15 Feb 1915
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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1915
Page
1
The Austrian fleet sortie from the Gulf of Antivari bombarded the port of Antivari Montenegro. Austrian aeroplanes fired on the Royal Family residence in Cetinije. the king queen and princess watched from the palace as bullets fell nearby.
A Daily Mail dispatch from Botoshani reports Russians fortifying Czernowitz capital of Bukowina. Bridges over the Seretha river have been blown up. Austrians hold the town of Sereth, forty four miles southeast of Czernowitz.
A Times dispatch from Petrog reports Borcha a village beyond the Chorokh river in Asia Minor has fallen to Russian forces opening the road to the Zanzal copper smelting works. The Turks seized the works early in the war and planned to hand possession to German engineers and laborers. It is described as a valuable property eyed by Germans before the war.
Reports from London and Berlin show Germany's war zone declaration near the British Isles prompting cautious notes from Washington and possible German replies. British liners enter ports with lifeboats ready as artillery duels intensify in Belgium and the Carpathians reports claim advances by both sides.
Fair and cooler conditions reported across Alabama tonight with Tuesday forecast fair and moderate north winds. Mississippi expects similar conditions with cooler tonight and Tuesday fair weather and light to moderate northerly winds.
Telegrams report in Morristown New York that three fireworks balloons rose to 2 o clock last night above Brookville. Citizens believed balloons were aeroplane lights and a patrol followed near the St Lawrence river. A report to Washington was planned.
Petrograd dispatch reports a forced Russian retirement from East Prussia may shift Germany back to defending Russian territory. The move would curtail German transport use, affecting offensives in the west. Russians report gains near Carpathian passes and multiple captured German and Austrian troops in the Smolnika and Dukia sectors.
London reports reveal in Parliament that British war expenditures for the current year reach two billion pounds with financing from overseas investments. Lloyd George notes France can fund two to three years, Russia's wealth helps but differs. a Paris conference agreed not to issue joint bonds.
Britain notifies the United States that its subjects aboard British colonial port vessels may be removed and detained in the future. The embassy in Washington said the measures apply to principal crew and passengers at colonial ports.
European buyers pushed wheat prices higher in Chicago trading with a rise of more than five cents by mid session. The July contract reached 1.5938 dollars as prices rallied toward last week’s final levels. Czar Nicholas II returned to Tsarkoe Selo after a front visit in Petrograd.
Official program lists February 15 events with hydro aeroplane flights from riverfront at 2 30 P M and open air bands at Bienville Square. Mardi Gras run at 2 0 PM, parade of livestock, balloon ascensions, and medal awards at Alba building, then electric illumination, street parade, free open air exhibition, tableaux, masque ball, and carnival activities across Mobile venues through February 16 with Barkoot showgrounds, Bienville Square, and Elks Club noted.
Washington reports a Senate inquiry ordered into charges of influence behind the ship purchase bill. The probe will cover alleged lobbying by the shipping trust and possible negotiations by administration officials to buy belligerent ships. It may trigger an extra session if passage is delayed by the investigation.
Memorial services for the dead of the battleship Maine were held at Arlington cemetery with patriotic organizations and United States troops including marines and bluejackets participating. Honor guard placed items on Maine’s anchor and main mast while references to President Wilson and Cuban leaders appeared in the brief report.
Pittsburg marks the seventeenth anniversary of a notable sinking with observances reported from the city. Details on the incident and commemorations are noted, with local perspectives highlighted.
Survivors of the Maine including Rear Admiral Sigsbee and Rev J P Chid chaplain of the Maine when she blew up will be the principal speakers at the gathering in New York on February 15. The event honors the wreck and its memory.
Washington reports Count Von Bernstorff presented a German note stating Germany will consider withdrawing from restrictions on foodstuffs if Britain voluntarily or via neutral pressure returns to international law on food shipments. The note also claims Britain arms merchant ships and plans to sail in groups. It warns neutral shipping to avoid the war zone.
More than 10 000 visitors attended the livestock exhibit across eight buildings on St Michael Street beside Alba Center during the Mobile area event. Notables included J A Wade of Newtorn and F J Derby of the Mississippi Valley Livestock Association, who spoke on cattle breeding and horse stock, with praise for the Alabama North Railroad exhibit and the show’s early opening hours.
The British steamer Wavelet of 1,018 tons from Pensacola struck a mine in the English Channel near Deal. Prompt action saved the vessel and most of the crew evacuated in a small boat. several crew members are feared drowned as seas ran high and the ship began to capsize.
American Ambassador Marye reports Russia will not provide pilots for cotton ships through mine fields at Libau Reval or Riga. The only practical routes for shipments are via Vladivostok or Norwegian ports and overland.
London announced that the Wilhelmina cargo from the American ship must go to the prize court or be handed to Belgians. The decision directs that any remaining cores be submitted to the court.
A wartime statement from British leaders signals further measures to prevent food entering Germany. The remarks by Winston Churchill and other officials indicate intensified controls and actions planned to curb supply lines during the conflict.
Two masked men robbed a major trolley terminal near the capitol taking 2000 dollars from cashiers. In their haste they missed about 6000 dollars left in the drawers as they fled. One robber kept guards at gunpoint while the other emptied cash drawers and fled toward a side street.
Flood waters reach four feet eleven inches around St. Peter's as walls collapse without serious injuries. The 300 step approach from Trastevere station to the eye section of the city is at risk due to rising waters.
A Reuters report from London dated February notes the Greek minister in Constantinople left for Athens yesterday. He left the secretary of the Greek affairs in charge as doubts persist over fulfillment of the leave promise.
Special to The Item Bayou La Batre Alabama body of a man supposed to be Gus Swanson the waller fisherman who fell overboard from a Mobile fishing smack several days ago was found by twelve fishermen off Dutch Island yesterday. Due to bad condition the body was buried immediately contact was to be made with W. E. Bosarge for identification or information.
In a remote Knox County area near the county line a pistol battle Sunday left two men dead and a third fatally wounded. Ten men were reportedly playing cards when the shooting occurred. several local family members are among the dead and injured, with White and Bev Bally named in scattered reports.
King Felix arrives in the Mobile capital amid a carnival welcome as officials present the city’s key. Local forecaster predicts clearer skies and cooler temps after Monday, with Mardi Gras festivities opening featuring coronation events, pageants, and balls.
Alabama legislation proposed by Rep W C Davis of Walker would bar state and private contractors from employing convicts in turpentine and lumber camps and other private labor. The bill sets penalties including fines up to one thousand dollars and up to six months in jail or hard labor.
New Orleans February 16 Rex king of the carnival arrives escorted by a river pageant landing near the Olympia. Admiral powers flagship at la. Krewe of Proteus plans a parade and ball at the French House. Tomorrow traffic will halt on Canal street for Rex parade and masked revelers as the celebration ends with Comus and Rex balls.
Special report states Werth Foster died Sunday from knife wounds suffered while defending his gangly lane near Greenville. Foster, a popular local youth, left many friends across the county. services will be held.
The notice outlines two parade routes. Infant Mystics parade starts Monday night along Mount on St. Joseph Beauregard toward Royal past Bienville to Broad. Knights of Revelry parade on Tuesday afternoon travels Louis and St. Joseph to Conception St. Francis Royal Government streets then back to Claiborne Dauphin and Bete de Contl.
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