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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1915
Page
5
A formal declaration of war against Austro-Hungary is reported. Austria retaliates by opening warfare on Italy, bombing six towns from the Italian border. Towns were hit by aerial shells from Austrian aircraft today.
Rome reports Austrian air attacks on Venice Por to Corsini Ancona Barsielia and Gehi as the first hostilities in the war. Austrian planes bombarded Venice arsenal and aimed from Trieste or Poland across the upper Adriatic, targeting Italian naval stations and ammunition depots along the eastern coast.
Italy declares war and coordinates with the Allies as heavy troop movements surge toward the Austrian front. Rome reports mass mobilization with Udine hospital base and ships in Italian ports seized. Baron Sonnino warns the war could last long.
Overseas News Agency reports the Russian battleship Tantenleimon has been sunk in the Black Sea with 1400 men lost. The vessel of 12,500 tons measured 379 feet by 73 feet and carried four 12 inch guns. The naval complement recorded as 741 men.
Nine bodies of Lusitania victims arrived in New York aboard the American liner New York. The port salute was at half mast as names listed include Charles Frohman Charles A. Plamon don Mrs. Francis King Carlton Broderick Arthur Foley Isaac Trumbull Miss H Ellis and Miss McBride with hometowns Chicago New York Trenton Bridgeport St Thomas Ontario.
The Morgan County Law and Equity Court convened this morning for a two week criminal term. Nearly one hundred witnesses and jurors attended. The state of Emory House charged with grand larceny was the first case called after court organization.
The state department announced receipt of official notice from Italy that a state of war exists between Italy and Austria-Hungary, beginning last midnight. Ambassador Page in Rome was told to protect Austro-Hungarian interests. Ambassador Penfield in Vienna to safeguard Italian interests.
Berlin reports a formal severing of diplomatic ties with Italy on May 24, with war imminent. Germany pledges full support to Austria and the Italian ambassador Signor Bollati departs for Rome carrying a Kaiser dispatch to King Emmanuel.
Germany has declared war against Italy in a Wolf news agency dispatch received from Germany today. The notice dates from Basle Switzerland and is dated May 24.
In Vienna on May 24 Emperor Francis Joseph issues a manifesto placing full responsibility for Austria Hungary's war with Italy on the Rome government. The aged emperor accuses Italy of treachery and appeals to Austro Hungarian loyalists to defend national honor.
Rome May 24 The Italian government telegraphed envoys a circular explaining why Italy entered the war. The notice summarizes the Green Book shown to parliament and accuses Austria of breaking faith during negotiations, forcing Italy to declare war.
War like enthusiasm and patriotic fervor swept 25 000 residents of Little Italy Chicago as bands played the Italian national air and crowds cheered. It is expected 10 000 Italians will leave Chicago to return to Italy and join the colors.
Washington May 24 Italy's declaration of war dominates diplomatic circles and shifts focus from the Lusitania note. Observers say Italy joining the war will soften Germany's reply to Wilson's note and enhance the U S moral and commercial standing amid global conflict.
Rome May 2. An Austrian aeroplane flew across the Alps and attacked Veronna but was driven off by high angle guns and Italian dirigibles.
A fleet of Austrian destroyers attempted to bombard Barttetta but was driven off after firing a few shells by Italian torpedo boat destroyers. The action occurred May 24 in Rome.
Major General Leonard Wood arrived in Culver Indiana to observe Col Lee Gignilliats experiment at Culver Military Academy. Two weeks earlier two hundred country boys with no military knowledge began a two week camp to learn soldiering through drills sham battles and camp duties. Wood reviewed a disciplined body of rookies who acted like seasoned troops and officials say the method could supply a reserve for the regular army.
President Woodrow Wilson spoke at the Pan American financial congress in Washington on May 24, declaring a possible world peace path for the Americas. He noted Western hemisphere rivalry as nonaggressive and urged private capital to fund ships, suggesting government support if needed to boost commerce and avert trade barriers.
The senior class of New Deca tur High School, eight students, attended a special sermon at Westminster Presbyterian Church last night. Rev. E Lysander Gray delivered the first such sermon in this church, urging graduates to seek higher aims based on Ruth and stressing choices shaping both earthly futures and heavenly hope.
Rome says an unconfirmed report claims a division of the Austrian fleet in the Adriatic bombarded Vanconna last night. The report could not be independently verified and no casualties are confirmed.
Anglo French forces seized additional fortified positions on the Gallipoli peninsula near Athens. Turkish counter attempts to regain the positions failed, inflicting heavy losses on Ottoman units.
Chicago May 24 An elderly resident known as Grendma Joyce died today at age 105. Her death marks the passing of the city’s oldest woman. The obituary notes a long life and ties to Chicago.
The program features an afternoon concert by the Savranoffs with an interpretative reading of The Man from Home by Wells Watson Ginn, and an afternoon musical recital by Signor Giuseppe Bartolotta. Evening events include a lecture Taking Stock of Town by Frank Dixon and The Finest of the Fine Arts by Dr. Chas. E. Barker.
A Birmingham banking executive is being considered for an top position at Circled Local Bank. The rumor centers on a longstanding executive from the Birmingham area potentially moving to the leadership role.
Frank Dixon brother of Thomas Dixon and noted platform lecturer will discuss "Taking Stock of a Town" at Decatur Chautauqua tonight. The program also features The Savranoffs, a Russian musical duo, and an afternoon reading by Wells Watson Ginn on "The Man From Home."
A. F. E. Jackson of the Decatur National Bank says he has not received an offer to become president of the Jefferson County Savings Bank in Birmingham. He notes speculation stems from rumors after Snowden Molsby of Gadsden declined the post amid management disagreements. Jackson insists he would not leave his current bank and praises Northern Alabama banking strength.
Washington May 24 The one line F-4 will soon disclose the disaster that cost the lives of 22 officers and men on May 2 Admiral Moore at Honolulu day advised the Navy department The submarine now is 18 deep.
Constantinople May 24 A Turkish torpedo boat named Pelenk Inderia was torpedoed and sunk in the Dardanelles by an allied submarine. The loss leaves no survivors reported.
An official statement says German forces have renewed their offensive actions in the regions near Ypres in Belgium and north of Arras in France. The report notes continued fighting and updated movements on the front.
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