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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1916
Page
2
A report from Little Rock describes a mass escape at the state penitentiary near Caramina with twenty to forty convicts missing. Authorities and officials, including a jail commissioner, were alerted as the incident unfolded in January.
President Wilson will begin his national defense tour January 28 lasting a week. The itinerary covers Pittsburgh Chicago Cleveland St. Louis Kansas City St. Joseph Des Moines Davenport with a second tour planned for mid February possibly reaching Denver Birmingham and other southern cities. Mrs Wilson and Secretary Lansing will accompany or supervise as he travels.
In Washington on January 20 the senate held a heated debate on European war issues. Britain was denounced for intercepting American trade as perpetual robbery and Germany for murder. Calls arose for embargoes on munitions and food to England, with questions about mail censorship. War as a tool to enforce rights was discussed but balanced by appeals for restraint and calm deliberation after wartime passions.
Dr Karl A Werer announces a successful gas asphyxiation transfusion on Gustave Mussell at the county hospital. The patient, once near death, is out of danger and expected to return home soon. Earlier treatments failed to extend life beyond an hour.
Bethlehem Steel announces its first ever dividend on common stock after receiving entente allied orders for war materiel totaling over 200 million dollars. The $30 per share dividend amounts to about 4.5 million dollars and will be paid in quarterly installments.
Washington announces raises for master mechanics in navy yards nationwide with average and per cent increases. Secretary Daniels said the decision is final and the boosts will take effect soon, likely within two weeks.
Athens reports King Constantine expressed profound indignation at what he called the unheard of highhandedness of recent actions by Greek authorities. He spoke via the Associated Press through U.S. newspapers.
Newport News Virginia builders announce that the dreadnought Pennsylvania, to be the world’s largest warship, will make official trip runs off the New England coast during the week of February 26.
London January 20 Austro Hungarian forces claim a twenty four day battle on an eighty mile front in Bessarabia ended with 70000 Russians killed or wounded and large numbers captured. The Austro Hungarian line held firm and western Galicia and Bessarabia fronts are declared finished. Kyiv dispatch notes Lutsk fortress in Volhynia being evacuated by Germans with 4000 prisoners arriving from the southwestern front.
Ambitious reports from Berlin and dispatches from Athens describe a threatened upheaval in Greece. King Constantine could abdicate or flee as an Allied response and a new political order with Venizelos is floated amid a possible republic. Greece faces an ultimatum demanding passport handovers to central powers within 48 hours.
Six persons were killed and property damage exceeded 3 million dollars as floods and wind battered Los Angeles and nearby communities. Rescue efforts and attempts to reach marooned train passengers continued after the storms subsided Tuesday.
London January 20 The Morland American Liner Ryndam passed south end down by the bows with a starboard list on Tuesday. All passengers are safe. Three stokers were killed and four injured. Nature of the disaster is not disclosed.
A English syndicate closed a deal at Bucharest on January 13 to purchase 80 600 cars of Roumanian grain for 50 million dollars in gold. The allies will acquire the entire Roumanian grain surplus.
Fifty Droven reports from Amsterdam dated January 19 note Queen Wilhelmina has traveled to the Jooded district in northern Holland. It is perceived that the loss of life in the province of Neste Hollan will likely reach Alty.
King Gustaf in Sweden calls parliament to prepare for war amid British actions and a looming blockade on the German coast. The speech on the throne urges readiness to defend neutrality and sovereignty from belligerents' interference.
In Pittston Pennsylvania a clash outside Sacred Heart of Jesus church in Du Pont pitted about 500 rioters against 30 state troopers. One trooper died and many rioters were hurt. 80 were jailed at Wilkes Barre, and 30 were previously held for contempt for interfering with services. Sheriff Buss deployed assets to protect the pastor Rev Francis Sowzhoski amid church faction disputes with the curate Father Guzwa. Bishop Hoban reaffirmed Father Kurkowski's assignment.
Washington baron Zwiedinek formally asked the State Department to explain why the Italian steamer Giuseppe Verdi sailed from New York with two guns mounted on deck and what the defensive use clause meant. A feared massacre in Albania looms as Dr Edward Ryan of the American Red Cross warns of wholesale killings in Armenia spilling into Albania.
Athens reports heavy Australian air raid on Bulgarian camp with hundreds killed and many wounded. Military dispatch notes French forces aiding operations and high casualties among Bulgarian troops.
Washington reports Carranza replies to the US demand for killers of 17 Americans near Santa Ysabel. He says orders were issued to pursue and punish those responsible, suspects the attack involved men linked to Villa, and promises to protect foreigners in the district.
A blaze in Bergen Christiania Jan 128 left about twenty thousand homeless and caused property damage estimated at no less than 40 million. The fire started in the business district and spread rapidly. Also reports mention a car ferry grounding near Ludington and a steamer delivering bullion and securities to New York under torpedo precautions.
Berlin reports Montenegro will lay down arms and join talks for peace. Terms likely include cession of Mount Lovcen to Austria and Scutari to Montenegro. Announcement by Austro Hungarian HQ and Count Tisza provokes strong parliamentary reaction. Montenegro, once quick to enter war, has small area and rugged mountains.
Fragmented narrative describes August and a fortune teller in a gypsy setting, a plan to increase wealth, and a four day sequence ending with a strange payment ritual. A hunting party in a forest section leads to the killing of two bear cubs as a crowd aids in pursuit.
Vienna reports Cetinje the Montenegrin capital is captured by Austrian forces with the capital’s present location unknown and Montenegrins possibly taking refuge in the mountains. Other items note Greece expected to face pressure from Entente forces and U.S. reaction to a seizure at Kingston.
In the house of commons J Austen Chamberlain reported Turkish forces fell back to within six miles of Kut el Amara after a British success at Waddi. Turkish positions were carried by the British and the Turkish retreat followed a Russian advance. Panama Canal to reopen on February fifteenth announced by Col. J F Glenn after a six week canal visit. Brazil sees thwarted revolt as over 100 officers were arrested in Rio de Janeiro.
Olympia Washington March 12 A wife aided convict Baga escape from the Washington Prison Camp at Watervits to visit his wife and babies. Robert Moore supervisory report notes the escape and states Moore claims the prisoner wished to return and face state authorities.
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