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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1915
Page
1
Protests erupt as Okbreliier agent objects to the manner in which the chairman exercises power. The dispute centers on authority and procedural conduct within the organization, drawing officials and observers.
W King, Rockefeller Foundation industry relations chief and former Canadian cabinet minister, interrupted testimony to denounce Chairman Walsh and defend labor. The session covered plans to remove union representation on employer miner conferences while John D. Rockefeller Jr. figures in the crossfire.
In Today's Standard a quick decisive move is noted as Mount Las Events push rapidly on the frontier in Germany. Witness reprimands Walsh while allied forces stand firm. The page also mentions South American trade, Emperor Joseph, city food supplies, Jackling buying pearls, a mining case, and a wage levy amid local notices.
Reports from Redding California dated May 24 describe Lassen peak's eruption causing widespread timber destruction. A million feet of timber damaged by mud streams and superheated rocks, with fires sparked by lava and falling boulders. Forest ranger Fred Zaborn rode the valley to warn ranchers as rumbling, fires, and lava showers prompted fear of further eruptions.
Seattle May 24 a 15 minute earthquake was logged by the University of Washington seismograph. The event began at 12 05 p m and ended at 12 20 p m. The greatest intensity at 12 18 p m moved the needle two inches. The disturbance was calculated to originate 2 300 miles northwest of Seattle and likely linked to volcanic activity near Cook Inlet. Seattle May 24 William R Wolfe owner of an advertising agency was shot dead in his office tonight. W L Siegel a business partner, 40, was arrested and held by police pending coroner action. Siegel admitted the shooting but said it occurred as Wolfe advanced during a business dispute. five others present corroborated that Siegel fired first.
London reports that Italy and Austria-Hungary have begun fighting after a formal declaration of war. German forces under von Hindenburg are expected to press a swift assault through the Adige valley toward Verona. Allied reactions vary from hostile to Italy to cautious optimism in other capitals as Gallipoli operations continue and Turkish resistance is anticipated to weaken.
Newcastle England May 2 The Norwegian steamer Minerva was sunk by a German submarine Saturday night. The crew was landed here this evening by the steamer Iris. The Iris rescued the Minerva crew after which the submarine fired a torpedo at the Iris narrowly missing her. Minerva was en route from Scotstields for Norway.
Austro-German troops push toward the frontier from Innsbruck and Meran as crowds of Italian refugees flood Swiss railway points. Reports arrive of harsh treatment of Italian residents in Austria and Germany, with Swiss rail lines overwhelmed by the influx.
The Rome based Messaggero reports German and Turkish officers have gone to Tripoli and Cyrenaica with funds for tribal chiefs in the interior to spark a major insurrection against Italian rule. Italian troops would retreat to the coast under warship protection while Austrian submarines target the coast defense. Albany notes Gov Whitman appoints John Antchell and James Lynch to the state industry commission replacing the workmen's compensation commission and labor department.
Geneva reports rapid movements along the Italian frontier with armored trains and aeroplanes arriving from Innsbruck. Italians fortify near Vallellina amid feared attack while Isongo river skirmishes occur near the Gulf of Trieste. An Austrian sub sighting off Venice. two Italian spies captured at Verona. German envoy to China due tomorrow. tensions rise as Vienna crowd clashes at Italian embassy. Italian frontier troops expected to advance tonight.
Boston reports a simulated attempt to land an armed force on the New England coast in the Seas game. The Wyoming flagship of Admiral Fletcher appears sunk in theory by the Chester under Rear Admiral Beatty. Berlin says Germany’s reply to the American note won’t be ready for several days as officials handle Italian developments.
London May 24 4 59 am Germany and Austria-Hungary have formally notified the Swiss government that they will respect Swiss neutrality according to a Berne dispatch to the Reuters Telegram company.
Washington dispatch reports King Constantine of Greece is better as his fever abates. The May 24 update says the king's condition has improved and shows cautious optimism from officials awaiting further word.
More than 1,000 reservists enrolled at the Italian consulate today signaling their intent to join the colors. The action takes place in Philadelphia as the war effort mobilizes communities and highlights international consular involvement in recruiting.
The Associated Press reports that Italy declares war on Austria and fronts along the eastern coast see bombardments. Venice Ancona Forte Corsini Barletta Geel Potenza Picena suffer shelling by Austrian forces and Luftwaffe aircraft with fires reported at Venice Arsenal.
Dispatches report the Italian ambassador and other German representatives departing Rome at night for a train journey via Switzerland to Italy. Other items describe Austro-German war actions along the Italian coast, aerial bombings on military targets, and Romanian talks with the Allies led by King Ferdinand.
From New York to Christiania an other steamer rescued the crew of the Minerva and was narrowly missed by a torpedo fired by the marine.
Rome reports complete calm as the public looks to the army and navy for security. Navy discipline remains strict with sailors restrained in expressing support for the war. Dispatch notes from Paris and Rome reflect heightened vigilance and wartime declarations, with coverage continuing on later pages.
Berlin reports no departure plans for the Italian ambassador as Whitsuntide closures limit press comment on Italy's declaration of war. Street demonstrations welcomed the news, with crowds praising Austria Hungary while wary of Italy. Public sentiment branded Italy's move as political brigandage and Germany prepared to mobilize for the broader conflict.
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