12 May 1915
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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1915
Page
1
Allied fleet bombards Turkish fortifications along the Dardanelles as fierce fighting persists on Gallipoli. Turkish losses reach 46,000 with hospitals overwhelmed and casualties sent inland. Reports from Paris, Geneva, London, and Petrograd track further offensives and aerial bombardments across Europe.
The Japanese foreign office edits a treaty draft with China based on Japan's ultima tum terms including the return of Kiao Chou. Public reaction is cool and conservative press urge restraint. Peking reports expect Russia to seek north Manchuria privileges like those Japan has in South Manchuria.
New York reports a string of child killings blamed on “Jack the Ripper” with 65 year old Leo nore Cohn killed March 29 and 4 year old Charlie Murry murdered a week ago. Warnings from the suspect have residents fearing for their children as mothers keep them off the streets in tenement districts.
May 11 Queenstown Ireland reports bodies found near the Lusitania wreck area. Albert Thompson of Toronto is identified among the dead. two women ashore at Castletown Dear and Cas done head Kinsale, while many American men perished from lifeboat shortages. Cunard tug dispatched to locate more bodies as survivors are no longer expected.
The article notes the large Austrian Skoda gun used in bombardment near Dunkirk and compares it to a German 42 centimeter siege gun. It mentions government restrictions on photographing the weapons and cites French reports on distances and similarity to Krupp designs.
Cheyenne candidates rush to win eight free trips to the exposition amid a campaign push. Voters are urged to buy three year subscriptions for maximum vote value while coupon offers and regional support amplify the race. Rock Springs backs Bertha White as the Wyoming and Colorado party travels to the exposition.
In New Britain on May 11, the Troovdyll brothers of Plainville owners of Trumbull Mining announce they will manufacture war munitions for the Allies to avenge their brother who died aboard the Lusitania. J B Trumbull, a Cunard liner passenger, states accumulation of orders for war supplies has changed their outlook and future. A candidate list follows with many Wyoming towns and names, urging supporters to back their chosen contenders amid a broad local contest.
Paris reports allege UstroGerman Austria Hungary may declare war on Italy with no confirmation. Italian cabinet may offer full Trent and Trieste terms. Rome considered ceding Trent to Brenner route and Pola as part of a broader accord. French observers note nonintervention party possible victory for war effort.
Washington reports President Wilson, after Cabinet talks on the Lusitania disaster and American casualties, has yet to decide his first step. He is expected to seek assurances from Germany that neutral passengers will be spared, with possible demand for full reparations or delay on action pending Berlin’s response.
New York report says the Lusitania disaster prompted insurers to abandon policies for travelers abroad due to heightened submarine risk. Officials estimate potential payout around 96,006,000 with Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt noted as heavily insured per individual.
Mrs. Julia French Geraghty of Woburn tied to the Vanderbilt family and her husband Jack Geraghty face a $500 suit for legal services filed by former treasurer Frederick W. Manafield in Boston on May 11.
A large Sheridan flour mill on Alger Avenue was totally destroyed by fire in the early hours. Origin unknown. Loss to building and machinery about £12,000. grain and flour products losses run to thousands. Insurance partially covers the damage. rebuilding planned.
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