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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1915
Page
6
Russians withdraw from the Galician capital as a large demonstration by the populace shows support for recapture and reflects continued turmoil in the region.
Britain launches a coordinated munitions program under David Lloyd George with seven day quotas for labor leaders to supply skilled workers. Berlin hints at a possible U S submarine warfare examination and Britain gears to mobilize national resources as Austro Italian front actions stretch along 500 miles with Austrians bombarding Italian towns.
Governor Slaton commutes Leo M Frank's death sentence to life imprisonment after secretly moving him from Atlanta to Milledgeville. The decision comes amid a crowd of thousands outside the governor's home and capitol, with militia deployed to protect officials. Frank maintains innocence as he enters prison life.
The Supreme Court ruled the grandfather clause un constitutional, blocking pre fifteenth amendment voting restrictions. It upheld convictions against Oklahoma officials for barring Black voters and awarded damages to Maryland plaintiffs denied registration in Annapolis. The decision extends the fifteenth amendment to municipal elections and nullifies white voting prerequisites.
Fort Worth reports the launch of the buy it in Texas movement on Tuesday, promoted by State Labor Commissioner C. W. Woodman to encourage Texas products and local purchasing.
At Independence Hall Philadelphia on the Bunker Hill anniversary an American branch of the League to Enforce Peace was formed with Taft as permanent president. The group urged a working union of sovereign nations and outlined a plan for a judicial tribunal, conciliation council, and collective economic and military action to prevent or curb wars.
The battleship Arizona was launched at the Brooklyn navy yard with sponsors Miss Esther Ross of Prescott Aziz and a ceremonial wine christening. The ship slid into the East River amid a holiday throng, joining sister ship Pennsylvania as one of the world’s largest battleships observed by thousands along bridges and piers.
The Osage Nation and Secretary Lane approve a plan to lease Osage oil lands in Oklahoma. The Foster lease ends March 16, 1916, and new leases limit to 4800 acre units with a 1/6 royalty, higher royalty after 100 barrels daily, and a $1 per acre annual penalty for non development.
General Venustiano Carranza informs the United States that he will not treat with General Villa under any circumstances. He says he will not compromise with opponents and will pursue a military campaign to crush his adversaries.
Bloemfontein reports General Christian De Wet was convicted on eight counts of treason and sentenced Tuesday to six years in prison and a $10,000 fine for his role in the South African rebellion against the British government.
Brownsville and San Benito in Cameron County will vote on prohibition this Saturday, July 3, as residents decide the local option on the liquor question.
Juan Guaderrama was found guilty of second degree murder in the killings of Texas Ranger Scott Russell and Deputy Sheriff W. H. Garlick in district court and sentenced to five years in prison.
President Wilson called at the home of former Secretary of State Bryan on Friday to bid farewell to Mr and Mrs Bryan prior to their Southern trip.
Villa officials in Chihuahua confirmed the Tivoli hospital in El Paso used as a base hospital burned Wednesday. Three hundred surgical cases were lost as wounded Villa soldiers could not escape.
Austin Texas Sullivan Smith of Fort Worth was Friday appointed engineer by the state fire insurance commission.
Austin reports 82 general acts of the thirty fourth legislature become effective June 20, with 19 local acts making a total of 101 laws from 156 passed. Measures address education court reform elections liens sanitation and disease prevention. The compulsory attendance age rises to 17 in 1916 while other education moves include free text books and summer instruction. Betting on elections is prohibited with fines and jail terms. Corporations may contribute to chambers of commerce and similar associations. Sanitary rules require boiling sterilization of dishes in hotels and restaurants. Certain appropriations cover anthrax prevention and bee brood.
Charles M. Howell of Kansas City filed Thursday with Texas officials for authority for thirteen reciprocal insurers to do business in Texas under the now contested reciprocal insurance act. Applicants include Lumbermans Indemnity Exchange and several other Kansas City Chicago New York based exchanges.
Chicago widow Mrs Elizabeth Armstrong Reed aged 72 mother of late novelist Myrtle Reed dies Friday. Her Oriental literature works are used as textbooks in colleges with Oriental chairs. She is the only woman whose works were accepted by the Philosophical Society of Great Britain.
London reports David Lloyd George the minister of munitions orders British labor to seven days to honor leaders pledge and ensure workers rally to factories to maximize munitions production.
Cameron Texas report states the commissioners court on Friday refused to order a local option election in five justice precincts. The measure would have applied to Cameron and Rockdale areas, with three precincts already dry.
Madrid reports the Spanish cabinet resigns after the failed loan subscription, with Paris indicating the move reflects a vote of no confidence. Only one sixteenth of the loan was subscribed, triggering the resignation.
French journalist M. Huret met Fez's grand vizier who agedly mused on modern science and the Lusitania. He boasted of the ship's 27 knot speed while the vizier replied that all roads lead to the grave, implying Christians chase speed to no avail.
A tall uncle inspired William to ask how he grew so big. His mother explains that good behavior as a child pleased God. William then wonders what kind of boy his father was.
The commentary notes the Russians captured Przemysl from Austro German forces and now those forces press their counterattack to recapture the city. The speaker doubts a decisive victory for either side in this contested area.
The note views vanilla bean as a dessert flavor loved by epicures while nutmeg counters with a grater in hand, suggesting a playful kitchen dialogue about spice use.
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