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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1915
Page
1
Washington reports a new note to Germany regarding humane principles of warfare and potential recognition. President Wilson directs Bry Lansing and the cabinet to decide if Germany will observe international law before deeper diplomatic steps. The note's reception affects submarine warfare policy and the path to formal diplomatic exchanges.
An official World War I dispatch reports German gains in France including Hooge and Souches while British counterattacks and artillery exchanges inflicted losses on both sides. Russian front actions near Kursk and along the Stry River are noted as troops maneuver, with prisoner statements and a final remark from Secretary Bryan about not divulging confidential meeting details.
Lisbon reports vehement opposition to sinkings by German submarines. Portuguese press calls for immediate severance of diplomatic ties with Germany. Foreign ministers in Paris note Italy and Japan will not take independent European war actions. Also mentions Umpire Tim Hurst’s death at 54.
Washington officials partner with the American Red Cross to coordinate relief for Mexican civilians amid ongoing warfare in the south. Plans include city committees, supply movement supervision, and favorable transport rates to border points alongside consular and military assistance.
The report notes Austro German forces pushing on in Galicia and Stry after breaking the Russian line, with German advances along the Tismenitza Stry front and isolation of Libau by sea. Italian fronts show cautious gains while Vienna reports failed bombardments. western front largely stationary with minor gains near Arras. The Swedish steamer Lappland was sunk off Scotland with all aboard saved.
Ambassador Gerard transmitted a German note to the U S stating Germany will pay indemnity for the Gulfight sinking off the Scilly Isles. The German government said the torpedo was fired by mistake after the commander failed to see the American flag. The note expresses regret and asks the U S to present the owners’ claim, in line with Germany’s May 11 circular on neutral vessels struck by mistake.
Detroit Michigan June 4 The Ford Motor Company announced an increase in authorized capital stock from 2 million to 100 million dollars and a stock dividend of 45 million payable July 1 A cash dividend was declared on the original 2 million authorized stock but not disclosed The stock increase raises Henry Ford's stake by 27 5410 00 James Couzens receives five million Delayed remaining 50 million to stay in treasury for future needs.
The Telegraaf reports German casualty lists show Prussian losses at 1,388,000. The latest lists name 56 airmen with 11 killed 25 wounded and 10 missing.
Unsettled weather continues with showers tonight and Saturday for Rock Island Davenport Moline and vicinity. Temperature around 56 tonight and 79 yesterday with a low of 54. Wind around 10 mph and no precipitation so far with 52 percent humidity at 7 PM.
Springfield June 4 The state public utilities commission bars L F O'Donnell from operating a jitney bus line in Jacksonville without a charter of convenience and necessity from the state. The ruling, in the first test case of its kind, upholds an informal determination that jitneys are public utilities under supervision.
Captain Jar vis and the crew of 12 from the New York schooner Edwina H. Redmond were brought to Norfolk by the British steamer Dunachton after being rescued off the North Carolina coast. The vessel was badly damaged in a storm and abandoned, drifting ashore near Wash Woods coast guard station. The crew will sail to New York tonight.
London June 4 Both houses of parliament held brief sessions today. The Lords completed remaining stages of the bill eliminating minister reelection in the new cabinet and received royal assent. The Commons met only for a few minutes.
Washington June 4 173 vessels were built in May with a combined tonnage of 19 494 mostly small wooden steamers. Nine ships totaling 27 743 tons were added from other sources to the merchant fleet.
A Chicago bid to host the 1916 Democratic national convention gains momentum after a meeting in Illinois with about 200 Indiana editors. Charles Boeschenstein reports strong support from more than twenty national committeemen and a December decision will pick the convention city. Eds of Democratic papers in Illinois spearhead the effort. Germany seeks indemnity for Milan damage in anti German unrest Italy told via Swiss legation in Rome.
Five thousand Italian residents of Chicago have enrolled for military service and will depart on Wednesday for New York to sail. Countess Marie Tarnovsky, who was sentenced in 1910 to eight years for complicity in a murder at Venice in 1907, has been pardoned and released.
Illinois lower house approves 45000 to finish levees at Cairo Mound City and Shawneetown with Cairo receiving 25000 Mound City 10000 and Shawneetown 10000. Also passes Morrasy work safety bill and reappropriates 12000 for Altgeld monument in Chicago. McGloom 506 car bill loss subject to reconsideration next week.
The Swedish steamship Lappland was sunk last night about 55 miles off Peterhead Scotland. No submarine was seen but Captain Petersen believes the vessel was torpedoed.
An export shipment of over 1,100 live cattle was loaded at Jersey City onto the Shenandoah for Bordeaux. The cattle from Chicago and the Midwest will be slaughtered in France and the meat sent to the French army. Shipping by hoof resumes amid foot and mouth disease concerns.
The American liner Philadelphia, ready to sail for Liverpool with a heavy passenger list and mails, faced possible delay as engineers demand a 100 percent wage increase. About 20 engineers, earning from 109 to 200 dollars monthly, seek double pay amid war risks. Captain Mills receives medal for rescuing Chester's crew. Complaints surface over British detention of Antilla's captain Cornelh.
Springfield Ill June 4 The lower house delayed action on the Tice bill which would provide 1 000 000 annually for two years to build state aid roads as Representative Donahue of Bloomington blocked further road legislation until the senate passes the counties may specify road type bill He condemned the highway commission saying it aims to derail the measure The road appropriation was postponed to next week The county uniform text book bill was set as a special order for next Wednesday A resolution to study vocational education systems was referred to the appropriation committee The 83 to 9 vote approved the Gregory bill allowing townships to erect monuments for soldiers with a referendum vote and burial record bills were noted before adjournment.
Paris reports that military authorities will drop espionage charges against Raymond Swoboda as Maj Jullien leads a continued inquiry across locations in France where Swoboda resided. No proof of German spying or responsibility for the La Touraine fire has emerged.
London reports General Alexander Linsingen who led the Galicia forces earned the Pour le Merite medal along with Generals von Plettenberg and Von Francois. Emmich and Von der Warwitz received Oak Leaf honors. the article notes many officers received similar or lesser decorations. In Chicago Jacob M. Dickinson was named honorary president of the National Security League branch. Congressman Foss spoke urging stronger farmay and navy.
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