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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1915
Page
6
A digest of naval losses, battles and patrols abroad including the sinking of the Italian cruiser Amalfi by an Austrian submarine and British actions in various theaters, plus U.S. court and crime reports, accidents, and disasters across several states and regions.
The German reply to the U S note on the Lusitania and submarine warfare reiterates that American ships in legitimate trade will not be harmed and that passenger ships will be allowed to pass. It also notes German hopes the U S will ensure distinguishing marks on such ships and announces a West tour by the interstate trade commission with hearings set for Chicago July 19 20. The 1914 U S cotton crop reached 16 134 330 bales about 15 percent above 1913. Wheat and corn production forecasts are raised with a 963 000 000 bushel wheat crop and 2 814 000 000 bushels of corn anticipated.
A New York City laboratory in the American Museum of Safety offers indigent inventors free space and equipment to develop safety devices. Inventors may supply materials, with the laboratory serving as a testing and judging venue to attract capitalist interest while promoting industrial welfare and accident prevention nationwide.
A crafty con in Topeka saw a young woman target society women with a hand embroidered Japanese crepe silk dress pattern and design. She collected payments up to 38 dollars from one matron and about 30 dollars from others, selling the same pattern to all.
Syracuse resident E K Barlow harvested sunflowers and seeds and forecasts a potential crop value. He notes one acre with 7000 hills could yield 3500 pounds of seeds 700 gallons of oil and 2 800 pounds of oil cake plus alcohol from stalks. He sees sunflowers as a hardy low-care crop for poor soils and unused farm spaces.
Morris Sperekas woke to a street drama in Jackson Park as three hungry squirrels swarmed his peanut stand. One scampered onto the roaster, nabbed bags of peanuts, and shared the haul with two companions amid a laughing crowd. He hurled a brick in frustration.
American leaders welcome Thomas Edison’s acceptance to lead a government board under Secretary Daniels to develop modern warfare equipment. The plan includes submarines aircraft and a vast supply system with rifles ammunition artillery and mobilization capabilities to deter foreign attack.
John R. Lawson, labor leader, was denied a new trial in District Court by Judge Granby Hillyer. He faces life at hard labor after his May 3 first degree murder conviction for the October 25, 1913 killing of deputy sheriff John Nimmo during a strike clash. Lawson claimed innocence and a corporation driven prosecution, while urging bond during Supreme Court appeal.
Reports say Carranza forces hold Mexico City under Gen Pablo Gonzalez while United States officials seek a government to allow relief to famine victims and ensure aid flows. Villa claims decisive victory over Obregon near Aguascalientes as President and Lansing draft German replies. Democrats seek Thirteenth Congressional nomination and James J Hill donates 108000 to party in St Paul amid rising crop damage in Indiana.
A man who might admit cowardice resents the implication when it comes from others, revealing the sting of reputational attack. He weighs pride against accusation and grapples with how perception shapes courage and self-image.
An advertisement filled with playful lines about Denison's coffee and Red Cross Ball Blue. Quotes riff on cheese and a quip about life steps from a powder factory to an insurance firm, reflecting a Boston Transcript style joke page.
A melancholy observer muses on global trends and Europe’s current turmoil. He believes the world briefly improved but recent European headlines suggest a severe relapse.
A heated exchange between two racehorse players was overheard accusingly defending their bets. One muttered that only a sucker would back that horse then noted the winner and the cash on hand. The other quoted an old saying about luck and digger hogs to justify the wager.
A weary cyclist trudges through rain and mud in England and learns a sign post was turned to mislead Zeppylings. The native reveals the ruse as the traveler discovers the village ten miles the other way, highlighting wartime deception.
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