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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1915
Page
1
Reports claim U S authorities ready to resist opposing factions as troops are dispatched to key locations. Cabinet officers delay action while orders aim to protect lives and maintain order amid protests and regional tensions.
Dispatches report a split within the Carranza government with Obregon gaining influence in Washington and Vera Cruz stalemates. Generals Obregon, Villa, and Candido align with different factions while cabinet members desert and the interior unrest deepens. The movement signals a shifting political balance in Mexico City and Vera Cruz as new alignments form around Obregon.
A torpedo boat destroyer halted the British steamship Mottisfont as she attempted to leave the harbor without signal letters. A navy tug observed the chase and fired a warning shot. boarding officers later examined papers and allowed the vessel to proceed.
Two deer trotted through Stamford streets frightening residents and smashing items after rushing into a saloon with a painted beer sign. A detective sergeant captured the animal and transported it to the city edge where it was bound and detained, marking an unusual daytime arrest.
North Branch New Jersey June 19 Winfield K Keller a 48 year old New York business man died instantly when the automobile he drove was struck by a Central Railroad Express at an unguarded crossing. Keller and his wife were returning from their summer home Keller was a card manufacturer with Koller Smith Co. Inc. in New York. The crossing visibility was poor and negligence at the crossing is under investigation. In a separate incident Catherine Duffett and her son Harold were injured near Roslyn when a steering gear failed and the car mounted a trolley pole breaking it off.
Governor Linton, at his country home, said he would likely not announce Frank's commutation decision until Monday afternoon or Tuesday morning. He stated there would be no respite, but Tuesday will decide whether to commute or decline interference. The governor noted the court's judgment requires the prisoner to prepare for death.
The schooner George Cluett sails from Boston for the Far North carrying supplies for the Grenfell Mission. It will stop at St Anthony to discharge passengers and medicines and clothing before heading to Etah Greenland, base of the Arctic expedition.
Charles Becker and his lawyers announced plans to seek clemency from the Governor after the Court of Appeals denied a new trial. They expect to offer a life-for-death appeal and Becker reportedly works on a life story to present to authorities. A hearing date would be set if the Governor entertains the request.
A massive 13 500 ton battleship Arizona slid down its cradle into the East River amid a champagne christening. Miss Esther Ross of Preston Arizona pressed the bottle in place as Naval Constructor Stocker triggered the hydraulic start and Governor Hunt of Arizona witnessed the launch. The crowd reacted as the great hull entered the water and the ship began its voyage.
Bryan pleads for world peace at Carnegie Hall as about two thousand attendees applaud his critique of Roosevelt and Taft. He argues labor bears war costs and calls organized labor the likely engine of a broader peace movement while warning against militarism. Continued on page 8 column 1.
Report from Berlin notes that British prisoners at Ruhleben detention camp formed a Concentration Camp Golf Club. A Berlin Golf Club pro, now head of camp police, laid out a short course inside the racetrack grounds as internees bring clubs and play extensively.
The Austro German forces claim Grodek fell and the Tanew line was crossed. Komarno at the southern end of a lake chain is reported taken and Austrian statements say Lemberg is within a day’s march. Russian positions near Grodek retreat toward Tanew.
Paris dispatch reports excerpts from a letter attributed to Emperor William sent to Bavarian court circles. He says the aim is a peace profitable for German states and could be signed tomorrow if desired. He notes the empire’s work continues and growth remains possible for future achievements.
Berlin reports the German Admiralty says submarine U-29 was rammed and sunk by a British tank steamer flying Swedish colors after being ordered to stop. The incident heightens tensions in German American talks and shapes未来 policy on submarine warfare and neutral flags.
London reports a British ship sank the German submarine U-29 commanded by Captain Otto Weddigen two months earlier. The Admiralty announced the destruction of the U-20 in a separate release, noting it was sunk by one of his majesty's ships.
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