Italy May Enter War At Any Hour
An AP correspondent reports strong belief in Rome that war with Austria is imminent while Italian factions debate neutrality. A prominent Italian statesman argues Italy must stay faithful to treaties and avoid provoking a full crisis, citing Trieste as a key obstable and warning against unilateral territorial changes that could spark irreparable Italian irredentism.
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Italians in Switzerland Ordered to Rejoin Regiments
Geneva May 11 Italian officers in Switzerland up to age 94 were ordered yesterday to rejoin their regiments immediately. Automobiles belonging to the Italian royal family near Milan were sent to Verona for the army. Freight shipments from Italy to Germany via Switzerland have virtually ceased and Swiss frontier train service declines.
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Military preparations push Italy toward major war
London reports war between Italy and the central empires appears almost unavoidable with only a slim chance of agreement. Reports from Paris and Athens claim German and Austrian moves, Austrian concessions to Italy are alleged but exclude Trieste and Istria. Heavy Gallipoli fighting continues and Turkish losses are tallied amid reported Allied advances on Friday and Saturday. Russian front victories are claimed along the Carpathians. Continued on next page.
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Texas House Backs Wilson on Lusitania Crisis
The Texas House unanimously adopted a resolution expressing full confidence in President Wilson to handle the international crisis stemming from the Lusitania sinking and pledging undivided support for U S action if needed. Springfield NJ and references to the Senate endorsement are noted in related reports.
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Villa Claims Victory as Obregon Forces Defeated
Washington May 11 General Villa reports destroying the left wing of Obregon's army in a dispatch. The battle occurred south of Dean with Villa forces advancing to Trapuate. A second hattin is anticipated.
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Decree 18 Abated Berlin Edict Withdrawal Report
Berlin reports may 11 with Amsterdam and London noting the withdrawal from May 8 of the federal council decree ordering towns to provide meat and tinned foods for their populations. Vossische Zeitung says withdrawal undermines Britain's starvation plan against Germany.
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Local Weather Forecast For Major Cities
Readings report temperatures and wind directions across cities including St. Louis Chicago Denver Kansas City New York and Washington with clear to partly cloudy skies. Noted highs range from in the 50s to 80s while recent lows span the 40s to 60s and winds shift from south to west.
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Brown Victory Seems Likely in City Election
In the first election under the new commission charter, Mayer Brown and his ticket appear certain to win. Officials elected include Brown for mayor and four running mates for key posts, with predictions of large majorities and turnout possibly higher than the primary.
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German bomb hits bed of a child in Denia
An air raid over Denia dropped five bombs shortly after dawn. A child Amy Patie 11 was among victims, with a roof collapse injuring Marc Rolleker and a nine year old, while others in Noor and Utebod areas suffered wounds. Wounded men in a shed were reported.
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Japan drafts treaty with China amid public discontent
May 11 dispatch says Japan's foreign office drafts a treaty with China based on acceptance of concessions and restoration of Kiang Chau. Conservative press urges self restraint toward China while reports from Peking anticipate Russia seeking privileges in North Manchuria. Washington notes President Wilson has not fully studied China's concessions and does not expect U S treaty rights with either nation to be contravened.
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Germans Seize Coal-Laden Benglish Steamers Near Rytherlunds
London dispatch reports German forces have seized more coal laden British steamers and taken them into Rytherlunds. The Stockholm source notes additional ships detained as wartime action progresses.
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Vanderbilts Still Hope To Recover Body
A mass of testimony points to a high casualty rate aboard the Titanic, with reports of lifebelts used to aid women as the ship sank. Efforts by Webb Wad, secretary to Alfred Vanderbilt, seek authorized tugs to recover more bodies, including that of Mr. Vanderbilt. Additional wreckage finds and continued search efforts unfold as weather and currents hinder rescue.
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Early city election returns to be tallied at The Light office
Election returns from the general city race will be received at The Light on Travis Street after polls close at 7 tonight. A Light representative will be at each polling place and will relay results to the office as counting finishes. If decisive before dark an extra edition will be issued immediately.
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Cabinet Discusses Marine Tragedy In Washington
President Wilson said his Philadelphia talk was not a policy declaration but a personal view aimed at new naturalized Americans. He would decide policy after gathering elements in Lusitania and related cases, stressing restraint and adherence to international law. Cabinet meetings were grave with no firm decision revealed. officials declined to discuss specifics, while senators urged peace and careful action.
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