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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1915
Page
1
Memorial day exercises at Arlington Cemetery feature President Wilson and officials honoring fallen soldiers and sailors. He urges forward-looking action, recalls Civil War unity, and emphasizes national renewal beyond reminiscence.
In Atlanta on May 3 the state prison commission completed hearing Leo Frank’s clemency application to commute his death sentence to life imprisonment. The session featured Judge Roan’s clemency letter, Mrs Frank’s remarks, and arguments by Frank’s counsel and supporters.
Springfield May 31 The 1914 appropriations bill package totals about 44 million with an estimated five million more than prior. The omnibus bill to be introduced will include roughly 3 million for the university and a 1.5 million foot and mouth disease appropriation. Common schools receive eight million this session up from six million two years ago. The public utilities commission gains six hundred thousand, up from two hundred thousand two years ago amid rising operating costs. House aims to vote the omnibus bill this week and send it to the Senate while local home rule and freight-train measures move through. The Senate expects to pass its originated bills tomorrow.
Berlin reports that Germany intends to shape a new basis for international rules of warfare in its talks with the United States over submarine and aerial warfare and the destruction of ships. Foreign Office officials say past laws cannot govern modern war, and Germany will continue submarine warfare while seeking a negotiated framework. The note exchange may require more notes before final decisions, with precautions increasing for neutral shipping.
A Red Cross statement from Washington describes extreme famine and epidemics across Mexican states. It says millions face starvation as looting worsens, urging an embargo on arms and signaling possible U.S. intervention if revolutionary chaos continues. Officials say Wilson will address Mexico on Tuesday with a strong warning to end fighting and form a U.S. recognizable government.
On Memorial Day President Wilson outlined two key steps in shaping US policy amid global crises. He planned to respond firmly to Germany's refusal to meet humanitarian obligations and to issue a warning to Mexico urging an end to its warlike actions. The note from Germany and wartime tensions dominated the day as Wilson prepared to meet with his cabinet and attend Memorial ceremonies at Arlington and the Maine memorial dedication.
London papers publish AP text on Germanys reply to the American note and Jagows interview. Washington correspondents call the situation very serious, warning a possible break in relations may be near. Times says the president may offer Germany one more chance. Morning Standard doubts Wilson will be drawn into Germanys delay tactic.
A U S Bureau of Reclamation commission departed Chicago for an inspection swing through the west. They will review irrigation methods on nearly 6,000,000 acres of arid land and report findings to Washington. Santa Fe is the first stop and several days will be spent at the San Francisco fair.
American Consul Carroll in Venice reports another Austrian aerial attack on May 27. A bomb fell near the consulate but caused no damage. earlier damage was noted, marking the second such incident Carroll has reported, while the consulate remained eraced.
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