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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1915
Page
2
A wartime quarrel erupts over sinking enemy ships carrying ammunition to kill American soldiers. The speaker argues that American deaths and maimed soldiers justify action, condemning calls to avoid sinking ships with Americans aboard as hypocritical and cruel. The debate highlights mounting anger in the army.
Dr Anton Meyer Gerhard the emissary of Ambassador von Bernstorff met with Foreign Minister von Jagow and Undersecretary Zimmermann at the Foreign Office for two hours. Officials say the report confirms American public opinion and will help clarify German views, possibly speeding Germanys response within ten days.
London reporting says New York may have published a false image claiming Lusitania carried twelve six inch guns. Engineering's May issue explained the sketches show pre build plans, not outfitting, and the ship was never armed or impressed into government service.
Secretary Lansing announced that the charge a Berlin emissary was not Dr Anton Meyer Gerhard was false while the Alfred Meyer mystery remains unresolved. Count von Bernstorff denied knowledge of any Alfred Meyer. the State Department regards the impersonation as closed though questions about Meyer persist.
Paris dispatch reports Gabriel Hanotaux, head of the Franco American Commission for Development of Political Economic Literary and Art relations, arguing that tenderness toward Germany will not make a decisive arbiter in the current European diplomacy.
London dispatches report growing anger at German attacks on neutral shipping. Morgenbladet urges a clear government position or Parliament will speak. Stockholm correspondents note protests over the Torsten and Verdandi incidents and discuss possible Swedish reprisal.
Amsterdam report cites Adolf von Wangenheim of the Agrarian Party urging Germany to resist prescient threats from the Atlantic and avoid weakened resolve. He notes drought threatens crops but says German organization will overcome. The Tages Zeitung summary warns against irresponsible pressure and urges steadfast leadership.
In London on June 10 Bishop Crossley praised President Wilson as the world’s greatest personality. He argued America has a uniquely sensitive conscience and could guide Europe’s postwar readjustment. He warned against quick condemnation of Bryan and suggested America may share councils and possibly carry a torch of peace.
Secretary Redfield reported to President Wilson and the Cabinet on an American trade paper advertisement promoting a projectile that allegedly contains poisonous bases and can kill in four hours. The Cleveland firm named as manufacturer prompted horror among officials and spurred a Commerce Department inquiry next steps.
Canadian Pacific officials deny reports that their steamer Montfort was chased by a German submarine after leaving Avonmouth or that its engines were partially disabled from high speed. The Montreal arrival was due to fog and not a wartime incident.
Gustav Stahl, the alleged German reservist, was indicted for perjury by the Federal Grand Jury over his testimony that he saw four guns aboard the Lusitania before its last voyage. The indictment names Paul Koenig of the Hamburg American Line and cites Stahl's April 16 aboard the ship with two forward and two aft guns. He faces arraignment Monday before Judge Russell and bail is set at 10,000. The probe into the Lusitania affidavits continues with three government witnesses testifying yesterday. Heinz Hardenberg, held in Cincinnati, has not yet appeared but is expected to be produced.
The British steamship Ailsa of Leith, 1767 tons ross, built in 1884 and 200 feet long, was sunk today by a German submarine off the southeast coast of Scotland. The crew was saved.
Troops penetrated Russian territory near Lemberg reaching heights north of Krezow and Tarnogrod. Russians retired between the Lower San and the Vistula with advances at Cleszanow. Strong forces appeared east of Niemirow and near Jaworow while Wereszyca fighting continued. Our forces gained footing east of the Wereszyca and chased Russians from Litynia toward Kolodrub. Pflanzer’s eastern group repulsed three Russian attempts in Bukowina. eight officers and 1,000 men plus three machine guns were captured.
Petrograd reports an official review of Austrian battlefront activity in Galicia. It describes large actions on the Tismenitza-Svika front and near Stry and Lemberg, noting attempts to turn Mackensen's front and the turning point after May 15 to May 19 with heavy enemy losses and failed offensive efforts.
