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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1915
Page
1
High officials see no path to avoid conflict as Austria and ARF prepare. tensions rise across Europe with Italy poised for possible hostilities. The article notes diplomatic strain, mobilization talk, and mounting pressure on governments to choose sides.
The Italian revolt reported at the Austrian Pola arsenal on the Adriatic involved about 10,000 Italian workers clashing with troops and allegedly leaving 60 dead. Other dispatches note diplomatic maneuvering in Rome, concerns over German and Austrian diplomats, and Vatican remarks as Italy balances alliance obligations with national aspirations.
In Today’s Standard, Butte school teachers are re-elected. An American note may be delayed. Kitchener announces allies will use M. 8. Largey sued for debt. The Anaconda news mentions a phony count. Arrests in the Empress holdup case. Caring for dependent children. Florence Clark filed divorce cases. Montana hikes in a Dig convention report. Yehman horoscope and general state news. Northern Montana woman trampled. Commercial ads and Goldberg cartoon caption. Austria’s concessions to damages noted.
London May 18 persist ent rumors swirl in the commons lobby that a coalition government is near. Unionist leaders meet with Asquith as reports claim office allocation unsettled and Churchill linked to admiralty while Balfour could return to power. Resignation of Lord Fisher hints at reorganization. Asquith remains premier as questions of war leadership and party balance loom.
A Rome telegraph to the Central News states the Gloriale d Italia reports German ambassador Prince von Buelow and Austrian special ambassador Baron von Macchio have demanded their passports. The German and Austrian consulate staffs will depart Rome Tuesday evening.
An embassy from the International Congress of Women led by Miss Jane Addams of Chicago left The Hague for Berlin to appeal to Germany for peace. The delegation includes Dr Aletta Jacobs Mrs Richard Palthe of Holland and Liznora Genoni of Italy. They were received in London by Premier Asquith and presented copies of the peace resolution adopted by The Hague congress.
Washington reports rough forecast as weather bureau predicts rain on Wednesday in the north, followed by generally falling conditions brief delays, with more rain likely Friday or Saturday and possibly near week’s end. Nome and Council mining districts confirm good placers on Dome Creek with pay dirt averaging 19 cents per pan. Many prospectors move to new diggings amid heavy Nome snow and a late mining season expected, though operators anticipate ample water. Water began turning creeks yesterday.
The German steamer Ageechee, sailing from Bremen on April 3 with miscellaneous German merchandise for the United States, was held up by a British cruiser one day out and diverted to Stormway England. It arrived tonight in ballast and unloaded its cargo at Sharpness for storage. The Ageechee departed Sharpness on May 1.
The Etonian, arriving from Liverpool, was warned not to assist the Lusitania victims due to a possible attack. Captain W F Wood reported a submarine sighting near the vessel and, after warnings from the Nactagansett, steamed away at top speed. He claimed clearness from danger and credited the high speed with saving the ship.
Washington May 18 officials at the state department assured that Americans in the Yaqui valley Mexico are not in present danger though there is anxiety over a possible outbreak. Reports from Vera Cruz cite Villa forces recapturing Panuco near Tampico and concern over British oil supply raising tensions in the region.
Indianapolis May 18 A resolution by the International executive board of the United Mine Workers of America declares the prosecution of John R. Lawson union official and others in Colorado is persecution for their W orkers affiliations. It pledges the best legal defense and urges local miners to hold protest meetings demanding equal justice for the workers on trial.
A fragmented note outlines factors that could cause a delay in a German reply. It highlights potential obstacles, including procedural or technical issues, and cautions about timing impacting response delivery.
The report discusses possible U S diplomatic steps as new situations arise, noting that officials weigh sending a formal note to other governments. It outlines potential channels, aims, and the cautious approach to public signaling while seeking to avoid escalations.
Amsterdam reports Cologne Gazette commentary on the American note to Germany. It suggests the note reflects anti German sentiment in the United States and will fail to deter Germany. The German stance remains firm about its defenses and policies after mature consideration.
Washington reports two key delays in Germany's response to the May 13 Lusitania note. Analysts cite potential Italian entry and Mediterranean supply disruptions as factors, plus whether the United States will initiate a general protest over Allied violations of international law in commerce between American ports and neutrals.
In the House of Lords Lord Kitchener urged the need for 200,000 additional recruits to form new armies. He voiced confidence that ammunition supply would soon improve and praised the Canadian division for gallantry amid gas attacks near Ypres. He noted German use of poisonous gas and pledged measures to protect troops on home ground.
The Butte school board reinstated five teachers of whom no action was taken two weeks prior. Reinstated were Ada Madden principal at Vester school Pearl Blair manual training at McKinley Brostin O Day and Lorraine Solon. The vote for reinstatement four to against Mrs Potter and Dr Maginn. A large crowd and delegation from Webster school attended the meeting. The board also voted to hold the summer school as usual and planned June 11 for high school commencement with details to come at the next meeting.
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