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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-27
Partial Blockade of
Austrian Coast is
Declared by Italy

ROME. Italy (via Paris), May 9c-The
Italian government. believing that Aus
tria- Hungary is utilizing several ports on
the Albanian coast for secret commits
sariat departments. declared blockade
today against that portion OF the
Austro- Hungarian coast comprised be-
tween the Italian frontier on the north
and the Montenegrin boundary on the
South. including all islands, ports, an
chorages and bays and also the Albanian
coast, from the Montenegrin limits on
the north, TO and including Cape Kie-
phalia on the south"
The declaration specifies the geo
graphical limits by latitude and Iongi-
tude, and adds:
Vessels belonging TO friendly and
neutral powers will be allowed sufficient
time to leave the zone. the amount OF
time 70 be determined by the chief OF the
naval staff.
Measures will be taken In conformity
TO the rules OF international law and
treaties in existence against all veFsels
endeavoring to cross, or which succeed in
crossing. the line marked by Cape
Otrante and Cape Kiephali"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-27
Meat Cargo Prize
Case Will Come Up
for Trial on June 7

WASHINGTON. May 26-Ambassador
Page cabled Secretary Bryan today that
Sir Edward Grey had given assurances
that prize court proceedings in -four Of
the American meat cargoes destined TO
European neutrals, but held In British
ports, would proceed without delay on
June 7. Sir Edward requested that coun-
sci for the packers he present. Alfred
Urion. their general counsel. is prepar-
ing to sail Saturday.
Secretary Bryan is making public the
today said II was the re-
suit OF negotiations here between Mr.
Urion and Arthur Meeker of Armour &
Co. and British embassy officials.
Conferences concerning twenty-seven
other oargoes continued here today
Followineg a second conference. with
Ambassador Spring Rice, Mr.. Urion
made a statement saying.
Negotiations are now so far advanced
that in all likelihood an amieable agree
ment may soon be reached. The packers
feel, since tho situation Is now being
cleared up and doubtful points being set
tied. that full justice will finally be ac-
corded them by the British government.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-27
Brigand Raisuli
Starts Revolt in
French Morocco

PARIS, May 26.-official information
from Morocco indicates that Raisuli the
Moorish bigand and pretender to
Morocco's throne Is conducting an agi-
tation among the natives in the the dis
trict OF Charb, in the northern part Of
the country. II is stated that Rsisulis
actions have been inspired by German
agents
General Lyautey. resident French gov
ernor of Morocco. dispatched detach-
ment OF troops agains the malcontents
The troops were attacked on May IL.
near Boudouma. eight miles south Of
QueEzan, by strong force OF noun
taineers coming from the spanish zone.
The mountaineers were defeated with
heavy losses.
Raisuli many times has been reported
dead. He Is the bandit who seized an
American citizen named Perdicaris and
held him for ransom until President
Roosevelts message. "PerdioaTis alive or
Raisula dead" brought about the Amer
leans release.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-27
GOVERNOR OF INDIA
ENROUTE TO COAST
Maharajah of Kapurthala, with
Favorite Wife, Knows a Lot
About City of Omaha.
WIFE NOT A sUFFRAGET

His Highness Jagatjit Singh Ba-
hadur. the Maharajah of Kapurthala,
India, has come and gone. He was
in Omaha ten minutes, accompanied
by his-fearth and favored wife, An
ita Delgado; his son, Prince Karin
jit Singh; four Hindoo servants, be-
sides two maids, one French and
the other Irish, who look after the
every want of Her Highness, who in
state circles is known as the Range,
but who in everyday life is recog-
nized as the helpmeet of His High
ness, as well as being queen of the
harem.
Jagatjit Singh Bahadur is native gov
ernor of the state of Kapurthala- This
position gives him the title Of Maha-
rajah In governing the affairs Of his
state he works in conjunction with the
English Parliament and can secure the
passage of laws that are not in con-
f1ict with those of England. which he
and his people look upon as the mother
country.
While native of India, the Maharajah
of Kapurthala would pass for a prosper
Gus business man of this or any other
country. He is six feet tall, well built,
about 60 years of age, black hair and
chin whiskers, streaked with gray, regu-
lar features and a kind face. Having
been educated at oxford university.
where he received the bachelor of arts
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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-27
Baptists Endorse
Wilson's Stand for
Rights Of Neutrals

