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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1915
Page
1
Allied fronts report Austrian air forces and ships shell Venice and surrounding towns as armies clash. German forces move through the Adige valley toward Verona in a potential decisive attack on the Italian center. Bulgaria repeats neutrality, while Turkey’s moves may alter plans.
London reports Italy has joined the allied powers in promising not to seek a separate peace, with a formal document to be signed soon. Italian coast bombardments by Austrian air and sea forces target Venice and other areas as German and Italian fronts engage near Verona and along the Adige valley.
Berlin releases a white book accusing Belgian civilians of wartime assaults including shootings, boiling water, maiming, and nighttime officer killings. It cites witnesses from clergy to children and claims church bells signaled attacks. German measures at Louvain and other towns are blamed on suppressing these assaults and Belgium’s report on atrocities is deemed untrustworthy.
Berlin presses denounce Italy as traitor and vow punishment while Germany orders Italian diplomats to leave Rome. A German Kaiser telegram to the Italian ambassador expresses regret over deteriorating ties and urges informing King Victor Emmanuel of German indignation at Mary’s action.
A Para dispatch reports the American four masted schooner Lewiston wrecked on May 12 off Coroa with seven crew perishing. Owners deny casualty. Boston source says crew saved. Lewiston left Norfolk April 12 for Maranhao. Built Rockland 1908. gross tonnage 14. Owned by Lewis K. Thurston.
A dispatch from Odessa to the Exchange Telegraph reports the Italian consul at Constantinople has been killed in an attack. The incident was confirmed from Odessa and attributed to unknown assailants. Further details were not immediately available.
A Vienna letter published by the Vienna Zet tung relays an autograph plea from Emperor Francis Joseph to Count Karl Stuergkh. He charges Italy with treachery after an alliance of over 30 years and says his armies have withstood vast forces, praising battle-tried troops and calling for divine blessing on their cause.
Six of eight insurrectos sentenced for the Navotas raid escaped Pasig jail by filing bars. Leader Tomas Enrile among fugitives, originally to begin six year terms. authorities fear they may join other leaders at large and cause more trouble.
A German Taube bomber over the northern Paris suburbs dropped several bombs. Slight property damage occurred and no injuries were reported.
London May 24 Two machine guns captured by the British north of La Bassee yesterday were found with two German artillerymen chained to them. The chains were fastened to their wrists and secured by padlocks.
Count V di Cellere informs U S officials of Italy's declaration against Austria while Secretary Bryan discusses the move. Austria and Italy exchange notes as neutrality, prisoner exchanges, and Balkan alignments stir diplomatic activity across Rome Vienna and Washington.
A London Rome dispatch describes Kaiser Wilhelm II planning to personally command German forces against Italy. Prince William of Wied is added to the army staff and Bavarian troops move toward the front. A Vatican guard reportedly joins Italian service, while uneasy exporters and investors weigh the risk of shipping delays amid fear of public disapproval.
Paris correspondent reports the foreign legion is moving north after a half year of inactivity. The men are joyful and expect action, though censorship prevents details. The exact destination and purpose remain unspecified as orders are executed.
Capt. NM Bigge, only son of Lord Stamfordham and private secretary to King George, was killed in action near Festubert on May 15 at age 28. He served as a page of honor to Queen Victoria and to King Edward as a boy.
Special Cable reports a large British North Sea force hidden near the Orkneys north of Scotland for over two months. A mate of an American ship detained at Kirkwall climbed a mountain to view the anchored fleet including 40 dreadnoughts and battle cruisers, plus 100 destroyers and a submarine flotilla tied to a wharf behind shore fortifications.
London officials say Britain will take a harsher stance toward American shipments to neutral European ports. U S Commerce data show exports to Holland and Scandinavia rising since the war began, implying Germany is being fed via neutral neighbors. The exact measures are not stated, but Britain’s action is expected to be severer than present policy.
Bucharest reports indicate Roumania is negotiating with authorities as Ferdinand reviews the army amid strong public enthusiasm. Italy's declaration of war against Austria-Hungary heightens belief of approaching conflict, while King Ferdinand and Queen Eugenie observe a large military review in gray khaki uniforms.
London reports ongoing Allied and Central Power clashes across multiple fronts. Russian gains along the San and southeast of Przemys, Austrians and Germans pressing to break the Russian line, with heavy losses on both sides. Western front sees renewed actions from Arras to Ypres as gas and artillery exchanges continue. Gallipoli landings persist with cautious progress amid Turkish resistance.
Constantinople reports that French and British forces were repulsed near Seddul Bahr on Gallipoli. Allied losses cited as 2,000 dead with ships damaged as Turkish batteries shelled Dardanelles positions. Claims include seizure of a machine gun and a downed hostile aeroplane.
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