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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1915
Page
10
The Senate refused to concur with House changes on the Boston and Maine reorganization bill as lawmakers clash over amendments. A conference committee was authorized after both sides agreed to pursue talks, while other measures included a New Haven road rate investigation and a constitutional tax provision amendment.
Speaker Cox names Jewett Rothfeld and McMorrow to the House committee as the Senate plans its own appointment today. The Senate aims to attack several House amendments including the Lomasney clause on road earnings and dividends. Contention over Public Service Commission oversight of reorganization and Hampden road section looms in conference.
News from Petrogad May 19 reports continuous fighting along a 200 mile Galicia front from the San River to Kolo meya as Russian forces rush to oppose 10 German and 24 Austrian corps. German efforts concentrate in the third San section near Przemysl Jaroslaw and Sieniawa as Russians guard key bridges.
The article notes the liberal push for home rule and the prospect of Redmond taking a top British post, possibly chief secretary for Ireland, signaling closer Ireland Britain cooperation. It suggests Ulster Unionists like Sir Edward Carson may also receive a high post as Ireland gains influence.
Berlin reports a mixed set of battlefield notes across theatres. In the Western theatre British attacks near Neuve Chapelle were repulsed while German gains included trenches and two machine guns on Lorette Heights. Eastern and southeastern fronts saw continued fighting with repeated counter-attacks and significant Russian and allied losses, including a Hanoverian Oldenburg division claiming 7000 prisoners at the San crossing along with cannons and machine guns.
A coroner's jury in Ramsgate England returned a verdict of wilful murder against Emperor William for the death of John Smith. Smith died from shock after injuries sustained in the Zeppelin raid of May 17. The coroner suggested the jury fix blame on those responsible for waging war in this manner.
London reports a grave bulletin from Petrograd claiming a Russian retreat across 200 miles as German forces push toward Lemberg and Warsaw. Grand Duke Nicholas rushes to Jasso near Galicia with ammunition, aiding Cossacks to recapture Jaslo after Germans hang the local mayor for a Russian flag display.
The official bureau reports General Cox's brigade repulsed a May 12 attack with heavy losses. Ghurkas advanced a mile, ground won, and consolidated. Lancashire division progressed May 16 into the next night. Howitzer fire, aided by aircraft, destroyed Turkish ammunition wagons and a gun, while trenches and a new emplacement were demolished. Enemy losses described as heavy.
Inclement weather and thick mist slow fighting along the Franco-Belgian front. German assaults in Flanders by Yser canal and near Le Pretre forest repulsed. Britain hints at a coalition ministry in Commons. Austro-German forces cross San river in Galicia win 7000 prisoners after repelled Russian counterattacks. Eastern Yser and Neuve Chapelle actions show German gains and French repulses. Russian defense at San remains inconclusive.
Vienna reports Teutonic allied troops repulsed Russian resistance northeast of Jaroslaw and captured Sieniawa after crossing the San taking 7000 prisoners and eight guns. Fighting continues on the upper Dniester and in Stry with several positions captured north of Sambor. No notable update on the Pruth line. activity ongoing in Polish hill districts of Rieloc.
The upcoming Sunday Post features an entire page devoted to striking war photographs. The layout emphasizes dramatic imagery and provides a powerful visual account of battle aftereffects.
Official circles in London say steps aim to counter the rumored American note on delays in examining detained cargoes. Since last Saturday the American embassy reports 12 vessels from American ports with cases settled in various ways. Some enter prize courts, some have cargoes bought by Britain, others allowed to proceed.
The article notes 28 detained ships with only three American registry and details the Maud which discharged cargo and is allowed to proceed. It highlights Gunborg and 220 tons of tobacco for the prize court and reports Walter Hines Page pressing Sir Edward Grey to speed admiralty examinations. The foreign office seeks faster action as the admiralty shows movement on a dozen ships.
Paris dispatch reports very inclement weather and thick mist halting all front operations. The war office notes a German night attempt in the forest of Le Pretre was checked by French fire with no daytime combat.
Italy appears ready to declare war and sever diplomatic relations with Germany and Austria Hungary after breakdowns in talks with the Kaiser’s representatives. No escape from the impasse seems possible, with a flat refusal to continue negotiations.
The Green Book will be released tomorrow outlining Austro Italian negotiations since the war began and signaling possible diplomatic break. It notes von Buelow and Baron Macchio met at the foreign office, while Italy considers its position under the Triple Alliance and war talks intensify.
Washington on May 19 reports Italy could enter the European conflict. American ambassadors ministers and consuls abroad would custody Italian interests in Austria Germany and Turkey and Austrian interests in Italy. The American embassy in Constantinople may take over Russian affairs and Switzerland would handle German interests in Italy.
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