LOS ANGELES, Cal. May e6-The
Northern Baptist convention in It's clos
ing session today adopted resolutions en-
dorsing the presidents stand for neutral
rights in tho European war and urging
national prohibition, the enactment OF
federal statutes to govern divorce and
the strict enforcement of Sunday closing
laws everywhere.
Another resolution recommended In
ternational arbitration as a means OF in
surfing world peace.
DR.. Cortland Meyers OF Boston, ad-
dressing the publication society session
OF the convention, expressed the belief
that the saloon would he driven out of
the country in the next four years. He
also said ne was convinced that the
present was in Europe would result In
tho elimination Of kings and emperors.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-27
WILL OPEN NEW UNIT ON
BELLE F0URCHE PROJECT

BELLE FoURCHE. g. D.. May 2e.--
Especial WORD has been received here
that the recently prepared i5.Oo0-acre unit
on the government project here will be
thrown open TO settlement June s. This
tract OF land. which is the fourth unit
to be settled. lies north and east of here,
extending from the northern and eastern
boundaries OF the townsite OF Newell for
a distance Of three TO six miles. APP
proximately i25 farm units will be sub
iect TO entry under the reclamation
homestead laws. ranging from 40 to 100
acres to the farm unit, with irrigable
area OF from 20 to 80 acres.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-27
The Days War NelDs

\ AMERICAN STEAMER Nebraalsnu
was torpedoed by n submarine or
struck a milne yesterday off the
south coast Of Ireland. The crew
took 20 the boats, hut returned on
ascertainiag that the damage was
not serious. No lives were lost.
The NebrasISaH carried NO passen-
gers.
OFFICIAL COMMUNICATION from
Rome indicates that the italian In
vRaion OF Austria has been ex-
tended over almost the entire Aus
triRn-ItRIinn frontier. According
Co this statement the Italians have
seiEed n number of towns near the
border and have forced their way
through mountain defiIes, occupy
Ing strategic positions.
NEW ATTACK OF MACKENxEN
against the RusHiRn line north of
Przemysl, I'm Galtcin, IL reported
from Vienna and Berlin 20 have
been attended by conspicuous suc-
cess. The war office at Petro-
grad, however, states that attacks
on the Russian line along the San
river were scattered and comedies
no new victories 60 the Austro-
German armies
BRITISH HAVE BEEN compelled TO
give ground I'm Belgium 60 the
Germans, who are once more press
ina forward strOnEly along the
part of the front which has seen
the heaviest fighting of the war.
The allies apparently have offset
tbis German victory, however, by
n French advance south I'm north
ern France, near Arraa.
SERIES OF ATTACKS from beth
sides of the line north OF Arraa
last night brought ON figh ting ot
unusual violence. The official ccna-
munication from Paris today as
serts the German attacks, made
with especial severity near Lorette
were repuised. The BerffE Ntnte-
ment admits the sosa of small po-
sition near Givenchy, hut asserts
that elsewhere the aiIies were
driven hack, with heavy lossea.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-27

In the csbarets
Under the direction OF Police Commits
sioner Woods. the squads OF investisa-
tors are visiting the most widely known
dancins places in what is known as the
upper tenderloin." The commissioner
was quoted as saying that II the oondi-
tions proved TO be as serious as alleged
an effort would be made to close the OBJ
iectionable places, but. he added that he
believed that Broadway is better now
than it has been for some time.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-27
Policemen in Evening Clothes
Inspect Cabarets on BroodDay

NEW YORK. May 26-squads Of po-
lioemcn. attired in evening clothes, are
making nightly rounds Of the cabarets
restaurants and dancing parlors, Il was
learned today in the course Of police
investisation as to the conduct Of these
places. The inquiry is the result OF al
legations made by woman who recently
caused the arrest OF her daughter. an
heiress. on the ground OF waywardness,
due she asserted. to associations formed
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-27
Strangles Baby and
Shoots Himself

NEW YORK. May 2s.-Mrs. Charlotte
O'Neill. wife'of Francis O'Neill. an archi-
tectural engineer employed by the Brook
lyn Rapid Transit company. was found
dead today with a bullet in her heart in
a bedroom of her home in an exclusive
residential section OF Brooklyn.
In an adjoining room lay two of her
three ohildren-Josephine. l year olc and
Francis. aged with cords drawn tightly
around their necks. The boy was later
revived. but the baby died.
Detectives said 1t was their theory that
Mrs. o'Neill became demented, tied the
cords around the children's necks and
then shot herself
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-27
KING OF ITALY GOES
TO FRONT INCOGNITO
Victor Emmanuel Assumes Supreme
Command of Army and Navy and
Leaves for Headquarters.
ARMIES MOVE IN 8 COLUMNS


