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Italy declares World War I...



Item # 585944

May 24, 1915

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, May 24, 1915
 
* Italy declares war...  World War I
* Photo re. Lusitania disaster

This 16 page newspaper has three column headlines on the front page that include: "ITALY DECLARES WAR ON AUSTRIA", "Austrian Embassador Given Passports", "FIRST SKIRMISH OCCURS ON FRONTIER" and more (see photos). First report coverage on Italy officially entering into World War I. Also a front page photo of the burial of Lusitania victims into a mass grave.

Other news of the day including various advertising. Light browning with a little margin wear and tear, should be handled with care.

Category: The 20th Century