Italy rejects Austria concessions amid war bill drive
In Rome on May 20 the Italian Council for Ministers rejected Austria’s latest offers. Premier Salandra introduced a war expenses bill in Parliament and moved to accelerate its passage. In Paris and London reports note the war effort and a wounded Australian commander at the Dardanelles.
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Austria
Paris
Italian Chamber of Deputies
Temps
Salandra
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Signor Sonnino
Italy Replaces Pledge With War Bound Stance
Italy ends its treaty with Austria and takes a warlike position after months of tension. The Green Book explains Austria’s small concessions were rejected and Germany pressed for concessions. A German spy, Anton Kuepferle, reportedly committed suicide in London as the events unfolded.
French Lands at Seddul Bahr in Gallipoli Campaign
A May 20 dispatch reports French troops landing successfully at Seddul Bahr on the European side of the Dardanelles. The force, aided by the French fleet, attacks Krithia as British infantry close in from the opposite flank to encircle Turkish positions.
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Havas
Seddul Bahr
Dardanelles
Gallipoli
Krithia
German Sub Sinks British Trawler Near Peterhead
A German submarine sank the British trawler Chrysolite yesterday near Peterhead Scotland. The event was reported from the port with ships nearby observing the incident and signaling distress.
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Peterhead
Scotland
Here
Seventeen German Submarines Lost Since Blockade
London report cites Copenhagen dispatch claiming seventeen German submarines lost since the February blockade declaration.
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London
The
Evening News
Copenhagen
German Front Reports Repeated Russian Attacks Repulsed
Berlin May 20 reports mists hindered fighting on the Franco Belgian front. German troops crossed the San river north of Przemysl and were repulsed by a Russian assault with heavy losses. A counter attack opened this morning to dislodge the enemy from a wing, causing him to flee.
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San River
Przemysl
Mediterranean towns described from Dardanelles front
Athens reports a four day landlocked harbor stay as British forces press Turks. The correspondent notes a transformation of coastal towns through road building dock work and cleanups. He mentions French troops with Senegalese units and Arab horses, various French officers, and diverse Allied forces including British regulars and Greek troops.
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Latte
Charming Allentown Girl Featured in Social Column
Miss Elliott, a young woman described as charming with a sweet face and lovable nature, is universally popular and will have many friends interested in her forthcoming announcement.
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Wellborn Notes Include Commencement Plans and Local Visits
Miss Verna West visits the Boyders while Rev. Williamson visits relatives of his in Colorado City and speaks at the Baptist Church. The Wellborn public school closes May 25 with commencement programs led by graduates Vivian Royder Jeff Royder Jr Allie Gandy and honors from Hon Clarence Ousley. Locals visit Bryan Tabor Temple and White’s Sanitarium as business trips and social calls. Telephonist Mr. Baker reports a window-skim theft of ten dollars.
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Jeff Royder Jr
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T. W. Parker
Herman
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George Royder
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Temple
George F. Lee
Bryan
Sam Royder
A. W. Royder
W. L. Powers
Atlantic fleet visit draws thousands to New York week
The Atlantic fleet now in New York to be shown to the public with thousands expected to attend the events throughout the week.
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New York
Immigrant Trends and War Time Anxieties Across Nations
Thousands of Germans vow not to vote for Colonel Roosevelt after his Lusitania interview. California rises beside New York in immigration, while the aeroplane salute becomes a gesture to high officials. Rothschilds serve in three armies across Britain Germany and Austria. London uses 2000 to 4000 Boy Scouts at government offices and recruiting depots for wartime dispatch work.
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Frankfort
London
Prince of Wales
Warfront Scenes in a Greek Port Town During Siege
Descriptive panorama of a Greek port town under bombardment with shacks selling goods, ships in the harbor, Greeks and natives amid troops and war machinery. Priests precede the civilians as war panels unfold inland with oxen plowing and women washing by streams, contrasting Western bustle with Eastern calm.
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Bryan
Red Cross Army
Bride-Elect Complimented With Silent Wedding News
Mrs. Clarence Vick hosted a heart party for Blanche Buchanan in Bryan that ended with a surprise announcement of Blanche’s planned marriage to Edward McAdams. Amid pink blossoms and heart themed games, guests toasted the bride to be and learned of Sadie Elliott’s engagement to James Yardly of Port Arthur.
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Edward McAdams
Clarence Vick
Dorothy Perkins
Miss Buchanan
Bryan
W. T. Bryant
Cupid
Blanche
Sweet Sadie
Sadie Elliott
James Yardly
Port Arthur
Car springs praised for comfort in Life quip
In a Life magazine quip the springs of a car are praised for exceptional comfort, claiming a rider would not notice a child and could run over a man with no discomfort, a satirical jab on car safety culture.
Roosevelt verdict finds Barnes not entitled to damages
Syracuse reports after eleven hours of debate a verdict for Theodore Roosevelt. The jury found Roosevelt true on all charges and Barnes Jr. receives nothing. The first ballot was 9 to 3 for Roosevelt, forty ballots cast. Roosevelt hails it as a typical American verdict. Barnes Jr. plans an appeal in New York.
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