davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-26
THREATEN TO FIRE HOUSES
Berlin War Department Report De.
cIares the Russians Have PHI
LACED Estates.

Berlin (via London). - Russian
troops have invaded the most north
ern part of German East Prussia, burn
ing villages and pillaging estates, and
the German army engaging the cars
troops on the eastern battle line will
take terrible revenge for the havoc
wrought by the Russian soldiers, ac-
cording to the official statement Of
the war department.
The statement declares the retail
iatory measures will include the ex-
action of very heavy fines from every
Russian town captured by the Ger
mans, and that the German army will
burn three Russian villages or estates
for every German village or estate pill
LACED or burned by the Russian troops
Specific threats of destruction by
fire of all Russian government build
ings at Suwalki and other provincial
capitals in German hands, in revenge
for reported burning Of buildings in
the German town of Memel, is con-
tanned in the announcement. The an
nouncement says:
"A French advance against our po
sition on the southern slope of the
Lorette hills was repulsed. Partial
French attacks in Champagne, north
of LIE Mesnil, were stopped by coun-
ter-attack, A fresh French attack, be-
gun there, has been repulsed with
heavy losses to the enemy. In the
Argonne fighting abated. French
aviators threw bombs on the unde-
Tended Alsatian town Of Schlettstadt.
"Only one bomb took effect, falling
on a seminary conducted by women
teachers, killing two children and Sc
verely wounding ten. In reply, Ger
man aviators dropped bombs of big
size on the fortress of Calais.
Russian attacks on German posi-
tions between the PISA and Orzyo
rivers in Northern Poland, as well as
northeast of PrZanysz continued with
out success.
"Hordes of the Russian imperials
gained cheap victory by invading
the most northern corner of East Prus-
STA, in the direction of Memel. They
pillaged and burned villages and es-
tates. AS retaliatory measure, Rus
sian towns occupied by US will be
compelled to pay large sums.
"For every village burned down by
these Russian hordes on German ter
ritory, and for each estate destroyed,
three villages or estates on Russian
territory will be sacrificed to the
flames. All damage caused by fire
in Memel will be answered by the de-
struction by. fire Of Russian govern
ment buildings at Suwalki and other
provincial capitals in German hands"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-26
FOUR AMERICANS LOST.

Constantinople, via Berlin and Lon.
on.-Lieutenant-C Commander William
F. Bricker of the United States con-
verified yacht Scorpion and three sail
ors named Ford, Dowell and Lewerenz
we're drowned on March 20, while at.
tempting to reach their vessel with o
row boat. The Scorpion was anchored
in the Bosphorus off Constantinople,
near the Dolmabaghcheh palace. The
row boat was swamped in heavy sea
and thrown up by south gale. Lieut..
Herbert s. Babit and one sailor, also
in the boat, were saved. Lieutenant
Commander Bricker arrived at Con.
stantinople March 16 to succeed Lieu
tenant-C Commander Edward McCauley,
Jr, in command of the Scorpion.
Neutrality-suspicious. regret was ex-
pressed by naval officers over the
death Of Lieutenant Commander
Bricker, who was well known here.
Seaman Irven Dowell was from An
napolis, Nd Charles Ford's home was
In Oxford, Miss.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-26
Vote to Increase Pensions.

Brownsville.-All teachers Of tn
Haywood County High School have
been reelected for next year.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-26
British Steamer Torpedoed

London.-The British steamer Blue.
jacket, with wheat from Liverpool, has
been torpedoed by German submar.
iae off Beachy Head.
The crew took to the boats. The
steamer. although badly damaged, re-
manned afloat.
The British steamer Hyndford was
torpedoed in the English channel by q
German submarine.
The Hyndford was OF 2,775 tons ne,
burden. She was S76 feet long aud
was built at Port Glasgow in 1905. She
was owned by the Scottish Ship Own
ers Company of Glasgow.
The Bluejacket was of 2,271 tons.
She was 1886 feet long, was owned By
G. Hallet of Cardiff and was built al
sunderland in 1904
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-26
ATTACK is MADE IN BAY
Survivors Affirm Charge That Dresden
Was Attacked in Neutral Waters.