The report notes British and French offensives at Ypres La Bassée and Arras with heavy losses on the Allied side. It highlights French leadership timing and courage, praising the army’s discipline and readiness to sacrifice despite costly attacks and persistent German artillery.
Ottawa reports Major fighting near Westubert, France, involving the Canadian First Brigade from Ontario. General Mercer commands the brigade, including the First through Fourth Battalions. Casualties are heavy with limited details. Colonel Becker of London, Ontario, was killed at Festubert.
Henry Lapierre a 22 year old native of Chazy N Y arrived from Liverpool on the Arabic and recounted his front line experiences with the Royal Highlanders in France He described Ypres gas attacks the heavy losses from the gas and machine gun fire and that his battalion went from 1100 men to 10 survivors He enlisted in Montreal trained on Salisbury Plain and went to the front on the Avon from Bristol He later returned to London and received an honorable discharge after 218 days service He noted British authorities initially barred American enlistment but later admitted them.
A detailed military account describes the May to June fighting on the Dniester and Stry fronts. German forces led by von Bothmer attempted an offensive across the Dniester, suffering heavy casualties but advancing briefly near Zidaczow before later being repelled. Ukrainian or allied troops countered, recaptured ground, and inflicted thousands of German casualties while taking 40,000 prisoners in the sector. The piece notes German demoralization and propagandistic reporting patterns observed in enemy announcements.
Budapest dispatch reports the Austro German General Staff pushing toward Lemberg and threatening Warsaw to curb Russian reverses. High officials see Russia as the main obstacle to victory, aiming to neutralize Russia briefly. Bulgarian neutrality and rising anti German sentiment in Budapest spark unease as food prices spark criticism of authorities.
Berlin reports that among prisoners taken by General von Mackensen in Galicia is the daughter of a Russian colonel. She wore a one year volunteer uniform and had been fighting in the ranks.
Vienna declares heavy Austrian offensives from Mori and Rovereto against Italian camps at Brentonico and Serravale in Lagardina Valley, while Tolmino fortress on the Isonzo remains a key objective. Hungarian assault on Monte Nero is repulsed by Italian Alpine troops, with severe Hungarian losses.
Special Cable from Chiasso June 18 reports four weeks of fighting leaving both sides in positions ready for a decisive action. Italians bombard Giradiscea and inch toward Trieste, while Austrians shift troops to Trent Province for mountain warfare. A plan to invade through Alpine passes may unfold in July as strength determines offense or defense.
Rome reports Italy dismisses German intrigues as useless and declares open affiliation with the Allies. Italy states Germany's future attitude is of no interest and notes Allied missions follow Italian operations, indicating Italy’s campaign is part of Allied war plans across theatres. Germany and Turkey’s nondeclaration is deemed irrelevant.
Special cable from Chiasso reports King Victor showing Savoyard resolve as he visits fronts and reassures troops, celebrating the reconquered city’s reunion with Italy. The monarch’s presence signals unity and morale boost for Savoy forces.
Berlin reports the German government weighs indicting Cardinal Felix von Hartmann for treason over a special prayer issued June 4 to Roman Catholic churches. Officials fear provoking Catholics and straining Vatican ties while opposing peace rhetoric that could hamper war aims. The prayer pleads for peace amid war’s horrors and lamentation for affected families.
Berlin reports an Overseas News Agency statement condemning French treatment of German prisoners in tropical Africa. It says Berlin will compel French prisoners of war to cultivate swamps in various regions, while promising care for their health and well being. The note cites Dahomey abuses and inadequate clothing, nourishment, and disease protection.
Travelers report Sir Reginald McKenna met in Nice with Italy's Finance Minister and arranged for England to finance Italy to the tune of about 644 million dollars.
The Times reports that the Cabinet agreed in principle to extend the life of the present Parliament by twelve months and to postpone all municipal elections this year. The decision aims to avoid a dissolution and maintain government stability.
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