Italy declares war on Austria and air raids widen
May 24 reports Italy declared war on Austria and attacked Austrian air forces at the government arsenal. Austrian airmen conducted raids on Ancona Barletta and other Italian cities. German forces concentrate on the Austrian frontier while Italian coastal defense and Mediterranean actions continue.
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Submarine Lifted in Honolulu Harbor Mystery Deepens
In Honolulu harbor the submarine F 4 raised after two months lies partially clear of the bottom. Naval officers doubt the cause of the loss will be determined by a single gale or event and say more repair work and inspection are needed to confirm what went wrong.
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Associated Press
Kington
Honolulu
Wilson says German Lusitania note delay unclear
President Wilson announced he did not know the cause of the delay in the German note on the Lusitania but believed Germany was absorbed in the Italian war. He cited chronic English shipping trouble and said an American note to Britain would follow Berlin’s reply.
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Washington
Wilson
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Germany
England
Berlin
President Wilson calls for expanded trade and ships
Washington May 24 President Wilson opening the Pan American financial conference urged more ships for South American trade routes. He pledged government action if private capital cannot establish them, saying Americans should be useful to one another and that a handsome rivalry benefits the nation.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Pan-American Financial Conference
Cotton Market Shows No Effect From War Declaration
New York reports Italy's declaration of war produced practically no change in the cotton market. Chicago notes wheat market also remained unaffected by the war news.
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New York
Italy
Associated Press
Chicago, Ill
Fort Worth man kills wife then himself in divorce dispute
Fort Worth Texas on May 24 C W Fowler killed his wife and then himself after she sought a divorce.
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Fort Worth
Tex
C. W. Fowler
Hatters Refuse to Raise Judgment Funds
The United Hatters convention voted to refuse raising 285000 dollars to pay the Supreme Court affirmed judgment in the Danbury hatters case. The union will assist individuals who are paying the fine.
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Associated Press
New York
United Hatters’ Convention
United States Supreme Court
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Texas Senate Fails to Act on Gibson Bill Without Quorum
Austin May 22 The Texas Senate was unable to act on the Gibson bill as the chamber lacked a quorum with three members missing. Absentees are believed to be out of the city, and supporters of the measure left hoping for a future vote.
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Associated Press
Austin
Tex
Senate
Friends of
China and Japan sign new treaty in Pekin
The Associated Press reports that a fresh treaty between China and Japan was signed today in Pekin. The agreement marks a diplomatic milestone amid ongoing regional tensions and outlines terms agreed by both governments.
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Japan
Washington
Bernstorff
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Italy
Italians cross into Austria along forty mile front
Rome reports Italian forces have penetrated into Austria occupying Caporetto Heights between Judiio and Isonzo and towns Cormons Cervignagno Terzo within two to three miles of the frontier. A destroyer entered Austrian port of Buso destroying barracks station killing two and capturing fifty seven. A Gargano sighting noted an Austrian warship with a heavy list escorted by torpedo boats. Paris notes heavy fighting Arras to the sea with French artillery checking four daylight German attacks and repelling three more with heavy German losses.
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Austria
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Isonzo
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Terzo
Buso
Ministry of Marine
Barletta
Gargano
Turkish submarine sinks Russian warship in Black Sea
A Constantinople telegram reports an official announcement that a Turkish submarine sank a Russian warship in the Black Sea. The dispatch notes Turkey had concealed the submarine's operation for some time. General Mackenzie resumed the attack on Russians near Przemysl and captured 21,000 yesterday.
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Black Sea
Associated Press
Amsterdam
Constantinople
Turkey
Berlin
Mackenzie
Przemysl
What Does England Mean
The United States asked England for the meaning of a new order requiring neutral vessels to obtain permission to take the north route around the British Isles for Scandinavian countries. It is suspected the order codifies a new trade embargo.
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England
Associated Fress
Washington
United States
British Isles
Italy and Austria on brink of war as crowds rally
Rome reports a royal proclamation urging citizen duty as war looms with Austria. A crowd on Caroline Hill cheered the King who embraced the National standard on a war mood night. Reports cite Austrian troop buildup on the upper Adige river and a fragile state of conflict.
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Italy
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House Adopts Frank Resolution for Leo Frank Commute
The Texas House on May 24 approved by 71 to 42 a resolution urging commutation of Leo M. Frank's sentence. The body also passed the Dayton Congressional redistricting bill while the Senate debated the Gibson bill and moved to recess with the insurance disclosures resolution pending.
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Associated Press
Austin
Tex
House
Leo M. Frank
Dayton
Senate
Gibson
Harley
French Drive Recaps Lorette Heights Gain At Night
London reports the French repulsed German attacks to regain the lost portion of Lorette Heights captured earlier. The French drive in that section continues.
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Associated Press
London
Lorette Heights
Senior Exercises of Allen Academy at Colonial Theatre
The Allen Academy senior class holds exercises at the Colonial Theatre at 8 o'clock tonight. The program includes invocation by Rev. C. H. Storey, readings on The Rice Institute and Mexico, a debate on the literacy test for immigrants, and diploma and medal awards.
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Colonial Theatre
C. H. Storey
Rice Institute
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