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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1915
Page
1
A $5,000 bank penalty decision fuels doubt about government actions as Riggs National Bank seeks an injunction. Justice McCoy weighs whether Treasury officials acted with improper malice, with the suit headed toward the highest court.
New York bankers report foreign exchange moving toward the United States as gold flows rise and European currencies slide. Demand bills to London hit a panic-era low, francs and lire fall to fresh lows, while Reichsmarks stay steadier. Analysts foresee a double standard era and more large credits to stabilize markets.
Berlin reports Major success for Field Marshal von Hindenburg as Russians retreat from Niemen basin after three weeks of Galicia fighting. Von Mackensen’s forces take 104000 prisoners, 72 cannons, 253 machine guns. Dubysa area yields 1500 more captives. Also obituary notices Mrs Helen Brandegee Zalinski, wife of Col M Gray Zalinski and sister of Senator Frank B Brandegee, dies in New London.
President Wilson learns of his second grandchild Ellen Wilson McAdoo as Mrs. William Gibbs McAdoo gives birth at 9:15 pm at 1709 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest. The child, named Ellen Wilson McAdoo, weighs eight pounds and is in good condition with both mother and baby.
Berlin reports say a mob threatened the Italian embassy in Berlin this afternoon and was dispersed by mounted police. Guards were posted at embassy approaches after the incident. Italian Ambassador Riccardo Bellatti was later assaulted by a youth near a dinner, but a police taking and apologies followed.
The Turkish war office reports a May 19 attack near Kara Burnu driving back the enemy’s wings, with center advances to fortifications and two machine guns seized. Seddul Bahr counter attacks repulsed. air service noted. Allied bombardments target Gallipoli and Chanak Kalessi. Britain offers 10,000 for German submarine info. Austrian and Italian frontier movements intensify as troops amass along the Adriatic.
Rockefeller clashes with Chairman Walsh at the Colorado coal strike hearing. He defends labor rights and the right to organize while insisting on fairness, refusing some questions as improper. Walsh governs the examination as sole examiner as two colleagues express concern. Rockefeller plans to return for further questioning.
A note in today’s index indicates a decision regarding the Riggs Cave reserve. The item suggests an official action or ruling tied to cave preservation or use, awaiting fuller report in the issue.
Basel May 21 Italy asked Switzerland to take charge of Italian interests in Germany. The Swiss federal council accepted the charge. Count Bernstorff, German ambassador, was advised that Switzerland would take over German diplomatic interests in Italy if a rupture occurs.
Syracuse New Jersey May 21 The jury in William Barnes suit against Theodore Roosevelt remained deadlocked after a conditional verdict in the defendant's favor was deemed improper by Justice Andrews The dispute centered on whether court costs should be split between the parties Juror No 11 urged a plaintiff verdict if costs were not shared and the panel returned to deliberation without reaching a proper verdict The court adjourned until tomorrow morning with instructions on sealing a potential verdict if reached
Reports from London on May 21 describe Italy aligning against Austria and Germany, with Adriatic navigation suspended and Italy’s senate endorsing wartime powers. Serbia advances toward Austria. Romania, Greece, and Bulgaria contemplated joining allies. German and Austrian troops halted near Przemysl as Russian counterattacks press German flanks. Allied attempts in France show limited gains amid fog.
Special Cable reports Geneva May 21 that Germany moves troops and heavy guns toward the Trajan frontier. From Munich and Innsbruck large forces are being ferried or marched, while a four star general, Prince vo way to Ron, is said to have left this month.
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