British Seizure Of American Cargoes In Prize Courts
The British government explains delays in handling detained American ships and cargoes amid wartime measures. It notes three American ships held in Kirkwall with cargos including cotton and foodstuffs to Sweden, and confirms prize court action for shipments believed destined for Germany. It mentions 38 neutral vessels with American cargoes and reports on government assurances and time required to implement arrangements with the United States regarding cotton shipments and proceeds distribution.
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Roosevelts Barnes Case Highlights in Sury Hands Riga
In a dispatch from Riga, Russia, the Roosevelts Barnes case is noted as moving into Sury hands while Roosevelts figures and regional tensions surface. The report also mentions Germany's reply and Britain’s seizing actions amid the coal and mining sectors.
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Riga
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Germany’s reply waits inspection of Kaiser plan
Washington May 2 officials report Germany’s answer to the American note is complete and to be presented by the imperial chancellor and foreign minister after reviewing a draft. The document may reach Ambassador Tard next Tuesday or Wednesday and addresses rights in the war zone, contraband cargoes, and U boat actions following the Lusitania tragedy.
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Workers Promise No More Delay In War Production
At 4:20 p m Goldine and Earl Kitchener secretary for war traveled to England to inspect munitions plants. They witnessed a troops review at New Castle and were greeted by Elswick workers who cheered the king and Kitchener. Their leaders promised there would be no holdups in producing war materials.
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London
Italy Likely to spare Reservists at War Start
San Francisco May 20 Italy probably will not call out reservists in case of war Acting Consul Pio Margotti said there are enough men in the home army at present He added countrymen will not be called at the beginning and perhaps not at all if war is declared Consulates in the United States have no record of reserve numbers the information rests with the home government.
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Galicia
Australian general Bridges dies from Dardanelles wounds
Cairo report via London states Brig. Gen. William T. Bridges of the Australian expeditionary force died on a hospital ship from wounds received at the Dardanelles. He was buried at Alexandria on May 21. A Rome dispatch reports Naples authorities seized a 2000 ton rice cargo bound for Germany aboard a steamship.
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Paris Celebrates Italy's War Decision
Reports from Paris say Italy may have declared war on Austria as its parliament grants the government full wartime powers. Rome delays reach, while Galicia sees intensified fighting and Austro German advances. In Britain, Asquith and Grey lead a reshaped government with new wartime posts anticipated.
Collapse of the Triple Alliance Shocks Europe
Intense discussion among Foreign Office officials and diplomats followed news that Austria and Italy were heading toward war, with predictions of a broader conflict spreading to new battlefields. The Italian Green Book confirmed the collapse of the Triple Alliance, stirring uncertainty over German responses, Mediterranean submarine actions, and possible Balkan territorial changes drawing Romania, Bulgaria, and Greece into the war.
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Italian decisions and naval mobilization in looming crisis
Italy prepared for possible war with Germany as ambassadors report. Government aims to preserve neutrality while embassies monitor. Both sides have mobilized naval and military forces and Italy contemplates steps as Saalandra and frontier troops prepare for potential action.
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Riga Northwest Russia Captured by Germans
London dispatch reports via Copenhagen that Germans captured Riga on the Gulf of Riga in Northwest Russia. The brief notes strategic value near Petrograd, highlighting industrial areas and key machinery industries as targets.
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Forts on Dardanelles Destroyed and Gallipoli Air Actions
An Athens dispatch notes renewed destruction of forts at Kil Bahr on the Dardanelles and continued bombardment of Nagara forts day and night. Tenedos reports Maidos occupation after student action, with British aeroplanes over Gallipoli dropping mines and starting fires. A separate university mining announcement describes a new copper smelting furnace using fine oil fuel to cut poisonous fumes via a hydroTalium device.
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Full Powers To Make War Declared By Chamber of Deputies
The chamber of deputies voted 407 to 74 to confer full powers on the government for war. One member abstained as the body proceeded with the decisive step amid tense sessions. A royal decree requires foreigners in Italy to register within three days or face arrest and fines.
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Historic Italy session marks new republic era in Rome
Rome May 20 1915 as Italy moves toward national unity and war posture. Parliament applauds Salandra and d Annunzio arrives amid tributes while deputies debate a war defense bill and denunciation of the Triple Alliance. Government gains authority for wartime finance and public order measures.
Jury Deliberations Fail. Barnes Case Goes On
In Syracuse a jury chosen in May failed to reach a verdict after more than seven hours deliberation in the case of William Barnes versus an unnamed party over damages. The trial, presided by Justice William S. Andrews, included admonitions about political considerations in verdicts. The jury retired again at 3:45 pm after receiving the judge’s charge noting libelous allegations of a corrupt alliance, with further continuation noted on Page 4 Column.
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Green Book Reveals Causes of Disagreement in Alliance Breakup
Rome reports diplomatic documents in the Green Book show the negotiations leading to Italy ending its treaty with Austria and Germany. The telegraph chain traces Sonnino’s note to Duke of Avarna, Berchtold’s changing stance, and Burian’s cautious replies as tensions over Serbia and the alliance evolve. Continued on Page 14.
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