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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1915
Page
1
Washington reports President Wilson rejects any insinuation of disrespect from Mexico. State Department notes emphasize Brazil and allies pledging aid. Mexico asserts calls for peace preserve nations’ dignity while tensions rise over alleged interference and shipments to revolutionaries. The news covers growing strains in U S Mexican relations, naval movements, and ongoing regional unrest.
Surgeons in the Army Medical Corps, under Surgeon General WC Ger om, and A. soking, discuss readiness for active service. Letters about addresses and preferences are exchanged as plans for coast guard work and offshore survey projects unfold, with costs noted for vessel operations and replacements.
JOLIET EPIDEMIC IS WELL IN HAND state health inspector Crawford reports scarlet fever outbreak easing after weeks of rising cases. Officials emphasize continued steps and urge neighbors to seek medical exams for exposed children under proper supervision.
Cologne paper reports inane wording about Greece elections and the possibility of Venizelos backing armed intervention with the Allies. The piece notes King Constantine’s unease and speculation on Greece joining forces with allied powers, suggesting regional strain since last spring.
In Weshingtos DC on June 14 a report says President Wilcam plans to nominate a secretary of state by tapping someone already close to the White House. The choice centers on a person deeply familiar with current policies and key questions facing the administration.
Washington June 1 a broad protest grew from reports that United States mail bound for Sweden was broken open and censored in England and a registered item retained. Sweden sought action and protection for American mail through British territory while officials warned no German mails would pass to the Allies. Also a notice that Frank Duremeck won the grand prize in art at the Panama Pacific exposition in San Francisco.
New York June 15 R G Wagner president of the American Transatlan ic company said the request for American registry for several Danted freight steamships was refused by Eugene T Chamberlain US commissioner of navigation Wagner stated the claim was in good faith and all stockholders are Americans He asserted all vessels had flown neutral flags and pledged not to embarrass the US government.
New York June 18 announcement that the American Locomotive Company received orders from the Belgian state railroads for 20 locomotives spurred speculation. Observers noted Belgian rail systems were largely German controlled and wondered if the engines would serve in France or Russia. Turkey Increases Tariff Washington June 17 tariff rises of 15 to 30 percent on nearly all imported Turkish goods took effect June 2 per cables from Constantiople.
Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday with cooler temperatures. Tonight’s low around 64 and yesterday’s high 72. Winds light at 5 mph. Precipitation 0.40 inch. Humidity 57 percent at 7 pm, 94 percent at 7 am, 96 at 1 pm. Water stage 7.2 showing a fall of 2 in four hours. Astronomical notes list evening stars Mercury Saturn Mars and morning Jupiter Venus with Antares newly risen after dark.
Berlin staged talks with German foreign office officials as Dr Anton Meyer Gerhard from the Washington embassy discusses Germany's forthcoming response to the American note on the Lusitania disaster. Secretary Solf shows potential for easing tensions while Bernstorff denies knowledge of any Meyer figure amid ongoing diplomatic maneuvering.
London June 18 David Lloyd George minister of munitions urged by the Post to push munitions on a self supplying basis for war materiel and long contracts at reasonable terms. The piece notes profits may be high but emphasizes keeping money in Britain rather than sending orders abroad. It adds the war could last two to three years. Albany June 18 the New York court of appeals upheld a jury trial to test the sanity of Harry K Thaw.
A war office review claims Austro German forces suffered heavy casualties in Galicia with tens of thousands killed over two days near Stry and up to 120 to 150 thousand losses on a 38 mile front between May 29 and June 15. Meanwhile Berlin and Vienna say Russians are retreating along the front.
Connellsville Pa June 18 The Connellsville Weekly Courier reports production of coke reached 334000 tons last week with shipments at 332000 tons an increase of 20000 tons in production and 11000 tons in shipments Export coke totaled about 17000 tons an unusual shipment The steel works tests run at 71.6 percent of ovens in the Connellsville region.
The commerce department said bids for Navassa Island light station construction would be invited soon. Located on the island’s southern high point about 250 feet above sea level, the beacon will emit 56,000 candlepower with a double white flash every 30 seconds, giving a range of 27 nautical miles to observers 15 feet above sea level.
Venice reports details of a historic submarine duel between Italian Medusa and Austrian sub. Both boats were submerged when they met. the Italian surfaced first and later the Austrian torpedo struck, sinking the Medusa. The encounter marks a rare undersea clash with no prior awareness between vessels.
A powerful June storm system lashed Kansas City area and neighboring towns, killing fifteen and injuring many as tornadoes and flash floods devastated Richmond, LaTour, Montrose and other communities. Rail bridges failed, trains were rerouted, and flood warnings were issued along the Kansas and Missouri rivers.
A small boat from the barkentine Edna M Smith, lost in the April hurricane, was found adrift east of the Bahamas on June 16 by the steamer Zulla from Venezuela and brought to New York. It had been drifted over two months and was upside down. The vessel had been abandoned by Captain Farrell and eight crew members after rescue on April 7. The mate and four crew were lost when the barkentine capsized in the hurricane. Fireworks display on Chicago streets for the Fourth of July is prohibited without a permit, authorities rule.
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