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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1915
Page
1
Georgia Governor Slaton cites public sentiment and the risk of executing an innocent man in commuting Leu Frank’s death sentence for the murder of Mary Phagan. Frank will live in a state prison while his supporters argue for clemency and assess the case’s legality and fairness. The decision follows a tense public response and amid Governor Slaton’s broader reflections on capital punishment.
June 31 dispatches describe German and Austro Hungarian forces pressing toward Lemberg Galicia. Emperor Wilhelm’s command is framed as pushing to secure a decisive victory, with German lines advancing west of Lemberg and Austrian troops maintaining pressure along Groden. Reports note tension over whether Russian forces will defend or retreat, and suggest strategic shifts near the Galician capital amid ongoing combat.
The latest reports detail Turkish offensive pressure near Gallipoli and allied counteractions across northern France and Lorraine. German forces claim advances near Lemberg and Galicia while Emperor Wilhelm directs operations from the field as battles unfold around the Greber Dime area and the Vosges.
Nogales June 11 A detachment of Villa troops ordered south to protect foreggmere to the Yaqui valley was defeated by Yaqui Indians yesterday 25 miles south of Empalme Somore. 49 men and a machine gun lost, plus 25 men in a prior skirmish. Yaqui raids threaten Mochis and other towns as Carranza forces advance in Sinaloa. Reports promise unrest along the Yaqui river as Villa forces move to oppose the growing opposition. Washington hears of possible peace talks involving General Angel, Villa ally, amid Mexican turmoil.
Washington June 21. Secretary McAdoo announced a continuing vigorous inquiry into oleomargarine law violations stretching 15 years and involving at least 27 million dollars in stamps and special taxes defrauded from the government. The preliminary report describes a sweeping investigation with nationwide ramifications and notes fraud likely checked but not ended.
Fragments of the torpedo or mine that damaged the American steamship Nebraskan off the southern coast of Ireland on May were received by the state department in Washington from the American embassy in London. The metal pieces will be sent to experts to determine whether the Nebraskan was struck by a mine or a wrecked torpedo.
Atlantic City reports of seven bathers drowned in a huge wave and treacherous undertow along the beach, with four bodies not yet found. Additional drownings include a fisherman’s death as six boats capsized near Mississippi avenue. Other cases list fourteen-year boundary and local victims across Holland Michigan Boonville Indiana and Evansville Indiana with multiple individuals named.
Storms across southeastern Illinois cause the 1877 Carmi wagon bridge to collapse, damage homes barns and telephone lines, and a Louisville & Nashville passenger train derails near Carmi. No lives lost. Heavy rains flood farms near Carlotitos and Jerseyville with property damage reported. Kansas City notes rising river levels as weather officials foresee improving flood danger.
Washington June 21 Officials prepare a new note to Great Britain to address repeated misuse of the American flag by British steamers and other neutral-flag incidents as part of broader efforts to protect neutral commerce. Ambassador Gerard reports German U-29 claim with no clear reply date.
Geneseo N Y June 21 Henry Siegel former New York banker and department store owner waived stay of execution and left by auto for Rochester to serve 10 months in Monroe county penitentiary He was convicted of a misdemeanor and sentenced to 10 months imprisonment and a $1000 fine unless restitution to creditors is made.
Partly cloudy and cooler. Tuesday likely fair for Rock Island Davenport Moline and nearby. 7 a m temp 64. high yesterday 71 low 60. wind 3 mph. humidity 97 at 7 pm 96 at 7 am 87 at 1 pm. water stage 7.4 up .1 in 45 hours. forecaster J M Sherier notes astronomical events with evening stars Mercury Saturn Mare and morning stars Jupiter.
Joliet Illinois June 21 A sensational penitentiary disturbance erupts as authorities probe the murder of Mrs Edmund E Allen wife of the warden. Campbell a Chicago killer held under guard and implicated by blood on a linen closet collar is questioned while eleven convicts are kept in solitary.
Frank O'Leary faced a murder charge connected to the winter killing of anti Catholic lecturer William Black in Marshall Texas. The state offered no evidence. the jury returned an instructed not guilty verdict. Other indicted men are John Copeland George Ryan George Tier and Harry Winn with trials not yet set. Cedar Rapids opened its 15th annual state golf tournament with 100 plus players from Des Moines Ottumwa Davenport Dubuque and other cities.
In Chicago on June 21 Jesse Irwin a gambler famed across race tracks nationwide died in an automobile crash. He was 87 and had recent focus on real estate after years of racing circuit prominence. Irwin reportedly built and lost fortunes at tracks nationwide.
Mrs. Mary C Thaw mother of Harry K Thaw arrived in New York from Pittsburgh and said she is confident her son will prove to Justice Hendrick and a jury that he is sane and entitled to freedom at the opening hearing tomorrow to determine his sanity.
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