Gas warfare and royal dukes in wartime notes
A London Morning Post report details German gas effects on the Bzura-Rawka front with high casualties and strange postmortem findings. It also covers a British raid on Kronprinz Eitel Friedrich's signals via kites, rising English living costs, Texas cotton prospects, a border rescue of kidnapped boys, and remarks on future war aircraft and submarine power. Royal dukes serving with Germany are discussed, with potential treason charges and peerage implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
London Morning Post
Bzura-Rawka Front
Bzura-Ravka
Editorial Columns Stir Business Interests Debate
A Yorkville article from June 8, 1915 notes editors overusing opinion pages for political aims, while readers demand free space for other business interests. The piece highlights tensions between editorial freedom and diverse commercial agendas in a small-town press.
Germany's Response May Break Diplomatic Ties
If Germany's reply to President Wilson's note fails to satisfy, relations may be severed immediately. The move would not necessarily trigger war but would create a highly unsatisfactory situation similar to war conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Wilson
Afterwar temptations to attack America noted
High military authorities warn that at war end foreign temptations to strike the United States will rise. They say such attacks would face strong resistance, as America is not a favorable target for belligerents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
England recruiting Americans to fight in France
The state department reports England is recruiting men in the United States for France. At least fifteen Boston youths have enlisted with many more alleged in other regions. England says compulsory enlistment will not be used unless absolutely necessary. the matter is under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
England
United States
France
Boston
Zeppelin Bombardment Report Supposedly Minimal Damage
News from London suggests Zeppelins bombed the city but officials claim little harm. Censors restrict local papers from publishing any details, leaving the true extent of damage uncertain.
How Farmers Cooperate and Double Profits
Clarence Poe editor of Progressive Farmer publishes How Farmers Cooperate and Double Profits. Previous works include Cotton A Southerner In Europe Where Half the World Is Waking Up. New compilation of first hand reports on cooperation in the U S and Europe aims to show farmers how to keep more value from their labor. 256 pages bound in cloth priced at $1.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Poe
Europe
United States
President hints at possible U S intervention in Mexico
The president says intervention is possible but not desired and that Mexico’s rival factions must settle differences or the United States will act. Carranza and Villa may reconcile, but failure to do so could trigger U S involvement to restore order and humanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Carranga
Villa
United States
Progress of the War in The Enquirer Advisory Note
The Enquirer cautions readers that wartime advisories are not claimed to be absolutely accurate. The piece stresses the difficulty of precise information during ongoing conflict and frames future updates as provisional observations.
World War I Fronts Reach Across Europe and Beyond
A cautious overview notes fighting along France Belgium and Russia Galicia fronts, Gallipoli, Persia, Africa, and Asia Minor. It cites Austrians and Germans pushing Russians near Przemysl while Italian border towns see mixed gains. Submarines threaten trade as neutral sentiment grows toward peace, with no decisive outcome yet.
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France
Begium
Baltic
Russia
Austria
Italy
Gallipoli
Dardanelles
Persia
Asia Minor
Egypt
Africa
Galacia
Przemysl
Zeppelin Destroyed by Aviator Warneford Over Ghent
London reports a Royal Navy sub-lieutenant Reginald A. J. Warneford destroyed a Zeppelin in air combat near Ghent after a 6,000 foot chase and 20 minutes to reach altitude. The craft burned, killing 28 crew and several on the orphanage grounds. Warneford landed unhurt and flew west. The Zeppelin raid on England earlier killed five and injured 40, with fires at multiple sites.