PARIS, May ga dispatch to
the Havas agency from Rome says
King Victor Emmanuel has assumed
supreme command of the army and
navy forces and that he left tonight
lncognito for the Italian headquar-
ters.
italian Troops Advancing.
GENEVA, Switzerland May @.-uo;25
q, M, via Parts, s:2O p. m)-Itnllan troops
which have invaded Austria along Ia line
near the border running north OF the
Gulf OF Trieste, continue to advance to-
ward the Isonzo river at three points.
forcing the Austrians to retire. Appar-
emily the Austrians thus far have made
no determined resistance.
The Italians captured 200 prisoners yes
terday. Casualties on both sides have
been slight
King Victor Emmanuel Is expected to
20 to the front this week. He probably
will proceed to the headquarters Of Lieu
tenant General Count Csdorna. italian
chief of staff.
The Italian ambassador to Germany is
tonight.
All Lights Out in Venice.
VENICE, May 26-(Via PariBl-The
military authorities have given orders
that no lights be displayed in Venice be-
tween sunset and sunrise that can be
seen from above the city. This is a
measure of protection against attack by
aeroplanes.
The people of Venice are normally much
about at night. but now they are stay
ing up even later than usual. They en-
Joy the aspect OF the city without light
and are eagerly looking for an Austrian
aeroplane,
Tho narrow footways along the .canals
and the small arched bridges are dark
and Silent at night Old people say the
city ls az It was in the days OF their
youth when there were no street lights
and the inhabitants went about with
torches and lanterns.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-27
Caviness Made Head
Of Kearney Schools

KEARNEY. Neb., May 2s.-(speciaL)-
A. L. Caviness OF Fairbury was chosen
by the Board OF Education today. to
fiji the vacancy in the office OF superin-
tendent OF city schools. The vacancy was
caused by the resignation OF superin-
tendent Marellus. who was elected from
Crete. There is little question but Mr..
Csviness will accept.
Mr.. Caviness for ten years has been at
the head Of the schools of Fairbury re-
signing at the close OF the present
school year He was secretary Of the
State Normal board during the con-
troversy with A. o, Thomas. resulting
In his dismissal from the presidency of
the Kearney Normal school
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-27
Wall of Water Rolls
Into ThermOpOlis

THERMoPoLIs, Wyo.. May ADAM
age estimated at $1,000 was done by a
flood which swept this town late yester-
day. following a cloudburst in the noun
tains. A wall OF water five feet high
rolled into the town from a canon. food
ing scores OF dwellings and filling the
Easements of many business houses. No
loss OF life is reported.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-27
Oklahoma Town Hit
By Tornado; One Dead

HUGO, okL. May 2s.-A tornado struck
Talihina. okl, sixty miles north OF here,
late today. killing one person ana fatally
iniuring several others. according 20 re-
ports received here. Many buildings were
blown away.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-27

sank snortly atterWaTu.
LONDON, May 26.-The British
battleship Triumph has been sunk
in the Dardanelles. This official an
nouncement was made tonight.
The battleship Triumph was built
at Barrow. in 1902 for the Chilean
government, but was purchased by
Great Britain in 1908. 1t was laid
down under the name Of Libertad
and was a sister ship of the Consti-
tuition which aso was purchased
from Chile and rechristened Swift
sure.
Helped sh~ll TSiuR Tau.
Since the present war broke out the
Triumph has been in operation in both
far eastern and European waters. As
flagship of the British Asiatic squadron
II participated in the bombardment Of the
German base OF Using Tau, China, last
October and was reported to have been
damaged by the shell fire of the German
forts.
After the fall OF Tslng-Tau. the
Triumph returned to European waters
and early in the present year began op-
sro,ions ui,h the other units Of the allied
s,oot aysIrst The DardsneIIes In the
Iattor nsrt ~ Anr,l the Triumph bom-
no rdsa tbs 1urlisb trepches ON the weat-
az, IVA 80 ,be sauipoIi nenins,,la, and
= sf,.rward. wen, into The DnrdaneIles 70
search the trench from a oifferent angle.
tSsro a. csyoe under the fire os a Tur,xiah
hou,,,zoy hsttarv an the AsIatio shore.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-27
THE. GATE CIIY0E.YhE.MES1

Work to give Omaha a
claim to be a city beautiful
has been steadily prosecu-
ted for years and at no time
is its beauty more striking
than from right now on in
the spring and sum m c r
months.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-27
The Weather

Forecast till p. m. Thursday:
For Omaha. Council Bluffs and Vicinity
Showers tonight and probably Thurs
day; not much change in temperature
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-27
BULLETIN.

