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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1915

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Bailey Insists Bank Five On Legal Ground In Court Clash

In the Riggs Bank case against the Treasury, McCoy debates with ex Senator Bailey over a temporary injunction. Untermyer interrupts repeatedly as Bailey protests interruptions and accuses misstatements while the court cautions him. The proceedings focus on stock transactions and real estate loans, with the hearing set to continue on another page.

Bailey Untermyer Riggs Bank Secretary of the Treasury Comptroller of the Currency United States Justice McCoy Treasury Vr Bailey Mr Bailey Samuel Untermyer Senate of the United Grats Seth Fastie MctCov Batley Latermsyer Bailey Corin Mio Latermyers Whalley WI Techupek Critiel Hogan

Belmont Track Opens With Strombali Victory At Metropolitan

August Belmont's Strombali a 4 year old gelding, wins the Metropolitan Handicap at Belmont Park amid a crowded scene. The day features a high attendance, widespread betting, and charity receipts directed to European war relief through the Lafayette fund and other groups. The event notes shifting turf economics, the decline of famous bettors, and a new roster of owners entering the sport alongside established figures.

New York Europe York Belmont Strombali Parsons Jockey Club Turf Mineola Hempstead Westchester Racing Association Belmont Park Lafayette Fund Committee of Mercy Blue Cross England Davy Johnson Gates Boots Parnell William C Whitney James R Keene James B Hagein Charlies Khohler Stephen Sanford James Butler Ike Canada

Long series of hot fights in Galicia and Przemysl defense

The report describes heavy Austro German pressure in Galicia with Russian defense along the San and near Przemysl. It notes Turkish and German advances around Lupkow and Sieniawa, Russian counterattacks north and south of Przemysl, and ongoing bombardments. The front lines shift across Jaroslau, Radawa, and Sieniawa with mixed gains and losses.

Jarosian Radawa Sieniawa Lupkow Petrograd London Italy Austria Przemys Galicia Opatow Poland Lezaysko San Jaroslau Przemysl Iwaghi River Strawisez Drohobycz, Stry Dolina

Mrs Harriman Leads Call for Moderation at Hearings

Mrs J Borden Harriman is said to have spearheaded a move urging Chairman Walsh to adopt a more moderate attitude toward witnesses at the industrial relations commission hearings. The action followed dissension among commission members after aggressive questioning of John D Rockefeller Jr. and ended with a letter drafted to Walsh amid wider disputes over conduct.

John D. Rockefeller, Jr Industrial Relations Commission Colorado Fuel and Iron Company Walsh Rockefeller New York John R Lawson United Mine Workers of America W W Wilson J. Borden Harriman

Riga Falls to German Forces in Baltic Capture

London dispatch cites Copenhagen report that Germans have captured Riga on the Gulf of Riga in northwest Russia. Riga, Russia’s principal Baltic port besides Petrograd, is a key industrial center with machinery, railroad cars, and tobacco industries. The city hosts a large German-origin population of about 100,000.

Kaiser Russia London Daily News Copenhagen Riga Gulf of Riga Baltic Petrograd Gulf of Riza

Allies in Turk town French land a new army

London reports from Mytilene confirm forts at Kidd Bahr destroyed and Nagars fort bombardment ongoing. Maidos occupied after harsh fighting. British planes struck Gallipoli and Kara Burnu targets. Cairo dispatch notes Brig Gen William T Bridges died of wounds. 170 officers and 1400 men listed as casualties. French troops land at Seddul Bahr and Krithia, supported by fleet in the bay.

London Athens Mytilene Kidd Bahr Dardanelles Nagars Tenedos Maidos Gallpoli Gulf of Smyrna Saipi Palace Bourdourpea Kara Burnu Rythai Gulf Cairo William T. Bridges Alexandria Bridges Trnity College Fort Hope Canada Gallipoli Peninsula William Birdwood Birdwood Royal Scot Fusiliers South Africa India Paris Seddul Bahr Gallipoli Krithia

Submarine Losses Reported by German Circles

London dispatch cites Copenhagen source claiming seventeen German submarines lost since February 18 the start of England blockade.

London The Evening News Copenhagen England

Italian Deputies for War and Other Today’s Items

Today’s issue lists multiple stories across pages including Italian deputies for war, Belmont races beginning, British denial of trade injury, Bailey defending Riggs Bank, Russians driven back, a jury locked up, and notes on Wilson at Lee’s Tomb, Lusitania inquiry, and various other headlines.

John D., Jr Belmont Bailey Riggs Wilson Lee's Tomb Lusitania Kaiser Kitchener News of Alexandria Riggs Bank World of Society Stromboli Seminary

JURY LOCKED UP IN ROOSEVELT LIBEL TRIAL

The jurors in the Theodore Roosevelt libel case against William Barnes failed to reach a verdict after hours of deliberation in Syracuse. Justice Andrews stressed that political beliefs must not influence verdicts and emphasized that truth is a defense in libel cases.

Andrews Syracuse Theodore Roosevelt William Barnes Walter J Zutt William Armdrews Barnes’ Auit Ivins Barnes Justice Andrews Abel

Posse of 100 hunts Indian in Nebraska territory

Henry Denny a half breed Rosebud Sioux Indian is hunted by about 100 white men across the Sioux reservation into South Dakota. He is accused of kidnapping 15 year old Ruby Hil near Niobrara. After 48 hours the girl was found and rescued at Fairfax, but Denny escaped back to the reservation with bloodhounds said to have been used and the girl allegedly drugged.

Washington Post Niobrara Nebr Henry Denny South Dakota Denny Ruby Hil Fairfax Denny Ia

LIST AMERICANS IN GERMANY

Special Cable to The Washington Post from Berlin via The Hague reports that Consul General Lay sent postals to all Americans in the Berlin consular district requesting full names telephone addresses passport dates and numbers occupations and future plans to update the list of Americans in Berlin. Other American consuls in Germany have issued similar requests to compile up to date records.

Washington Post Berlin Hague Germany

Prince Von Buelow Opposes U S Taking Over Austrian Embassy

Rome and London dispatches report German Ambassador Prince von Buelow demanded Austria keep its matters in Italy under Spain in war. Italy’s chamber granted government extraordinary powers amid tensions and a hoped conflict, while Premier Salandra urged national unity and declared preparations for possible war. A royal decree orders foreign residents in Italy to register within three days.

Salandra Austria Italy Prince von Buelow U. S London Rome Berlin Chamber of Deputies Sela Premer Giolitti Jana Gabriela dAnnunzio Viva dAnnunzio Hunsio Hoa Premer Salandra Austria-Hungary Serbia Balkans Sasandra Italan Foreign Office Karen Sonning

Italy War News Sparks Alarm and Telegram Forecasts

Berlin and Amsterdam telegrams warn of imminent war with Italy as tensions rise. Italian perfidy blamed by Frankfurter Zeitung and Tageblatt reports describe expected rapid hostilities. Austro German ambassadors move to shield nationals in Italy as events surge toward declaration of war.

Frankfurter Zeitung Amsterdam Italy Chiasse Switzerland Berliner Tageblatt

May release of crown princess to Russia reported

Paris dispatch cites Journal des Debats claiming the German crown princess Duchess Cecile of Mecklenburg will separate from her husband and depart Berlin for Russia with her mother Grand Duchess Anastasie backing the move and sister Grand Duke Nicholas approving.

Washington Post Paris Journal Des Debats Berlin Russia Cecile of Mecklenburg Anastasie Nicholas

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