21 May 1915
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1915
Page
1
Reported powers warn of a great increase in Presbyterians as the Salandras bill faces the Senate. A president praised for peace effort, and an unexpected turn in injury verdicts accompany a past year of war activity.
London reports say Italy likely to join the Entente, with Balkan claims being trimmed as Greece and Romania move toward the war. Gallipoli preparation and naval actions frame the evolving alliance mix amid rapid political and military maneuvering across Europe.
Officials report the Industrial Relations Commission discussed a round robin sent to Chairman Walsh urging more moderate witness treatment during John D. Rockefeller Jr.'s testimony. The exchange followed Rockefeller defending questions about John R. Lawson, while North Carolina Episcopal diocese delegates convened in Greensboro praising the convention and electing trustees.
Salisbury on May 21 Sheriff Krider and Deputy Nash arrested Cal Earnhardt of Gold Hill, a white man, charged with attempted criminal assault on Ida Hampton. The alleged crime occurred as she walked to a rural mailbox. her father intervened and is said to have saved her from Earnhardt’s designs after she was thrown to the ground.
London May 21 The first official cabinet appointment outside Asquith and Grey is Arthur Henderson a labor leader named to succeed Herbert Samuel as president of the government board of trade. The move is described as highly pleasing to the trades unions.
Cleveland May 21 Joe Birmingham today resigned as manager of the Cleveland American baseball team. President Somers said the resignation was requested and Birmingham's successor has not yet been chosen.
Washington May 21 Count Bernstorff the German ambassador was advised by Berlin that German diplomatic interests in Italy have been taken over by Switzerland.
London dispatch reports Premier Salandra obtained the royal signature to a decree suspending diplomatic immunity of Austrian and German ambassadors to the Vatican who leave tomorrow.
The Tribune reports on May 20 and May 21 that Italy has not decided which neutral country will protect her diplomatic interests in Germany and Austria during the war. Spain is likely the choice, according to speculation.
Berlin reports from London say Italian deputies debated yesterday's meeting with a tone of revulsion at what observers call treachery for turning on a former ally. Few editorials condemn aggressively. most express restrained criticism.
Washington reports intense anxiety among government and foreign diplomats over Austria Italy war. Collapse of the triple alliance and spread to new seas threaten European entanglements and US interests center on German replies to the Lusitania note and possible Mediterranean blockade effects. Military observers weigh Austria's manpower against Italian offensives.
Berne reports Swiss federal authorities will lodge formal representations over the May 7 Lusitania sinking by a German submarine. Three Swiss citizens died. Switzerland awaits Germany’s reply to the Washington note to decide a prudent course. Public opinion favors stronger action than Wilson’s note, and Swiss influence would be backed by a 500,000 strong army ready for service.
The Home Missions committee reports a 50 percent increase in additions to Southern Presbyterian churches through conversions and efforts, totaling about 4,500 in the year ended. Mountain mission schools total 34 with 96 teachers and 2,000+ students. foreigners’ work includes 76 missionaries and 84 churches with 3,313 members.
PetrogradVia London May 21 The Russian official statement on recent Carpathian fighting says Austro-German losses in three weeks reached one fourth to one third of their strength. On May 10 11 12 and 15 Teuton losses averaged about 10000 daily, with tens of thousands on other days. About 40000 prisoners and hundreds of guns captured.
The Southern Presbyterian church reports 64 men to graduate from theological seminaries this year while over thirty ministers died and eleven retired due to illness or age. Ministerial relief aided 62 ministers 146 widows and 23 orphans across 238 homes, with total grants reaching 43436.60 dollars, surpassing last year by 4713.93.
Delegates to the Northern Baptist convene to debate the efficiency commission's plan to combine the American Baptist Home Mission Society and the American Baptist Publication Society into one new corporation to be established in New York City and move the Foreign Mission Society headquarters from Boston to New York.
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