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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1915
Page
1
View accompanies report on the ill fated White Star steamer Arabic torpedoed off Ireland. The image shows Arabic’s four decks with passengers waving farewell and a center bow view. A map highlights the sinking spot near the Lusitania coast.
Italian ultimatum expired and a war declaration circulated as Italian ambassadors left Constantinople and Turkish envoys departed Rome. Reports said Italy aims at Tripoli and the Dardanelles while Austro German ties hint at broader conflict. naval actions include Baltic and Marmara engagements with multiple vessels reported sunk or damaged.
London officials announced cotton would be placed on absolute contraband and that steps will be taken to safeguard American cotton growers. A formal announcement is expected Sunday placing cotton under French control and possible government action to stabilize market conditions.
London officials say the liner Arabic did not ram or attempt to escape the German submarine that sank her. Survivors report no sighting of the attacker before or after the attack, closing a possible justification loop. White Star lists 39 dead, 309 survivors. crew 227 saved 21 missing, cabin passengers 121 saved 12 missing, steerage 42 saved 6 missing.
Madrid reports the Spanish ambassador to Berlin was ordered to protest to the German foreign office after the sinking of the Spanish steamer Isidoro. The German ambassador sent a letter expressing regret calling it an unfortunate accident. Reports say the vessel sank Thursday with several crew members missing and possible loss of life.
A news agency dispatch from Amsterdam reports a Jesuit priest in Antwerp was sentenced by military authorities to fifteen years in prison for aiding Belgians amid the occupation. The report notes the severity of the punishment and underscores wartime reprisals against clergy.
Dispatches from Field Marshal Mackenzen's army say German forces reach within six miles of Brest Litovsk forts and open artillery fire. Reports also note Bielsk captured along the Bielostok rail line and Gallwitz's left wing advancing.
Paris Aug 22 The French government's notice declares cotton absolute contraband and appears in the Official Journal.
In Meridian Mississippi on August 21, Mr J Quigley was shot and killed at the family home by his stepdaughter Mrs A J Hatch. The killer claims Quigley had been drinking and making advances, which led to the fatal shot through his stomach and spleen.
Governor Ferguson appeals to Texas citizens to raise a relief fund for flood victims outside Galveston, which is handling its own relief work. Large supplies of food and clothing are in demand. Mrs. Vanderbilt Honored. Paris gold medal awarded to Mrs. W. K Vanderbilt for service to the American committee aiding the war ministry.
Colonel Roosevelt dismisses reports that the United States should sever diplomatic ties with Germany over the Arabic sinking. He argues Germany would not care about such a move and urges the administration to avoid sacrificing American honor and interests. He criticizes the idea as yielding to pressure without real effect.
The Weather Bureau in Washington reports generally fair conditions for Alabama and Mississippi for Sunday and Monday. No rain threats noted. temperatures expected to remain mild.
Joseph R Tumulty, secretary to the president, addressed about 250 New Jersey Democratic leaders in Spring Lake stating that President Wilson would defend American rights on land and sea at any cost. He called Wilson the defender and spokesman of inalienable rights during a time of international crisis amid strong applause from Governor Fielder and others.
Wireless stations flash calls from New Orleans as search for the United Fruit steamer Marowine proceeds. No trace found of the vessel or its 28 passengers and 65 crew. Abangarez may reach Cuba as reports of a vessel beating on reefs surface. Passengers include Miss Eleanor Cowen Dr Claude A Quinn and Mrs William Jones with relatives awaiting word.
Officials in Washington debated how far to pressure Germany after the Arabic sinking. President Wilson and Secretary Lansing discussed the issue at the White House with no details released. The aides noted the talks emphasized keeping a cautious line while considering Germany’s potential ultimatum and the safety of survivors.
Classified snippets show items missing or found including dogs a bull and a fox terrier with collars a worm gear ring and a raincoat found in Bienville Square a missing white puppy and a folding pocketbook with cash rewards offered for return or claimers urged to reply by mail or street corner notices with rewards to B E Nettles and others.
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