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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1915
Page
1
Berlin awaits envoy as Washington reports optimism in capital over Germany’s reply to the American note. Officials in Berlin foresee a favorable response while U S expectations center on calm diplomacy and possible steps toward peace.
Abe Frank testifies in the alleged police graft case claiming past swindles, including promising a marriage license and selling dog licenses to a blind woman. He asserts a role in a conspiracy with Steinberg Wexler Smith and Labin while imprisoned, with other defendants accused of taking money to protect criminal practices.
The Illinois Mer sesecration today elected officers for the state bar association. President Nathan W. Mac Cheeney of Chicago. secretary-treasurer Joun F Voight of Mattoon. vice presidents William F. Bundy of Cestralis and Walter M Provine of Taylorville.
Atasta Ge. Jane 13 see M Frank's ettorsey and Solicitor Dorsey before Governor Slaton early today the Sealight of Frank's application for commutation of his death sentence to life imprisonment. Arau med in behalf of Frask was made br W M Howard while Mr Dorsey opposed the appeal. Howard presented documentary evidence and stated Frank would introduce no new witnesses to convince the record. He said Frank is innocent and will show by the record that Frank could not have part in Mary Phagan's murder and he will show that the negro James Conley robbed and assaulted.
British losses mount as German submarines attack ships in the North Sea and English coast. The trawler James Leyman and steamer Leuctra are sunk. crews are rescued or landed at Hull and Yarmouth. The Lowestoft tracker Britannia crew survived after the vessel was scuttled by the enemy.
Three men and a woman employed by a carnival company were injured in an explosion in a box car on the Chicago Northwestern tracks near Aurora Illinois. One man David Stein 45 likely fatally burned internal injuries and severest burns. Mrs A B Miller wife of the carnival owner badly burned and bruised. Grant Allen 50 badly burned. George Kelly head and face badly burned. The blast tore Stein’s clothing and shoes from his body.
Secretary Daniels and his aide are drafting the naval program estimates for Congress next December. They aim to apply World War I lessons to U S needs, considering fast cruisers, submarine efficiency, and torpedo resistance for dreadnoughts. Also notes Navy Reserve growth and reenlistment pay impact.
Diplomatic circles report that Russia’s western push stalled due to tensions between China and Japan. Japan supplied war materiel to Russia after Kiao-Chow, shipping ammunition and arms by rail while conserving stocks in Japan as a precaution against potential Chinese conflict and possible Allied intervention.
Berlin reports repulsed Russian attacks in Galicia and Austro German recapture of Zurawna. Austro German forces south of Lemberg suffer defeats as villagers and war material are taken. Italian advance on the Isonzo continues with Gradisca and Monfalcone in Italian hands. Allies reportedly near Gallipoli and advancing toward its neck, with limited details from Athens.
Two Italians shot and killed Mrs. Angelo Locasico in front of her Chicago home in what police call a likely sequel to yesterday's murder of Peter Catalanetto in the same neighborhood. Her son-in-law Joseph Ingo suffered a similar fate a year ago.
Former German colonial secretary Dr. Bernhard Dernburg leaves New York for Bergen Norway aboard the Bergensfjord. He sails under safe conduct arranged with Washington and expresses gratitude for his treatment in the United States while noting the Lusitania incident.
Engagement of Miss Helen Morton Robnett of Columbia and Bennett Clark son of Champ Clark speaker of the national House of Representatives announced at a luncheon in Columbia Missouri. Clark is a 25 year old clerk in the House and his fiancée is two years younger.
Washington reports the agriculture department denies any 510,000 reward for finding a living pigeon nest with eyes. The extinct bird has many people scouring woods and writing to agencies seeking details.
The forecast calls for showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and tonight with a cooler spell expected tonight. Sunday remains partly cloudy and cooler with strong shifting winds. Temperature readings include 66 at 7 am and a 77 high yesterday, while wind reached 9 mph at 7 am.
El Paso dispatch reports General Villa replying to President Wilson by inviting a union of all Mexicans to advance agrarian reform and education for the poor. The note, friendly in tone, discusses internal Mexican affairs and gratitude for American restraint. Washington reports says Villa’s victory at Silao and Leon offensives. Carranza bids for U.S. recognition with a Vera Cruz proclamation.
London reports the Gazette issues the order creating a central control of liquor traffic board with a chairman and appointees to regulate hours and prohibit sale. The same issue includes an exemption for shops to carry mandated work and power to curb treating. Violations under the defense of the realm act carry up to six months imprisonment or a fine of 3500.
Chicago HL June 12. The 14th annual interscholastic track and field meet at the University of Chicago draws 533 athletes from 122 high schools across 18 states. Solomon Butler ofRock Island High School is favored to win individual honors.
Milan reports the Austrians evacuated and destroyed Fort Pozzachio on the Gazuzzi plateau near Rovereto. The fortress a mile from Vallarsa had been a major Tyrol defense, built four years ago at great cost.
Two masked robbers with revolvers boarded a Southern Pacific train at Chatsworth at midnight and robbed passengers from the last four coaches of $565 in money and jewelry. They fled after stopping the train at Hewitt, with an accomplice believed to wait near the station. Shots were exchanged but no injuries reported. Police searched the area at daybreak.
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