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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1915
Page
7
London May 19 British War Office raises enlistment age to 41 and lowers minimum height to 5 feet 2 inches for infantry recruits. Parliamentary Secretary Tennant says compulsory service could be needed but government will act with reluctance. Lord Kitchener calls for more volunteers as policy shifts affect regular army and territorial forces.
The National Lutheran Home for the Vculo at North Langdon, D received a formal dedication yesterday in a large assembly. The ceremony honored founder Mrs Sarah Demer and featured remarks by Rev H Vatzer and other church leaders from Washington and surrounding cities. A cornerstone was laid by Rev J A Singmaster, president of the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg.
Summary of weather notes including tides, cloudiness, and wind directions for Virginia Maryland and surrounding regions. Mentions approaching disturbances over the lake region and plains with occasional rain and snow possible in Wyoming Colorado and the central plains. Also lists temperatures and rainfall data for various cities and times.
Berlin reports indicate Italy's mobilization near the Austrian frontier gains pace as Prime Minister and Chief of Staff reinforce readiness. Volunteers flood in from provinces while Count Cadorna arrives at Vicenza with his staff. Berlin notes the street has won and a war with Austria seems likely. Frontiers towns tighten military control as trains move field guns and troops toward lines. Italy claims superior arms including a machine gun firing 1400 rounds per minute and a novel gun carriage for mountain sieges.
Paris May 19 Finance Minister Ribot presented a bill in the chamber of deputies for 1,100,900,000 francs 20,000,000 to cover additional war expenditures for the first six months of 1915, after parliament had already voted 300,000,000 francs 1,700,000,000 for these appropriations.
Washington dispatch says after President Wilson's return a definite decision on the note to Great Britain will be made regarding orders in council and American shipping. Officials urge a vigorous protest, citing a continuous record of violations and the need to convince German public opinion of U.S. neutrality.
Austria and Italy ask the United States to handle their diplomatic interests in Rome and Vienna if relations sever. Washington instructs embassies to prepare. If Italy and Austria declare war, Germany and Turkey may also face U S mediation. Germany has not requested U S protection. In Rome Germany reportedly seeks Swiss aid.
Berlin views Britain’s use of false flags, arming merchant ships, and carrying contraband on vessels with American passengers as unacceptable. Germany warns that progress on submarine warfare depends on American pressure on Britain and a humane path to war at sea.
Government pressure leads the Jockey Club to cancel all race meetings in Great Britain for the war duration, except New Market where racing supports local industry. Walter Runtiman of the Board of Trade cites rail congestion and troop movements as reasons, with Derby and other classics possibly moved to New Market.
London reports indicate official circles expect a response to the American note on cargo delays. Twelve vessels from American ports had cases settled, some to prize court, others bought by the British government, with orders for speedier examinations and cargo dispatch.
London May 19 parliamentary under secretary of war Harold J Tennant announced the government is inquiring into an allegation that Germans removed a Christ figure from a village crucifix and fashioned a wounded Canadian sergeant to the cross. He said the inquiry had not yet been completed.
Ramsgate England May 19 An inquest jury returned a verdict of willful murder against Emperor William in the John Smith case. Smith died from shock after injuries from the Zeppelins raid on Monday. The coroner urged holding responsible those deemed to blame for waging war in this way.
The steamship Wico arrived from Stockholm and captain Gibson believes the vessel rammed and sank a submarine in the North Sea during its last voyage. The ship’s bow to stern quivered and propeller blades were damaged. Gibson initially thought a submerged rock caused the damage. The Wico departed February 21 with petroleum, was stopped west of the Faroe Islands, convoyed to Kirkwall, and later boarded by a German submarine crew.
London reports that Germany has revoked the Vatican exchange agreement for British and German civilian and incapacitated prisoners. The Prussian minister cited Britain's failure to treat German submarine prisoners as ordinary POWs, independent of military age concerns.
In San Diego May 19 the fishing launch New Ancone arrived with gunfire damage and her captain Joseph Escolamius reporting attacks by the Mexican patrol Ensenada offshore. He says the crew hid behind nets as eighteen shots were fired and the patrol withdrew. A Mexican officer aboard Ensenada was later shot and died, escalating tensions between Ensenada port authorities and American fishing boats.
Grand Duke Nicholas rushed to the front near Jaslo Galicia in an automobile covering fifty miles at top speed. He was followed by thirteen loaded cars with ammunition, and his arrival is said to have turned the tide as Cossacks retook Jaal from German forces. The article notes the German occupation, the mayor being hanged for displaying a Russian flag, and damage to the Empress Alexandra's Red Cross train.
Cunard denies reports of a torpedo attack on the liner New York Ma. 39 Trevard. The company stated no foundation for claims of a submarine incident or any attempt to damage the vessel after receiving a Glasgow cablegram from its representative. Public today Cunard disclosed the fare details.
In Rome on March 19 residents unveil a new method to vent feelings toward Austria and Germany. Phonographs in windows, aimed at the consulates near Gregon ana street, blare Italian national airs all day, creating a sonic protest against the foreign representatives.
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