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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1915
Page
3
Reports claim Lemberg has fallen to Austro German forces while Russian evacuation of the Galician capital looms. Berlin wires say Arras fights persist as German reinforcements arrive. British Commons backs a wartime supply clamp with a new loan scheme attracting workers' savings.
London reports from June 2 describe events on June 19 where 450 high explosive shells were fired by Turkish forces on the left and center trenches. An attack failed, Turkish counterattacks created a lodgement, and the Fifth Royal Scots with Worcester regiment support retook lost ground. Turkish deaths around 800 in front of the brigade, about 1,000 overall.
Berlin dispatches from the Italian front describe serious reverses in the last four days as Italian forces attempted to storm the Austro Hungarian lines along the Isonzo River near the frontier. Six assaults in two days failed, with many dead and wounded visible. Austrian women and girls aided the army by carrying food and water to positions up to 3600 feet high.
Zeitung dispatch reports Austrian plans to entrench and blast galleries inside mountain summits with chambers for artillery. Guns fire through concealed loopholes from inaccessible cliffs. Infantry positions are blasted into cliff faces and deemed impregnable, while Italians focus on heavy artillery and road building, not yet launching a strong offensive.
June 22 dispatch says Austro German troops swept through advanced Russian positions near Lemberg and are within artillery range of the city. Russians along the line abandon Galician territory daily as their infantry can cover in twenty four hours. A large gap has opened between Russian armies. prisoners claim low artillery booty due to orders to save guns.
London dispatch reports Russian leaders remain hopeful about Galicia as German forces attempt to engage main Russian troops. Morning Post correspondent cites steady Russian retreat by night after warning and preparation, noting the surprise element lies in German artillery. Another update from the Mediterranean HQ says twenty four hours of heavy fighting yield substantial gains and a good center advance.
Gen Gouraud led a dawn assault on Kereves Dere as the French expeditionary force stormed Turkish first and second line trenches. By noon the second division held Harecourt Cot Redoubt and adjacent works, while the first division faced counter attacks but regained ground. A late afternoon push seized six hundred yards of trench, with continued night action leaving the captured positions in Allied hands and Turkish losses heavy. An aircraft spotted a Turkish reinforcement battalion, wiped it out before it could assemble.
Officials in El Paso seek confirmation of a report that a military hospital in Chihuahua was burned and 200 to 300 wounded inmates were moved. Juarez officials say they have no information on renewed fighting near Lagos and Carranza’s government cites desertions and forthcoming food supplies as the nation’s unity theme.
An advertisement touts Dr James Headache Powders as quick relief for headache and neuralgia. It urges readers to send someone to the drug store for a dime package and promises pain disappearance within moments.
Eight players advance to the second round of the 18 hole championship in the sixteenth annual Central Illinois Country Club Association meet held in Peoria Illinois. Springfield leads with three contenders as Decatur Quincy and Bloomington fall out of title contention.
The Frankfurter Zeitung prints a Berlin inspired denial refuting rumors that Russian emissaries visited Berlin or sought German officials to begin peace talks. The denial also refutes peace proceedings rumors tied to the Hague conference and asserts no such talks are underway.
Acting on Washington orders United States District Attorney Roger B. Wood obtained a detention warrant for eleven men said to have enlisted at San Francisco as British reservists and en route to England. Seven were found in San Francisco as witnesses for a federal grand jury probing neutrality breaches. the others await transport. Names of the seven include James W. Smith and William V. Granney. Bond set at $500 each. they face possible fines up to $1,000 or up to three years in prison. The government says the men were traveling from the Pacific coast and expected to sail on the Arabic. Wood cites an understanding with a San Francisco contact for the voyage.
Annapolis Md June 22 Direct testimony was given today against Ralph Mc Nelson of Peekskill NY who ranked third in his class at the naval academy and faced possible dismissal for alleged cheating in exams A Midshipman James E Waddell testified that Nelson and he secretly entered the marine engineering department to view private marks and Nelson took sheets with turbine engine problems from a desk during their study session
A Reuters dispatch from Amsterdam cites a Vienna telegram saying Austria's finance minister informed the public debt committee that a 76 million dollar loan has been arranged with a German banking group to provide broad capital for foreign payments.
Indications that President Wilson will recommend important changes to the La Follette seamen's law were reported. The labor department solicitor told him the proposed changes conflict with existing navigation laws and with various treaties as Congress meets today.
The motion to quash the indictment for murder against Daniel Hurley Jr. was denied by Judge Harris. The trial is set to begin September 13, with Hurley under bonds of $25,000. He is accused of poisoning his sweetheart Katherine Roller during a buggy ride on April 26.
Catholic priest Rev Emil J Donneterre of Flandreau S D died in Council Bluffs during the night from heart failure. The body was taken to Flandreau and the funeral will be held Thursday.
Berlin reports a June 22 bombardment by Allied aviators on a French airship sheds at Cautselles. In the same action bombs were dropped on Bruges and Ostend with no military damage noted.
Gen Christian De Wet the Boer war figure was sentenced in Bloemfontein on June 22 to six years imprisonment and a $10,000 fine for treason against the British government. The trial capped a long political clash as De Wet faced charges of rebellion and anti colonial actions.
Patent remedy advert claims Texas Wonder cures kidney, bladder, gravel, rheumatic, diabetes, back and women’s irregularities. Promises relief in two months from a small bottle, available by mail for $1.00 with testimonials from multiple states. Bend for more information to the address listed.
Leslie Carter stars in The Heart of Maryland shown at the Princess Theatre in six parts today and tomorrow. The plot follows Maryland and Alan in a Civil War setting with Colonel Thorpe opposing their escape as General Hooker is killed amid a fierce battle. Maryland's brave actions help aid Alan's flight while suspense builds around the pursuit and looming conflict.
Director Clem Easton presents a lively comedy of stage life where a leading man turns press agent to fill the theater. He entangles himself in troubles yet wins his leading lady through clever efforts to bolster her play. Cast includes William Garwood and Violet Merserau.
In a sensational aside from dissolution, the lively leading lady confesses to employing $100 bills as curl papers for her hair each night, a habit tied to her glamorous reticence and the downfall of her public romance with Ted Raymond.
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