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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1915
Page
1
Reports from Washington and London describe a sharpened U S response to the Lusitania sinking with President Wilson preparing a firm note to Germany. Cabinet discussions intensify warnings that severing diplomatic ties could occur if German actions continue.
London reports total casualties from the Lusitania disaster reach 1,502 with 658 saved. Captain Turner is said to be among the rescued. The ship was struck by four torpedoes, two effective, and sank within about fifteen minutes after listing. Passengers were at luncheon when the attack occurred. rescue boats land with the dead as accounts vary on afloat time and passenger outcomes.
Reports from London Victoria and Durham describe mobs wrecking German shops and homes after the Lusitania disaster. Martial law was declared in Victoria to protect German residents as thousands rioted, demanding internment and repatriation of enemy aliens.
Rome reports scenes of near revolution as the cabinet resigns over the peace question. Giolitti is offered premiership while troops stand ready in major cities to quell unrest amid war talk with Turkey and Austria.
May 14 The hint has been circulated that England will resort to conscription to secure recruits for the army and navy. SAN FRANCISCO May 12 The court of appeals here has decided in the case of the Log Cabin Club of Nome that Alaska social clubs dispensing alcoholic drink private bars must obtain federal license.
Seward Alaska May 12 The roundhouse railroad warehouse and half the rolling stock of the Alaska Northern railroad were destroyed by fire aided by high winds. Homes and a water shortage added danger while residents aided in firefighting. Losses estimated at 100000 dollars with ships ready to evacuate women and children if needed. The fire reached from the north end of town but wind shift helped save Seward. Local intimation came via wireless from Iditarod.
King Constantine told Germany that Greece would fight with the Allies if entered the war. The Flat City Moose Lodge directs the Fourth of July dance planning, promising a grand celebration despite a fragmented edition of details.
Towns within thirty miles of London were raided early this afternoon by German Zeppelin and Taube aircraft. Hundreds of bombs were dropped, three people were killed, and eight buildings burned at Southend. Thames forts opened fire and drove the raiders off.
Washington May 10 news reports an attempted assassination of General Garza, provisional president of Mexico, by troops led by General Barox. The assault troops were repulsed, and Garza remains unharmed.
Washington May 12. Thousand acres of land in the Tiamna lake district of Alaska have been withdrawn from entry on account of their prospective value for water power sites.
Por ter Charlton, an American, faces trial for the murder of his wife on a honeymoon in Italy's lake district. Extradited from the United States after a prolonged struggle, he has entered an insanity plea ahead of an early July court date.
New York May 14 The appellate discussion of the supreme court today dismissed the prohibitory writ against Harry Thaw the slayer of Stanford White. This means that he will be given a chance to prove his mental status to a jury.
The National Socialist party will hold its convention in Chicago to nominate candidates for President and Vice President for the 1916 election, with voting set for June 11. The convention will be held in Chicago.
Seattle May 7 The Arctic Club will Sunday entertain Alaska territorial legislators who may be in the city for a smoker. Representatives Snow Moran Burns and Driscoll are already here and Messrs Coombs McCann and others are expected to arrive Sunday.
Reports from Paris and London dated May 10 to May 14 describe Allied advances in northern France and Belgium, including British gains on Hill Sixty and Belgian progress near Dixmude, with German losses and prisoner captures cited. Turkish losses at Gallipoli and Russian-led reversals in Courland are also noted.
London reports tolls from German submarines include 201 merchantmen and 1500 lives since blockade began. May 7 and 14 items note sunk British steamships Centurion and Candide off Ireland, a Dutch trawler sunk by Taube bombs, Collarine sinking a submarine, Goliath torpedoed with heavy loss, Bouvet sunk, and Turkish ships torpedoed in Marmara. Australians’ A-2 submarine sunk, crew captured.
The Japanese government has waived Article 5 of the demand upon China and asks prerogatives over Manchuria. The Chinese government tonight accepted the terms offered, leaving only final adjustment. Visit our new store at Flint, Boas the Clothier.
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