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Newspaper
Shepherdstown Register
Location
Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1915
Page
2
A despatch from Charleston reports Governor Hatfield has summoned a special legislative session for May 18 to pass revenue raising measures including appropriation bills and stream pollution reforms. The commentary warns of looming war in Europe and criticizes German actions while urging robust US protest and action.
A near-total maritime disaster off Ireland follows a German submarine torpedo attack on the Lusitania. More than 1,200 killed, 700–800 rescued. 115 Americans among the dead. Prominent victims include Alfred Vanderbilt and other notable figures. Public outcry mounts. calls for war grow as the German government expresses regret and promises to pay damages. Coroner’s jury in Ireland blames the attack as a crime against international law and civilization. Richmond plans a Confederate reunion in June as local commerce advertises aluminum ware.
Ames Crampton of Brooklyn visits John J Cramp ton as locals report a fall keeping Mrs. Benjamin Stride from household tasks. Modern Woodmen plan to join G A R at memorial day events May 31 with Red Men K P invited and Pocahontas ladies included. Sunday brought heavy automobile traffic and visitors, as Noland couple photographed local homes and people. Capt A H Vandeusen’s name carved in an oak tree marks 97th NY Volunteers. L Burgan built a large storage room behind his ice cream factory. Aaron Baker of Cumberland visits grandfather Elias Spong. canal boatmen complain of delays and failing unloads at Georgetown. Misses Anna and Martha Reilly visit Funkstown. Carroll Marker of Brunswick autos with his family. Wheat tops $1.60. some farmers hold out for higher price.
A horse clipping, sheep shearing, and finding of horse and sheep clipper knives prompted prompt attention. Inquire of Z. R. McKee, Shepherdstown, April 22, 1915.
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