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Newspaper
Hamilton Telegraph
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1915
Page
17
Reports from Washington and Queenstown describe the Arabic sinking and the British incident line. Officials debate German intentions and possible severance of diplomatic ties while Vienna and Berlin discuss war expenditures and home-front burdens.
Washington reports the attorney general states there is no immunity for consular officers of a foreign government. The case stems from violations of U S law by British and German consular staff in San Francisco. Prosecution rests with government discretion, with charges described as serious and punishable.
Report from Naples via Patus notes Bulgaria has mobilized along the Turkish frontier. The Entente powers offer territorial cuts as the price of aid. Serbia and Montenegro await allied negotiations. If Bulgaria joins, it will receive general naval and land assistance from the Entente.
Edward Hut and John Crabtree of Middletown are under arrest on charges involving conduct tending to contribute to the delinquency of minor girls. Juvenile court officials see them as important witnesses in a June court case.
The Maékedurn Construction Company received an extension to finish a Middletown bridge across the Mamni River, moving the completion deadline from August to Becentley ft. Zellner won the paving repair contract on the west end of High Street to conform with Main Street. Ten vessels were sunk by German submarines, including seven British, two Norwegian, and one Spanish.
Floods across Illinois Missouri and Arkansas threaten thousands as waters from the Mississippi and tributaries sweep towns near St. Louis. Levees broke, bridges and rails were damaged, and residents fled to higher ground. Trains halted, water works stations faced risk, and rescue efforts moved to protect supplies and homes.
Passengers aboard the White Liner Winnie reach New York after 360 hours at sea. The Cynric had been convoyed from Liverpool by five British warships and warned off German subs as she neared the Irish coast. A semaphore ball atop the Mersey baro warned ships of danger, while crews described sightings of submarine periscopes and the danger of a death blow in the war zone.
Mary Humphreys of Madison received word yesterday that her father Charles H W Andrews died in Springfield Ohio. He suffered a sudden apoplexy while seated at his home, and was 68 years old.
Anna Hilla was bound over to the Grand Jury yesterday by Suppire Garnett of Middletown on the charge of receiving stolen goods. She was placed in jail unable to give bond.
Reports from Indiana and Ohio describe a band led by a one armed man stealing multiple boats near Hamilton and Thames River, with victims following suspects along the banks to notify authorities. Citizens alerted law enforcement in Miami towns and surrounding counties as crews vanished toward the Ohio River.
Fragmented text reports compliments to Auditor Crawford and remarks from Danahey on regular duties. It references state auditors in the Bulver Gaonly area and mentions a Balkan context with Serbia and occupation, hinting at war-era foreign coverage.
The State Utility Commission announced updated valuations for several gas utilities. Hamilton Utilities rose from 269,500 to 2400, East Ohio Gas valued at 420,000, and Middletown Gas at 485,180, reflecting higher assessments for the year.
Italian air planes defeated an Austrian air squadron off the Adriatic coast. Three Austrian catrelines were brought down with crews killed or captured. The Figaro correspondent says the Italian squadron forced engagement after a stern chase. The Italians returned to base without loss or injury.
The Sunday School Association and Mission church plan diploma awards for teachers trained in the Bible school class led by Rev. Daniel Mallhaei. Using Training for Service, the class completed examinations with satisfactory results. Serials list shows Ed Felt Alma Flor Edna Plaverke Ruth Phan Antieda Wink Bertha Malta and Elizabeth Kiln among graduates.
The strike at American Foundry has been settled and differences over an ad request have been resolved. Satisfactory adjustment agreed, and able workers will return to work next Monday morning.
Cleveland police arrest a railroad detective named David Baker on charges linked to shooting two women at Scranton road yards. Victims Mari taske and Maryty Medovitz, ages 28 and 35, were wounded but not fatally. Baker claimed the women were stealing coal and he fired to frighten them, not to hit.
A Bulgarian minister speaking at the National Education Association convention in Washington said Bulgaria’s position in the European war hinges on the annexation of Macedonia. He argued Bulgaria claims Macedonia due to geographic and demographic reasons, asserting the region should join Bulgaria.
Hamilton officials announce the Columbia Bridge at Wood Street will not begin this year. County commissioners and Conservancy Directors cite pending flood-control plans, potential needed piers, and county bond considerations delaying construction for several months.
At Nelone Grove near Creuderville the annual Big Four family reunion caused a seating collapse. About 400 people fell from a tier of circus seats. many were treated at the scene for injuries including sprains, dislocations, and head or back injuries. Names include William Luts, Miss Eien Dumm, Mrs Huben Haywood, Mrs Lademan Spykes, Miss Pauline Bowsher, Masehea Duck, Miss Myrtle Moyer, Mrs Jacob Lelong, Mary Delong, Daisig, and Mrs KR Reichelderfer.
E G Slough of Mansfield faced turbulent leadership as Elks president amid factional splits. Cincinnati delegation contender J Gogan was ready if deadlock persisted. Cedar Point hosted the 1916 convention voting 95 to 0 in favor of Cedar Point. Former Congressman Ralph D Cole spoke at a banquet closing the outing. British ships sunk include a small frigate and a destroyer off the West Coast.
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