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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1915
Page
2
Washington demands action from Germany over submarine attacks that endanger American lives and shipping. President Wilson's note, delivered to Berlin via Ambassador Gerard, calls for adherence to prize rules and safe conduct of neutral vessels on the high seas.
After a German-American Alliance meeting in Boeheater New York President William Otto said the group favored unqualified support of President Wilson in any action he takes. He noted the German-Americans of the city remain neutral and will not act in policy decisions.
Washington reports that as President Wilson wires a note to Berlin demanding pledges of future neutral sea safety, strong signs indicate the move is the first of a sequence of grave actions. Germany is not expected to accept pledges nor to repudiate its plan to sink the Lusitania.
Washington dispatches describe the note as friendly yet emphatic with a firm diplomatic stance. Analysts warn Berlin could face possible rupture of relations or even war if it rejects American terms.
The Cunard Line bulletin from New York shows two previously named survivors missing from the final first cabin list. Fr Blish Thompson of Seymour Indiana and Miss Winifred Barker of New York are no longer listed among Lusitania survivors. Second cabin totals change with 213 survivors, 3 names dropped and 12 added.
Premier Asquith told the House of Commons that enemy aliens of military age would be interned and naturalized suspects watched. The decision pacified agitators as riots in London and nearby towns largely subsided with reinforced police and Special Constables maintaining order.
Alphonse G. Koelble, president of the United German Societies of New York, says German Americans would be bound to the Stars and Stripes if war with Germany occurs, though he does not expect such a conflict to arise. He notes rumors of German allegiance to Germany amid the crisis and expresses his belief that war is unlikely.
Pekin reports a frank statement by the Chinese Government on the drastic action of Japan. China seeks to preserve peace in the Far East and strengthen China Japan friendship. The note notes Japan’s January 18 presentation of 21 demands in five groups.
London May 14 reports the British battleship Goliath torpedoed in the Dardanelles with heavy loss of life. Churchill announced that submarine B-14 penetrated to the Sea of Marmora and sank two Turkish gunboats and a transport. The dispatches note Allied efforts to clear the straits and an assault on the heights of Aohi Baba.
Berlin reports Austro German forces under General von Mackensen are before Przemysl after driving Russians from Galicia and Carpathian positions. In the west British attacks before Ypres were repulsed with heavy losses. Germans gain in territory on the Ypres Menin road and evacuated Carency with 700 German casualties.
German War Office reports 148 500 Russians captured in Galicia and Russian Poland with 69 cannons and 255 machine guns seized. Austrian and German forces push toward Przemysl as western front gains noted while allies advance at other points.
Berlin through London states deep sympathy for Lusitania victims but holds Britain responsible, accusing London of starving civilians and forcing Germany into retaliatory measures. The German foreign office dispatch to Washington frames Britain as the cause of the tragedy.
Americans in London express strong views on the German submarine policy. Ernst Carter of New York decries the claim that a submarine captain bore sole responsibility for the Lusitania sinking and warns that Count Von Bernstoff and Dr Daraburg pose greater danger if they continue inflammatory propaganda.
Prominent delegates to the world court congress including John Hays Hammond and Henry Lane Wilson read President Wilsons note to Germany with grave concern and agreed the government will receive firm national support.
In Sonora near Esperanza south of Guaymas a group of 65 Americans including women and children faced Yaqui Indian assault as 500 Mexican troops engaged the area. Secretary Daniels ordered the cruiser New Orleans from Manzanillo to Guaymas to assist the beleaguered colony alongside the Raleigh.
Queenstown mourners attended the burial of Lusitania victims as regiments and naval detachments escorted the hearses to the old cemetery. Clergymen of all faiths united in service as soldiers and sailors paid respects.
The American embassy reports no warning given before the torpedo strike on the Lusitania. The ship sank in 18 minutes at 2 23. There were 218 American passengers aboard. 79 survived and 118 were missing according to Queenstown consul reports.
Paris reports a brilliant success by French forces north of Arras. After fierce fighting the French took Carency and occupied Neuville. German counterattacks at La Chapelle were repulsed with heavy losses as infantry and hundreds of heavy guns remained engaged.
The Cunard liner Mauretania, sister ship to the Lusitania, scheduled to sail May 29 from London has been cancelled.
Alberta wool growers expect 25 cent wool this year. A Grassy Lake sheep man says the war has increased demand and some may earn more. The season is favorable for a large, quality harvest and Western Canada's climate suits sheep farming.
Adolphus de Milyuns drove his truck in York shire when four fowls were struck. The owner demanded 14 shillings for the four birds, insisting two remain dead and two will not lay eggs due to fright. The motorist pays, joking about the birds not hens.
The witness claimed the name Pat rick J. Dolan but faced doubt from Judge Wade. He confirms Dolan as his name and cites confusion with his father Levinski. He explains he acquired the Dolan surname after arriving two years ago and misstates details about selling a sign and belongings.
A Topeka woman credits giving up coffee for Postum with curing insomnia nervousness and dyspepsia. She reports rapid improvement and five years of relief, claiming no medicines since switching. The ad promotes Postum Cereal and Instant Postum with prices and a testimonial from Postum Company.
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