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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1915
Page
1
Austria, Germany and Italy have massed 3,000,000 men on the frontier. Belief grows that Austrians plan a rapid thrust into Italy. The Italian Senate votes for war amid tense frontier warnings.
London reports a de facto war between Italy and its former Teutonic partners with hostilities possible at the northern Italian frontier. About 3 million troops are estimated on opposing fronts, including 1.7 million Italians near the Alpine passes and 350,000 along the Adriatic coast as mobilization intensifies.
This notices daily celestial data and anniversaries. It tracks moon phases from May to June and lists full moons through the year, plus rise and set times and evening and morning planets. It marks war year totals and notable historical events on today.
President Wilson and his Cabinet stated that the United States does not recognize the British order in council embargo on neutral commerce with Germany. Secretary Bryan issued the formal note clarifying Washington’s position.
A London memorandum from the British foreign office said Britain’s arrangements with American cotton interests for cargo disposition were acceptable to the United States. Secretary Bryan said State Department aid was unofficial and not a recognition of Britain’s order in council. Sir Cecil Spring-Rice, the British ambassador, said he also understood this and suggested a telegraphic miscommunication may have occurred with American cotton representatives in London.
Rome May 21 reports say Pope Benedict after reading the Italian Green Book and outlining reasons for failed negotiations with Austria exclaimed that alas war is now inevitable. The remark anchors mounting tension as alliance strains rise across Europe.
Arrivals from Rome recount Prince von Buelow seeking an interview with Premier Salandra in Chiasso Italy. Salandra reportedly refused, noting disdainfully that he thought the prince had left Italy.
Dr John Grant Lyman a known promoter of get rich quick schemes disappeared from Boston where he had operated as John G Lorimer in the firm Brown Lorimer Co with offices in Exchange building. Warren A Brown now alleges missing funds and plans to seek a warrant for Lorimer charging larceny of 2700 dollars.
Post office authorities plan to locate Lorimer to question him about facts uncovered in a sweeping investigation into his affairs.
Boston school children parents warned by the school committee in a circular letter not to patronize door to door book sellers after the term ends. Officials urge residents to avoid these solicitors and report any contact.
NATIONAL league Chicago defeated Boston 3 to 2 in 17 innings while all other games were postponed by rain. American league Chicago again beat Boston 3 to 2 in 17 innings. Philadelphia beat Detroit 11 to 8. St. Louis won 5 to 4 over New York as Cleveland and Washington were rained out. New England league Manchester won 7 to 2 over Lewiston. Fitchburg 3 over Lynn 2. Portland 8 over Lowell 1. Lawrence beat Worcester as rain halted play. Colonial Brockton 4 Fall River 3. Federal Chicago 9 Brooklyn 2. Pittsburgh 9 Brimvire 2. Kansas City 8 Buffalo 3. Newark 4 St. Louis 3.
President Wilson’s youngest daughter Ellen McAdoo arrived in official Washington tonight as the president’s granddaughter was born at the McAdoo home. The newborn is to be named for the president’s late wife, if a girl, continuing a family name.
Ellen Wilson McAdoo is noted as Wilson’s second grandchild, born as her parents wed May 21 1914 in the White House Blue Room. Secretary McAdoo, after appendectomy, returns to the Treasury Department for the first time since surgery.
Swiss authorities plan representations to Germany regarding the May 7 Lusitania sinking by a German submarine. Three Swiss citizens died, and Bern awaits Germany's reply to Washington's note to guide their next steps. Swiss observers note the potential weight of a Swiss protest backed by a 500,000 strong army.
Despatch from Undine, Italy reports Austrian military authorities cut telegraph communications and removed rails on the railroad line after returning Italian mail sacks from the Austrian frontier.
The jury in William Barnes suit for libel against Theodore Roosevelt was deadlocked after previously returning a conditional verdict in favor of Roosevelt. Supreme Court Justice William S. Andrews refused to receive the verdict because the court costs and disbursements were not to be divided between the two principals.
The jury, with Juror No. 11 Edward Burns a Syracuse motorman and Republican, faced a possible holdout over costs and disbursements. By 11 this morning they reported a decision. Justice Andrews warned spectators against demonstrations as the foreman Warren W. Somers answered the customary questions.
London reports the Observer warns enemies that War Secretary Kitchener may not be ousted and could become a dictator as crisis pushes toward autocratic rule. The Times and Daily Mail debate his competency while cabinet talks dominate discussion.
Widespread public opposition to dominant newspaper rule under Lord Northcliffe signals a shift in media power. The unrest hints at a broader challenge to the field marshal style leadership shaping the press landscape.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for clearing Saturday and fair conditions Sunday with rising temperatures. Moderate southerly winds are expected as a warming trend continues through the weekend.
John D. Rockefeller Jr. testifies on Colorado coal fields as the Industrial Relations Commission grills him. He protests perceived bias from Chairman Walsh and demands equal witness rights while denouncing questions he calls improper or useless.
Chairman Walsh led the session as the sole examiner while Mr Rockefeller is set to testify again tomorrow. An executive session, requested by Commissioners Weinstock and Mrs Harriman, discussed perceived hostility in Walsh's stance regarding the Colorado strike and his vigorous examination approach.
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