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London
Reginald A. J. Warneford
Royal Navy
Ghent
England
Belgium
Brussels
Warneford
Admiralty
Reuter
Evere
Nvere
J. P. Wilson
J. 8. Mills
R. N
Local Affairs and community notices in Yorkville
Local notices list services for M Inman and H E Neil as county treasurer. business pitches from Ferguson & Youngblood, Stone milk jars, Kirkpatrick Belk Co. and First National Bank Yorkville. tax due July 1 1916. veterinary offers services by T L Glenn. Viva la town gossip and a note on rising The Enquirer subscriptions with six month and yearly rates showing growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Inman
Yorkville
H. E. Neil
T. L. Glenn
First National Bank
Sharon
McConnell Dry Goods Co
York Drug Store
Louis Roth
Ferguson & Youngblood
W. E. Ferguson
Fulton
R. BE. Heath Company
Thomson Co
Kirkpatrick-Belk Co
Sam. M. Grist
Aetna
Yorkville notices slow sales and idle traffic
Rev. James H. Machen conducted services at the county jail Sunday afternoon. Small boys of the town have already begun excursions to the ole swimmin hole. Yesterday, which was sales day for June, brought few people to Yorkville. There were few horse swaps and little trading of any kind. No sales of property had been advertised by the clerk. Municipal authorities have signs warning motorists not to exceed the speed limit of fifteen miles per hour and six miles per hour along main street. Lengthy grass kept people away Saturday, and local merchants report business was not unusually good. A stockholders meeting of the Yorkville Creamery association discusses leasing to W. J. Shuford, but a majority were absent and no action was taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorkville
T. L. Glenn
W. D. Glenn
Clemson
Auburn
Ala
Agricultural College
The
Enquirer
Main Street
Yorkville Creamery Association
W. J. Shuford
Hickory
George W. Brown
Nellie
el Bethel
Cherokee County
Lyle Love
University of South Carolina, Columbia
Louise Guy
Lowryville
M. H. Curry
J. L. Curry
Gastonia
Rosa J. Lindsay
Messrs
R. M
W.S. Neil
Rock Hill
Edgemont
N. C
Watson Bell
Charleston
South Carolina
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Arch Jackson
Fredericksboro
F. W. Dickson
Rodney Love
R. E. Allen
Due West
Erskine College
Camden Chronicle
R B Stevenson
North Fair Street
Camden Hospital
J. M. Williams
McConnellsville
Richmond, Va
Richmond
W. C. Whitesides
York County
J. P. Knox
Columbia
John S. Wallace
Wofford College
Spartanburg
Chapel
King’s Mountain Chapel
P. B. Wells
St. John's Methodist Church
George A. Beach
James A. Barrett
Clover
F. W. Dibble
Elizabeth Catherine Adams
R. N. Whitesides
Filbert No. 1
Bethany
W. P. Grier
Adams
William Black
Geo. Jeffries
Frank Adams
Bethany A. R. P. Church
Mount Zion
Guthriesville
County Board of Registration
R. M. Wallace
J. B. Barron
L. G. Nunn
Barron
Tate
York
J. 8. Brice
Brice
Fort Mill
J. L. Strait
Southern Railway
Pineville
Ceph Stafford
Jas Steele
Stafford
Steele
State Livestock Association
State Department of Agriculture
W. W. Long
Federal Department of Agriculture
Baltimore
Yorkville News Notes Involving Local Visitors
Yorkville and surrounding towns see a constant stream of visitors and relatives from Sharon, Clover, Charlotte, Gastonia, Rock Hill, Columbia, and Anderson. Frequent movements include Clark Adickes of Atlanta visiting Yorkville kin, Miss Kittie Mitchell near Guthriesville ill, and many residents attending church and school events across the region.
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Lula Arrowood
Sharon
Gastonia
Miss Cain Love
Anderson
W. E. Dendy
Monroe
Yorkville
W. L. Fanning
Shelby
N. C
Arthur Neely
Columbia
Dan Heyward
Rion
D. C
Charlotte
Lou Wilson
Bessie Barron
E. E. Gillespie
FE. W. Long
Greenville
Mabel Ashe
Spartanburg
J. B. Talbert
Hickory Grove
Rock Hill
C. Fr. Williams
L. R. Williams
R. S. Hartness
F. D
Anna Lewis
Clover
Nancy Witherspoon
Maud Love
Chester
Ewart
Walter Kerr
Lancaster
W. L. Betts
Yorkville No. 3
J. W. Kirkpatrick
H. B. Laws
Reidsville
Lucy Knox
Birmingham
Ala
Mary Brian
Hazzile Betts
Lesslie Betts
William McC
Mason W. McConnell
Mary Jones
York County
L. Love
Margaret Bratton
Guthriesville
Margaret Finley
Ava Allen
Buffalo
W. J. McClain
W. T. McClain
M. W. Smith
Thomson Co
Emma Currence
Minnie McCall
Nichols
Nannie Sherer
W. A. Sherer
Annie Ashe
Jessie
Annie Neil
Minnie Morton
Ross Clinton
Gladys Nichols
Clover No. 3
Clifford Seminary
Union
T. F. McDow
Clarkson
Clarence Clinton
Granite Falls
F. E. Clinton
Margaret Young
8. M. McNeel
Death of E. G. Malone After Saturday Incident
E G Malone of Cooley Springs Spartanburg county died in Spartanburg yesterday from a head blow suffered during a Saturday night altercation with George Lawter a local farmer.
