22 May 1915
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1915
Page
1
Commission members voice strong dissent over examination amid repeated spats. Walli persists in pressuring the youth while colleagues condemn the process as improper.
Washington May 11 Frequent sharp clashes between John D Rockefeller Jr and Commission Chairman Walsh dominated today's testimony on Colorado coal field conditions. Rockefeller demanded equal rights for witnesses and rejected questions he called improper. He read a prepared statement favoring an impartial justice system and a possible new trial for Lawson.
Testimony shows Rockefeller and Walsh clashing over enforcing law and mining disruptions. Letters from L M Bowers claim bankers and business leaders back militia funding to protect miners and drive out agitators, while press and editors allegedly pressure the governor to act against strikers and outsiders.
Justice McCoy weighing government bid to dismiss suit by Riggs National Bank to block actions by Secretary McAdoo Comptroller Williams and Treasurer Burke. Court denies injunction on 5000 dollars interest and reviews alleged malice in a meeting with Riggs officials as vital testimony emerges. Samuel Untermyer presents affidavit on six thousand stock transactions tied to Riggs through Lewis Johnson & Co.
The article surveys how U S prestige can be restored through diplomatic steps addressing Mexican, Japanese and German problems viewed as the generation’s most momentous challenges. It discusses policy aims and potential international outcomes.
Washington may gain backing from an expected bloc of neutral European nations. The proposed alliance could influence Kaiser Wilhelm II's strategic decisions amid rising tensions and looming actions in Europe.
Washington reports three major issues pressuring Wilson era diplomacy. The German question, the Japanese Chinese open door accord, and Mexican recognition under Carranza shape U S stance amid war time pressures.
One juror demands court costs be shared equally between plaintiff and defendant in the libel case. The Roosevelt 15 site reports the jury is deadlocked after an allegedly illegal verdict, with continued court action anticipated.
A baby girl, second grandchild of Vice President Wilson, was born tonight to Secretary and Mrs. William G. McAdoo. Ellen Wilken will be christened in honor of the late Mrs. Woodrow Wilson. The McAdoos wed in the White House blue room four years ago. Mr. McAdoo returned to his Treasury post today after surgery for appendicitis. The president was at the McAdoo home when the granddaughter was born.
From Morial special leased wire dated May 21 in Streccia Italy reports Austrian forces withdraw from the frontier after destroying bridges and telegraph lines. Bridges on the frontier have been mined while roads from Ponte Caffarce and Lodrone remain open for Italy and Austria. Artillery is visible on the surrounding mountains as preparations to repel an invading force continue.
May 21 in Rome crowds led by the mayor gathered before the Quirinal as royal family members appeared on a balcony amid fervent scenes. King Victor Emmanuel was greeted with cries of long live the king and cheers for war.
A Havas dispatch from Udine Italy reports Austrian military authorities after returning Italian mail sacks to Italy from the frontier cut telegraph communications and removed rails along the railroad line today.
Boston on May 21 reports many Italian reservists bound for Naples aboard the Cymbric leaving June 4. The Italian consulate notes heavy inquiries about travel arrangements. About 2,000 reservists in the city have two years of military training and remain liable for service until age 40.
Paris May 21 A news dispatch reports Prince Victor head of the Bonaparte family Prince Louis Napoleon and Prince Alfonso of Portugal have applied to the Italian war ministry for permission to join the army The princes are grand nephews of Napoleon I Their mother was Marie Clotilde a Bavarian princess of the House of Savoy Italy's reigning line
Information from the Austrian frontier reports large Austrian troop accumulations in the upper Adige and Schulden valleys, moving from Tonebrock toward Glurns, accompanied by many German officers.
Reports from Italian colonies in London Barcelona New York Chicago San Francisco Buenos Aires and Egypt say thousands are ready to mobilize and many more will volunteer for war.
May 21 Nogales reports say about two thousand residents including men women and children joined bread riots in Hermosillo capital of Sonora looting fifteen stores two of them American and the rest Chinese. A Yaqui calm reported at Esperanza and a Chuaymas train was halted by a warning to foreigners and Mexicans to leave Sonora.
The Italian senate approved by 269 to 2 a bill by Premier Salandra granting plenary powers to govern in the crisis after failed Austria talks. The vote sparked a loud demonstration with King Victor Emmanuel and Rome officials present, while Prince Colonna presented the measure and urged a just war to aid oppressed brothers. The bill was referred to a committee as the senate recessed.
Paris May 11 Francisco de la Barra former provisional president of Mexico denied receiving a letter alleged to be from Jose Limantour former Mexican finance minister. He called the letter an absolute invention and said Limantour informed him no such letter was written.
The Admiralty issued word that decorations were awarded to the BE-14 crew. The Victoria Cross went to Edward Stanley and Reginald Lawrence. All crew members received the Distinguished Service Medal for actions in the Dardanelles and Sea of Marmora.
London May 21 Scotland Yard issued a warning that German airships may raid London with bombs charged with poisonous gases. The notice urges residents to take shelter in houses and keep lower floor windows and doors closed to prevent deadly gas entry.
Italy's senate approved Premier Salandra's bill granting plenary war powers tolling entry into the conflict with Austria Hungary. Italian demonstrations grow, Austrian forces retreat on the frontier, and 250000 Italian troops mass along the Adriatic coast as Serbian forces advance toward the Austrian border amid wider continental moves. The Austrian war office reports 194000 prisoners and Russian positions in Galicia hold against Dneister counterattacks while Western fronts pause for weather.
Morning Journal special leaser reports a brewing war with Italy and Germany allied against Serbia and Austria. Serbia's army resumes invasion of Austrian territory as Russia advances in Poland. Fronts clash along Ban river and near Preemyst while Italy signs with Romania and Greece mulling joining the allies.
Vienna reports the front in middle Galicia remains active. Russian detachments on the San's west bank are driven back near Jaroslau. Neudorf taken with 1800 prisoners. In Kielce hills, 4000 more prisoners since May 16. Total now 194000.
Paris reports a major German defeat with 150 prisoners and several mine throwers taken. The weather improved allowing a successful assault on Notre Dame du Lorette, capturing the White Way fortifications and dominating the Lo rette hill ridges formerly held by the enemy.
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