20 Jul 1915
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1915
Page
1
The Fredericktown Savings Institution invites banks bankers corporations firms and individuals to open accounts. It promises prompt accurate and careful attention to business entrusted and notes 4 percent interest on time deposits with tax exemption.
A New Buffalo Hotel advertisement by T. Engle, proprietor, promotes an all day a la carte seafood line. It emphasizes purchasing only items proven by personal investigation to be absolutely the best, and highlights a commitment to quality over price or reputation.
New York July 20 Former Police Lieutenant Charles Becker’s tale on Herman Rosenthal’s murder reaches Gov Whitman from Sing Sing, naming Big Tim Sullivan as central to the case. The plan shifted from killing to kidnapping to silence Rosenthal, with Webber’s jealousy and police collusion driving the scheme.
The staged plan to abduct Rosenthal collapses as Vallon opens fire during a party meeting at Webber’s gambling room. Webber finds Rosenthal at the Metropole before gunmen act, but the attempted ambush derails as shots are fired.
Harry F. Westbrook of Reading aged thirty two confessed to placing a dynamite bomb on a Pennsylvania Railroad track at Newton Hamilton near Altoona. He claimed inspiration from a Washington Capitol bombing and said he intended no harm to the train, hoping to be seen as a hero to his family.
Brussels July 20 General von Bissing governor general of Belgium issued an order punishing Belgians aged sixteen to forty who leave the state to serve in any country at war with Germany. Penalty includes a 10,000 marks fine five years imprisonment or both. Submarine sinks four ships in Marmora. 1200 Austrian officers killed in war.
Washington plans a brief firm note to Germany over submarine warfare. President Wilson and Secretary Lansing draft the communication asserting US rights on the high seas and promising not to endanger Americans aboard unarmed merchant ships. Officials caution against premature discussion pending dispatch. A German Orduna incident inquiry may follow. Cork slabs using 14 inch thickness reduced to half an inch tested for railroad car flooring.
Milledgeville Ga July 20 Lao Frenk, who suffered a throat cut last week by a fellow prisoner, was reported greatly improved today. Doctors said his chances for recovery are excellent after morning evaluations.
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