03 Jun 1915
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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1915
Page
1
Subscriptions received since May 27 count toward two promos. The 50 theater tickets offer ends Saturday night while the diamond ring offer ends June 15 1915. Bermuda trips are included as an extra prize.
The Columbia theater in Warren offers 50 tickets and other prizes for subscriptions. The second period closes June 5 1915 and the main period June 9 1915. Higher votes in early periods. diamond ring Bermuda Tours prizes. Winners announced June 10 17 and after contest ends.
A column lists Miss contestants by district and town including entries from Districts No 1 2 3 and 4 with names such as Helen Giegerich Virginia Green Muir Stohl Fayne Feeman Ruth Alexander Regina Hultberg Arabelle Audregg and many others. The note “Continued on Page Eigh” appears at the end indicating continuation.
London reports a Zeppelin raid provoked anti German demonstrations with mobs looting German shops. Authorities say about 90 incendiary bombs were dropped near London docks and wharves, causing several fires controlled by fire brigades. Casualties include a child, two women, a man, and a seriously injured woman.
A 100-strong posse trapped two men, Earl Mack and Emery Eaton of Sherman New York, hiding under a log eight miles from Waterford. Richard Mack, wealthy farmer, was shot and robbed of possibly $500 though family reports say only $12. The duo fled northeast after the shooting as Mack lay wounded by the barn.
Milan dispatch reports Isabelle Wade a 37 year old Chicago singer arrested in Italy on espionage accomplice charges in connection with Bavarian officer Martin Schehammer. Police found ciphered correspondence and strategic maps in her apartment. Wade said Schehammer lent her the valise with papers.
Capt. Richard Pearson Hobson telegrams President Wilson urging a regular court of inquiry to determine facts about the Lusitania sinking. He cites McKinley and Cleveland precedents and questions whether Germany’s note alters international legal standing or humanity grounds for disavowal.
Instructions go to all state highway employees to remove signs along roads statewide. The law forbids erecting or maintaining any roadside sign on public or private structures. Thousands of painted signs on fences and posts are to be painted over or removed, with no estimate of total numbers.
Passengers arriving on the Scandinavia-American liner from Christiansand report that Germans are unaware of the Lusitania sinking details and the US Germany tensions. An American with long business ties in Germany cites extreme press control and a misread US stance among the German public.
Despatches from Nish report encouraging progress in Serbia where American Red Cross officers fight typhus. Suppression of the plague is steady in areas under Red Cross care, while Montenegro faces alarming conditions but sees hope with proper sanitary measures to avert a broader epidemic.
William Potter, former Minister to Italy, said yesterday that the President in his message to Mexico represents not only American sentiment but also the world's view on America’s present duty in the matter.
Berlin May 30 Germany withholds final decision on U S demands over the Lusitania sinking until it receives an American reply to von Jagow's note. Germany says neutral ships not at fault will not be attacked and promises indemnification for damages, while accusing Britain of flag misuse.
President Wilson plans a 1500 word statement outlining conditions and warning factions to resolve the Mexican turmoil. Emphasizes US role as next friend and possible intervention, with arms embargo discussed and Red Cross relief expanding in Galveston Laredo and El Paso. Villa forces suffer heavy losses near Leon as the conflict continues.
General Huerta says no foreign support will be accepted by Mexico and condemns any party or faction aided by foreign nations. He spoke from Ratner’s offices at 61 Broadway after reading President Wilson’s note on the Mexican situation.
Tenant lease notices mass advertised for pickup at the Mail Office. Residents urged to collect documents and agreements from the designated location.
New York May 29 Becker, condemned to die for the Rosenthal murder, recanted during a Sing Sing conference and swore he will go to the electric chair with his lips sealed. He repudiates any graft disclosures and refuses to aid his wife or seek further hearings. He has been admitted to the church but refused communion after the decision denying a new trial.
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