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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1915
Page
3
The American note to England regarding neutrals is officially released. The U S administration plans a vigorous representation. Foreign office says imperial response will take days and involve interdepartmental consultation. Paris reports Germany to defend Lusitania sinking and oppose changes to submarine warfare.
Washington reports indicate the United States is preparing vigorous notes to Great Britain over neutral shipping policies. Officials refrain from confirmation while noting complaints about British prize court delays and cargoes of non contraband goods to neutrals. A note was being drafted when the Lusitania sank, with a likely near term delivery to England. Berlin is said to have been informed of Washington’s plans to seek equal treatment for neutral commerce if Germany’s reply remains unsatisfactory.
Berlin papers largely refrain from comment on the American note to Germany. The Tages Zeitung notes Washington’s brusque demand to end submarine warfare against England and questions German sub commanders actions, while other papers predict no change in German policy. The Kaiser’s government says it will respond and will not bow to what it calls interference from the United States.
Passengers aboard the Transylvania report seeing a German submarine off northwest Ireland on Saturday afternoon as the Cunard liner led a zigzag course to avoid danger. Some witnesses claimed a torpedo trail, while life boats remained ready and the ship avoided peril.
Rio Janeiro editors urge Germany to end its "practical and infamous acts" or risk being hated in North America as the United States defends American and regional interests in response to the note to Germany.
Washington May 1 Argument on the legal phases of the Injunction suit brought by the Riggs National bank against Secretary McAdoo comptroller Williams and John Burke treasurer of the United States charged by the bank with conspiring to wreck it continued in the supreme court. Frank J Hogan for the bank opposed motions to disbias jurisdiction. The treasury officials allege the bank profited from government deposits and lent to officials who enforced banking laws. The bank is accused of stock brokerage and real estate loans and a direct wire to a brokerage office. Politicians and office holders are named as borrowers including J K Richardson then vice chairman of the House District of Columbia committee $17000 in loans. Other names include Senator Matt Quay $250000 Senator J W Halley $50000 Patley new counsel Redick Proctor $50000 A Vanderlip $100000 Leslie M Shaw $93087.70 W H Ridgeley $97000 H Edwards and wife $57211.72 A Taylor $51675 H Keep $19000 W H Albertson $14966.26.
London May 11 in the house of lords this afternoon Becrplary for War Kitchener said he wanted 00,000 more revrulla to form new armies. He expressed confidence that in the near future the country would be in a multipactory position with regard to ammunition supply. News from the Gallipoli peninsula the Dardanelles was thoroughly satisfactory Karl Stehemer declared.
A fragmented note requests the Supreme Court hear a trust case involving alleged violations of trust law. The text references a Ohio district court, an appeal, and a presumed party named Hewleler, with cryptic mentions of a criminal weight and a June or May timing.
Lisbon May 19 reports show Jono Chagas, new cabinet president, shot and dangerously wounded aboard a train. Senator Freitas who fired at Chagas was killed at Entrecamento station by a soldier who stopped an attack on Freitas. A new cabinet was formed with Jose Castro as interior minister and other posts listed.
London reports a failed plot to kill the sultan of Turkey involving Flee Marshal Von Der Goltz Field Marshal Von Sanders and Enver Pasha. Turkish and Armenian actors are named with Armenian arrests said to follow the discovery in Constantinople.
New York May 1 More than 306 passengers booked today on the Cunard steamer Orduna for Liverpool. Some registered from New York and Chicago. Reports say the Orduna carried four large crates of supplies for the British government. Captain Taylor said he was not worried about submarines.
A May 14 cable from the American ambassador in Constantinople reports severe shortages. Food scarcity endangers mission staff and local residents as households skip meals and essential supplies run low amid ongoing troubles.
In May council Bluffs county partners facing ravaged alfalfa and grain fields adopted Richard Frederickson's plan. He inserted a hose into a gopher hole, connected to a car exhaust, and let the engine run. Gas escapes 150 to 200 feet away, and users report the method kills gophers effectively.
