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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1916
Page
4
William N. Carlisle was found guilty in Cheyenne district court for the April 21 hold up of a Union Pacific passenger train at Corlett Junction. The jury recommended life imprisonment.
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A May 10 note from Germany to the United States acknowledges the German submarine damaged the Sussex and admits prior claims were incorrect. Foreign Minister von Jagow says the commander acted in earnest belief of facing an enemy ship, but hurriedly and not per instructions. Germany regrets the incident and offers to pay an indemnity, disapproves of the commander’s conduct, and says the case should be considered settled upon compensation.
Officials noted that Germany admitted the recent note shows the assurance not to attack passenger ships without warning has not been followed in the current case. Indemnities for Americans hurt or killed may not be negotiated until reactions to the last American note are clear. A final settlement for Lusitania and other cases hinges on Berlin's response and Germany’s new submarine policy.
The American reply to the German note was delivered by Ambassador Gerard to the foreign office at 1 o'clock in Berlin. The published text repeats that the United States cannot accept conditions affecting American lives, while the Lokal Anzeiger argues Wilson defeats a straw man and notes Germany merely expresses an expectation of Britain’s compliance with international law after any settlement.
Berlin reports the United States note settles the German American submarine dispute and ends past negotiations. German outlets deem the note acceptable, avert rupture, and warn enemies while noting that US understanding of German expectations remains unclear amid broader tensions. The dispatch also notes military actions on the Western and Eastern fronts and Balkan quiet.
Paris papers hail the American note to Germany on submarine warfare as a diplomatic masterwork. It is praised for conciseness and firmness, contrasting with Wilhelmstrasse, and notes Germany’s cruel dilemma and a diplomatic defeat. The Petit Parisien emphasizes the failure to gain concessions and the trap on Emperor William.
Berlin reports continued progress on Hill 304 in the Verdun sector. German detachments southwest of the hill repelled French forces, while in the Argonne the enemy failed a mining attempt and was driven back from our lines.
Paris reports the German assault on Hill 287 on the left bank of the Meuse was completely repulsed with prisoners taken. A small French action west of Dead Man's Hill captured parts of a trench, with 62 prisoners and two machine guns. Other fronts saw artillery duels and limited skirmishes with modest gains and victories.
London May 10 report says a major German attack on Hill 287 at Verdun left extreme left of the line failed after violent bombardment and strong French machine gun fire. German losses were heavy. French troops captured prisoners and held parts of a trench west of Dead Man’s Hill. Other fronts show no material changes.
British aeroplanes dropped 18 000 pounds of food and mail to Kut el Amara between April 1 and 29 to relieve the besieged garrison. Harold J. Tennant told the House of Commons the siege ended with surrender to the Turks. One airman was killed and an observer wounded during the expedition. Turks claimed several planes delivering supplies were shot down.
Official reports state German lines hold Hill 304 as French forces attack west of the hill and are driven back. A British destroyer was damaged off the Belgian coast in a brief May 8 engagement with German torpedo craft. German casualties total 2,822,079 since the war began, with 664,552 killed or died of wounds. On the Meuse left bank, Germans bombarded and attacked near Hill 287 but were repulsed. The French offensive on slopes west of Dead Man's Hill enabled capture of trench sections, prisoners, and guns.
Chester Penn May 1 The British steamer Kinmount arriving from Cape Stallion said two French battleships stopped her about 10 miles southeast of Cape Tenlopen Delaware. They inquired if submarines were sighted and then sailed toward New York with three cruisers. The ships were equipped with steel nets along their sides and likely searched for submarines recently reported near the American coast.
Victor Devne five years old was struck and knocked down by a automobile while chasing a baseball in the street near Lowell Hospital. He is seriously hurt and under treatment tonight.
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