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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1915
Page
1
The admiralty reports a German submarine torpedoed ships in the Baltic region causing fires. Last night air raid warning and explosions were heard as two fires raged. One account says several persons were killed and about forty injured as ships burned.
The bulletin describes central Albania overrun with several towns in the Dib region. Reports from Rome and other fronts note French forces regaining losses on the Tyquid line and German assaults with fire attacks near Bau Gel, while Italian troops push along the Isonzo. Constantinople cites heavy losses on the Gallipoli front and steady resistance by allied units. King Constantine’s condition in Athens is described as critical amid cabinet activity. Submarine activity resumes off the Irish coast near Queenstown and the Sprlight crew reaches safety after a torpedo off Kinsale.
A letter from John Ogden disputes a Washington Herald article about his dinner and political ties in Indianapolis. He asserts his friendship with Chicago Mayor Thompson and Mr Moores, recounting attendance at a Speedway event and a dinner. He stresses no political stance is inferred from his actions.
Washington officials announced a full investigation into the Nebaskan incident. The State Department said no official information had reached them yet, but they would pursue a prompt inquiry through the admiralty.
British war office says allies seized two Turkish trench lines along a three mile front at the Dardanelles while French reports a new German effort near Arras in northwestern France was repulsed with heavy losses. Submarine activity increases as Russians retreat and more prisoners are taken.
Washington reports say President Wilson held up the American reply to Germany twice, with officials indicating the note will likely be cabled tonight. Bryan opposes a final tone that closes off diplomacy, while diplomats note ongoing speculation about possible moves to end the European conflict.
Reported Russian retreat from Przemysl with 7,000 prisoners and about fifty cannons and machine guns captured. Soviet forces reportedly abandon Mostiska and fall back toward Lemont as Austro-German troops push eastward along the railway.
Rome reports Count von Hindenburg departs for Italy causing a sensation in diplomatic circles. The German embassy aide Ambassa-2 rumored to be read today. significance attached to his arrival noted amid ceremonial readings.
An engineer died after a driving axle broke leading to a fatal incident. The report lists scattered names and places with unclear dates. Further details are unreadable due to damaged text.
Protests erupt over Leo Frank sentence for Mary Phagan murder as Gov. Slaton orders militia on standby. Prison officials and state commissioners weigh commutation from death to life imprisonment amid crowd support for jury verdicts and threats of lynching.
Kavir Pasha declares the Dardanelles as formidable as Gibraltar and more impregnable than in past. He notes the fort fortress could not be counted on alone and praises Turkish defenses and fleet, while downplaying Italy's entry as unlikely despite Italian forces.
The county board confronts widespread appraisal mistakes in Washington city and Walnut Street parcels. Critics urge correction as observers note glaring disparities between front-foot values and building types amid a noisy public hearing plan.
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