Valparaiso.-The Chilean cruisers
Esmeraldo and Ministro Zenteno ar
rived from Juan Fernandez Island
with the crew of the German cruiser
Dresden, destroyed in action with Brit
ish warships March IA. The sailors
will be detained here on board the
German steamer York.
No official announcement has been
made on the result of Chile's invisti-
cation into the naval fight. The Chill
can schooner Argentina, however, has
arrived from the battle scene, where
she was damaged by shells, and her
sailors confirm the German version of
the encounter-that the Dresden was
attacked in Chilean waters, being at
anchor in Cumberland bay on the
north side of the island.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-26
COULD HAVE AVOIDED WAR.

London.-"War might have been
avoided by a European conference
when and where Germany desired" de-
clared Foreign Secretary Grey, ad-
dressing gathering here which had
assembled to hear a lecturer discuss
the strategy Of the war Continuing,
the foreign secretary said
Germany, from her experience in
the Balkan conference, knew she
could count on our good will and
that we were ready to do last July
what we did before. But Germany
refused every suggestion. We now
know that Germany had prepared for
war, and only those who have planned
for war can prepare for It."
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-26
WOMAN GETS A LIFE TERM
Was Convicted After Six Trials of
Poisoning Her Little
Daughter.

Houston, Tex.-After six trials and
two convictions of murder in the first
degree, Mrs. Agnes Orner must serve
life sentence in the state peniten-
tiary for killing her little daughter
with poison. District Judge Jackson
overruled a motion of her counsel for
new trial at Ell Paso.
Four Of Mrs. Orner's trials were
mistrials. A Swedish society of Chi
cago furnished funds for her long fight
for liberty There had been intimations
that the death of Mrs. Orner's husband
some years ago had not been natural
one, and the subsequent death of the
child melted the prosecution of Mrs.
Orner..
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-26
GEN. SCOTT BRINGS
IN INDIAN LEADER
ARRIVES AT BLUFF WITH TsE-NE.
CAT AND HIS sTAFF-FoucHT
sHERlFF's POSSE.
POSSE IS NOT SUCCESSFUL
General Scott Entered the Indian coun-
try Two Weeks Ago to Paeify Re-
calcltrant Piutes--Wanted
by Federal Authorities.

Denver, Colo.-Gen. Scott, chief of
star Of the army, accompanied by Use
es5-Gat, a Flute Indian, wanted by the
federal authorities for murder; "Old
Polk" his father; Chief Posey and the
latter's son, arrived in Bluff, Utah, &C
cording to special dispatch from
Bluff.
Gen. Scott entered the Indian coun-
try two weeks ago to seek to pacify
recalcitrant Piutes, who were aiding
Tse-NeIGat in resisting arrest.
A posse Of federal deputies, under
Marshal Nebeker Of Salt Lake, re-
Gently made an unsuccessful attempt
to arrest the Indian, and in a battle
between the posse and the Piutes a
member of the posse and two Indians
were killed and several were wounded.
Six Indians were captured and one of
the number was later shot dead while
attempting 10 escape.
After the battle with the posse the
Piutes were said to have retreated into
the rough country southwest of Bluff
and near the Utah-Arizona border.
Gen. Scott and his party were I'M
armed, and left Bluff with the inten-
tion Of seeking conference, at which
Gen. Scott hoped to induce the leaders
to surrender without further resist
ance.
Washington.-A laconic telegram
was received at the war department
from Brig. Gen. Hugh l.. Scott, chief
of staff, at Bluff, Utah, announcing
that the general was bringing in the
four Piute Indians who recently led
a band of their tribesmen on the war
path when the federal authorities at
tempted to arrest TseNe-Gat for MUIR
der. The message, addressed to Sec
retray Garrison, said:
Successful Have four Piutes de-
sired by Marshal Nebeker and am, at
their desire, personally conducting
them to Salt Lake City to turn over
to Marshal Nebeker. Am leaving every
thing peaceable behind us in Southern
Utah. Should reach Thompson and
Salt Lake City March a."
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-26
STEAMER STOPPED BY SHOT.

