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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1915
Page
3
Washington June 29 reports detail a US backed seizure of Huerta and Orozco as authorities trace a failed plan to restore Huerta rule. Probed were backers in New York and Washington with Iturbide approached, while Diaz Mondragon and Iturbide factions consider action.
George Mc Henry a Washington waiter arrested in connection with an attempted killing of Franklin T. Schneider a wealthy candy manufacturer identified as a guest at the hotel on that day Thomas G Forney a Washington attorney alleged by police to confess complicity in the plot to kill Schneider his father in law will face a hearing tomorrow on assault with intent to kill Forney guarded by police as authorities fear he may attempt suicide He is said to be the son of Frank Forney a wealthy Ohio farmer and was educated at Ohio State University Schneider would be the principal witness at the hearing
Geneva reports that the Elitennsehin monastery in Schwisz Canton has been rebuilt to host the pope if he resides there temporarily. German and Austrian ministers at the Vatican, now based in Lugano, are promoting the relocation by propaganda.
President Wilson began his summer vacation with a 20 mile motor drive to Hanover Coun try Club for a round of golf. He was greeted by locals as Dr Cary D Crayson accompanied him. He planned to devote the afternoon to official business including a note to Great Britain regarding goods from Rotterdam and other neutral ports.
Fort Dodge Iowa June 28 Captain Fred Frost of company G 56th national guard was severely injured in an automobile accident while traveling with the national guard baseball team to Clare. Eugene Cavanaugh is badly hurt and unconscious, James Flynn has a broken collar bone, other occupants were badly bruised as the car overturned at high speed.
From Lake Victoria Nyanga in Africa the British War Office reports a fruitful attack on the German fortified port of Bukoba. The assault moved by land and water. on June 25 the fort was destroyed the wireless station put out of action many boats sunk and guns captured and destroyed.
The War Department buys 19 000 acres at Tobihanna Pennsylvania for 50 000 dollars to establish a field artillery target range for militia and regular troops. Plans include additional ranges in the South and California pending militia development.
Herbert C. Hoover, head of the American Commission for relief in Belgium, reached an agreement with General Von Bissing, the German military governor, to reserve wheat and rye crops in the occupied zone for the civilian population.
Chicago June 28 Anthony Haynes of Rockford and F H Hicks of Long Beach have been ordered to play off their tie for the Tom Morris individual honors next Saturday. A gold medal is the prize.
Paris reports two German assaults repulsed during the night. One attack struck the trench at Calonne and the other a location east of Metzeral. Apart from these repulses there is nothing of importance to report this afternoon.
London June 28 report that the British steam ship Indrani of 3640 tons gross was sunk on Sunday by a German submarine at a point southwest of Tuskar, Kar. The crew was saved.
Eye witness account from London says a British aeroplane challenged a German double engine biplane at 4000 feet above Poelcappelle. The clash sees gunfire exchanged, the German craft caught fire, engines fail, and both officers suffer severe burns as the aircraft crashes behind Allied lines. The wreckage is removed under German shrapnel.
Washington June 29 The Interstate Commerce Commission Rock Island investigation will be sensational. The report is expected to claim hundreds of millions were extracted from the railroad through a manipulation starting in 1902, involving stock unloading, depressed prices, and rapid profit through control restoration.
Former Secretary Bryan denies he told Austrian Ambassador Dumba that the American note on the Lusitania sinking was softened for public sentiment and not to be taken seriously. The denial references a published report of such a statement.
A June 28 1914 assassination in Sarajevo by Gavrilo Princip triggered World War I. The article lists belligerents Britain France Russia Serbia Japan Belgium Italy Montenegro against Germany Austria and Turkey. It cites millions killed wounded or captured and naval losses across ships and economies. It notes territorial shifts in Belgium Alsace Dardanelles and colonial possessions, with German and Austrian ships displaced and Allied fleets affected. Submarine attacks drove many allied and neutral vessels to the bottom while global communication narrowed to Holland and Scandinavia.
Washington sends identical notes to China and Japan warning against any China Japan agreements that would impair United States rights in China or end open door policy. Notes delivered May 15 follow China’s acceptance of Japanese demands. US cannot recognize agreements harming treaty rights or territorial integrity. Identical note sent to Japan.
In Boston on June 28 separate Zionist groups convened. The Federation of American Zionists led by Louis Lipsky of New York opened with committee reports and plans to discuss the Jewish situation. Hadassah the Women's Zionist Society and the Sons of Zion also met.
Chicago June 28. The first annual convention of the American Institute of Homeopathy opened with physicians from across the country in attendance. The meeting continues through Friday.
Washington reports confirm the Carranza army marching on Mexico City is defeated. Dispatches from Vera Cruz say Carranza is rushing trains to the capital as fighting continues on the city outskirts. Zapata forces, the note adds, defeated Carranza in Mexico City, leaving the capital cut off with no food.
London June 28 Gen W A Soukhomlinoff Russian minister of war has resigned. It is believed General Polivanoff, former assistant minister of war, will succeed him.
Detroit. The association of governmental labor officials of the United States and Canada opened a four day convention here with topics on accident prevention and elimination of dust fumes and heat. Prominent officials from across the country attended. New Brighton Pennsylvania suffered a $100000 fire at the Townsend River plant. The blaze damaged the powerhouse at Valley Electric and left 2000 workers temporarily unemployed.
Russian general staff says forces have regrouped and stand ready to oppose further Austro German advances in Galicia or southern Russia. Frontlines around Gnila Lipa and Vistula remain contested as Germans attempt to cross the San and Tanew rivers. Verdun remains a focal point with German efforts seen as unlikely to succeed.
Detroit June 28 Ford Motor company prepares to distribute a $15,000,000 bonus to Florida owners in August. About 300,000 checks for $50 each will be mailed worldwide. A staff of 30 stenographers will work six weeks to handle the office task.
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