11 May 1915
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1915
Page
1
May 11 report from Queenstown says 1150 dead and 707 saved from the Lusitania sinking. Of the 469 saved, 469 were unnamed. Crowded scenes describe Cunard Line efforts seen as inadequate as ships arrived twice to search. many bodies are floating miles from the wreck and decomposing in rough seas.
United Press reports in Muremburg on May 11 that the Catlin Bill extending Workmen's Compensation Act benefits to all employees in the anthracite coal region cleared the House by 160 to 0. The measure heads to the governor for signature.
President Wilson indicated he would not rush to define policy after the Lusitania sinking and would study the situation before public statements. A German note cited by the German ambassador was handed to the State Department, with Cabinet discussions to follow.
The article notes Senna Goh and family departing amid winter travel plans. They expect to travel to Pictaburg today, with a Sunday stopover before heading to New York. The voyage will continue toward Sofiambiire to resume his duties as an engineer for a coal mining company, crossing the North Sea toward the Arctic Crown.
The piece notes growing British sentiment favoring US control of its own affairs over intervention. It contrasts lingering pro war views with a rising desire for non intervention and national independence in handling international relations.
London May 11 The Star the paper seen as voicing government views comments on Wilsons Philadelphia address. It says Europe is a sea of blood and praises Wilsons lofty moral stance. It notes American war limits, questions need for navy, warns a year to train an army, and suggests a US economic boycott against Germany with recalls and passports actions.
London dispatch reports Austria offering concessions in final reply to the Tu lyan government as the war rages. Paris notes German and Italian refugees arriving, Russia and Britain praise cooperation, and Allied bombardments continue in the Dardanelles with Turkish losses mounting. Paris claims German lines suffer setbacks north of Iran and at St Georges with Cerency under French siege and a developing offensive.
May 11 Clark bill failed 1 to 37 as Senate debates two resolutions on Lusitania incident backed President Wilson day effort to push peace and break off Germany ties. Woman voters at polls paused amid next November fraud amendment vote. Railroads to pay for fire damages from works passed.
An inquiry from the New York rust estaly agency requests full information on the Wavlar Pitanite Explosive Company plant north of town. Officials seek details on nature, construction, facilities, and operations for possible ammunition export.
London May 11 Cunard Line cancels all sailings to the United States for several days The Muritania scheduled for Saturday as the first post refit voyage has been cancelled Others waiting up to May 28th are annulled The Admiralty denied German claims that British warships Superb Warper and Leon sank in a Bergen battle and said no such battle occurred.
A morning ballot process at Centuares and Inloatey outlines the electors and directors to be returned. Voters will elect J Walter Clawen and Warren Dex Rosny for President, Rogette Mone for Vice President, Jay Dew mond for Third Vice President, and William Wondlethwait with Henry Koppelton as district judges. A large meeting in the Municipal Chamber will reassess bylaws and business. public and prospective members are urged to attend.
A terse weather note indicates warmer conditions tonight in the Jay Falr area with mild winds and no precipitation forecast. The brief does not specify exact temperatures or times but highlights a lift in temperatures across the region.
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