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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1915
Page
2
A telegraph from Vera Cruz reports Carranza forces under General Pablo Gonzales near Mexico City. U S officials say Carranza asked for a truce with Villa amid peace talks but intends to continue the campaign to crush opponents unless a conciliatory stance is shown.
New York reports the purchase of two steamships by General Ignacio Pesquira for General Carranza. The steamers Atlanta and Alameda, costing about 100000, will be overhauled with wireless and sent to the Gulf of Mexico. The vessels fly American and Cuban flags while in dry dock and in Cuban waters. Names of the Diaz vessels were not released.
A Mobile county fisheries committee met with State Representatives W. E. P. Wilson and Claude A. Grayson at the Chamber of Commerce to discuss two proposed Alabama fish conservation bills. One seeks a nets ban near freshwater mouths. the other would prohibit fishing during the spawning season from March 16 to July 15.
Tens of millions in damage across Calexico Heber El Centro Mexicali and other towns from aftershocks lasting thirty six hours. Eight dead four Americans four Mexicans and a score injured. Fires broke out, ruins boxed in, and military rule maintained safety zones while irrigation systems sustained only light damage.
British and French forces attacked Turkish positions opposite the British trenches at Dardanelles, capturing a second line of trenches and a redoubt. About 600 prisoners, including German sailors from Goeben and Breslau, were taken as the offensive pushed 150 to 500 yards along a two kilometer front. Russians on their borders report mobilization near Lemberg while shortages of munitions hinder further Allied offensives. The Roxburgh remains undamaged after torpedoing in the North Sea, aiding naval news.
Hartford June 4 Bernard Montvid was found guilty by a superior court jury of killing Rev Father Joseph Zebris and his housekeeper Miss Eva Gilmannaits at New Britain on February 8 He was sentenced to a term ending in August His alleged companion Peter Krakas was hanged recently in Wilmington Delaware for a murder there.
A Butler county windstorm destroyed a farmhouse belonging to R Statcome and felled trees and corn. Hail near Belleville damaged corn and cotton while a sandstorm in Thomasville caused dust and minor harm. The Beatrice Methodist church suffered severe roof damage and telephones and lines were affected.
German and Austro Hungarian forces press the Russian retreat from Lemberg as Boehm-Ermolli and Mackensen advance along the line to Rawa Ruska. Russians pull back from northern Galicia and Kielce while Lemberg surrenders to the German allies, boosting morale and signaling loss of a key Galician stronghold.
Mr and Mrs Theo Winholt leave for their summer home in the North for the season. Miss Louisson of New York visits Mrs Allan Barr. Mrs Barr hosts the Fowl River ladies meeting. Services Sunday at Mrs A S Johnson’s home. A J Harkins builds a new house on Cedar Point Road. A quip remarks on mild insanity appears at the end.
A prize court writ has been issued against the American tank steamer Gargoyle after she sailed from New York on May 11 and was sighted near Malta on May 31. The Gargoyle, of 4,438 gross tons, is the subject of the seizure order issued in Alexandria.
The Gargoyle owned by Vacuum Oil Company was seized as its captain reported the action several days ago. No reason from the British government was provided. The ship carried a bulk cargo bound for Alandria.
In the House of Lords Lord Cruzon stated J P Morgan & Co acted as agents for Britain in America with a 2 percent commission and expenses. The firm helped obtain cheaper and earlier American munitions deliveries, avoiding monopolies as Canadian firms complained of being passed over.
Dr. Victor C. Vaughn, retiring AMA president from Ann Arbor, told the San Francisco convention that William C. Gorges, army surgeon general, proposed rules that could raise the average life span from 42 to 65 if widely adopted. He noted longevity has grown since 1880 and by over four years in the last decade.
A renowned physician says most intestinal and organ diseases stem from stomach acidity, sour stomach, or heartburn. He condemns patent medicines and urges neutralizing acid with bisulated magnesia after meals, noting quick relief and self healing of the stomach lining once acidity is reduced.
Three sticks of tied dynamite were found last night in a paper box on Andrew Carnegie’s Fifth Avenue residence. Carnegie and his family were away from the city. the fuse had been lit but appeared blown out.
Deputy Guillermo Eyzagui was shot dead in Chile amid political tension on Chiloe Island. The incident follows threats by opponents and underscores a volatile environment as authorities investigate the murder.
Spanish premier Dato plans to stay in office after resigning with a new cabinet following the failed 50 million loan. The move comes ahead of a conference with monarchist party chiefs and a planned royal arrival. A light anecdote about reaching a woman's handbag ends the report.
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