English forces push along a broad front from Ypres to Arras in a renewed drive against German positions. Desperate fighting, counter charges, and heavy losses mark the week as French and British troops gain trenches and press the offensive with bayonets and artillery. Reports describe intense night actions and dawn casualties, with gains described at Festubert and Riebourg L Avoue as the push continues.
Island Rapids Michigan May 16 report states light rain and mild temperatures helped save crops across the Crutit belt. Frost danger eased as rain spread from Muskegon to Jackson and surrounding areas, with growers hopeful the mild weather will allow districts to endure present cold snaps.
Fragmented notice references three sought positions in a general election context. Mentions offices for property commissioner and other county roles. Details are unclear. readable names include Leaver and Calo with a May 18 date and electoral context.
Russian dispatch from Petrograd says Austria lost heavily in Bukowina with 20,000 prisoners taken as Austrians retreated 95 miles along a 140 verst front. Czernowicz and remnants move toward the Pruth amid danger of disaster. Russians claim gains near Pilien and upper Vistula while Carpathian passes slow movement. Emperor Nicholas travels to the front.
Reports from Petrograd via London say German forces focus on forcing a crossing of the San in central Galicia north of Przemysl. They have not yet reached Jarosau and other fortresses forming a strong Russian defensive line. South of the Ban, German activity appears limited to cavalry reconnaissance as Russian troops redeploy from the Carpathians to Bukovina.
London Muay 11 Following a conference between the advisory committee on advance of price protections it was decided to raise the price of all meats from 2 to 4 cents a pound effective within a few days.
Fragmentary text indicates Hanna to be named archbishop with Vatican approval sought by Pope Benedict. Mentions Edward J. Banta and San Francisco in unclear passage, with garbled phrases about appointment and process.
In May, Wiebe and Anton enenior faced trial for alleged espionage in Old Malley pollw court before Lord Heading. Justivons Avery and Lush heard the case as authorities and the public attended a lengthy proceeding.
A garbled early 20th century passage discusses medical care for alleged lawbreakers, cites figures like Roosevelt and Dewey, and notes public sentiment toward administrators and the press. It contains scattered quotations about liberty, punishment, and public opinion shaping.
London read of a drift between Churchill and Lord Fisher as tensions ripple through the Admiralty. Press and officials weigh a cabinet reshuffle while Downing Street guards facts, The Times and Telegraph hint at leadership changes and possible Shifting control at sea.
Sun Pranctson reports May 18. The United railway commission of California orders payment of a $10080 dividend amid no plan for reorganization. Patrick Calhoun of San Marinboont Cleveland sinks the company treasury by a mule in the wake of the decision.
Denver reports unexpected snowfall as showers in the Rocky Mountain region turned to sleet and rain. Temperatures hovered around the mid thirties with Denver at 37 and nearby towns noting chilly, windy conditions and light accumulation.
A report suggests Pope may participate in a major peace conference at The Hague. Talks aim to reestablish Dutch legation to the Vatican and renew diplomatic ties between the Netherlands and the Holy See following a period of interrupted relations.
In Italy, cabinet members face army control as Prime Minister Salandra is spared. Parliament to vote on granting emergency powers while Giolitti plans to return home amid tensions. King Victor Emmanuel and officials hold audiences as MANNUNZIO ignites public fervor with a wartime speech.
Dispatches from Trieste report Austrian forces occupying the city after clashes on Sunday. Rioting left several dead or wounded as crowds confront authorities who threaten bombardment to quell demonstrations. Military presence fails to stop hostile shows toward Emperor Franz Joseph.
In Turin, May, a general strike paralyzed transportation as neutralists met. Military authorities used severe measures to restore order. A violent demonstration clashed with police with several people wounded or killed.
Indictments against Western Federation of Miners leaders and associates were dropped. Officials described alleged violence connected with copper strikes. Court actions resulted in release as prosecutors indicated no further charges.
A reported incident on Wanderer Way notes an airman struck and injured near Pu May 16. Authorities describe a traumatic event involving a wandering motorist and a vessel, with investigations continuing at Villa and Glertmon-Arenicnn.
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