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E. G. Malone
Cooley Springs
Spartanburg County
Spartanburg
George Lawter
Diploma delivery planned for 109 areas at Clemson College
The report notes that diplomas will be distributed to 109 areas within Clemson College. Students and staff await confirmation of exact delivery dates and venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clemson College
Russia's Ammunition Shortage Cited by Experts
Reports from Washington tie Russian reverses to a shortage of shells rifles and artillery. Archangel port access late May slowed supply. Vladivostok to Petrograd normally 11 days. Siberian rail limits and Japanese hold on war materiel worsened gaps. After Archangel opens for longer, experts expect munitions flow to improve.
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Russia
Washington
Archangel
China
Japan
Far East
Vladivosstok
Petrograd
Siberia
San Francisco
Valdivostok
Przemysl
German Submarine Strategy Shifts To Mediterranean War
Vice Admiral Kirchhoff tells Dresden Anzeiger correspondent that the next major area for German U boats will be the Mediterranean with events before the Dardanelles likely to be unprecedented in warfare. He cites the Lusitania disaster and criticizes British seamanship while noting submarine successes and the risks of large passenger ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mediterranean
Kirchroff
Dresden
Great Britain
England
Villa seeks peace with Carranza over neutral zone plan
A telegraph from Col. Enrique Rui to Washington says Villa asks Carranza for mediation space and a conference to review Wilson notes. Villa orders secretaries to draft the note and reply, while ministers reach Aguas Calientes. Obregon pursues Villa troops, sparking a battle at Leon as a truce effort seeks to spare further republic casualties.
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Villa
Venustiano Carranza
Wilson
Washington
Enrique Rui
Aguas Calientes
Chihuahua
Aguas Calentes
Carranza
Rul
Aguas Calieates
Rui
Obregon
Batte
Leon
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Kronprinz Eitel Friedrich
Newport News
Invercoe
Kronprinz Eitel
Lord Thompson
Austin
Texas
Dispatch
Santa Cruz
Sonora
Arizona
George Vaughn
Duquesne
Henry Chang
Ariz
Jose Maytorena
Nogales
K. Franklin
Daniels
United States Naval Academy
Army
Navy
Congress
House of Commons
Guy de Ruthyn
Duke of Albany
Prince Charles Edward
Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
Duke of Cumberland
Frederick
Duke of
Brunswick and
Lunebourg
Order of the Garter
H. R. Xh
Duke of Connaught
Archbishop of Canterbury
Theorkville Enquirer
Yorkville, 8. C
Zeppelin
Local Affairs
James H. Machen
Kittie Mitchell
Blairsville
Geo. W. Kunz
King's Mountain
Kunz
L. W
W. W. Jenkins
Freemont
W. H. Mitchell
Joe Leech
Ralph Castles
Horace Foster
University
Barron H. Whisenant
Carolina Hotel
Washington Times
Edward K. Hardin
Mt. Vernon Place Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Hardin
Mt. Vernon Place Church
T. C. Dunlap
Johnson Cameron
W. B. Kerr
Philadelphia School
J. Roy Grayson
Clover No. 4
Grayson
Santiago
Marie Moore
Philadelphia
Gastonian
Frank Brumley
Roy Crooks
Gaston Progress
Clover Opera House
Clover Betterment Association
Presbyterian College of South Carolina
Clinton
Alexander Martin
Oakland Avenue Presbyterian Church
J. B. Green
Greenwood
F. D. Jones
F. K. Sims
Dalton
Neely Mill
Manchester Mill
W. B. Keller
Yorkville No 1
King’s Mountain Road
Keller
Frank Nivins
Bessie Brandon Nivins
Minnie Brandon
Lockmore Mill Village
Beth-Shiloh Presbyterian Church
Thomas
Watkins
Hopper
Thickety
Jim Peake
Loray Mill
Tirzah
Bethel Presbytery
F. W. Gregg
J. T. Dendy
Post Office Department
Rockhill
Hill
Pong
Congressman Finley
Beth-Shiloh Temperance Society
F. Ray Riddle
Beth-Shiloh
Press King
Court of General Sessions
Insurance Press of
New York
Augustine T. Smythe
Flat Rock
Richard T. Fewell
Rock
Filbert Warehouse
J. G. L. White
Filbert
Filbert Warehouse Company
Carroll
John L. McLaurin
State Warehouse
C. D. Lee
Darlington
Blease
South Carolina News
Manning
J. D. Noe
James Holcombe
Will Huff
Will Goff
Wagener
Aiken County
Columbia Baseball Club
Clarence Garrett
Frank Keenan
News and Courier
F. H. McMaster
City of
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