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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1915
Page
1
Administration acts to end disorders with no delays and may give Carranza a chance at recognition if he proves superiority over rivals. Government aid to the Red Cross noted.
Vera Cruz June 4 Gen Carranza will answer President Wilsons note tomorrow official circles say the answer will be appreciative serene and dignified pointing to the strength of the Constitutionalist party as the leading faction in Mexico controlling most of the territory showing efforts to protect foreigners and relieve suffering nationwide especially in Mexico City
The Wilson administration warned Mexican factions to unite quickly or face a public ultimatum. If no central government is formed within sixty days, the United States will take steps to end the disorder. Carranza seeks Mexico City, while Villa and others await decisions from Washington. Recognition hinges on military control and suppression of rivals.
London dispatch reports a combined general assault on Turkish positions at Gallipoli commenced Friday morning. Meanwhile Petrograd notes major Turkish heavy artillery and garrison shifts from Erzerum toward Constantinople, with top troops diverted to the capital.
A newly designed Zeppelin, heavily armored and equipped with three poison gas reservoirs, caused national surprise during a trial flight over the Baltic, visible from Swedish and Danish coast towns. The apparatus represents a marked departure in form and size from earlier Zeppelins.
Official notice from London reports German spy Muller was sentenced to death after a camera trial before senior judges. Jury found Muller guilty and he faces execution by shooting, with appeal rights. Co-defendant Hahn received seven years penal servitude. Also jailed were Kuepferle, who died by suicide, and Muller and Hahn were accused of sending military info to Germany via invisible ink.
Amsterdam reports via London that the Telegraaf cites German casualty lists showing Prussian losses totaling 1,388,000. The lists name 56 airmen with 11 killed and 35 missing. 10 are reported as casualties among the remainder.
London June 4 Herr Trebitsch Shaw's German translator says an absolutely reliable source reports that G Bernard Shaw is being threatened and persecuted in London because of his friendly attitude to Germany. His doors are closed to visitors and his life may be in danger. Trebitsch says Shaw's correspondence is watched and he has not heard from him via Holland or Switzerland for weeks.
Washington dispatch reports British Ambassador warns consuls that Britain will not recognize credits offered to Germany via neutral countries. German firms invite US and others to lend against German goods, labeled neutral property, a practice Britain rejects. Also notes an exclusive interview with the Italian poet and historian Gabriel D Annunzio to appear in tomorrow's New York American.
Government announces appeal to the Supreme Court of the United States from the federal court ruling in favor of United States Steel Corporation. Attorney General Gregory says he is in accord with the law views, signaling continued Roosevelt era trust policy support. Stock market activity follows news, with gains as prices rise on strong buying.
Six more ships were sunk in a day of naval losses. The Inkum, from New York to London, was torpedoed 43 miles southwest of Lizard Head at 4:30 am, crew landed by Wendla, with a second torpedo after the vessel began sinking. Other vessels include Lappland, Cyrus, Iona, Chrysophrasus, and the Lowestoft trawler, with crews landed at Peterhead, Lerwick, Kirkwall, and Lowestoft.
Detroit June 4 Directors boosted Ford Motor Company's capital stock from 2 million to 100 million and declared a 45 million stock dividend payable in July. Outstanding stock totals 50 million with 50,010,000 held in reserve for future dividends and development. Rebates totaling 15 million will be distributed to 100,000 Ford owners on August 1. No cash dividend declared though future action implied. The move aligns stock value with company growth as Henry Ford and several partners hold large shares.
Stock market opens with heavy buying as investors react to the Government suit against the Steel Corporation. Steel, American Can, and International Harvester rise amid bullish sentiment sparked by the Trenton court decision, with Harvester leading gains before a late pullback. Trading volume reaches 975,000 shares in the first hour before cooling.
Morrow's New York American advert promotes Gabriel Dannunzio renowned Italian poet and historian, highlighting his prominence in literary circles and potential appearance or event coverage in the paper.
Lisbon newspapers report the steamship Demarara en route to Liverpool fired on a pursuing German submarine periscope. The submarine vanished and large quantities of oil were later sighted on the sea surface. Portuguese press protests sinking of two ships and calls for immediate severance of diplomatic relations with Germany.
Austro-Hungarian and Bavarian forces drive Russians from Przemysl after a days fighting along the Galician front. Przemysl is retaken with numerous prisoners as Russians evacuate the city and surrounding forts. The retreat continues toward the east while Austro-German units press the west and south fronts.
A German foreign minister note to the United States admits the Gulflight attack was an accident and offers full recompense. It questions the Cushng incident, asks for American material submitted for judgment, and requests designation of an expert to assess damages. The note, relayed via Ambassador Gerard, seeks to set a joint path forward.
In Liverpool David Lloyd George, newly named Munitions Minister, calls on employers and workers to suspend trade union regulations for the war. He argues full mobilization requires every available man and woman, asserts government red tape must be shed, and says labor should be legally bound to help meet next months output.
Daily Chronicle reports Lloyd George inspiring Manchester address praising patriotism. He pledged to discard roundabout government methods, presenting himself as Perseus rescuing Andromeda from red tape, in a message aimed at employers and workers of Lancashire and the country.
Premier Asquith visited the British front three days, met with General Joffre, General Foch and M Millerand, and viewed the trenches and Ypres from a hilltop with clear views of the front. He toured Dunkirk area and returned to London, the visit described as semi official with strong interest in the lines.
Special to The New York Times Washington June 4 The United States plans to end formal diplomatic talks with Germany until Berlin assures that submarine commanders will spare noncombatant lives of merchant crews. A note detailing the US position will be sent to Berlin after cabinet review and is designed to reaffirm the principle that civilians must not be sacrificed. The note dismisses German technical points and seeks prompt German agreement before further questions related to Lusitania Falaba Gulf light and Cushing are addressed. The communication, written by President Wilson, will be coded for cabling and sent to Ambassador Gerard at Berlin once finalized.
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