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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1915
Page
8
In a crowded courtroom jurors debated cost division as a key issue. the judge found Colonel’s charges true and ruled Barnes not entitled to any damages. Roosevelt expressed high satisfaction as the defendant’s case concluded with a dramatic outburst from a recalcitrant juror.
Syracuse May 22 The jury in William Barnes suit against Theodore Roosevelt returned a verdict for the defendant after over eleven hours of deliberation. The jury found the article libelous in two aspects but established by a fair preponderance that the charges of a corrupt political alliance and crooked business ties were true. Roosevelt thanked the jury, calling it a typical American verdict, and affirmed his public service commitment.
Bethlehem Pennsylvania May 22 The Bethlehem Steel company received an order from the British War Office for 8000 field cannon pieces. A $16,150,000 check accompanied the order, part for work already done and part as advance for materials. The plant, equipped with modern machinery, aims to turn out cannons in about two months and to outpace rivals in forging boring machining and tempering. Shrapnel production runs at 12,000 daily with shells and smaller projectiles rapidly increasing. Buildings and machinery expansion underway to boost output.
Washington, May 22. Chairman Walsh pressed John D. Rockefeller Jr. on his stance toward Colorado strike violence and the deportation of Mother Jones. Rockefeller defended officials and said he would regulate deputies as he sees fit, while Walsh said the commission aims to draft laws giving state and national control over all enforcement agencies.
London dispatches say the Rome government intends to take over all private machinery shops in the Milan and Turin regions for war material production. Private plants may be diverted from commerce as national need grows. assessments indicate preparations were completed weeks ago.
William M. Ivings of counsel announced an appeal would be taken from the Syracuse jury verdict in favor of Theodore Roosevelt in the libel suit brought by William Barnes against the former president.
London report states French and British forces pushed forward on the southern Gallipoli peninsula near Ak-Bashi Liman on May 19 and consolidated gains. Allied planes bombed Turkish reinforcements as Turkish attacks on Australian and New Zealand forces on the 18th-19th were repulsed with heavy losses, while Allied casualties were under 500.
Washington May 22 Colima on the west coast of Mexico is surrounded by Villa forces and both sides threaten to use dynamite. The cruiser Yorktown at Manzanillo sent the report today to the navy department.
A delivery notice states the paper should not be delivered at your home by 6 o'clock and provides phone numbers 8320 and 2059 for adjustment or a copy of the paper, with instructions to call after 6 20 if delivery occurs.
Three trains collided on the Caledonian line near Greton Carlisle, killing at least 73 and injuring about 400. A London to Glasgow express crashed into the troop train, fire broke out, and many victims were burned before rescue teams could free them. Soldiers were among the dead. flames hampered early relief efforts.
Berlin reports 104000 Russian prisoners, 72 cannons, and 252 machine guns captured by Austro-German forces under Von Mackensen in Galicia. Russians retreat toward Przemysl as German troops push north of the Niemen and occupy Betigola. London markets observe Whit Sunday holiday with exchanges closed.
Washington May 22 a girl was born last night to Secretary and Mrs William G McAdoo the presidents youngest daughter The child will be christened Helen Wilson for the late Mrs Woodrow Wilson The McAdoos were married in the White House blue room a year ago McAdoo returned to his treasury post after an appendicitis operation The president was at the Hoover home when the granddaughter was born
King Victor Emmanuel signs emergency act as senate appeals to people to unite for victory. Red roads commandeered for army use amid Austrian forces led by German officers on the frontier. Von Buelow remains at post as troops move north from shores of Adrianic.
News from Rome reports King Victor Emmanuel signing an act granting extraordinary powers to the government for the duration of the war. A royal proclamation to the army and fleet followed, urging citizens to duty and victory. A grand war parade in Rome drew hundreds of thousands as the king appeared at the Quirinal.
Bershaven May 23 The British sailing ship Glenholm was sunk yesterday morning by a German submarine fifteen miles off this port. Crew were landed here after the vessel from Chile bound for Liverpool with a cargo of nitrates signalled to abandon ship before thirty nine rounds were fired. The sinking occurred about sixty miles from Old Head of Kinsale near where the Lusitania went down, indicating ongoing enemy activity.
In Havana the king wore a general’s uniform while the crown prince appeared as a caller boy. As the royal family appeared on the balcony, the crowd’s excitement surged into delirium. The king then issued a notable order before the page continues on 7.
A wireless report from Sayville relays Norddeutsche Allgemeine history of the crisis. It says Italy sought compensation under the triple alliance, accepted concessions, then claimed Austrian aggression breached the pact. The piece argues Italy’s entry into war aimed to gain what could have been secured without bloodshed. Berlin papers note Salandra’s claim Italy cannot stay isolated after May 4. The Avant! notes a majority in Italy against war and trains in Milan protesting.
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