New York.-The American steamer
Santa Clara, outward bound, was
stopped in the lower harbor here by a
shot fired across her bows by the dis
patch boat Dolphin, stationed there to
watch outgoing steamers and preserve
American neutrality. A mistake in
the Interpretation of signals and the
failure of the Santa Clara to stop
brought the Dolphin's guns to bear
upon her. She was promptly released
and proceeded.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-26
GERMANY ENTERS PROTEST.

Washington.-The German embassy
has protested to the state department
against the warrant Of arrest served
on the German consul, William Null.
Ter, and his assistant, B. N. Schultz,
at Seattle, Wash. The embassy con-
tends that the arrest is a violation of
the consular treaty between Germany
and the United States. The depart
ment was asked to investigate the case
and the embassy was assured that
would be done Immediately.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-26
Austrian Official Statement.

Vienna, via London.-An official
statement says:
"Along the Carpathian front there
have been no important developments,
but at some points brisk artillery
duel was engaged in. To the north
west of Nadworna (Southeast Galicia)
a night attack by several Russian bat
talions was repulsed.
"The Przemysl garrison made a
sortie in an easterly direction and
encountered strong forces OF the en-
envy, which, after several hours fight.
ing, retired"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-26
NAMES THE STATE
BOARD OF CONTROL
THE GOVERNOR APPOINTS MEM.
BERs UNDER RECENTLY
ENACTED STATUTE.
THREE MEN ARE SELECTED
Members Hold Their First Meeting
for Purpose of Organizing.
Gossip From the
Capitol.

Nashville.
Gov. Rye has appointed the new
state board of control, as follows:
John 8. Denton OF Franklin, SIX
year term, president; w. T. Murray,
Chattanooga, two years; w. w. Baird,
Humboldt, four years.
The state board of control was Gre
ated by recent act of the legislature,
which set out the need Of more eff
Gent and better business administra-
ton Of the states affairs and the pc
nal and charitable institutions.
Its purpose was to centralize the
control of the states enterprises, elm
mating the duplication of much heavy
expense, more firmly establishing Ten
nessee's institutions upon business
basis and remedying the antique meth
DDS Of conducting the penal and char
table institutions.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-26
Asks Governor to Veto Bill.

Asks 1oNernor TO veto Bill.
Ben. w. Hooper, who as governor,
caused suit to be Instituted against
Memphis and Shelby county for re,
covery of $4,000, based on alleged
incorrect school census, is circulating
a petition among Republican members
of both houses asking Gov. Rye to
veto the bill dismissing the suit and
relieving Memphis of payment. The
measure has been adopted by both
house and senate.
Hooper and his co-workers are max
ing the argument that the bill is in
the nature Of gift of $4,000 to
Memphis. 1t is said that Republican
members Of the senate will make an
effort to call the bill up and rescind
action.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-26
More Like II.

Aren't you ashamed of yourself"
said Mrs Trubble, coming home in
the condition you did last night
when I had callers, too?"
Madam" replied her husband, "you
do me an injustice. | was as sober as
an owl"
Eyes, as boiled owl, you mean"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-26
Are Denied Their Day.

A bill by Representative Scott, d.
recting that the governor proclaim the
fourth Sunday in May as Fathers Day,
when their daughters would wear a
red rose in memory of the dead and
for the living, was killed in the house
by vote of SO to 20. Speaker Cooper
surrendered the chair and made a
speech against the measure. 1T will
make us the laughing stock of the
state" said the speaker.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-26
Just ANY Kind.

Betty and two of her playmates
spent an hour shaking Betty's bank
and then rushed to the corner store
with the single coin they were able
to entice through the slot.
whats for you, little ones?" asked
the storeman.
Throwing the coin on the low glass
case, Betty replied with an air of con-
tented Indifference:
"Our folks are all rich. Jist give
us a cents worth Of any kind of
candy"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-26
FACE BATHING WITH
cutisura Soap Most Soothing to SEN
sltive Skins. Trial Free.