LONDON. May ga message to
the Star from Liverpool says that
the name and nationality of the Ne
braskan we're painted in large let
ters on its sides. 1t was in water
ballast.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-27
TRIUMPH, BRITISH
BATTLESHIP, SUNK
In DARDANELLES
London Makes Official Announce.
ment of Destruction Of English
Warcraft in Turkish
Waters.
BUILT IN 1902 FOR CHILE
As Flagship of AsiatiC Squadron it
Took Part in Bombardment
of Using Tau.
ACTIVE ALSO IN THE STRAITS

BULLETIN.
LONDON, May 26.-The admiralty
reports that the majority Of the Of
ficers and crew of the battleship
Triumph were saved. The Triumph
was torpedoed by submarine and
sank shortly afterward.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-27

Down upon the Suwannee river
There's a motorboat for sale,
And they cannot find a buyer
Who has sufficient kale.
So / think a little Want Ad.
The proper thing would be.
II 1t happened here in Omaha,
They'd "Put It in The Bee"
.
II you own a motorboat and want
20 sell IL, rent Il or exchange Il for
another, advertise IL In The Bees
Classi fled under the heading Of
For Sale Engine dealers can get
results IL they advertise and
PUT 1T IN THE BEE
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-27

LONDON. May 26.-The American
steamer Nebraskan. Captain Green,
from Liverpool May "a for Delaware
Breakwater. was torpedoed yesterday
by submarine or hit by a mine at
point forty miles southwest of Fast
net, off the southwest coast OF Ire
land.
The sea was calm at the time and
the crew at once took to the boats
and stood by the steamer.
1t was soon ascertained that the
Nebraskan was not seriously dam
aged. II had been struck forward
and its foreholds we're full Of water.
No Lives Lost.
The crew returned on board and got the
vessel under way. No lives were lost
among the crew. The Nebraskan dill not
carry any passengers.
The foregoing information was received
today by the British admiralty in London
and 1t was at once communicated to the
American embassy.
The torpedoing OF the Nebraskan APP
parently occurred before 0 o'clock last
night Yesterday evening was clear and
1CsontInuad On pago TUo fsoIunon E,O,,r \
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-27
SHELL OR MINE
HITS AMERICAN
SHIP NEBRASKAN
U. S. Freighter Struck by Torpedo
or Submerged Explosive Off the
Coast of Ireland.
NONE OF THE CREW IS INJURED
Submarine Sighted by Another
Vessel in Waters Thirty Miles
from Scene of Mishap.

NO PASSENGERS ABOARD CRAFT
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-27
No Lives Lost.

Continued on Page Two. Column Four.l
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-27

The unrivsIled special feat
ure pages of The Sunday
Bee are in a class by them
selves. Best of them ali.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-27

Continued on Page -Four, Column Four)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-27

PUT IT IN THE BEE
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-10-15
CHARTER READY
FOR APPROVAL
BY COMMITTEE
MEETING TOMORROW WILL FINALLY
PASS ON IT AND PUBLICATION
WILL BEGIN NEXT WEEK.
TWO VACANCIES ON BOARD OF CITY
ALDERMEN NOT TO BE FILLED
AT AN EXTRA ELECTION.

Brownsville's proposed new charter.
calling for the city manager" plan Of
the commission form Of government, is
now completed and during Saturday the
charter will be submitted To the citi
zens' committee of fifteen men 10 be
nnally passed upon in committee. Sev-
eral minor changes were made IN the
draft of the charter today by the sub
committee. composed of r. B. RentfrO.
Amos Rich. j. a. Graham r. Il. Creager
and ]. T. Canales-
Mr. Rich asd today that the proposed
charter will he ready for publication rs
soon as il is passed on by the general
committee. and il is probable that the
first publication will he made about
Wednesday. and each Wednesday there
after for three Wednesdays At the end
of the required number Of publications
the city council will call an election and
the matter Of adopting or rejecting the
charter will ba up before the citizens Of
Brownsville probably about the twenti
eth day Of November.
Mayor \. \. Browne said today that
he has in hand the resignation of Ai
dcrman w c. Craig. and probably will
submit II 20 the city council at the next
meeting Of that body on Monday after
noon. III the resignation j. accepted this
will leave two vacancies in The board Of
aldermen. the other vacancy being due To
the death Of :. T.. Dworman Mavor
Browne said he has no intention of ask
ing the council To call an extra election
10 fill these offices in view of the fact
that the success Of the commission gov
ernment election. To he held soon. will
mean that il is unnecessary 10 fill the
vacancieS.and to hold an aldcrmanic
election now might cause the city con
siderable unnecessary expense.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-10-15
WANTS FATHER
HELD IN JAIL
YOUNG MAN ASKS CRIMINALS AP-
PEALS COURT NOT TO REVERSE
DECISION AGAINST FATHER.

