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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1915
Page
20
The piece jokes about choosing wedding gifts at Cross' and envies those who receive them. It notes the Mezza nine floor as the crystal and wickerware department and markets it as the latest "story" in the shop.
The listing describes a silver plated cocktail shaker with cork stopper and spout, 9 3/4 inches high, priced at $8. It also details a white enamel wicker Night Cap with cretonne lining, crystal carafe, and a frosted leaf design, with tray, priced at $4.75. A Night Cap without tray is offered at $2.25.
Belmont track day for Hearst women sleuths marks a calm event as journalists and witnesses testify that no bookmaking occurred at the park. The Journal and Sun reporters recount questions, while witnesses deny illegal betting and emphasize orderly conduct under spectator scrutiny.
A dramatic report describes efforts to destroy guns at a U S fort and the discovery of hidden batteries and explosive devices. Photographs show damage and the War Department investigates the incident and related sabotage.
French forces report continued gains north of Arras with capture of terrain near Souches and the Labyrinth. The Paris War Office notes progress along the front including the Malon mill and trenches toward Souches, while air bombardment and artillery actions occur around Le Pretre Forest and Arras. The text also covers enemy counterattacks and a German defeat on the Newville-Racineourt front, with limited success elsewhere.
An order from Berlin calls up all able male citizens for general mobilization except Bavaria. The action targets final reserve forces and those recently commended. Reports indicate the move occurred between June and June 10, with Germany issuing a broader alert while Bavaria remains exempt.
fragmented OCR notes discuss proposals for an extra congressional session. mentions War Department, Navy, and Army plans, transportation, cadet numbers, and possible shifts in defense structure with references to congressional leaders and military academies.
Pearson announces the Pan American Financial Conference supports a commercial liner plan linking North and South America. Argentina and Brazil back a US-led project involving Bruklin Lines, Panama Railroad, and United Fruit, with Vanderlip and Frank A. Vanderlip of National City Bank to discuss further. The panel stresses better transport as essential to closer Americas business relations amid postwar competition.
Fragmented remarks argue for allied unity and focused naval and air production, cautioning neutrality harms. The piece praises U S leadership, urges Britain and others to emulate American destroyer support and armed strength to deter German aggression and shorten the war. It emphasizes public resolve and allied cohesion as decisive.
A speaker denounces war as abominable and unlawful when waged by brigands, warns that attacking noncombatants and sinking civilian vessels corrupts all involved. He questions defences of conquest and urges adherence to international law, arguing only defensive wars may be justifiable amid Europe’s current war.
London reports two more steamers sunk by German submarines. The 4127-ton British steamer Dixiana, sailing from Savannah to Swansea, was torpedoed after a brief warning and two crew members were injured. The 1401-ton Daniel steamer Sollorg was also sunk in the English Channel. the crew were saved. The Dixiana crew said shells were fired before the torpedo hit the engine room. The submarine reportedly displayed sails to resemble a harmless vessel. The Hoborg, built in Sunderland in 189, sailed from Baltimore on April 6 on her eastern Atlantic trip.
Madame Schumann-Heink headlined the twenty fourth Saengerfest at the Thirteenth Regiment Armory Brooklyn drawing over 10 000 attendees. She performed Adriano’s aria from Rinaldo and Andromache from Odysseus before an encore Die Wacht am Rhein and My Country Tis of Thee. The event featured 100 musicians under Dr Felix Jaeger, with 22 hundred singers competing for the $5 000 Kaiser Prize at Broadway Theatre and 4 000 school children concerts.
The article details prize singing at the Arion singing festival with the first prize in the class for city residents and the armory events. It notes the Wednesday Suengerfest program focusing on prize distribution including the Kulanr Preis, sent from Europe due to the war. A duplicate fund model will be kept by the winning society until after the war, with the original $6,000 to be sent home later.
London dispatch reports a marked exodus of Americans fleeing Germany amid fear. In recent days many crossed into Switzerland declaring their lives unsafe as authorities promise protection and aid while seeking new residences or shelter.
The readable words reference arrivals and a popular event not meeting expectations, with unclear names or places. The garbled excerpt implies confusion about outcomes and reactions, suggesting a disrupted or surprising development lacking clear details.
The Liverpool signal reports a submarine drill aboard a liner arriving in Liverpool on June 1. The crew faced a simulated danger with no prior warning, testing procedures for crew and passengers and the ability to respond to an underwater threat during the voyage.
A broad display of summer fabrics features Bathing Suit Satins White and Colored Washable Satin for undergarments Smart Fancy Silks for men's shirts Chefoo and Shantung Pengees Dress Taffetas in over thirty Siue shades Taffeta imprime sur chaine Mourning Silks and silks suitable for wedding gowns and bridesmaids' dresses.
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