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Newspaper

Pickens Sentinel

Location

Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1915

Page

2

Berlin sketches outline of note to satisfy United States

Berlin and Washington seek a jointly acceptable German note on submarine warfare and the air raid incident. Dr Alfred Zimmerman and James W Gerard discussed a draft outline via London and Berlin. US instructions awaited as diplomats pursue a balanced settlement plan.

Berlin London United States Germany Luftraub Loretin Alfred Zimmerman James W. Gierard Wis Ate. Gerard State Department

Holt Will Tell All on Morgan Shooting and Capitol Bomb

Glen Cove New York Professor Frank Holt, who shot J. P. Morgan, plans to reveal his life story and movements before the alleged Capitol bombing and Morgan assassination attempt. Morgan's condition improved as visitors noted his good spirits while Holt’s health was described as brave and untroubled by late orders.

Crank Morgan Glen Cove N. Y Frank Holt J. P. Morgan United States Washington Mr. Morgan W. H. Porter Arthur Woods Trolt Holt

How Morgan Firm Helped Allies

New York report explains the part J. P. Morgan & Co played in wartime supply contracts. The firm has handled over 6.5 billion dollars in foreign government deals since the war began, including about 400 million for Britain and 50 million for France in the last month.

Morgan New York J. PP. Morgan & Co Great Britain

German Submarine U-39 Raised After Sinking

The submarine U-39, sunk off the coast after an attack, has been raised near Amsterdam via London. Only one crew member died after spending 36 hours on the sea bottom, according to The Telegraaf dispatches.

Amsterdam London Funs Telegraaf

Vice President Marshall Receives Death Threats

In Washington Thomas R. Marshall said he had been threatened with death in more than a dozen anonymous letters. He noted he did not notify the secret service and admitted he was startled by the capital explosion.

Marshall St. Louis Thomas R. Marshall United States Washington Secret Service Department

More Mexicans Arrested in San Antonio Conspiracy Case

Jose Elguero and Rodrigo de Jano connected with Il Presente were arrested in San Antonio charged with conspiracy to instigate a revolution in Mexico. Hearing set for July 16. They posted bond of 2500 dollars each. Elguero formerly edited BE Pats and de Jano led Elmparcial’s editorial department. They persuaded about six in San Antonio.

San Antonio Texas Jose Elguero Rodrigo de Jano Il Presente Mexico Elguero BE Pats de Llano Elmparcial

Americans Victim of War as Ship Carrying Mules Sunk

The Armenian a Dominion freight liner carrying mules from Newport News to England was torpedoed and sunk June 28 by German submarine U38 off Cornwall England. Twenty nine men were lost and 10 injured including several Americans. The United States seeks clarity on whether the ship was a British chartered war transport or an unarmed merchantman.

Washington Dominion Newport News England Cornwall Eneg State Department John S. Armstrong, Jr Bristol United States Germany Page London Gerard

Miss Genevieve Clark Weds in Bowling Green

Miss Genevieve Clark twenty, daughter of Speaker Champ Clark, married James M. Thompson publisher of the New Orleans Item on the Clark home lawn Honey Shuck. The wedding drew hundreds of Missourians including officials and news colleagues. gifts came from President Wilson and the Missouri delegation.

Bowling Green Genevieve Clark Champ Clark Clark James M. Thompson New Orleans Missouri Honey Shuck Clark Home Robert S. Boyd Louisville Wilson Congress

Turks suffer heavy losses at Gallipoli front

Paris dispatch reports 6,000 Turks dead in trenches on the Gallipoli peninsula as French forces press Krithia. The Dardanelles fighting shows an appreciable Allied advance with the French and Vranel tranna noted for distinction.

Paris Havas Athens Gallipoli Krithia Dardanelles Disputch Vranel Tranna

Porfirio Diaz Dies in Paris After Illness

Former Mexican president Porfirio Diaz dies in Paris at an advanced age with his wife Senora Carmen Romero Rubins and son Porfirio Diaz Jr. at his side. The death follows a three week decline amid heart failure and grippe complications. Diaz had been exiled from Mexico and relatives in Mexico could not return home for funeral rites. His death leaves behind questions about heirs and former aides who were not present.

