08 May 1915
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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1915
Page
1
Reports from Vienna and Petrograd describe Russian retreat under Austrian and German pressure in Galicia along the Carpathians while the Vistula region sees what a Petrogard account calls a great battle. In the Dardanelles the Turco shore positions exchange artillery with Allied ships and the town of Maidos is reported set ablaze.
The Cunard liner Lusitania sank after two torpedoes struck near the bow and engine room off Old Head of Kinsale. About 116 passengers unaccounted for, with estimates of up to 900 dead, many wounded reaching shore as rescue boats sped to aid victims. European capitals debate responses and accountability as details unfold.
Tokyo group six of Japan's demands, deemed most obnoxious, is withdrawn paving the way for Chinese acceptance of other terms. China reportedly accepts remaining demands, easing wartime tensions and signaling possible peace. Washington reports indicate U S policy remains passive unless American lives or property are endangered.
Constantinople reports ten machine guns and large ammunition stock captured by Turkish forces on Gallipoli peninsula along with many prisoners. Turkish statement says overall success rests with the army, except where enemy ships concentrate fire and the defense withdraws out of range.
London dispatch reports strong authority for Italy’s decision to go to war not delayed beyond early next week. The absence of news from Rome is seen as ominous, signaling an inevitable war based on the public’s months of desire and expectation.
Wall Street faced a sharp plunge as prices slipped 15 to 30 points within an hour on several issues. Bethlehem Steel fell from 140 to 130 after a new high, Westinghouse shed about 20 points, and selling persisted through the session as broker houses received orders from San Francisco, Los Angeles, and New Orleans.
Fort Collins speakers from the State Teachers' Association scientific section and the Mathematical Society of Colorado convene a two day session at the agricultural college. The session opened at 1 pm and runs through tomorrow afternoon with discussions scheduled across mathematics and science topics.
The announcement invites residents to nominate eight women to win free trips to the world exposition. A nationwide vote will select finalists, promising significant publicity for each home town. The list includes many named candidates from Cheyenne and surrounding towns, with closing date for nominations soon.
Frankfurt May 7 Prices in Bavaria are set to drop dramatically this summer unseen in Germany health reports. reductions of 35 to 60 percent are announced as usual taxes are to be waived and bath charges lowered to attract army and official relatives arriving by the thousands.
An epidemic of black smallpox has raged in Mexico City for a fortnight. Vaccination supplies are low and authorities fear spread. The provisional president ordered priests to bar infant baptisms until vaccinated. Government workers must vaccinate. a fresh vaccine shipment was requested from the United States.
Berlin may 7 major moraht military correspondent of the tageblau urges caution not to overestimate recent German successes. He warns the Russians can use numerical strength to counter and questions whether Austrian and German forces have enough reserves to sustain a long pursuit in Galicia. Moraht notes the fighting near Ypres shows no easy breakthrough for either side and that supply lines near the front support the battle front.
Two cyclonic storms struck Louisiana and Mississippi hitting Clarkdale Beaty Mormentau Egan and Acadia parish areas. Fifteen dead include one white man and many African Americans with dozens injured and property damage around five hundred thousand dollars.
Reports from London describe crowds at the Lusitania line offices after a German sub sank the liner. Police and staff worked to answer inquiries as officials hoped all passengers were saved. The Square and offices were crowded with anxious onlookers as news bulletins arrived.
Washington officials reacted with concern to the Lusitania torpedoing. President Wilson was informed and White House staff sought details on American casualties as officials warned of possible complications if American lives were lost. Reports suggest Germany aimed to terrorize British shipping and restrict Allied ocean commerce.
Grim news from Grimsby reporting the trawler Don struck a mine or submerged wreck in the North Sea Thursday night and sank. Three crew lost with two rescued by another trawler, while the rest perished at sea. London reports torpedo attacks by German submarines sinking ships off Waterford and Ireland, including the Candidate and Centurion with all hands feared.
In Los Angeles a Santa Fe train struck a Pacific electric street railway car at a grade crossing this afternoon. Dozens were injured and several bodies were recovered from the wreckage as ambulances swarmed the scene. Officials fear more deaths under debris.
The Supreme Court heard arguments today on the Webb Kenyon Minors Act issue, challenging its constitutionality and construction. The case centers on transporting liquor by enterprises into dry Kentucky counties, raising interstate commerce questions.
A dispatch from Havre to the Daily Telegraph reports that Prince de Liège, president of the Belgian Red Cross, protested to the German governor General von Bissing after Red Cross funds were seized. The seizure allegedly involved up to 200,000 francs ($40,000) and cuts to aid operations.
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