Especially when preceded by little
touches Of Cuticura Ointment to red,
rough, itching and pimply surfaces.
Nothing better for the skin, scalp,
hair and hands than these super
creamy emollients. Why not look your
best as to your hair and skin?
Sample each free by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. ky
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-26
SERIOUS DAMAGE to Cotton Ship.

Genoa (Via Paris) Serious damage
has been done by fire which started
in the hold of the English steamer
Clan Mcclellan, with a cargo of 1900
bales of cotton from New Orleans.
The Clan McKellar left New Orleans
January 81 for Genoa.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-26
report Attacks.

Havre.--A Cettinje dispatch says the
Austrians conducted . heavy artillery
fire on all the Montenegro fronts on
March II and Is. Several Austrian in
fantry attacks, directed at points near
Grahovo, are said to have been re-
pulsed by the Montenegrins.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-26
Chinese Coming.

Seattle, Wash.-The Seattle cham.
Der of commerce has received cable
advices that party of 80 prominent
Chinese merchants. bankers and off.
Gals would make a Today 11,000-
mile tour of the United States this
spring.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-26
THE KAISER IS CONCERNED
In Talk to Turkish Minister Says Con.
stantnople Must Stand.

St0HhhSfsS tUees Ss0nas
London.-An Amsterdam dispatch
to the Exchange Telegraph company
says:
"The emperor received david Bey,
Turkish minister Of finance, at Berlin
when the Dardanelles situation was
discussed.
''In an interview which appeared In
the Berlin papers, david Bey init
mated the emperor was much con-
cerned about the possible fate Of Con-
stantinople, not only because Of the
tremendous political consequences
which would result, but also on ac-
count of the prosperity which the
forcing Of the Dardanelles would bring
to Odessa. The emperor is quoted as
saying: We cannot allow Odessa to
become another Hamburg"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-26

Washington. Secretary Daniels has
sent commendatory letters to mem
bers of the crews of the armored cruis-
er San Diego and the submarine tender
Fulton for gallant conduct at the time
of the explosions on board those YES
sells recently.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-26
CREW REACHES NEW YORK
Report That All On Board Of Steamer
Evelyn Were Res.
cliad

New York.--All on board the Ameri-
can cotton steamer Evelyn when she
was sunk by mine in the North Sea
were saved. according to five mem
hers Of her crew who reached here on
the Matanzas from Bremerhaven. 1t
had been variously reported here that
s to 13 men were lost.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-26
VIII Review Fleet.

Washington. - President Wilson
plans to review the Atlantic fleet
when it gathers for maneuvers at New
York in May. While he has made no
definite arrangements, it was said he
would be present at the review
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-26
Roads File Brief.

Washington.-Attorneys for several
Eastern railroads filed brief in the
supreme court in support of their con-
tention that the government has re-
tanned some $35,00O,0O0 due to the
railroads for transportation of mails.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-26
servian In Rome.

Rome.--M. Menadovitch, a member
of the reigning family of Servia and at
one time Servian minister to Turkey,
has arrived in Rome. 1t is presumed
he comes on q diplomatic mission.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-26
Perhaps.

Church, see the pastor of a
church at Milford, Del, has been pre-
scented by his congregation with cor
net.
Gotham-Did they think he couldn't
blow his own horn otherwise?
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-26
Miss Hannah Moore Dead.

Gettysburg Miss Hannah Moore, 81
years old, an original Daughter of the
American Revolution, died at her home
here as result Of q fall down a stair
way. Her father. George Moore, was
In the continental army.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-26
They Won't.

1T is a great pity" said the girl who
is popular, that young men won't ar
range their visits on the Shorthand
sweet plan"
What is that?" asked the other
girl.
60 home early and leave a box Of
candy"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-26
60. 400 VISITING Daily.

San Francisco.-Total attendance at
the Panama-Paciic exposition as an
nounced officially for the four weeks
ending March 20 was 1,S59,S24, AZ
average of about 66.400 day.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-26
Re.erxe offIcers Recalled.