Austin. Texas, Oct. l5.-For the first
time in it, history, according To officials
here, the state court of criminal appeals
has been urged directly. through a special
delivery letter. nos to reverse n ease now
pending on it docket Equally remark
able H. the fact that the writer, young
man. pleads with the court not to reverse
or interfere with the judgment Of the trial
court III hi~ fathers ease. The father. the
court records show. was sentenced to eight
years Imprisonment for shooting his wife
the mother M the writer of the special
delivery letter. The Young man points out
TO the court that his father has threatened
to kill the entire family: and for this rra
son urges that the verdict of the trial jury
remain undiSturbed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-10-15
HE FIGHTS HIS
EXTRADIT|0N
WINNIPEG CONTRACTOR WILL NOT
RETURN WILLINGLY TO CANADA
TO FACE CHARGE.
Especial To The Herald. }

Chicago. Oct. ID. - The extradition
case Of Thomas Kelly. Winnepeg con
tractor, who is charged with perjury.
to defraud and obtaining
money under false pretenccs in conncc-
tion with the Manitoba parliamentary
building scandal, comes up today DeIore
Commissioner Mason in the federal
court. Kelly was arrested on Oct. on
the street in Chicago, a the request of
the Commissioner of Police of Manitoba.
Kelly is prepared to fight 70 the bit
ter end. He has engaged able counsel
both sides of the border and all the
methods of extradition skirmishing will
be used His counsel lost the first round
of the battle. when Kelly was arraisned
on Oct q and was refused bail.
The charge of perjury against Kelly
deals with his evidence under oath be
fore the Public Accountants Committee
Of the Manitoba Legislature. The con
spiracy TO defraud charge embraces
practically the same facts which have
placed ex-Premier Robin and Mes>rs.
Howden and Montague on trial before
the Manitoba courts. The third allega-
tion sets forth that Kelly received IN
lawful payments on the Parliament
building contracts in excess of SS000O0.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-10-15
CHARLESTON'S POLITICS
BRING A KILLING
FIGHT OCCURRED AS A
MEETING STARTED
tBy Associated Press,

Charleston, :. C., Oct l5.-Sdnev
Cohen. a newspaper reporter, was killed
and four men were shot in fight inst ont J
side the room was the city democratic
vass the returns from a municipal primary
last Tuesday. The shooting occurred. re-
ports say. at the moment set for calling the
meeting to order. and the boxes containing
the ballots To be canvas~ed were thrown
into the street
Great confusion followed and excitement
IN the city l. intense. Governor Manning
from Columbia called the entire second
regiment Of the national guard under arms
to await eventualitieS here.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-10-15

The Associated Press today summa rizes
the war situation as follows:
The French war Office announced this
morning a heavy bombardment by both
sides last night in front of Loos and north
east of Souchez. Spirited engagements
with hand grenades are reported in the
trenches south of the Hache forest.
The first war statement issued by Bull
CARA, dated Thursday night, accuses Ser
bia Of initiating the offensive Ii declares
Serbia made a surprise attack to obtain
Bulgarian strategic points on the ronte 80
Sofia. but we're driven back.
A Nish dispatch declares the Teutonic
invasion has not progressed at any point
more than four miles beyond the River
Danube.
IL the Dardanelles the Turks claim to
have inflicted heavy losses on the allies
near Anafarta by the use of bombs.
Actual military operations in the Bal
kans are slow and there has been little
change since the capture of Belgrade.
Although admitting the forces of Gen
eral Ivanhoff have been hurled back across
the Stripa river Petrograd asserts the ad-
vantage still rests with the Russians who
hold eight miles of the east bank of the
river after actions which have virtually
separated the Austro- German armies.