19 May 1915
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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1915
Page
1
Madison May 19 The governor warns the legislature against approving new appropriations before reducing present authorizations. He notes a cash balance tied to prior obligations and contingent liabilities totaling millions, urging action to avoid raising property taxes.
Fragmented wartime summary reports minor Allied and German actions in Galicia and Petrograd while noting Austria’s territorial offers and Italian and Turkish engagements near the Dardanelles. A British steamer Drumcree is torpedoed. Domestic finance details show proposed revenues, taxes, and extensive state-improvement appropriations for 1916 including buildings, arts, and roads, with governor urging rapid review and prioritization.
The article discusses a diplomatic understanding between Romania and Italy about alliance prospects if Italy joins the Allies. It notes Austrian–German efforts to sway Italy to remain neutral or join with promises of concessions, and how Italy’s stance evolved amid typical wartime bargaining and Austrian pressures.
The British government informed the U S state department that the window for shipping German goods to America from neutral ports has been extended to June 14. The extension applies to items purchased before ree 1.
Early May London reports describe a shifting British cabinet scene as Asquith contemplates reshuffles while Fisher may stay on. Europe faces continued Russian and Austrian actions in Galicia with heavy fighting and shifting fronts. Polish refugees move east from West Galicia toward the San River as relations with occupying authorities soften.
Three recovered bodies include five men and one woman from the Lusitania disaster. Likely identified are Charles H. Lund of Chicago and Montague F Grant of London and Chicago. The female remains are unnamed.
The sacht Mayflower with President Wilson and his party left Cape Henry after the New York naval review and headed up Chesapeake Bay toward Washington. They may reach the capital late tonight or early tomorrow.
Special to The Northwestern reports in Stevens Point Wisconsin on May 19 that virtually all testimony has been introduced for both sides in the Owh koah libel case and the best possible forecast suggests closing addresses to the jury will begin late this afternoon.
A dramatic morning heist at the Ueele hardware shop in Shebosgan Wis leaves the desk of a partner and a clerk shocked. The burglar took cash and valuables after entering a back room, with no clues yet found and the scene still under investigation.
The article reports Premier Asquith discussing the cabinet crisis and wartime policy. Bonar Law backs unity, warns against risky political reshuffles, and both leaders address a crowd amid calls to finish the war effectively.
A report describes a German air raid on a vessel off Philadelphia. The ordnance hit the funnel area and damaged the engine room, forcing the crew to retreat to safety on deck. A copy of the warded report was sent to Washington.
In the house of commons parliamentary undersecretary of war JL Tennant says the government is inquiring into the desecration in which Germans removed a figure of Christ from a village crucifix and wounded a Canadian sergeant. The inquiry had not yet been completed.
Amid unclear text a weather forecast hints at rain in the southern portion with probable heavy showers Thursday. Forecasters expect cooler conditions and breeze as fronts move through, impacting the southern counties.
In Syracuse and early May, judges weighed whether the Barnes case involves privilege and libel. The court denied a jury verdict on certain claims, limiting focus to two charges: alleged corrupt alliances and political-business ties linked to Barnes and Murphy. The proceedings examined years-old events and a 1911 senator deadlock context.
Officials report Germany will take at least a week to respond to the American note and may not reach Washington for ten days. Washington expects Berlin to indicate intentions to employ submarines against merchantmen as destroyers or cruisers, targeting passenger and contraband carrier ships.
May 19 dispatches describe Italy and Austria preparing for possible war as German and Austrian envoys face passport denials and Rome signals readiness. U.S. ambassadors in Berlin and Constantinople are asked to monitor diplomatic interests. Berlin reports warn only a general halt could avert war.
Berlin dispatch notes mood of war with Italy seen as inevitable after Preign Bettmann Hollweg remarks. Rome reports Souning told ministers that additional territorial offers were received, while Austria turns to the U S for protection of new subjects as war looms. Authorities enforce strict transport controls and may use force.
Fragmentary report notes a British ship torpedoed during action near Sunderland. The damaged steamer, with crew aboard, suffered heavy losses but details are unclear due to damaged text.
Industrial moves and political notes from Washington include acronyms and partial names. The fragment mentions miss Coad, Aston Aid, and Tearance with reference to New York authorities.
An account notes a kingly or national leader visiting Arkansas National Guard companies in the state to discuss preparedness and citizenry. The event featured talks on national duty, self-improvement, and the value of service to the community as honorable to join.
The Cunard line released a Glasgow cablegram saying there is absolutely no foundation for reports that Transylvania was chased by a submarine or that any torpedo attack was attempted.
A coroner jury in Ramsgate returns a verdict of murder against Emperor William in the death of John Sadth who died from shock after injuries sustained in a Zeppela raid on a Monday. The jury suggests pursuing responsible parties for the raid as the cause.
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