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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1915
Page
3
Mexican crowds erupt in the National Convention chamber with cries for corn as hunger spreads. Red Cross aids victims while Acting President Garza warns the treasury is empty and calls for peasants to till fields. Authorities fear thirteen million may face starvation without relief.
On June 7 a refugee train departs Mexico City for Vera Cruz carrying ninety Americans forty four Englishmen one hundred twenty seven Spaniards and fifty seven others from various nations. The United States government directs the move with Brazil’s help and more than six hundred refugees are expected as the capital empties amid famine.
June 7 Ochlocknee Woodmen camp inaugurates new members. State Organizer W H Woodruff delivers a lengthy address on fraternity and Woodcraft, followed by a secret session admitting twelve of twenty five applicants. Planned growth suggests a larger class soon. Also notes Red Cross aid to Vera Cruz refugees and unconfirmed Obregon Villa victory reports.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference German resistance in Vienna and Turkish forces under London influence, with unclear date and full context.
Fragmented OCR text recounts several fronts with references to Petrograd Arras and German and Russian actions. It mentions trenches near a northern front and the use of tactics and traps. The fragmentary notes touch on Italian involvement and broader strategy without a coherent narrative.
Fragmentary notes describe heavy forces and battles across Europe withAustria Hungary Germany Russia and Roumania in flux. Mentions of fortifications entrenchments and river actions hint at ongoing strategic pressure and shifting front lines.
Two people died and six were injured when a Southern Railway passenger train struck an automobile just outside Columbus. The deceased were Mrs T T Miller and Miss Sarah Burts. Injured include Mrs Mamie Burts and Mrs George Burrus. Drivers, passengers, and a Tampa resident were among the hurt. The crossing was visible from both rail and road for about 100 yards.
In a Thursday evening crash near Columbusy Mrs. T. T. Miller and Miss Sarah Burts died. Driver Paul Miller and several others survived with injuries. Mrs. Mamie Burts and Mrs. Geo Burrus recovered or were recovering while baby George Burrus escaped with scratches. Funerals for Mrs. Miller and Miss Burts were held today.
The United States note to Germany regarding the Lusitania disaster was nearly ready for cable to Berlin. President Wilson continued work late to ensure no doubt or argument remains and Bryan reviewed the final draft with him for transmission to Berlin.
Ambassador James W. Gerard in Berlin says the German Admiralty has not yet reported on the Nebraskan torpedoing. He notes the case is under investigation and a report is expected soon.
Miss Leafie Effie Moncrief of Coolidge wed W. R. Shuman of Monticello in a quiet Sunday ceremony at the bride’s home. Rev W Harvey Wages officiated. The couple, from respected Jefferson county and Monticello business circles, begin married life with abundant good wishes from friends.
Mrs. Burts a longtime Thomasville resident, noted in local circles, was connected to a recent tragedy. Her aunt, Mrs. C. C. Hall, of this city, sent a telegram Friday about the unfortunate event. The report references Mrs. Burts and her children as well known locally.
In Columbus and nearby areas many friends, by phone and telegraph, expressed abundant sympathy for Mrs. Burts her children Amos L. Harris Tampa aunt Mrs. O C Hall Thomasville and her father in the sad calamity. The writer thanks physicians nurses and others for personal assistance rendered.
Berlin reports a German submarine sank the Russian cruiser Amur on June four near an unnamed Baltic port. The Times in Petrograd notes a naval battle at the Gulf of Riga entrance Sunday with several German transports sunk and one large unnamed vessel, Russians lose only an auxiliary ship. The report suggests German ships may move from Kiel to the Baltic as battle squads were not engaged.
London reports the British Admiralty stating a Zeppelin raid struck the east coast last night. Incendiary and explosive bombs caused five deaths and about forty serious injuries with two major fires. A separate British air crew destroyed a Zeppelin over Belgium.
Georgia Prison Commission members at a regular meeting announced their decision on Leo M. Frank’s petition for commutation of his death sentence to life imprisonment would not be reached before tomorrow and possibly Wednesday.
Nine New Jersey deputies convicted of manslaughter in the January Roosevelt clash were sentenced to two to ten years in the state prison. Sixteen other deputies remain jailed awaiting trial for involvement in the same disturbance.
Mrs Henry W Lester aged thirty five died Sunday night at her Thomasville home after a several weeks illness. Survived by husband and four children including a three week old infant named for the mother. Funeral held Monday at three o'clock from the residence with Rev W M Harris officiating and pallbearers named. Numerous relatives from Atlanta Chattanooga Valdosta attended.
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