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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1916
Page
1
Official text from Vienna outlines an indemnity offer, detailing terms and coverage options for protection against specified risks. The document names involved parties, potential beneficiaries, and the scope of the indemnity.
The December 29 note to U S Ambassador Penfield claims Austria-Hungary respects humanitarian laws, cites effort to aid neutrals and enemies, and outlines investigation results into the November 7 1915 sinking of the Italian steamer Ancona by an Austrian submarine including initial engagement details.
The report details attempts to abandon the Ancona after torpedoing, lifeboats and passenger rescue difficulties, and the submarine commander’s actions. It discusses American casualties and potential indemnity, with the Austro Hungarian government offering sympathy and possible compensation, and notes on international law questions for submarine warfare.
Unofficial Cairo reports say the British steamship Persia was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Thursday. About 245 of 400 aboard drowned. 150–160 survivors landed at Alexandria. U.S. Consul at Aden, Robert N. McNeely, believed drowned. Charles H. Grant of Boston saved. Survivor account describes sudden attack and five minute sinking with no warning. Four boats rescued after thirty hours at sea.
Roger Babson the economist and statistician is pictured with his stenographers providing insights on economics and international trade. The image emphasizes Babson's long standing involvement in economic analysis and public communication.
Miss Grace Overman daughter of Senator Lee S Overman and Mrs Overman of North Carolina stands out as one of this winter's most attractive debutantes in Washington society.
A fragment notes a German floating mine as a captured wartime trophy. It mentions visible inner workings and wires, with contact pins and a weight around 220 pounds, placed in a lower section.
Indiana brief notes report fraternal insurance paid death benefits totalling 9.394 billion dollars up to January 1 1915 with over 100 million in 1914. A murder charge is filed against Jack Sims after a fight that killed Albert Edwards. A sheriff is exonerated in a fatal shooting at Maxwell farm. Officers are reelected at Farmers Co Partnership Insurance Co. Fairbanks signs and a political shift noted in Indianapolis. A fox intrudes a Johnson County schoolhouse, briefly held by students. The police chief faces a grand jury indictment. A farm man finds a pig imprisoned for 90 days. Dynamite saves Kurtz from a townwide fire. Columbus reports a severe influenza outbreak with rising medicine costs. Franklin hosts a Christian conference closing sessions with Rev. Coy of Lebanon and Rev. Masterson involved.
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