11 May 1915
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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1915
Page
1
Amid war tensions and Lusitania disaster, President Wilson isolates himself as Congress and White House officials weigh options. Secretaries Tuamalty and Bryan are not consulted, fueling debate over independent leadership and possible steps toward averting broader conflict.
Berlin says German sorrow over Lusitania deaths is sincere but argues Britain bears responsibility. It accuses Britain of starving civilians and arming ships, citing Lusitania's ammunition and contraband cargo. The note urges trust in German warnings over English assurances.
In Kinsale Ireland the coroner's jury declares the Lusitania disaster a wholesale murder by German submarine officers under imperial orders. Five deaths occurred eight miles SSE of Old Head of Kinsale on May 7 1915 with international law violations cited and condolences offered to relatives Cunard Company and U S citizens.
Canadian Mrs Lines hails Alfred G. Vanderbilt and his valet Ronald Denyer for rescuing children and women from the Lusitania wreck. The report notes a growing British resolve and anger after the disaster, with officials and civilians voicing a hardening spirit and a desire for revenge.
John B Trumbull president announces at Plainville New Britain area that the Trumbull Manufacturing Company will start making war munitions. He says the plan is embryonic but will use machinery for rifles and shrapnel parts, driven by the death of their brother Isaac H Trumbull.
The Cologne Volkszeitung lauds the Lusitania sinking as a great naval achievement with moral significance. It says the English campaign to starve Germans failed and asserts the ship was sunk in its zone by operators at risk, describing the act with pride. The piece appears in Amsterdam on May 10 and mentions selling goods at Spencer's in Maiden Lane.
Captain Turner described the Lusitania's speed at 18 knots near Fastnet before a torpedo struck. He testified there was no warning before the explosion, boats were launched despite listing, and 1500 passengers plus 600 crew were aboard. The coroner's verdict blamed the German submarine officers for murder.
In Philadelphia on May 10 President Wilson addressed about 15 000 people in a hall including 4 000 naturalized citizens. He urged humanity first and warned against dividing into groups while stressing America must be peaceful yet persuasive to Germany over the Lusitania tragedy. He received a tremendous ovation and many flags waved as he spoke.
The President speaks to new American citizens about unity, renewal, and the American ideal. He stresses that America thrives by drawing strength from newcomers and by continuing to pursue liberty, justice, and humanity, while urging acceptance of work and shared responsibility.
The president argues America must set a peaceful example rather than force to convince others of its correctness. He urges a conscious, elevating influence through example, not through fighting or coercion.
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