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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1915
Page
1
A self professed leader linked to Mexican groups may be ousted from the country amid unsettled political circles. The move reflects tensions over immigration and allegiance as officials weigh constitutional or legal actions. Observers cite ongoing partisan friction and investigations shaping the potential removal outcome.
Obregon pressures Carranza over cabinet resignations as four ministers quit and talks of suppression of opponents rise. Maytorena opposes U.S. Marines in Yaqui valley, while Vera Cruz cabinet rift strains the constitutionalist movement. Carranza concentrates at San Juan de Ulua as Obregon’s influence grows amid Mexican political turmoil.
The new battleship Arizona was launched on the East River with Miss Esther Ross christening by wine and water. Secretary Daniels and state and city officials witnessed as the vessel, dubbed the Queen of the Seas, was praised for defense role, carrying 53 officers and 927 men with twelve 12 inch guns and four airplane guns.
London reports a successful Austro German assault on Grodek with the town fallen and the Tanew line crossed, Komarno captured, and forces within a day’s march of Lviv. Berlin Vienna claims follow, while Petrograd highlights a Galician crisis and Line holds. In Arras British attackers gain trenches near Hooge as U29 sinks per admiralty notice.
Springfield reports the 49th general assembly ended with Dunne's waterway bill creating an eight foot channel costing 5 million and linking Chicago drainage with the Illinois river. The session saw a tax amendment submission, extensive labor bills, and no wet or dry legislation passing.
Springfield reports the forty-ninth general assembly adjourned at 6 o'clock after a long session. 316 bills were or will be submitted to Governor Duane for signature while 1,548 were introduced. Bitter fights over amendments marked the close, with compromises on normal school funding and an expense clause for the lieutenant governor. The senate and house completed work, adjourned sine die, and set June 30 for possible reconvening.
William Jennings Bryan in New York denounces Theodore Roosevelt and backers of militarism while urging labor to lead a broad peace movement. He warns that increased armament would burden workers and harm national interests, calling for restraint and education on peace principles.
Paris reports General Du Coudray commissary general of colonial troops told Premier Viviani there are ten million cattle in Madagascar and colonial meat should supply the French army. He said 46,000 tons of beef yearly could be sent to France at about ten cents a pound.
The Interstate Commerce Commission found present carload rates and minimum weights for gypsum products from Grand Rapids to northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin discriminatory compared with rates from Fort Dodge and ordered the discrimination removed.
Austrian soldiers captured by Italians reveal that first line men aged 15 to 28 have replaced middle aged reservists along the Italian front. Prisoners say railways in southwestern Austria are crowded with troop trains bound for Italy.
New York reports Rear Admiral Benjamin Franklin Isherwood died at his home aged 92 from general debility. He entered the navy in 1844 and in 1861 became chief engineer, serving through 1869 during the Civil War era.
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