02 May 1915
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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1915
Page
1
Vienna reports forces affected by a sandstorm era conscription ordered to the colors as Italy edges toward war. Romania is also mentioned as a potential belligerent, signaling broad regional tension.
London May 1 Allied forces push fifteen miles up the Dardanelles as Turks concentrate around Maidos and the Marmora entrance. British troops form a barrier on the western shore while French forces advance on the Asiatic side near Yemi Shehr. Naval actions include bombardments on Nagara with uncertain British confirmations of ship hits.
Amsterdam reports German warships seized ten Swedish steamers in the Baltic bound for England. The ships were towed to Swinemunde.
May 1 report states hostile aviators visited Baden towns including Haltingen Mullheim Lorrach and Tullingen. Balloon guns repelled them with little damage, population hid in cellars, and Friedrichshaven saw a high altitude fight against French aviators from captive balloons with machine guns.
Paris reports a war office communique stating German heavy artillery bombardment of Dunkirk produces no military advantage and aims only to sway neutral opinion. It notes local destruction and civilian deaths as the only results, with Belgian front line conditions unchanged.
Messageros reports 500000 Bavarian troops massed in Trentino and 500000 Austrians along the Isonzo with 90000 at Pola. Fortifications rise near Gorizia for dirigibles. Vienna warns subjects to leave Italy by May 6. Spies arrested and rail surveillance tightens. A German governess tale stirs intrigue. Bucharest cites Roumania ready to join the Allies in spring.
Isidor Kroot, junk dealer, warns trespassers on his property May 4. He has a watchdog to protect his yard and will defend it. an intruder’s coat tore as a fleeing bull-pup tangled with the fence, leading to a copper intervening.
May 1 report from Petrograd says German batteries near Rawa and the Pilitza river resumed heavy bombardment after five weeks. Russian staff states that floods and thaw did not hinder preparations to defend Warsaw. Other front sections saw only desultory skirmishes and no Baltic advance toward Poelangen.
In Columbia Tennessee defeated the University of Georgia in a triangular debate hosted by the University of South Carolina. Judges awarded Tennessee a 3 to 2 victory, part of a three-city contest spanning Columbia Knoxville and Athens.
In New Orleans on May 1 a ten round draw occurred between Kid Herman of New Orleans and Zulu Kid of Brooklyn at the Dauphine Theatre before a large audience. Harris and Burns also fought to a ten round draw in the semi finale, Talley beat Heel in four rounds, and Hackley defeated Britton in four rounds.
Washington dispatch reports the Russian foreign minister stating Duke Nicholas is ill, not hurt, after an ambassador received a Petrograd cablegram. The exchange clarifies rumors about the grand duke's condition.
Washington May 1 A dispatch from Vera Cruz reports General Obregon advancing rapidly from Celaya with a large force. Villa plans to oppose with about 35 000 men and ample ammunition. A dispatch from Vera Cruz notes Villista cavalry defeated near Leon and predicts a great battle to start tomorrow.
Prices to U S producers for hogs, cattle, sheep and chickens on April 15 averaged 6.59 dollars per 100 pounds, down from 7.40 a year earlier. Beef cattle and calves are at record lows for the three-year span, while sheep and lambs exceed prior three-year levels.
May Day observed in New York with a suffragette melting pot fundraiser and a socialist parade and speeches. An automobile Fifth Avenue parade featured donations dropped into big brass jardinieres. Over 50,000 participated, including 10,000 girls from shirtwaist factories, in a war protest march.
Dozens of drug seekers gathered at the police station Saturday seeking morphine or heroin. Chief F W Crenshaw said the white and colored individuals begged for the drugs but were referred to the city health officer who could not assist. An elderly white woman cried for sleep, a negro man offered work, and a white couple caught trying a fake prescription were released with a warning.
Malcolm Ladnier aged 13 son of James Ladnier known locally was killed aboard the Spanish steamer Charolina E De Perez while unloading iron pyrites. A rope broke as ore bucket was raised and the heavy load fell crushing him. The accident occurred offshore near the loading area.
The twenty third annual Alabama Bankers Association convention will be held in Birmingham from May 10 for three days with an elaborate program. Delegates from Mobile banks expected. events include a banquet and the Alabama Beauty Ball. Notables such as J Rom Heflin and John Sharp Williams were invited.
New York reports say the Lusitania of the Cunard line carried more passengers and cargo than since the war began. Telegram warnings of torpedo danger proved false after investigation. Notable travelers included Elbert Hubbard Alfred Gwynne Vanderbuilt and Charles Frohman.
London May 1 according to an affidavit by Captain Smith of the American steamer Joseph W. Fordney seized by a British warship April 6 the vessel offered no resistance and made no effort to escape or evade search The original charge that the steamer attempted to escape has been abandoned and the ship has not been held.
Charleston Va May 1 General Charles H Widgred aged 73 the last living Confederate officer of Gettysburg era remains in serious condition at his home in Ronceverte West Virginia after a stroke. General Peyton is commander of the West Virginia United Confederate Veterans.
A Pall Mall Gazette analysis warns that Germany is near maximum readiness and that Britain must mobilize 2,000,600 more troops. It argues allies need overwhelming force, open Dardanelles, and patience to endure the war’s costly length.
May 1 events at the Naval Academy included baseball with Dickinson College track events with Virginia tennis with Lehigh University and boat races featuring Pennsylvania's varsity, second and fourth class crews alongside Delaware National Guardsmen.
At Spring Hill the Protestant Episcopal Church in Alabama contracted with Realty Construction Co. of Birmingham to build an administration building and two cottages for the Church Home for Orphans on recently purchased hill lands. Plans by Mobile architect John A. Weisel include heating, electric, and plumbing. The $33,000 project will house about 100 children with a third cottage and chapel planned later. The building committee includes John T. Cochrane, John J. Mitchell, Robert Jemison Sr., William H. Monk Jr., and David Buell.
Philadelphia May 1 The American Academy of Political and Social Science sessions closed with economists noting signs of financial improvement. Vanderlip warned of hidden inflation costs and war loan effects, while Lamont predicted the dollar may rival the pound as the international medium. The talk emphasized increased foreign loans, new financial ventures, and America rising as a trade center.
Paris reports claim the Dunkirk bombardment aimed at shaping neutral opinion, not military gain. Ten shells struck the port Friday evening, killing several civilians, while German artillery at Dunkirk remained at previously held lines as ministers deny closer approach by land forces. Allied air forces continue bombing the German gun position as conflicting damage reports emerge from observers.
Danville Illinois town council voted dry after refusing to renew licenses for seventy three saloons, with licenses expiring at midnight. The recent township election saw veterans win by over 1500 votes.
The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized Illinois Central and other railroads to keep existing grain rate levels from Omaha St Louis and Ohio River crossings to Jackson and Meridian Mississippi, finding these rates equal or lower than those to Vicksburg and below rates to intermediate points.
The forecast reports fair conditions for Georgia Alabama and Florida on Monday with potential showers in Louisiana on Sunday. Northeast portions are expected to remain fair.
The Adjutant General's office reports rapid recovery of military property held unlawfully from state agencies and counties. Major Locke says progress is strong in recent weeks and urges judges and sheriffs to aid in the collection of outstanding assets.
The Brewton Chamber of Commerce met noting plans for a large Escambia County Fair in support of a Mobile Expo. Mr M L Bixler of Mobile outlined a long term plan and a farm demonstrator program to boost county agriculture.
In Cincinnati on May first Clarence Bahinsh chemist to the board of health quotes Przemysl as a household word. He introduces a word no Russian has heard and discusses a fourth ounce compound related to di phenylene diamine.
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