by Britain is public. Officials offer no comment and see little relief, signaling a tougher blockade and limited diplomacy.
In London on June 25 efforts began in court to remove from trust positions British citizens born in Germany. Targets include Sir Edgar Speyer and Sir Ernest Cassel amid calls for political action against wealth and influence.
A series of shocks in Imperial valley kills many and damages buildings across towns including Calexico where fires raged. The quake disrupted communications with losses estimated over 1 million dollars. Shocks were felt from El Centro to Calexico with delays reported at 7:20 p m and 8:40 p m and 9:20 p m.
A message from Christiania reports the steamer Jotum arrived at Stavanger with word that Zeppelins dropped many bombs on the Armstrong works at South Shields England during the night of June 15 16 destroying the navy yard and arsenal. Seventeen killed forty injured and extensive fires burned through the night.
Testimony in the liability action cites Mr. Andrews designer of the Titanic telling 1,600 victims the ship would not stay afloat more than two hours. John B. Thayer of Haverford, Pa., whose father died aboard, testified to this claim as the case seeks to cap line liability at 98 000 dollars.
Vienna reports the recapture of Lemberg in Galicia by the Austro-Hungarian second army after a violent battle. Berlin notes Foreign Secretary von Jagow has begun drafting Germanys reply to the second American note on submarine warfare and may take a month to finish.
In Cairo on June 26 a $90,000 shortage was found in the accounts of the late Judge Alfred A. Comings, secretary of the Cairo Building and Loan association, according to a public report.
President Wilson offered Robert Lansing the post of permanent secretary of state at a White House conference. Lansing accepted and immediate congratulations came from Secretaries Garrison and Daniels while Tumulty telephoned from the White House. Lansing,Water Town New York, age about fifty, has long served as counselor and is considered Wilson’s key figure on international law.
Figures from Superintendent Charles A Greathouse show 768693 school age children in Indiana this year up 2339 from 1914. White boys 388447 white girls 364033. colored pupils fell slightly. Also notes 113590 youths aged 14 to 16 and county totals, plus apple show prospects in Northern Indiana counties and new nursery stock licensing rules.
The Sonora authorities warn Admiral Howard against landing in Mexican soil as Yaqui threats loom, while Secretary Daniels says no further instructions will be issued. In Mexico, General Villa and his forces claim capture of San Luis Potosi, a major northern city, per Villa agents.
Official war office statement reports a six day battle on the Dniester river front in Galicia ending in a Russian victory. More than five thousand prisoners were taken as Teutonic forces on the right wing of the Austro German line were defeated.
Cairo reports June 25 that thirteen hundred Turkish soldiers were killed in a long battle for a Turkish position at the Dar Danelles. Allied troops charged Turkish trenches and drove the enemy from the line.
A fierce electrical storm in the Cushing field caused lightning to ignite 31 large oil tanks holding over 333000 barrels of crude oil. Local crews battled the blaze as flames spread across the storage site.
In Kittanning Pennsylvania on June 26 Samuel Clinger shot Estella Wood eight or ten years old a sweetheart and then killed himself at the girl's home Investigators report the child was seriously wounded and later died while Clinger took his own life.
Reports from San Francisco and El Paso describe a potential American altitude record by Edward Unger in the Jewel City balloon. Other dispatches note a hospital fire rumor in Chihuahua, a Wabash Railroad board vote with Edward F. Kearney as president, and relief pleas for Guerrero’s starving Mexican population as Red Cross appeals continue.
Five men drown when a boat capsizes on the Republican River at Junction City Kansas during the night. Four of the victims are identified as negro soldiers from Fort Riley. the fifth and others’ identities remain unknown.
Harvard dedicated the Widener memorial library in Cambridge Massachusetts. President Lowell presided at the exercises awarding 1205 academic degrees and several honorary degrees.
Incorporations list Hoagland Brothers Canning Company of Underwood to preserve fruits and vegetables with William T Hoagland D M Hoagland and C E Hoagland named. Also Servian Laboring May's Club Shirk ieville to operate a club with E Yarko vich T Mascich J Cabich. Carlisle Building Saving and Loan raises capital stock by 25000. Indianapolis Automobile Club to promote motorists in Indianapolis with R Kosythe W E Fisk P R Reichard.
Lafayette Frederick Scheuch of Purdue Class of 1893 was appointed acting president of the University of Montana at Missoula as President Craighead takes a long leave. Scheuch, son of former consul Frederick Scheuch of Barcelona, was educated in Frankfort before attending Purdue.
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