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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1915
Page
6
World events news notes report the Lusitania torpedoing and German actions in Europe, with survivors and victims identified among officials and industrialists. Also covered are related strikes, storms and murders in the United States, and political shifts including court and election developments.
A shooting at Jersey Shore Pa left Lester Poust age 28 and Charles Hales age 32 dead with Ceila Sowers believed dying after Miss Sowers and Holes were found together. Scott Turner, a Lansing Michigan mining engineer, reported safe to his brother in New York. Meanwhile winter weather blankets Kansas Nebraska the Dakotas Montana Wyoming with killing frosts. A National Woman Suffrage Association call to convene in Chicago June 6 9 seeks to discuss the Sixty fourth Congress.
Anonymous mail to the German ambassador in Washington threatens destruction of the embassy. The note adds tension amid war age diplomacy as the U S rejects submitting indemnity disputes to a prize court and seeks negotiated settlement. The empress of Germany expresses appreciation for American Red Cross work in Germany.
In Mexico City about fifty people died as disorder erupted after a dance brawl between rival Mexican generals. Zapatista general Antonio Barona shot Gen. Francisco Estrada, chief of staff to Gen. Gonzales Garza.
Fire at the Madrid palace of justice destroys the building and supposedly claims the life of Judge Aranda while others attempt to save court records. Many firemen are reported injured. In Tokyo, the Japanese government announces that naval and military movements linked to the Chinese situation have been canceled.
President Wilson faces pressure to move beyond talk after the Lusitania sinking. A note to Germany demanding stop to submarine warfare on passenger ships is favored, with severing diplomatic relations as a possible next step if Germany refuses. Officials expect prompt action to avoid deterioration of U S public opinion and trust.
Dunkirk endured renewed bombardment by German forces on Monday. Two shells from a monster cannon 22 miles away struck the city. British airmen reportedly located the gun between Westende and Nieuwpoort, Belgium, but bombing attempts have not silenced it. French sea forces landed to aid a southward offensive near Nieuwpoort as marine fusiliers seized a Union farm east of St Georges.
Gus Boukas a 38 year old Greek bakery worker in Lafayette was arrested by Federal Officer George Bragdon after a three year chase across much of the continent. Authorities say Boukas had a wife and children in Greece and once married a Topeka girl, allegedly exploiting her in a resort and collecting ten dollars a week. He had been sought by federal agents for Mann Act offenses in St Louis and Kansas City and was deported to Greece before returning covertly.
German air fleet bombarded South End Shoeburyness Pitsea and Romford near London. Fires started in a lumber yard and boarding house after sixty to seventy bombs. A woman was reported killed and several civilians injured before the raiders headed back toward the east.
Evansville May 10 three hundred delegates attended the Liberty Association of Christian Endeavor Societies session where Rev I J Turner urged faith in God as essential to physical welfare. Louise Fraser outlined junior clubs for children and Mrs R M Barrett spoke on intermediate work. Officers for the next convention were elected: President A W Thompson Owensville Vice President Edgar Kelley Howell Secretary Treasurer Mrs J C Cummins Owensville.
The Indiana convention of Kings Daughters closed a three day session in Madison electing Mrs. Elias Scott of Madison as president and Mrs. L. E. Hitz of Madison as treasurer. Mrs. O. T. Wingfield of Indianapolis was named vice president and Mrs. J. E. Monroe of Connersville was re elected secretary. The executive board includes Mrs. Lewis Orth of Terre Haute Mrs. Annie M. Conn of Evansville Miss Rose Farrington of Terre Haute Miss Blanche Maine of Indianapolis and Mrs. Walter Bullett of New Albany.
A thirty mile wind and heavy rain sank the towboat Virginia above Evansville, washing away 3000 ties of the tow and causing $2000 loss. No one was aboard. Local barns were leveled, Parker Hahn was struck by lightning but unhurt. Vanderburgh crops gain $10 000 to $20 000 from 1.13 inches of rainfall.
From Chihuahua Mexico on May 11 report that Obregon's left wing was shattered by Villista troops Saturday. Villa says he is pressing the center while confirming 600 Carranza killed and 1000 wounded at Leon. Indications point to Obregon retreating to Celaya with his main forces. Villa reports light losses.
The coroner jury in Kinsale Ireland on May 11 returned a verdict that the Lusitania sinking was a crime contrary to international law and civilized nations. They charged the submarine officers the German emperor and the German government with wilful and wholesale murder.
At the White Star line office in New York on May 11 an announcement said only two of the forty persons who engaged passage on the Cymric would sail. The Cymric’s May sailing from port was canceled due to fears of submarines.
The case against Wilbur Miller charged with the murder of Grant McCory of Salem was dismissed on the prosecutor's request. Tried in January at the Lawrence circuit court on a Washington county venue change, the jury disagreed and the Washington county grand jury was asked to continue the investigation.
Notre Dame university defeated St Viator's college in a May 10 debate on whether employers and employees should settle disputes over public welfare through legally constituted arbitration boards. The Notre Dame team argued the affirmative.
Paris reports the French government estimates 6 million bushels of wheat in stock. It is understood that contracts have been placed abroad, chiefly in the United States, for 4 million bushels.
Newcastle reports Mrs Eliza Payne aged seventy wife of John W Payne of Spiceland died by suicide by drowning in a small stream through the town. Authorities say health problems cited as cause.
United States Steel Corporation reports unfilled orders on its books as of April 30 at 4 162 244 tons, down from 4 255 749 tons on March 31 and 4 277 068 tons on April 30, 1944.
Seymour May 10 unsigned cablegram received here reports the rescue of Blish Thompson and his wife, passengers on a vessel. The message reads Maudie and I.
A cablegram received here notes that Dr H Li Fisher of Hanover Village and Howard Li Fisher were counted among Lusitania survivors. The message references Indianapolis dispatches dated May 10 and mentions Madison.
Walter Spray of 1011 South Seconda street Frankfort Ind suffered stomach disorders causing pain. He tried Mayr's Wonderful Remedy and felt immediate relief with lasting results for stomach, liver and intestinal ailments. He praises the treatment and urges others to try it with a money back guarantee.
A diplomat defines neutrality as a state of mind that is disinterested and accurate, allowing no doubt that the side he represents deserves full support.
A humorous dialogue follows a tired father and an irritable neighbor. The neighbor complains about the infant keeping him awake while the father responds with weary wit and a light rebuke about poor sleep.
A parable-like exchange between Solomon and a fool explores listening and talking. The fool questions Solomon's silence and his own habit of speaking, while Solomon contemplates the value of restraint.
Walter Roberts faces a moral inquiry at the ticket window as a woman asks if the current show is moral. He hesitates and refuses to judge, noting he cannot determine what pleases or offends patrons without risking losing a customer.
Louis Halle, a colonel on Governor Yates's staff, accompanied the governor to Washington for an inaugural parade. Rather than bring mounts, the Washington horses were used. The governor noted Halle’s presence beside the orderly, who relayed official messages, calling Halle's horses a lifelong team.
When a reformer assumes office he is generally content with a few alterations of things. The statement suggests a cautious approach to governance, focusing on small, targeted adjustments rather than sweeping reforms.
A Massachusetts woman touts Grape Nuts as a five year daily staple for the young and aged. She notes its use as a meat substitute and, with hot Postum and fruit, as a morning meal aiding health, steadier nerves, and weight loss. She mentions the Postum Co. and the magazine feature The Road to Wellville.
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