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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1915
Page
1
A battered dispatch notes Russian forces forming new lines along the Galician theater, claiming initial gains against German divisions and preparing to push the Austro German positions toward the Lublin region. German troops allegedly retreat to the Dnister river area as fighting spreads toward the Vistula front.
German troops pressed toward Verdun amid heavy fighting north of Artois, aiming to breach fortifications along the Cle Cree to Ablain road toward Angres. Lieutenant Rous-Bol of Petit Parisien says Germans seek to envelop Verdun from Chipton to Salute Monchonick, while a direct drive on Verdun may fail. Kaiser bows in prayer after recent Western front losses. Fire engine crash injures, a house wrecked in Delaware. Readies contract for remodeling Hoaline post in New York jets project.
A short notice item notes CHAS A RITCHOUR handling prompt delivery of guard tools. Basle Worke Wood priced at $1.28 per unit. Further details are unreadable in the fragment.
Washington reports the United States transmitted a note to Germany on June 24 demanding direct diplomacy over the Frye Gass dispute. The note contends Germany’s submarine warfare against American ships and contraband carriage warrants indemnity handling and clarifies U S rights to oppose unrestricted submarine warfare while denying earlier justifications. Ambassdor Gerard Tart announced delivery of the note.
The United States threatened nonrecognition of any settlement between China and Japan that would impair American interests in China or the Open Door policy. Notes conveying this warning were delivered to the foreign offices of China and Japan on May 15, emphasizing Washington’s stance against changes that could affect American rights and access in the region.
London June 28 The Durkcwhire of 2505 tons sailing from San Francisco on Tau 22 for Dublin with a cargo was sunk by a German submarine. The crew were saved as the vessel sank near Aisford Haven Wales while a second steamer of 8040 tons was also sunk by a German submarine in the Tuskar Ireland area.
War department record notes a $60,000 purchase for 19,000 acres at Tobyhanna Pennsylvania to establish artillery target rings for militia and regular troops. The item cites plans for additional fortifications in states linked to militia development and broader defense needs.
Gen Huerta and Gen Grozea faced charges of violating U S neutrality laws by plotting to arm an expedition into Mexico. Authorities cite discovery of large arms stock including machine guns and ammunition. Huerta bond set at 15000 dollars. Grozea at 7500 dollars.
A late June Newtonville incident left twenty two year old Newtonville resident Mss. Russo dead after being knocked from a railroad platform edge by an express train to Camden. The baby carriage overturned as the heavy train struck the platform, sending Russo along the tracks where she died. The infant was unharmed.
Jaugon June 29 report notes the christening of Lady Deeles. The Inter Mias Vivian could not witness the ceremony. Artur Maress George Doniglag de La Poor led the christening at Stoke Togon as the crowd gathered. Hail storms in Hagerstown damaged crops, with widespread spoilage across Washington county and southern Pennsylvania.
Fragmented text reports an air assault near Smyrna with references to names and dates obscured. Mentions a garrison and a pier context with scattered details about a person or unit possibly involved. The overall item reads like a war brief with uncertain entities and locations.
Tadlow Rose Lang Ant Short Glovin Hibee Wilata Milasés Oui Ch Dein Dreamed Mainy Sex Thiel Arep headline a curious field as Plainlights RD Mek hosts an informal gathering.
In Moundavilix a shadow hangs as William Stuart and William Graham near sundown on Friday July 3 awaiting possible commutation by Governor Hattinid. They endure prison life with prayer in a solitary cell while awaiting the unfolding fate.
In Kannwla county, Matt Jarrell, jailed for crime, reads the Bible and prays while awaiting transfer to the penitentiary. Fellow inmate Schindel spends time reading, with Wrridt on White paying daily gulps, and reformation notes cited as evidence of improved conduct and calm demeanor.
Fr Ion House in McConnelsburg sells to Charles Whall of Greensburg for 15000. Calvin Bite owner and Dittle previously paid 11600 a year earlier, with improvements noted. Also reports a new moth pest threat in Cleveland and a DeHaven Virginia store explosion causing 550 in damages.
Auction and sale notices list real estate within Washington County Maryland. Items include household goods tools and farm equipment from private and public sales with dates and property descriptions.
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