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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1915
Page
6
Italy Declares War on Austria Hungary and Mobilizes
The Italian government in Rome announces war on Austria Hungary and issues general mobilization. The Austrian ambassador is expelled, and the Italian ambassador at Vienna recalled. Berlin London dispatches report Italy declares war and German forces prepare to respond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Austria- Hungary
Rome
Baron von Macchio
Vienna
Duke of Avarna
Tribuna
Geneva
London Daily Express
Berlin
Przemysl
Admiral von Essen Dies of Pneumonia at Reval Hospital
Admiral von Essen, commander of the Russian Baltic fleet, dies of pneumonia at the marine hospital in Reval. Hon. J. E. Taney, proprietor of the Wheeling Register and former consul to Belfast, Ireland, dies in Wheeling, West Virginia, at age seventy four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral von Essen
Reval
J. E. Taney
The
Wheeling Register
Belfast
Ireland
Wheeling, W. Va
Wreck at Gretna Kills Soldiers and Civilians
One of Britain's worst rail disasters occurred on the Caledonian railway at Gretna near Carlisle as three trains collided. The crash claimed 165 soldiers and many civilians. A Greek cabinet meeting led to a telegraph request for a Berlin specialist, Prof. Friedrich Kraus, to treat King Constantine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonian Railway
Gretna
Carlisle
England
Constantine
Berlin
Friedrich Kraus
Mexican Revolt Triggers Bread Riots in Hermosillo
Two thousand men women and children joined bread riots in Hermosillo Sonora looting 15 stores including two American and rest Chinese reports reaching Nogales Ariz Outlaws in Mexico City attacked the German chargé d affaires and threaten other foreigners officials say the government is powerless to act against the bandits
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermosillo
Sonora
Nogales
Ariz
Mexico City
Italy Declares War on Austria Hungary 1915
Vienna reports Italy formally enters World War I by breaking alliance with Austria Hungary and declaring war. The Italian ambassador to Austria delivers the communication to Baron Burian, noting Italy resumes action to safeguard rights and interests. passports to be exchanged today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Austria
Duke of Avarna
Baron von Burian
Italy
Austria-Hungary
Austria- Hungary
Rome
Germany Tracks Italy Break With Austria Hung ary War Rift
A Berlin official dispatch dated May 23 reports Italy has declared war on Austria Hungary through its ambassador to the Austrian Hungarian government. It says Italy's action breaks its alliance with Germany and warns Germany to withdraw its ambassador from Rome alongside Austria Hungary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
London
Amsterdam
Italy
Austria-Hungary
Rome
Duke of Avarna
Germany
Italian Aspirations in War Aim for Unredeemed Italy
The article explains Italy seeks the region known as Italia Irredenta, to include Trent, Trieste, Istria, and Fiume, cutting between Lombardy and Venetia. It details historical shifts from the Trentino to Austria, and notes Italy's long-standing ambition to reclaim these territories after centuries of change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Italy
Adriatic Sea
Trent
Trieste
Austria
Switzerland
Carnish Alps
Fiume
Lombardy
Venetia
Trentino
Tridentini
Eleven nations in conflict and shifting alliances
Italy enters World War I as part of a global realignment. The article lists nations at war or neutral, naming Great Britain France Russia Italy Japan Belgium Serbia Montenegro Greece Roumania Bulgaria and others. It notes fleets in the Mediterranean Adriatic and the broader balance of sea power with Japan omitted. The piece hints at Italy aiding the Allied fleet and outlines a four area distribution of battle fleets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Japan
Mediterranean
Adriatic
Italy and Austria Clashing Over Istria and Venetia Stakes
The text traces long disputes over Venetia and Istria between Italy and Austria. It notes Austria held Venetia after 1861 and lost it in 1866, leaving a Trent wedge. It cites Istria as the eastern territory Italy desires, historically tied to Venice and Dalmatia, with about 8,000 square miles and over 1,000,000 people at stake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piedmont
France
Lombardy
Kingdom of Italy
Austria
Venetia
Italy
Trent District
Istria
Republic of Venice
Dalmatia
Dalmatian Islands
Conference That Made History in Europe Alliance
London reports that on May 22 Italy joined the Entente as a full partner after Sonnino met with Britain France and Russia. The agreement formalizes Italy's participation with economic naval and military support, turning the triple alliance into a quadruple Entente.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Martin Donohue
Rome
The
Daily Chronicle
Sonnino
Italy
Great Britain
France
Russia
Divine Worship on British Ships Keeps Sailors United
The article notes daily prayers and Sunday services on every British warship whether in the North Sea or near the Dardanelles. If no chaplain is aboard, the captain leads, selecting sheltered deck locations for hymns like Almighty Father Strong to Save, with sermons focusing on matters of importance to each crew member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Sea
Dardanelles
Atlantic
State prison farm receipts rise with 217 men admitted
Forty two counties sent inmates to the Putnamville state farm since its April 12 opening. Marion leads with 55 prisoners followed by Vigo with 24. Of the 217, 30 were African American. Sixteen have completed terms or escaped. A youth, Guy Walters of Indianapolis, fled the farm and was returned, receiving a two to five year reformatory sentence after a 30 day stay for theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