Paris Porfiro Diaz Mexico General Diaz Senora Carmen Romero Rubins Porfiro Diaz, Jr Portiro Diaz, Jr Diaz Col Porfirio Diaz, Jr Senora Ignacio de la Torre Senora Rincoin Gallardo Jose Yves de la Monteur London Francisco de la Barra Guillermo de Landa Biarritz France Grippe Bois de Boulogne Chapatupec Mexico City

Will Protest Over Misuse of U S Flag by British Merchants

Secretary Lans ing said Washington will include representations about flag misuse by British merchantmen in the general note to Great Britain on restraints of American commerce tied to the blockade. The U S probe into flag misuse to deceive German submarines is not finished but evidence in specific cases will likely be presented in the note.

Washington United States Great Britain Lansing

Greece Aims to Claim Part of Albania in Balkan Move

A Tribune dispatch from Antivari Montenegro reports two large Greek bands advancing toward Berat and occupying villages along the way signaling Greece may claim a section of Albania. Albania borders Greek territory after Balkan War borders and has seen Serbian Montenegrin incursions while Italian forces remain stationed nearby.

Greece Albania Rome Paris Antivari Montenegro Berat Turkey

Relief Measures in Washington on Mexico City Aid

Officials in Washington consider relief plans for Mexico City. President Wilson and Secretary Lansing weigh shipment of supplies via neutral agencies and removal of foreigners from danger zones through diplomatic corps influence.

Washington Mexico City Wilson Cornish N. H Lansing Carranza Diplomatic Corps

Will Keep Huerta out of Mexico

Washington says former Mexican dictator Victoriano Huerta will not be allowed to enter Mexico from the United States while his presence could threaten peace efforts. Officials say four methods of detaining Huerta are being pursued to prevent further complications in the Mexican situation.

Huerta Mexico Washington Victoriano Huerta Wilson Vera Cruz United States

Angeles Seeks U S Talks as Huerta Tensions Rise

General Felipe Angeles, ally of General Villa, arrives in Washington to deny links to Huerta and discuss Mexican policy with President Wilson. He plans private Sonora mission for Villa, then return to front. Talks with General Scott and Villa aide aim to show unity amid arrests of Huerta and Orozco in El Paso.

Washington Felipe Angeles Francisco Villa Victoriano Huerta Huerta Mexico Sonora Villa Department of Justice Orozco el Paso General Angeles Wilson United States General Villa Scott United States Army Enrique C. Llorente Angeles General Scott

Asquith Urges Economy To Back War Loan

Premier Asquith spoke at Guild Hall urging thrift to enable Britain to sustain wartime outlays of 15 million dollars daily. Coinciding with his speech a London insurance firm announced a 3 million pound subscription to the war loan.

London Guild Hall Asquith Premier Asquith London Assurance Company

Berlin adopts grain expropriation and price controls

The German government plans to conserve this year's grain crop by expropriating all grain and setting maximum sale prices, mirroring last year's measures. The move follows directives from Berlin via London.

Berlin London

Unusual Interest in New York Bond Sale

Unusual interest attended the city of New York sale of 71 million dollars in 4 1/2 percent bonds. The offering marked the largest city issue in history and drew attention for its impact on the broader investment climate amid abundant cash resources and compelling interest rates.

New York

Dispatches on Relief Efforts Amid Mexican Capital Strife

U S officials weigh relief to Mexico City as Carranza blocks diplomatic messages and Zapata advances threaten foreign safety. Brazil’s minister reports rail access essential for aid. Villa and Obregon vie for control near Lagoes while Wilson's return looms as peace efforts hinge on military moves.

Mexico City Vera Cruz Department Carranza United States Zapata Mexico Aguas Calientes Villa Lagoes Hill Obregon Wilson

Teutonic Drive Advances in Galicia and Poland

Austro German forces push northward from Galicia into Poland as fighting along the Galicia Lipa River continues. Berlin reports progress farther north toward Lemberg and along the northern front while England questions the main objective of the German offensive.

London Poland Galicia England Gaila Lipa Berlin Lemberg

Deficit Over Thirty Five Millions In Second Admin Year

Washington reports a $35,864,381 deficit for the current admin year, vs a $34,418,677 surplus for the year ending June 30, 1914. Officials will analyze figures with Secretary McAdoo. receipts fell due to war and customs revenue drop while disbursements rose. Despite the deficit the treasury shows an actual net balance of $82,025,716.

Washington McAdoo Treasury

British Bark Thistlebank Torpedoed Off Fastnet

The British bark Thistlebank sailing from Bahia Blanca to Queenstown with a wheat cargo was torpedoed by a German submarine off Fastnet Ireland. Some crew were landed at Baltimore near Cork. The vessel is a four masted bark of 2340 gross tons.

