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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1915
Page
2
A scrambling scene described near a chicken coop drew local officials as a thief tried to steal birds. Nearly all Press members observed a large gathering while the birds fled in a rush, each hen sprinting back to its own pen as police monitored the area.
A report from Washington indicates Senator Shively, previously in New York, traveled to the capital for a minor operation. While not serious, his frail condition stirs concern as his family gathers, with a cheerful public message from his secretary amid uncertainty about reliability of the report. The article also notes Danville voters weighing local option questions and includes an advertorial urging use of Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for women’s health issues, touting its natural ingredients and claimed benefits.
A long German note to the American government argues the sinking of the Lusitania was a justified act of self defense in a broader submarine warfare context. It accuses British ships of arming and using civilians as shields and claims Canadian troops aboard Lusitania as war material. The document requests careful American examination and references prior mediation proposals.
New York on May 21 Joseph Kreigleder testifies in his murder trial for the January 27 death of Miss Marion J Franklin. Kreigleder says his wife killed Miss Franklin with a hammer in their rooms and blames her. his wifetestifies she was present and later asserts Kreigleder threatened both. He claims his wife beat him for beer prior to the fatal quarrel. A separate note reports sheriff orders whisky and beer dumped into Lawton sewers, totaling 130 pints and 60 quarts poured under court order.
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