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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1915
Page
1
Envoy reports no doubt Americans support Wilson while Berlin reaction is awaited within ten days. Analysts in Berlin discuss peacemaking, U S duties, and potential response as German authorities prepare formal notes to the United States.
June report from Overseas News agency notes a German submarine was rammed by a tanker. The alert mentions German admirals seeking confirmation of the attack and hints at orders to halt submarine activities, with implications for maritime warfare and potential retaliation.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate Atose Castro named head of Portugal's cabinet amid a Paris scene. References to ministers and foreign affairs swirl in unclear text, with garbled dates and names. Reading suggests a report on a new Portuguese government formation tied to Paris chatter.
Washington residents await Colonel E Howse report on the war in Europe. Calumet Mouse returned recently after months as the president's official representative in Germany. France and other European powers are noted in the dispatches as part of the broader conflict.
Washington June 19 William J Beyer left Italy for New York where he will deliver a peace address in Carnegie Hall tonight in a speech since he resigned as secretary of state. He will spend a few hours here tomorrow before returning with Mr Bryan for Asheville North Carolina. President Wilson issued a brief call at the Bryan party late yesterday. The international situation was discussed in connection with rumors circulated since his appointment that he had been treated by the president while secretary of state.
A World War era report notes Italian naval air and airship actions against enemy forces. Details claim ships and dirigibles disrupted positions near Tyrol and Treste, silencing coastal guns, bombing rail targets, and striking around Monte Sento and Divace.
In a 2008 ton steamer incident the Dulcte was torpedoed off Suffolk today. Crew members were rescued with cee caceptics aboard. The vessel, 900 feet lone, owned by Hartlepool interests, reportedly arrived at Tyee from Noues in May.
Washington reports mounting dissension as General Carranza faces cabinet resignations and a split with Obregon. Otregom reportedly urged retention. four ministers quit, signaling possible break in the constitutionalist movement. President Wilson delays action awaiting a stable coalition and clearer policy.
Allied airmen dropped bombs on Brussels sheds as part of a broader operation described in dispatches. The report mentions disruptions to local facilities and references strikes in Chicago and other cities, noting leadership figures and ongoing labor tensions affecting transit and trades.
Mrs. William S. Laimbeer and Mrs. S. Osgood Pell, leading New York society figures, sue the Long Island railroad for the death of their husbands in last year’s accident. Pell seeks $260000. Laimbeer asks $520000 for death and her injuries.
Paris reports extracts from a letter attributed to the emperor addressed to Bavarian court figures and published in Spain. The message says the goal is a peace profitable for the German states and hints the empire can grow further, with potential to sign tomorrow if desired.
The Rome report says Italy has occupied more than twice the Austrian territory offered for neutrality and that fortress Malberj aeth is being demolished. Objective points for Italians include Malborgeth Trest and Triest as the Isonzo front swells. In Galicia Russians defend Lemberg as Austro German forces advance. The British steamer Dulcie, 2000 tons, was sunk by a German submarine with one missing crew member saved.
Washington June 19 slow but steady improvement in the condition of King Constantine was reported in a bulletin to the Greek legation. It was the first telegram since the second operation and announced a definite change for the better in general condition, with a now reported manifestation of complications.
New York June 19. Counsel for Thaw and the state agreed there should be no delay or adjournment to the sanity hearing before Justice Hendrick, set for July next Tuesday. The Court of Appeals yesterday sustained Thaw’s appeal for a jury trial.
Petrograd reports Austro German troops at Grodek positions threaten Lemberg as Russian defense lines on the Tanew hold. German forces claim Embermeni near Nancy and various French positions disrupted. Other items note a fatal Seattle crash and a Granite City refinery reopening with 1100 jobs.
Harrisburg June 19. Governor Brumbaugh vetoes repeal, allowing Pittsburghs graduated taxation experiment to continue for two more years. The law eliminates machinery taxes and cuts building taxes to spur manufacturing and building, amid broad protests. The governor cites municipal extravagance as the real burden, not the levy.
Secretary Daniels announced in New York that navy experts are testing protection methods for future dreadnoughts against submarine torpedoes. He noted recent launchings, upcoming California with electric propulsion, and the Navy’s progress with submarines, destroyers, transports, and naval aviation at Pensacola.
Showers this afternoon tonight and Sunday with little temperature change. At 7 am the temperature was 57, yesterday high 73 and low 55. Wind 8 mph, precipitation .05 inch, stage of water 7.3 a rise of .1 in 24 hours. J. M. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Famine conditions along the Mississippi and Illinois rivers trigger state relief. Adjutant General Frank S. Dickson carries 30 days of rations to Alton and Kaskaskia, with Lt. J. B. Maxfield aiding in distribution to destitute farmers. more carloads to follow. Thunderstorms cause floods across Kansas and Missouri with a 19 death toll not rising. weather warnings urge residents to higher floors. A 17-year-old girl Bertha Hope reportedly heroically swam Vermillion River to seek help after a storm damaged the Nichols home.
Washington June 19 A USDA bulletin announces further changes in the federal foot and mouth disease quarantine effective June 21. Illinois and other states see expansion of free areas and relaxation of restrictions on several portions as portions are removed from quarantine and others altered.
Geneva dispatch reports cholera spreading in Vienna with local authorities adopting severe measures to curb the contagion. Chicago notices Maclay Hoyne named representative for streetcar and elevated workers in arbitration board over recent two day strike. James M. Sheean named by companies with Mayor Thompson as umpire.
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