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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1915
Page
1
Street Commissioner Kchdel Glen and Police Lieutenants Oscar Mermill are named in a city report outlining duties and assignments. The document lists officials involved in municipal oversight and public safety roles.
Jun 22 Washington reports President Wilson will appoint Robert Lansing secretary of state to replace William Jennings Bryan. Officials say Lansing meets all required qualifications and the appointment may be announced after a cabinet meeting. Lansing travels to receive honorary degrees then may go on leave until July 8 before permanent appointment.
A fragmented report notes morning discussions by guarantors at Peo-. pib's about securing funds amid unclear terms. The aim was to raise 200 dollars through individual pledges tied to the Zithean settlement, with emphasis on cordial conduct and orderly proceedings among all parties.
A Marion County grand jury indicted Amnelt Parrott and 176 others including Penny Roberts former mayor of Terre Haute now in Leavenworth prison on charges of conspiring to corrupt elections. Other named figures include Frank Bakers Dennis W. Joy Glenn Oscar Crill Fred Barrett Jacobbtn Eld Lyon and Robert Methger. Indictments allege acts to influence votes by intimidation and law violations by election inspectors.
Midshipman John Heffernan testified at the United States Naval Academy inquiry into exam irregularities during the year. The proceedings revealed alleged involvement of students and coaching that affected performance, with references to a witness named W D Jones and a figure named Nelson in the testimony.
Berlin reports Austro German forces closing on Lemberg Galicia as Russian units pull back from Grodek and the Tanew River, with railways disrupted and the city likely to be evacuated. Von Mackensen's concentration threatens the eastern approaches while Russian command contemplates losses and redeployments.
In Stockton California guards faced a pistol attack as Mexican suspects opened fire near the Mexican quarter during a night confrontation. Deputy Joseph Alvarez was badly wounded and officers returned fire, later arresting several suspects as a manhunt followed in the wake of the shooting.
A new German bombardment hit Dunkirk during the siege, with reports indicating casualties and continued combat. The city endured heavy shelling as Allied forces attempted to hold the line amid the advancing offensive.
Berlin reports the German foreign office seeks calm US ties. Deutsche Zeitung postpones publication after an apparent editorial caused orders. Count Reventlow’s Lusitania stance and German American talks are cited as the broader context prompting the suppression debate among American observers.
Georgia on June 22 faced growing civilian and military tension as troops moved to restore order. Reports describe authorities dispersing crowds near Rome and a commander named Frank confined within the state, with the sheriff seeking quiet and stability in the area.
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