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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1915
Page
1
Washington reports foodstuffs valued at 724 million dollars exported in the eleven months ending June, the principal factor in America's billion dollar foreign trade surplus. Wheat led with 249.6 million bushels, valued at 319.96 million dollars, up sharply from last year, as oats, flour, corn and meat shipments also rose.
Reports say three British steamers the Caucasian Inglemoor Welbury and bark Sardowne schooner I Tower were sunk by German submarines near the Scilly Islands and off South Ireland. The Caucasian was sunk southwest of Lizard Head after striking several shells. The Inglemoor rescued her crew then was torpedoed and sunk. Survivors from both ships landed at Penzance. nineteen Caucasian sailors remained aboard in drifting boats toward France.
London dispatch reports a naval clash off Gothlands island chain where the German mine layer Albatross was pursued by four Russian cruisers. The vessel ran aground while fleeing, with 21 crew killed and 27 wounded in the engagement.
Copenhagen report cites a naval battle off Gothland with gunfire heard overnight and four cruisers seen engaging near land at dawn. A German torpedo boat arrived at Katthammersvik with many wounded. Russian war office notes a German bombardment attempt at Windau repulsed.
The German battleship Wittelsbach, damaged after the Baltic battle, returns to Kiel with 11 880 tons displacement and 650 officers and men. Kaiser class ships, 10 790 tons displacement, carry 658 officers and men with four 12 inch and fourteen 6 inch guns. Magdeburg Breslau class vessels, 4 550 tons, have 370 officers and men and armament details ongoing.
London reports a mutinous act by two fanatical Mohammedans in Jhansi within the Eighth Indian Cavalry. They shot Major M H H Gale, Lieut Courtenay, wounded Captain Wadson, killed a sergeant and a bombadier, then were shot by regiment members. The two attackers, morose and isolated, died.
New York July 2 The first witnesses for the state testified on Thaws sanity defense two Canadian immigration officers Frank McFadden and Henri Giroux described Thaws violent reaction when told of deportation. They said he shouted that he was being kidnaped and that he acted dangerously mad. Police officers testified Thaw deluded himself about young girls and heard screams from cells. Court adjourned until Tuesday as Evelyn Nesbit Thaw is expected to testify for the state either Tuesday or Wednesday.
Nine hundred members of the First Cavalry started for Fort Sheridan to arrive tomorrow for eight days of maneuvers and a school of instruction in military tactics. Twelve troops a band and a new field train of twenty eight wagons issued by the War Department accompany Col. Mitton Foreman. Local troops B from Urbana D from Springfield G from Peoria join Troop A from Milwaukee and other regulars for the eight day program.
A violent hailstorm in western Nebraska caused crop damage estimated at 500000 dollars. The storm affected about 25 square miles between Quiner and Fairfield. A few days earlier another storm west of this city cut costs by around 250000 dollars.
PETROGRAD July 2 General Tokareff, one of Russia's best known military leaders, was killed on Tuesday in leading a charge against an Austrian position in Galicia.
In New York on July 2 Charles Becker, jailed for conspiring to kill Herman Rosenthal, is said to be innocent by Bridgie Webber’s attorney H T Marshall who claims Webber told him Becker had nothing to do with the murder. Marshall and Manton indicate possible appeals and new testimony may follow.
Passaic July 2 Bridgie Webber at home tonight denied giving information about Charles Becker to his former attorney H. T. Marshall. Webber said he told the whole story at the two trials and is finished with the matter.
Frank Menner, former city clerk of Mount Vernon, was arrested here today on two warrants charging him with embezzlement of city records. The warrants follow a report by expert accountants who found a shortage of funds.
BUCHAREST July 2 Nicholas Filipescu a leading Roumanian statesman was today elected president of the wing of the conservative party that favors Roumania entering the war on the side of the allies.
In Danville Illinois a conference among Attorney General Lucey State's Attorney Lewman and lawyers for both sides led to a plan to file an injunction to stop saloon operations without licenses. Saloons have operated since May 1 after the dry faction blocked licenses, each paying $800 to the city clerk. The move seeks to resolve jurisdiction over licensing power by appealing to higher courts.
Milan prepares a national munitions program with a committee formed to align Italian factories with military needs. Experts from the Milan college of engineers and architects and the Italian electro-technic association will assess capacities, supply designs, regulate prices, and push longer hours and shift work, funded by local subscriptions.
Prince von Hatzfeldt-Trachensberg said in New York that the German embassy now in Cedarhurst Lod receives more than a hundred threatening letters. He denied Count von Bernstorff has gone into seclusion and stated the ambassador is on a vacation with friends in the country.
In Rochester on July 9 physicians report Archbishop Quigley of Chicago is conscious and more responsive than since his death had been anticipated. He spoke to attendants and asked to be shaved, with doctors viewing this as a potential turn toward recovery.
General Porfirio Diaz former ruler of Mexico died in Paris at 7 o'clock tonight. His death followed a rapid decline after three weeks of failing health amid his advanced age. At his bedside were his wife Carmen Romero Rubio Diaz and their son Porfirio Diaz Jr and his wife. Counted among the sorrowing were Diaz's daughters in Mexico and several associates who had not learned of his illness. The exiled former president left a long life marked by power and controversy.
A massive blast hit the east side of the Capitol destroying part of the public reception room. No injuries were reported though doors and glass were blown out, a chandelier shattered, and a huge mirror broken. Officials pursued explosive theories as investigations continued.
President Wilson expects to return to Washington around July 9 or 10 after receiving Germany's reply to the last note on submarine warfare. He studies European questions in quiet, awaiting the note and possible peace prospects. Ambassador Gerard and other officials brief him, while Mrs. Amos Pinchot asks to see Jane Addams in Washington.
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