Lusitania Struck By One Torpedo, Captain Declares
Captain Turner says a single torpedo struck a vital spot on the Lusitania, causing the disaster. The claim underscores the decisive hit that led to the sinking and loss of life.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1915
Page
1
Wholesale Murder Verdict Brings Clarity at Kinsale
A jury delivers a verdict naming the German emperor and his government responsible in the submarine attack case. The Captain's story resolves many previously in doubt points and references a warning from the British Admiralty.
Verdict of the jury on Lusitania sinking at Old Head
The coroner's jury finds the deceased died from prolonged immersion eight miles south-southwest of Old Head off Kinsale after the Lusitania was torpedoed by a German submarine. It denounces the act as a crime against international law and condemns the German emperor and government. It extends condolences to relatives, the Cunard Company, and American victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinsale
Ireland
Old Head
Germany
Cunard Company
United States
Lusitania sunk by single torpedo Carries single-hit damage account
London reports that the Cunard liner Lusitania, sunk off Old Head of Kinsale last week by a submarine, was struck by only one torpedo. The article notes continued details on Page 19, Column L.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Cunard Line
Old Head of Kinsale
Word of Regret by Ambassador to Secretary of State
Germany's representative, von Bernnstorf, issues a word of regret to the secretary of state, signaling formal diplomacy. The note reflects a chilly tone and outlines anticipated steps in the ongoing communications between Berlin and Washington.
German note cites British policy on German civilian starvation
Washington May 10 German ambassador Bernstorff expressed regret at the Lusitania loss to Secretary Bryan who said the note conveyed personal regret. Berlin dispatches said the foreign office cable noted deepest sympathy while placing blame on Britain for starving German civilians. The note may be delayed. officials anticipated this stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
United States
Lusitania
Count Bernstorff
State Department
Bryan
Berlin
Foreign Office
Germany
Gerard
Sec
Poland Deserts After War Devastation Seen by Correspondent
London May 10 Robert Crozier Long reports from Poland after a long war tour. He describes a desert country with nomadic life, ruined towns from Warsaw to Sandomir and Ostrowiec, destroyed factories, and extensive shell and air bomb damage. He notes 18 of 30 villages burned or blown up along the Nida river to clear way for Austrian mortars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Robert Crozier Long
Associated Press
Stockholm
Poland
Kosciuski
Galicia
Bzura
Warsaw
Sandomir
Radom
Ostrowiec
Bazura
Rawka
Nida
Pincsow
Vistula
Lusitania Developments and Legal Rumors Across Pages
In today’s Standard page a sweeping mix of world and legal news unfolds. United States aims for peace while an ambassador voices regret, and an inquest into the Lusitania tragedy staggers readers as Italy awaits Austria’s decision. Judge Poindexter is named in relation to the attorney general appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Lusitania
Italy
Austria
Poindexter
Poland
Queenstown
Anaconda News
York
Marshal Asbridge
Donovan
Goldberg
Leo Frank
Two Coughlins Possibly Rescued From Lusitania Sinking
Early AP dispatch lists third cabin passengers rescued from the Lusitania. Names include Bernard Coughlin and Katherine Coughlin, possibly Mrs. John J. Coughlin of Butte and her 18 month old son Bernard. No further word from Queens town on the five member family. Identification unclear if these two are the Butte family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Bernard Coughlin
Katherine Coughlin
John J. Couehlin
Butte
Bernard
Queenstown
Judge Poindexter Named Montana Attorney General Candidate
Reports say Judge J B Poindexter of Dillon may be offered the Montana attorney general post to succeed resigning D M Kelly. If he accepts, a vacancy will occur in the Fifth judicial district where Poindexter now serves. Poindexter, born April 14 1869 in Canyon City Oregon, has long been active in Dillon and Montana politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Poindexter
Dillon
Montana
D. M. Kelly
Sam Stewart
Poindexter
Eleventh Legislative Assembly
Joseph B.B. Poindexter
Canyon City
Ore
California
Ohio Wesleyan University
Washington University
St. Louis
Beaverhead County
Montana State Normal School
Italy Awaits Austria Final Report Amid Negotiations
Paris dispatches report Italy waits for Austria’s final report with decrees withheld in the interim. A favorable or unfavorable reply by midnight could end negotiations. Additional Paris Temps note cites Italian parliament powers for foreign and military policy under Premier Salandra. Berne estimates 10,000 Germans from Italy crossed into Switzerland over the weekend, 4,000 reaching Lugano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Italy
Austria
Rome
la Liberte
The
Temps Today
Council of Ministers
Salandra
Berne
Switzerland
Lugano
Allied Push in France and Belgium Intensifies in War Update
In France and Belgium allies push near Cavency capturing prisoners and German guns while German lines acknowledge a trench advance. British forces hold east of Ypres after a tough week. In the Carpathians Germany plans another move against Russia as Russians inflict losses near Mitan. Italy nears decisive action amid Austria awaiting response as final moves unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Belgium
French War Office
Cavency
Ypres
Carpathians
Baltic
Mitan
Italy
Austria
Bishop Scanlan Dies Pioneer Priest of West
Lawrence Scanlan bishop of the Salt Lake diocese died in Salt Lake City after a long illness. He was a pioneer missionary of the West and led the church in Utah for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop Scanlan
West
Salt Lake City
Utah
Laurence Scanlan
Salt Lake Diocese
President Wilson Urges Peaceful World Unity
President Wilson told 4,000 naturalized Americans in Philadelphia that the United States will remain at peace while urging Germany to see the Lusitania tragedy as a grave injustice. He spoke of humanity over faction and welcomed foreign-born citizens to pledge loyalty to America’s ideal of universal peace. Police guarded his Philadelphia visit as crowds cheered, with a citywide show of patriotic sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Wilson
United States
Germany
America
Lusitania
Blankenburg
Washington
Notable Passages From Wilsons Speech To New Americans
The passage urges America to be a peacekeeping model rather than a force seeking to prove itself. It warns against pride in fighting and division and stresses humane unity. The speaker condemns efforts to separate people into jealous camps and emphasizes uniting mankind through shared passions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Germany expresses sympathy over Lusitania loss
Berlin telegraphed Washington that Germany expresses deepest sympathy for the Lusitania deaths but places responsibility on Britain for starved civilians and British armed vessels. It states Britain carried war materials and warned that the ship was armed and laden with contraband, making the loss a tragedy tied to British actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retary
Charles Beresford
Lusitania
England
Poreign
Also Mentioned on This Page
Captain Turner
British Admiralty
von Bernnstoref
Shoretary OF State
Foreian Offic
Tion
Underwood & Underwood
New York
William T. Turner
Duluth News-Tribune
Robert ©. Long Thrillingly
Devas
Coughlin
J.B. Poindexter
Mr. Wilson
Humanity
von Bernstorff
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