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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1915
Page
1
A report outlines how General Huerta and allied forces faced pressure to suppress a renewed Mexican revolution. The article notes U.S. concerns about a potential Mexican upheaval and possible foreign intervention, with political maneuvering by General Muerte and other Mexican leaders under surveillance in Washington and Mexico City.
Reported remarks described German shells and their effects in Galicia and trench warfare. The article notes plans for William J Bryan to address export of munitions and a potential peace topic, with a postponement and a travel timetable to Lincoln.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered rate changes affecting shipments from Chicago to Des Moines and Milwaukee routes. Authorities sought revised charges to align with public policy and prevent improper property pricing on river-originating freight.
Chicago street car employees prepare figures showing cost of living as basis for wage dispute with the company. W. D. Mahon, international president, helps draft the proposal for arbitration.
National League baseball scores recap from St. Louis on June 28 with multiple games. Players such as RHE Bostoe and New York teams appear amid game updates and line notes including pitchers and batters like Ragas Gowdy Meyers and Cady.
A weather forecast. showers possible this afternoon and night for Keck Island Davesport Moline and surrounding area. Tuesday looks partly cloudy with little temperature change. Highest yesterday unspecified. wind 10 mph at 7 am. humidity 65 percent at 7 am. SHERIER Local Forecaster.
Berlin reports Halicz on the Dniester is occupied by German troops and the Dniester has been crossed along the front. Russian generals say they regrouped forces and stand ready to oppose further Austro German advances in Galicia or southern Russia. Attacks along the Vistula aim to cross the river near the San, with limited gains and masking of batteries.
Russia admits retirements from Lemberg as German Austrian forces press in Galicia and southern Polish fronts. A Russian war council led by the emperor meets with key military leaders while ministerial changes loom in Petrograd.
Deputy Attorney General serves a subpoena on Mrs. Evelyn Nesbit Thaw at Chateaugay lake near Malone New York to testify in the jury trial on her husband Harry K Thaw's sanity. Officers watch Culhane camp as courts warn editors about contempt for publishing future evidence details. General Streeter describes the commission's examination of Thaw and the Matteawan shooting events.
Edmund M. Allen, Joliet warden, plans to return to duty at the state penitentiary amid renewed questions about his wife Odette Allen's death. Exhumation and inquest reopenings were in doubt while coroner's evidence from Chicken Joe Campbell's nail scrapings showed no blood.
Four men were arrested between midnight and dawn by militia guarding former Governor Slaton's country home and are held pending military action. Twenty six additional arrests near the Slaton estate on Saturday remain jailed with no formal charges yet. No disorder was found within the martial law zone. Slaton plans a trip to the Pacific coast in a few days.
Washington reports rumor about who will replace Secretary Lansing as counsellor of the state department. John W. Davis, solicitor general, is prominently mentioned with A. Mitchell Palmer possibly considered. No decision before President Wilson's return from Cornish New Hampshire. The role demands deep international law experience, boosting candidates with arbitration tribunal background.
Berlin officials speculate that Chancellor von Bethmann Holweg and Foreign Minister von Jagow visit Vienna to discuss countering Entente efforts to enlist Balkan states in the war. A Vienna dispatch says they met Emperor Francis Joseph and the Austro Hungarian foreign minister.
Paris reports from June 28 that German forces in fierce combat at Bagatelle and Calonne push toward Verdun. Lieutenant Colonel Rousett, Petit Parisien critic, says they aim to control the Chalons Sainte Menehould railroad. He adds their two pronged push is unlikely to succeed.
George McHenry a Washington waiter was identified as a guest at the hotel where Franklin T. Schneider the candy magnate was attacked. McHenry and Washington attorney Thomas G. Forney face a hearing set for June 30. Forney is jailed without bail. Schneider is named principal witness.
Reports to June 28 describe food shortage ending in Monterey region as rail travelers reach interior lines. Hawkers sell chicken meat corn and sweets at major stations while markets in Monterey overflow with food. Despite cheaper prices on gold basis, wages of two dollars constitutionalist money limit poor living costs.
Washington reports a favorable but undisclosed German reply to the American note on submarine warfare. Ambassador Gerard's dispatches indicate German officials are optimistic and seek a safe method for passenger ships while continuing U boat attacks on freight vessels carrying contraband.
Peking reports that the United States would not recognize any China Japan agreement that harms American rights in China or the open door policy. The note, sent to both governments around May 15, follows China’s acceptance of Japan’s demands and warns against any impairing treaties or territorial integrity. A second note identical in substance was sent to Japan. Play Off Golf Tie. Chicago, June 28. Haymes and Hicks must playoff for Tom Morris honors next Saturday. A gold medal awaits the winner.
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