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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1915
Page
4
Italian forces claim Gradisca remains in their hands after heavy combat on the Isonzo front. Austrian losses reported high as Verona and Trieste regions also see action. Vienna denies Italian victories and asserts defeats on all fronts.
War Office statement from Vienna notes repeated enemy attacks on all fronts were repulsed. Dalmatian Landwehr repels the breach at the Gordhead, and actions north of Ronchi fail. Artillery duels continue on the Carinthian frontier with a minor assault near Wolday Lake repulsed. Tyrolean combats and skirmishes yield successes for the Allies.
Italians under General Cadorna claim decisive advances on the Tyrol Trentino line. They report capturing Cortina d Ampezzo approaches and Falzarese pass, with Austrians driven from strong positions as Italian troops push toward the Drava valley region.
The Rome Tribuna recalls how in December 1907 Colonel Roosevelt, then president, received Italian cavalry exercise photos from the American ambassador. The Attaché noted their effect on him and Roosevelt sent the materials to Taft to urge similar training for American officers.
Reports from Lugano claim Italy has agreed with allies on a limited offensive to force Austria and Germany to deploy up to 1,000,000 troops. The plan centers on heavy Isonzo fighting with aims at Trent Trieste and Villach in Carinthia to compel opposing reinforcements.
In Rome on June 11 crowds welcomed several thousand Italians recalled from America and Canada or who planned to volunteer for service. Some wore bodices with intertwined Italian and American colors while shouting Viva America and Viva Italia. Some recruits were born in the United States and do not speak Italian. Many more were anticipated.
Paris June 11 The Temps Rome correspondent reports German agents in Rome are pushing rumors of a secret Italy Germany treaty allowing Rome to reclaim irredentist provinces and a posturing for a separate peace with Germany against the Allies. Rome officials move to reassure and curb inquiries.
The German steamer Bayern, harboring field guns machine guns and several aeroplanes hidden under ordinary goods, was unloaded by Italian authorities in Naples. Customs seized the material after it failed to appear in ship papers. The Bayern had been in Naples since last August, previously sailing from Hamburg toward Yokohama and Hong Kong before hostilities began.
An Austrian airship arrived by rail at Linbach yesterday. Reports say an Austrian aeroplane flew high above the Stelvio Pass, likely between 12 000 and 36 000 feet above sea level given the pass altitude of 10 000 feet.
French forces report vast captures from Germans around Arras and Neuville St Vaast. War office notes three 71 mm guns, 800000 cartridges found, plus rifles, mitrailleuses, grenades and engineer tools in ruined positions. Berlin says French attempts to retake positions failed. French trenches extend two kilometers north south of Neuville.
Paris reports a Temps letter on the River Aisne showing German captives in patched tunics helmetless and young. Some 16 to 18 years old, many nearsighted, one prefers Russians to French. A German fighter questions victory, while French artillery destroys trenches parapets and shelters.
Paris dispatch reports Maeurthe Barrés urging medals or ribbons to identify invalided soldiers to prevent insults. A wounded correspondent complains of hostile remarks about his appearance in public. Gaulois proposes Chambord park as a home for incapacitated soldiers on 6000 acres to shelter six veterans.
Ottawa reports all battalions of the second Canadian Division have safely reached France under Major General Hughes. The unit includes the Fourth Fifth and Sixth Infantry Brigades led by Lords Brooke Lan dry Ketchen and Pousette Holland with supporting artillery engineers and cyclists. Thirteen men are listed as killed or dead of wounds with Lieutenant Blainey D Parker of Ottawa among the wounded.
The Tyrol guides idle as war keeps tourists away. From Stelvio Pass observers view Italian and Austrian positions high in snow covered mountains. Telephones link guides to valley reporters while artillery echoes roll across the peaks.
The Department of Justice investigates a report that Professor Zemmick, a wireless teleg raphy expert, has been detached by German authorities and assigned to Sayville Long Island. Three American censors guard the station to keep neutrality and code handling in line with US oversight.
Manchester reports say Government officials told union leaders there must be no stoppage in Lancashire cotton. Workers seek a ten percent wage raise while spinners threaten lockouts affecting about 40 million spindles. London base: Board of Trade asks Manufacturers’ Association and union to submit to Production Committee decision on any wage rise, with immediate resumption of work and withdrawal of lockouts if accepted.
Washington June 11 British Embassy cable reports settlement of many claims by American owners against British shippers for cotton cargoes seized. Initial payment set at 4 10 cents per pound, totaling over £50,000, to be made to representatives of L Wolff & Co. No further documents proving ownership yet. The government says it intends immediate restitution of pre-empted cargoes and is coordinating with shippers.
A. Bruce Bielaski, chief of the U S Bureau of Investigation, returned from New York where he directed scrutiny of affidavits from the German Embassy alleging gun mounts on the Luattania. He said grand jury steps seek the exact framing of Stahl and others affidavits and imply higher officials may be involved. Bielaski to report to Assistant Attorney General Warren as the inquiry widens.
Federal investigators pursue multiple suspects after Gustav Stahl, among the affidavit makers, was jailed on perjury charges. The Grand Jury heard secret testimony while Stahl defends his claims that he saw guns aboard the Lusitania.
Justice Department agents seek to locate Lieutenant Brauer and several crew members who left the Prinz Eitel Friedrich before internment at Newport News. Surgeon Nolte was found aboard a ship at Algeciras, Spain, after over staying his parole. The U.S. will request Germany to return any who reached home if they fled to Germany.
Spedal reports heavy domestic and war orders push Bethlehem Steel to enlarge its works. A new mill and expansions on Jersey Zinc property cost 10 million dollars, with open hearth bars and rails planned. Saucon plant adds nine thousand tons monthly capacity. Lehigh plant to gain a $2.54 million furnace.
London June 12 reports Serbians marching across northern Albania toward Djuraséo while Montenegrins head for Alessi. Albanian bands alleged to be led by Austrians and Turks harass Serbia, with incursions into Serbian territory including near Durazzo as forces push toward Tirana. Serbian troops also enter Kibassen per government officials amid Austrian Turkish fears.
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