Rome.--No definite news regarding
the developments In the Italian situa-
ton with respect to the war, but all
Italian reserve officers born between
1882 and 1887 have been recalled ON
der the colors for limited period.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-26
Buys Part Of Newspaper.

Mobile, Ala.-W. M. Clemens, former
managing editor of the Birmingham
News, has purchased an interest in
the Mobile Item company. and has as
sumed charge Of the editorial depart.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-26
Aecordlno 10 the rlmes.

Il say, old boy, have you fiver to
lend for a week or sol"
Here's church member note"
what kind might that be?"
Zone that Is bound to keep lent
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-26
state Comptroller Appoints.

John B. Thomson, state comptroller,
announced the following appointments
for his office: S. E. Hunt of Jackson,
chief clerk; ALI Marshall of Overs.
burg, bookkeeper; R. F. Looney OF
Memphis, warrant clerk; Charles F.
Russell Of Jackson, pension clerk; HI.
T. Allison of Nashville, bookkeeper.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-26

A frenzied financier is man who
collects every dollar due him and
stands off every bill collector that
calls on him.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-26
Nothing AnywhereLilxe
This Wonderful Old
Secret Blend

Look for the French Market Coffee and the picture
of theod market that every package of french Market
you can be satisfied with imitation take the brand as near
like the law allows for both in and appearance of pack
French Market Coffee constantly be initiated But
won't be Just good and it isn't Just the Sae There only
FRENCH MARKET COFFEE.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-26

The real nice girl who knows too
much does not give herself good
recommendation by publishing the
fact.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-26
Naturally.

"This is a sorry looking laundry"
Il guess the maid pressed 1t with
u sad iron"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-26
Club Locker Measure.

The CLUB BILL" preventing sale Of
intoxicants by dlubs or under the
locker plan was called up in the house
and re-referred to the Judiciary COM
mittee. A bitter fight is being waged
against this measure by delegations
from the cities. The bill was reported
for passage by the house judiciary COM
mittee.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-26

The Cough is what hurts, but the tickle In
to blame. Dams Mentholated Cough Drops
stop the tickle-5c at good Druggists.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-26
Ones True Friends.

Three men are my friends-he that
loves me, he that hates me and he
that is Indifferent to me. Who loves
me, teaches me caution. Who is In
different to me, teaches me self-reli-
ance.--Panin.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-26
The Main Point

What's the best way to come to the
front?"
Get good backing"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-26
cnnsnIatlon

Shelby husband seems to be wan
dering in his mind.
He-Well. he can't stray far.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-26

And some men haven't sense enough
to let well enough alone. When one
girl refuses to marry them they pro-
coed to ask another.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-26

I'm looking up my family tree"
What are the monkeys doing?"-
Boston Transcript.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-26
Sweat shop BiII Approved.

Senate bill No. AZ, with reference to
the inspection Of sweat shops" and
sweat shop made goods, was unani
mously recommended for passage at a
meeting Of the Senate labor commit
tee. The bill also provides for the in
spection of tenements by health off,
cials where this character of goods is
made and to compel all manufacturing
rooms to be kept in sanitary condi-
ton. The committee eliminated the
section exempting towns Of 5000 from
the provisions of the bill.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-26

When a man sneers 1t is safe to ar
sumo that he is few notches short Of
making good
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-26
Librarian Is Commended.

HIpTdfIdH 70 OVHITHcHucUs
Chairman Berry of the Senate and
House special committee to investigate
conditions at the state library, in
report to the Senate recommended an
appropriation of $1,000 for shelving
extension and for the addition Of other
facilities to systematic the work OF
relieving the overcrowded condition of
the library. The employment of an
additional clerk and stenographer is
recommended for the library staff. The
work of the present librarian was COM
mended,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-26

Important to Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle Of
CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that it
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1915-03-26
Put on Salary Basis.

If bill introduced in both houses
becomes law the jury commissioners
Of Shelby county and their secretary
will hereafter receive stipulated sal
airy instead Of per diem. The bill pro-
vides a salary of $1,000 year for the
commissioners, payable in monthly in
stallments Of $500. The secretary is to
receive 81 800 annually.