21 May 1915
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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1915
Page
1
Reported near Rome the envoy walkout and armed clash as ministers prepare a declaration of war against Austria. Italy suspends immunity and faces pressure to protect interests in Germany while diplomacy strains under rumors of an alliance and possible territorial demands amid a broader European crisis.
Seringtor, NL May 21 The house sent to third reading a bill to raise assembly pay to 50 a year for the two year term after defeating an amendment by Rep Rothechild to set 60 000 for the period The original pay was 43 000 plus 16 incidental allowance The new law would apply to assemblymen elected in 1914 The current pay is 23 an early line mentions Lacy Page Gaston anti cigarette bill 125 and house bill 106 Smeral on fraternal benefit societies The session ended about 5 30 pm with adjournment note of Berlin history of negotiations with Italy and Austro-Hungary shadowing the report.
Many Ameritas women who left New York for The Hague return by May 21 as passengers. The article notes their voyage and the sense of reunion after the international event, with emphasis on the travelers and their destination.
Kaness City Mo May 21 Former President Taft and 206 Yale alumni visit for a two day convention of the Associated Western Yale clubs The association covers Yale clubs from the west to Pittsburgh The local Yale club hosts about 156 members as officers are to be elected and plans discussed to engage western youths with Yale
Washington May 21 Italians in the United States probably will not be called back to the colors unless the European war lasts another year Italian officials here believe Italy has enough men in her home army to sustain a vigorous offensive against Austria The prospect that Italy may enter the war to press for peace within six months is cited in Italian quarters here as a reason to withhold reservists abroad until needed by military operations.
Berlin via London May 21 a meeting by the Deutscher Wehr verein urged reprisals against American shipments of war materials. A resolution called for stopping export of goods needed in America such as dyestuffs and limiting imports from the United States to curb trade deemed objectionable.
London May 21 prize court decides the German steamer Ophelia captured in the North sea by the British destroyer Meteor was a lawful prize. Germany protested that the Ophelia was a hospital ship, while Britain argued she masqueraded under false colors for scouting.
New York May 31. Counsel in the Harry K Thaw case agreed to await the state court of appeals ruling before seeking a jury determination of Thaw s mental condition. The appeal by Attorney General Woodbury challenged the appellate division s refusal to permanently enjoin Supreme Court Justice Hendrick from proceeding with the case.
Petrograd reports three weeks of fighting in the Carpathians with average enemy losses around 10,000 daily on May 10 to 13 and much heavier losses later. It claims 40,000 prisoners captured, regiments reduced to single companies, and thousands of guns left behind as shells depleted and horses scarce.
Danville Alabama May 21 Judge Wright granted a petition for an accounting in the Lorimer Gallagher company bankruptcy. J T Gallagher assisted creditors by drafting notes totaling 500000 dollars at full value payable within three years. Notes are guaranteed by company claims and the firm retains assets to continue operations and accept new orders.
Cynthia Buffum pleaded guilty to murdering her husband Willis Buffum by repeated arsenic doses. A state supreme court judge sentenced her to not less than twenty years in prison with a $500 pine jacket. Bloomington ruling orders New York Nationals to pay $500 for Pitcher James Binejacket’s release from the Brooklyn Federals after the deal closed. New York repudiated the contract. Galesburg memorializes Division Roadmaster John Sullivan after 58 years of service with the Chicago Burlington and Quincy.
In Syracuse May 21 the jury in the 50,000 libel suit by William Barnes against Theodore Roosevelt failed to reach a verdict by 4 pm after an earlier report of a verdict for Roosevelt was retracted. Juror Edward Burns dissented, delaying decisions on costs as Roosevelt appeared pleased and urged a verdict regardless of cost. Also noted Swiss protest over Lusitania sinking with three Swiss fatalities.
Fair tonight and Saturday with cooler temps tonight and a rise tomorrow. Today's 7 am temperature 56, yesterday high 64 and last night low 49. Wind 15 mph, precipitation 0.70 inch, water stage 6.2, up 1 inch in 24 hours. Astronomical notes list Mercury Mars Saturn Jupiter Venus and a dragon and bear alignment described by ancient view.
Reports from Rome indicate Italy has not yet declared war on Austria though parliament granted government full powers. Delayed censorship and Geneva signals suggest an ultimatum could come today, with war likely before week’s end. Victor Emmanuel reportedly suspended diplomatic immunity of German and Austrian envoys at the Vatican. In Galicia Austro German losses are heavy, official tallies show daily deaths near 10,000 and a large share of their strength gone. Gallipoli sees fierce fighting with Turkish reinforcements and heavy naval bombardment of Turkish fortifications.
Diplomatic dispatches report that Mexican outlaws who assaulted the German minister in Mexico City now threaten other foreigners. In Nogales two thousand people join bread riots at Hermosillo, looting two American stores as police are overwhelmed and troops restore order.
London May 21 The first authoritative announcement of a cabinet appointment outside Asquith and Grey places Arthur Henderson, a labor leader, as president of the Local Government Board, succeeding Herbert Louis Samuel. Trade unionists applaud. The crisis features fierce attacks on War Secretary Earl Kitchener by the Daily Mail and other papers. The exchange retorts with a demonstration and a mass burn of Daily Mail copies. Peoria Illinois May 21 Illinois Letter Carriers hold 17th annual convention with discussions on promotion and service. Rock Island Peoria and Bloomington delegations back their candidates for state presidency.
German official statement reports North of Ypres French troops attacked east of the canal during the night and that a British attack south of Neuve Chapelle failed. It notes 104,000 Russian prisoners taken since May 1, plus 72 cannon and 253 machine guns, with ongoing actions near Kodubh Besiagola Zemigola and Niemen area. Paris official statement mentions a limited trench gain by the enemy north of Ypres and east of the Yser canal, counterattacks expelling them, and artillery exchanges near Notre Dame de Lorette and Souchez to Neville Saint Vaast.
London dispatch reports fierce fighting near the neck of the Gallipoli peninsula as British Queen Elizabeth fires from the Gulf of Saros and Turkish guns from the Sea of Marmora aid the attack. Turkish troops from Atvalf in Asia Minor are said moved to the Dardanelles while Athens papers note a raised reward of 10 000 for information on the German submarine sighting.
Albany in May 21. Criminal action against Armour and Swift packers tests state container law. Attorney General Woodbury alleges failure to mark weight on wrapped hams and bacon and that wrappers carried price equal to meat. Both companies contend weight stamping was not required on wrapped items.
Chicago editors push for the 1916 Democratic National Convention to be held in Chicago. They secured backing from Illinois committeeman Charles Boechens tein and claim support from Thomas Taggart Indiana, Fred Lynch Minnesota, and Urey Woodson Kentucky who pledged aid.
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