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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1915
Page
10
The Boston Post reports the note to Germany warns of strict accountability for attacks on American vessels. It states armed merchant ships may not be visited, and passengers and crew must be removed to safety before prize destruction. Officials anticipate firm action if Germany refuses to comply.
A harrowing inquiry published by the New York Word questions the motives behind a fatal incident. The piece centers on the victims and the public demand for accountability and answers.
The May 11 report notes unprecedented telegrams to the President from Governors, senators, and state legislatures expressing confidence in the crisis leadership and opposing war while seeking action. Observers expect direct communication with Emperor William as a broader humane gesture. The President reviews opinions and cadet corps, then considers personal diplomacy.
President suggested his remarks on the Lusitania issue reflected a personal attitude toward peace rather than fixed policy. Officials noted the circular note by Germany might not alter the main goal of torpedoing unarmed merchant ships without warning. Germany seeks neutral placation, especially with Holland, amid doubts how the prize rules apply to neutral vessels. Count von Bernstorff delivered Germany’s note, while Secretary Bryan reviewed it at the State Department.
Colonel Sir Percy Girouard leads plan to set up a national shell factory in Leeds. Employers and workers cooperate and production will begin within two months.
Anti German riots spread through Poplar Limehouse Stepney Walthamstow Bethnal Green and Camdentown as mobs attack German shops. Windows shutters and doors are torn down premises wrecked and residents abused. Police deployed to restore order.
The British cruiser Newcastle loaded coal and provisions at Callao Peru and will set sail at daybreak tomorrow.
Miss Helen Todd renowned suffragist plans a noontime call on Mayor Curley during her journey to the large open air meeting in Liberty Square set for 12735. The event underscores ongoing efforts for women’s rights in California.
Allied forces push along 60 miles of front in France with major gains at Notre Dame de Lorette as French troops seize the blockhouse and chapel. British and French attack Turks at Gallipoli with gains near Krithia and capture of Turkish trenches. Belgian army repels Germans on Yser, taking 450 prisoners and forcing a river crossing. An Australian submarine is reported sunk, with conflicting confirmation.
Official reports say French forces captured a large German blockhouse and chapel at Notre Dame de Lorette and advanced between Lorette and Ablain St Nazaire. They seized trenches south of the Lorette chapel and took 50 German prisoners in Carency.
British war office reported yesterday afternoon the German attack east of Ypres near the Menin road failed despite heavy bombardment and poisonous gas. The report noted very heavy German casualties from British shrapnel in mass formations and said artillery actions continued on much of the front.
Berlin reports limited Allied gains near Carency and Lorette Hills while German forces claim advances east of Ypres capturing five machine guns and several trenches. It notes 800 French prisoners and mentions an English aircraft shot down near Lille as well as successful German assaults near Berry-au-Bac and Longville-au-Bois.
Petrograd reports that after successful clashes Russian forces advanced to Shavli in Kovno government and fought a battle there. Cavalry on a wide front pressed enemy horsemen and captured several pickets. In Strscheff Gesko Jarzmoz the German attack was repelled and Russian positions held with a orderly retreat in the threatened sector.
An official Austrian dispatch from Vienna via London on May 11 details Austro German advances in Galicia and Polish fronts. It notes Russian retreat behind the Wistoka and San sectors, captures of prisoners and booty, repelled counterattacks, and ongoing fighting near the Dniester and Czernowitz with several towns and passes referenced.
The Belgian war office reports that several fractions of Belgian troops crossed the right bank of the Yser north of Dixmude on May 1. Enemy shelling continued near Ramscahalle and along the Dixmude front, with Belgian batteries continuously suppressing German artillery.
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