Kaiser Reply Delay May Be Extended Amid Italy Crisis
A Continental dispatch says Germany’s reply to the May 13 American note may be postponed another week due to potential Italian entry into the war and possible U S protests over Allied naval conduct. Detentions of merchandise vessels and US efforts to secure neutral rights are noted while Berlin and Washington weigh steps before formal replies.
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Bpecia
Commercial Tribune
Germany
Lusitania
Italy
United States
Europe
Mediterranean
Roumania
Wilson
Great Britain
Washington
England
Bryan
State Department
Vienna
Berlin
Brazil
Argentina
Austria
Torpedo Threat Aboard Steamer Escapes Zigzag Course
Report shows a steamer dodging a torpedo by zigzag maneuver during a dangerous attack. Submarines reportedly prevented rescue boats from aiding the Lusitania, highlighting peril at sea and naval caution in wartime operations.
Warning Sent to Leyland Line Captain Not To Go
Cunard Line steamer Transylvania reported sighting a submarine off the northwest coast of Ireland on Saturday. Passengers described a periscope and conning tower, a zigzag turn, and a possible torpedo strike. most aboard remained calm and lifeboats were readied.
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London
Cunard Line
Transylvania
Glasgow
New York
Ireland
Kenneth Durward
Etonian Avoided Lusitania Rescue After Submarine Threat
Captain Wood of the Leyland Line steamer Etonian says a warning of possible attack kept his ship from aiding Lusitania survivors. He details sighting two submarines near the Lusitania path on May 7 and 8, with the Narragansett attempting rescue but torpedoed by a U-boat.
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Tribure
Boston
W. F. Wood
Leyland Line
Etonian
Liverpool
Lusitania
Wood
Narragansett
Exeter
Puchta Indorsed for Mayor by Republican Executive Committee
Clarence S. Darrow urged support for George Puchta for mayor as the Republican slate named a full city ticket. The committee settled on Puchta after hours of debate, with Ellison a close rival, and elected Hynicka as chairman and Bode, Kirbert and Hauck to top posts.
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Mittee
R. K. Hynicka
Albert Bode
August Kirbert
Henry Hauck
Fear Another Indian Outbreak in Yaqui Valley
Washington reports inquiries at the State Department about safety of Americans in Yaqui Valley Mexico. Officials fear another Indian outbreak as Governor Maytorena mobilizes troops while Villa allies hold notable gun positions near Leon. Consul Silliman notes Villa recaptures Panuca and Spanish oil concerns rise with control of wells and ports.
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The
Commercial Tribune
Washington
State Department
Yaqui
Mexico
Maytorena
Villa
Sonora
Carranza
Obregon
Leon
Yaqui Pueblo
Silliman
Vera Cruz
Panuca
Tampico
Tuxpam
United States
Monterey
United
Ministr of Public Instruction
Whirlpool of War Soon Enveloping Italy
A major shift in alliances is anticipated as Italy faces a looming conflict. Analysts expect a decisive move away from the Triple Alliance as Italy considers casting its lot with new partners amid rising tensions.
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Italy
Changes in British cabinet as Lord Fisher resigns
Lord Fisher resigns as First Sea Lord of the Admiralty after clashing with Winston Churchill, signaling possible wide government reorganization. Russian Black Sea fleet reports destruction of a steamship and 36 sailing vessels in the Turkish coal mining district. Koslu pier elevator and railroad reportedly damaged. In Rome, autos of every cabinet member except Premier Salandra are commandeered and cheered by the army authorities.
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Lord Fisher
London
The
Admiralty
Winston Spencer Churchill
Black Sea
Koslu
Rome
Salandra
Passports demanded as Italy poised to join Entente
A Rome dispatch reports Prince von Buelow and Baron von Macchio have demanded their passports after Italy nears switch from Triple Alliance to Triple Entente. British and German war forces continue offensives. Kitchener warns of greater sacrifices and gas use, while eastern fronts see heavy fighting in Galicia, Bukowina, and the Baltic region.
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London
Central News
Rome
Giornale d’Italia
Prince von Buelow
Baron von Macchio
Austria
Italy
Great Britain
Reichstag
Committee of Imperial Defense
House of Lords
Lord Kitchener
la Bassee
Yser
Arras
LaBassee
San
Galicia
Carpathians
Socialist peace program outlined by National Committee
The Socialist party National Committee's peace program, sent to the International Peace Bureau in The Hague, calls for no indemnities or territorial transfers without local consent, independence for peoples under foreign rule, an international congress, neutral seas, universal disarmament, abolition of private arms manufacture, and universal suffrage among other provisions.
Revolt at Pola Arsenal Reports High Italian Casualties
The Idea Nazionale says a revolt at the Pola Austrian arsenal on the Adriatic drew Italians against troops. It claims 50 killed and 100 wounded among about 10,000 Italian workers.
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Rome
Idea Nazionale
Pola
Adriatic
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