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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1915
Page
1
President denounces German submarine attacks on merchant ships branding them unfair and inhumane. He calls for immediate German restraint, reparations for injuries caused, and disavowal of submarine commanders as Americans view the sinking Lusitania with growing concern and distress.
The Italian Cabinet resigns refusing to bear responsibility for war with Austria. King Victor Emmanuel may use royal prerogative to declare war before Parliament meets next Thursday. Continued on Page 6.
The note, dated May 13 1915 from the Department of State in Washington, urges a clear understanding between the United States and Germany over the sinking of the Lusitania on May 7 1915 in which over 100 American citizens died. Continued on Page 14 First Col.
The entry records the length of day 14 hours and 33 minutes with a 5 hour 27 minute increase since the shortest day. It notes the evening star Saturn and morning planets Venus and Jupiter. It mentions anniversaries including the 1787 U S Constitution convention, the capture of Jackson Mississippi, and a past testimony before the Interstate Commerce Commission by Mellen of the New Haven system. It also lists lamping times at 7 27 and 7 57 for lights and other vehicles.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for generally fair and cool conditions on Friday and Saturday with moderate north to east winds. Washington reports say the New England forecast remains fair Friday and Saturday.
The U S government condemns German submarine actions against civilian ships including the Lusitania. It urges disavowal of abuses, reparations, and a halt to attacks that threaten noncombatants and violate justice and humanity.
President condemns a published German embassy warning to U S citizens about dangers in submarine zones. He says no warning justifies unlawful acts and absolves Germany of responsibility for harm to neutral travelers at sea. The remarks stress U S accountability and maritime safety.
The Post reports it will not publish the complete text of President Wilsons note to the Imperial German government until 5 o clock this morning. The newspaper says it has complied with the presidents request to keep the state paper private until then.
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