Putnamville
C. E. Talkington
Marion County
Vigo County
Guy Walters
Indianapolis
Limedale
James P. Hughes
Reformatory
State Farm
Annual Outing of Indiana Society of Chicago June 26
The Indiana Society of Chicago plans its annual outing at Battleground eight miles north of Lafayette on June 26. About a thousand visitors are expected with a special Monon train from Chicago arriving before noon. Gov. Samuel M. Ralston, Vice President Thomas Marshall, and Charles W. Fairbanks will speak. an allegorical play in Indian costume features leading actors including George Ade and John T. McCutcheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Indiana Society of Chicago
Battleground
Committee On
Chicago
Monon
Thomas Marshall
Charles W. Fairbanks
Samuel M. Ralston
Indianapolis
Pooley Pleads Guilty in Vanderburgh Slaying
In Evansville on May 24 James Pooley forty three changed his plea from not guilty to guilty after a jury had been impaneled in Vanderburgh circuit court. Judge Duncan C. Givens dismissed the jury and took the case under advisement. Pooley allegedly shot Frank Stein in a saloon on April 1 while attempting an April fool joke. Dr. James Y. Welborn testified Pooley said he aimed at Stein thinking the gun was unloaded and fired by mistake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Vanderburg
James Pooley
Duncan C. Givens
Pooley
Frank Stein
James Y. Welborn
Stein
Meeting of Men Friends Is Called in Richmond
A national conference of men Friends is scheduled in Richmond on October 20 21 and 22. S E Nicholson chairing the general committee says men should attend church business sessions and take part in church problems discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Men Friends
Richmond
Conference of Men Friends
S. E. Nicholson
General Committee
Early Suffragist Miss Commerford Dies at 80
Miss Kate Commerford, eighty, longtime Valparaiso public school teacher for 32 years and once a leading educator in northern Indiana, died at Porter county infirmary. Ill advised investments and unsecured loans left her penniless in old age. She drew notice decades ago for predicting woman suffrage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diesa Pauper
Valparaiso
Kate Commerford
Porter County Infirmary
Commerford
Fourth District Doctors Entertained
Seymour May 24 The annual meeting of the Indiana Medical society of the Fourth district was held in this city. Addresses were made by Dr. G. E. Johnson Dr. A. P. Roope Dr. A. J. Banker Dr. Thyra Joslyn Dr. Charles Bird Dr. A. G. Osterman and Dr. C. E. Holton A banquet was served in the evening at the German Lutheran club rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour
Indiana Medical Society of the
Fourth District
G. E. Johnson
Mecores Hill
A. P. Roope
A. J. Banker
Columbus
Thyra Joslyn
Madison
Charles Bird
Greensburg
A. G. Osterman
C. E. Holton
Holton
German Lutheran Club Rooms
U. C. T. Votes Session to Muncie
The United Commercial Travelers state convention adjourned in West Baden after three days with farewell addresses from Henry Kellenback of Indianapolis and M. Reynard of Muncie. Belor.Muncle was selected as next year’s meeting site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
West
Baden
United Commercial Travelers’ State Convention
Henry Kellenback
Indianapolis
M. ‘Gr Reynard
Belor
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Gives Quick Relief in Indiana
Hundreds of Indiana residents report relief from stomach and digestive troubles with Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. Testimonials from Charles Inman of Hartford City and Walter Spray of Frankfort claim rapid improvement, with promises of permanent results for stomach, liver, and intestinal ailments. Ad claims eat what you like and offers a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Mayr
Charles Inman
East Chestnut St
Hartford City
Ind
Fort Wayne
Walter
South Second St
Frankfort
Queen's All in Flames Burn at Gypsy Camp
A bonfire was lit at the Simonsville gypsy camp to burn Tryphena McNeill’s effects. She was queen of the tribe and died in a hospital here. Furniture including a $250 fur coat and other belongings valued in the thousands were supplied by cobblers. Mrs. McNeill was wife of King Samuel and known as a seeress with many rich clients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simonsville
Tryphena McNeill
McNeill
King Samuel
Waterbury (Conn
New York World
Cuticura Promotes Dandruff Free Scalp Treatment
An advertisement touts Clean Sweet Scalp a regimen to clear dandruff and itching using Cuticura Soap and Cuti cura Ointment. It promises pure fragrant emollients for skin and scalp and offers free samples by mail via Skin Book at Cuticura Dept XY Boston. Sold everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuticura
Dept. XY
Boston
The Human Touch in Shaping Lives for God
A visitor observes clay workers shaping pots by hand and learns that no tool can replace the human touch. The piece argues that God’s work requires personal, compassionate contact, citing Jesus who touched people to impart health and salvation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Jesus
Denison's Coffees Offer Pure Sound Quality
An advertisement praises Denison's Coffees as picked hand harvested and always pure and sound. It claims many coffees are impure or rotten and urges readers to seek Denison's in cartons bags or cans with the name on every package or contact the Chicago company for local availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denison
Denison Coffee Co
Chicago
Inl
Adv
Not Seen Dead Mrs Styles Note Birds Longevity
The paper notes eagles and parrots are among the longest lived birds. Mr Styles muses that this seems true and adds he never sees them on women's hats.
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