German Cruiser Crew Lands at Newport News
After destroying ships in European waters during the war a German cruiser lands its crew at Newport News with reports of prizes taken and ship losses in the ongoing conflict.
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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1915
Page
6
After destroying ships in European waters during the war a German cruiser lands its crew at Newport News with reports of prizes taken and ship losses in the ongoing conflict.
Allied reports suggest British troops gain ground in Northern France and target Me inin and Courtrai railway junctions while German forces retreat in North Poland and defenses hold along the Champagne region. German auxiliary cruiser Prinz Eitel Friedrich reaches Newport News for repairs as U S protest over the Frye sinking grows.
San Francisco reports D Resta driving a Peugeot won the 300.3 mile Vanderbilt Cup at the Pan American exposition in 4 hours 27 minutes 37 seconds with an average of 671/ last? miles. Howard Wilcox Stutz finished second in 4 34 56 Eddie Pullen Mercer third 4 35 27 followed by Ralph de Valma Mercedes fourth 4 39 07 and others including William Carlson C K Newhouse Barney Oldfield Louis Wishrow Hughie Hnnghes Frank Youne A Hf Krin.
The United States plans to keep warships at Vera Cruz to protect Americans as the City of Mexico faces unrest. A new diplomatic note to General Carranza stresses free rail links to Vera Cruz and urges evacuation of foreigners if conditions worsen. Carranza defends his stance, pledges protection, and calls for safety for American nationals.
Frank Witt a unemployed machinist paraded downtown with a sandwich sign appealing for police relief amid crime and poverty. He asked what to do under the strain of four motherless children and recent wife’s death, saying the sign was his effort to attract work.
A man torn between marrying a wealthy widow he does not love and a poor woman he loves intensely seeks counsel. His friend urges he marry for love, after which the adviser quietly asks for the widow’s address.
A vintage advertisement touts Cascarets as a 10 cent remedy to cleanse the stomach, relieve headache and biliousness, and promote clean liver and bowel action by morning. It emphasizes a gentle effect, non gripe formulation, and broad use from adults to children.
In a drawing room meeting, Mrs. Twobble recounts a ragged woman with a baby requesting aid. Mrs. Gadson asks what was done, and the reply notes the relief committee was in session and the beggar was sent away. Also promotes Dean's Mentholated Cough Drops.
A historical note asks what happened to a train robber, with sources offering varying accounts of his capture, trial, or punishment. The question captures ongoing uncertainty about the suspect's ultimate disposition and the case's resolution.
An old advertisement promotes Cuticura Soap for cleansing the scalp and dandruff relief and Cuticura Ointment to soothe irritated skin. It invites readers to sample both products by mail with a postcard to Cuticura Dept XY Boston, noting availability everywhere.
Washington reports a formal British embassy notice detailing temporary handling of American cotton destined for enemy and neutral ports. It outlines exceptions for contracts made before March 2 and insured shipments, with dates March 81 and March 16 for specific conditions.
Tennessee lawmakers pass a bill making night riding a felony with a fifteen year prison term. The measure had already cleared the Senate and was approved by the House on final reading in Nashville.
Fort Arthur Texas reports the Italian steamer Giovanross sailed Thursday with 856000 feet of timber bound for Leghorn.
In a heated examination a lawyer asks the witness if his testimony still matches the opposing theory of medical jurisprudence. The witness glances at his attorney, puffs up, and replies with a confident Most doubtless.
A young woman is introduced to an elderly woman as sister to an artist. The artist’s sister-in-law clarifies the relation, sparking astonishment as the older woman insists the likeness proves a close family tie. The exchange ends with amused acknowledgment of the confusion.
Fragmentary Chicago style item notes a character describing spring fever and mentions a late train home in a Philadelphia Public Ledger context. The exchange includes a line about choosing among trains and hints at a literary or cultural snippet.
A California business man credits a Grape-Nuts and milk breakfast with avoiding stomach overload while boosting energy and mental alertness. He reports digestion improvement, reduced fatigue, and steady nerves, influenced by the Postum Co. promotion.
Aunt Sarah Jane jokes that the Oldhams are becoming agnostics by not keeping the family Bible in the best room. Aunt Ann Eliza replies the change is their age rather than faith as the Oldham girls grow older.
An advertisement claims Pape's Diapepsin cures indigestion in five minutes and relieves heartburn sourness belching and bloating. It touts rapid, harmless stomach regulation and urges a fifty cent supply for home use for any family member with upset digestion.
A brief assertion that overhead charges are high in the country and commentary on American women spending over ten million dollars yearly on French millinery supplies. The remark concludes with a note on life for a woman who can afford a cook.
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