London Bahia Blanca Argentina Queenstown Fastnet Ireland Baltimore Cork

Decrease of Fifteen Percent in Cotton Crop Estimated

Washington reports an unofficial estimate from the Department of Agriculture that the coming cotton crop may reach 12,500,000 bales on 31,316,000 acres. The figure implies a 3,600,000 bale drop from last year and a 22 percent reduction. Government appeals to reduce acreage appear to have influenced growers.

Washington Department of Agriculture

Reprieve Granted for Charles Becker in Albany NY

Governor Whitman granted former police lieutenant Charles Becker a reprieve until July 26. He stated no further action would be taken unless the U.S. Supreme Court interferes, leaving Becker's fate tied to pending federal action if any.

Charles Becker Albany NI. Y Whitman United States Supreme Court Becker

Gotton Men End Annual Meeting

The eighth annual Southern Textile Association convention adjourned after electing officers for the coming year and selecting Greenville South Carolina as the next meeting place. Officers include President W M Sherrod Williamston North Carolina Vice President Frank S Heyner Alexander City Alabama Secretary A B Carter Greenville South Carolina Treasurer Marshall Dilling Sullivans Island Alabama Official stenographer Miss M G Crawford Charlotte North Carolina Directors include Robert Bowe Greenville CG L Chandler Rhodhils Gordon Cobb Inman Arthur Dixon Gastonia L H Brown Knoxville W S Morton Dallas Resolutions favored compulsory education in the southern states and urged appropriations for free scholarships to worthy cotton mill boys. Prizes awarded for cotton goods apparel and millinery included W A Kendrick Mayfield Georgia first prize for best suit of men's clothing, T J Digsby Newberry South Carolina second prize, CG L Arnold Atlanta editor of Cotton special prize for shirt and hosiery display, Mrs A B Carter Greenville first prize for best cotton dress, Mae Lucille Smith Winston-Salem second for best cotton coat suit, Kethell Thomas Charlotte and J J Her Greenville tied for gingham dresses and cotton millinery prizes.

Asheville Southern Textile Association Greenville 8. C W. M. Rod Williamston D. C Dent Frank &. Heyner Alexane City Ala A. B. Carte S. C Marshall Dilling Salurria M. G. Crawford Charlotte Robert Bowe CG. L. Chandler Rhodhils Gordon Cobb Inman Arthur Dixon Gastonia L. H. Brown Knoxville Tenn W. S. Morton Dallas Texas Association General W. A. Kendrick Mayfield T. J. Digsby Newberry A. B. Carter Mae Lucille Smith Winston-Salem Kethell Thomas J. J. Ller

Big Hotel for Spartanburg

Spartanburg plans a new modern seven story fireproof hotel on the Spartan Inn site with construction to start within 90 days. Estimated cost 225000 to 250000 with 125000 already subscribed. bonds of 75000 and 60000 to cover the balance. Chas M Robinson Inc of Richmond will prepare plans. Longists Tessier Inc of Greensboro expected to erect.

Spartanburg Spartan Inn Hotel Corporation Chas, M. Robinson, Inc Richmond Longist’& Tessier, Inc Greensboro, N. C

Narrow Escape for Ball Players in Winnsboro

W L Holley Jr and several York players nearly suffered serious injuries when their car turned over on the Rockton road. Holley was trapped beneath the vehicle and for a time it was feared he would die. Other members escaped with minor bruises and scratches as Willie Peay, following closely, took the injured to town.

Winnsboro W. L. Holley, Jr York Rockton Holley Willie Peay

National Guard Encampments Set for July Dates

Adjutant General W. W. Moore confirms encampments for the Second Regiment at Greenville from July 7 to 17 and for the First Regiment at the Isle of Palms from July 20 to 30. He says the comptroller general will honor warrants drawn from state funds per recent military board apportionments.

Columbia W. W. Moore National Guard Greenville Isle of Palms Military Board

Clemson Club Meets Florence County Alumni

Florence County Clemson Club assembled at the Central Hotel for its most attended gathering since organization last September. The evening balanced social features with a business session and supper, as alumni aimed to advance scholarship in Florence County.

Clemson Club Florence Florence County Central Hotel Wlorence Co Iy

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JU. S America Capt John Hood Captain Hood General Board of the Navy Grant Speaker Clark Porfirio Pari Albert W. Grant NBL Services United States Navy Britain Condinons Gotton Greenville S. C W. M. Sherrod Big Hotel
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