German Note Defends Lusitania Sinking and Submarine War
Germany replies to the American note on submarine warfare urging that the Lusitania case shows British provocation and that German actions were aimed at self defense. The note denies submitting neutral ships to attacks, notes investigations into Cushing and Gulfight, recalls Falaba, and claims Britain ignored US mediation proposals. It stresses Allied armament aboard Lusitania and seeks an American response to its positions.
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Lusitania -Armad
Thavaply
Lusitania
Germany
United States
Berlin
Lon- Con
Gerard
Garman
Algo
Ito
Ing. Firat
Cushing
Britain
Te i
Gearman
Sinternational Commission of Inquiry
Hague
Admiralty
Mencan Uile
Besk
Lusitantia
London
Great Britain
von ‘Jaxon
Ita
Ic Ae
German reply on Lusitania crisis foreshadowed in Washington
Washington analyzes Germany's note on the Lusitania sinking while pondering the implications for trade and diplomacy. President Wilson seeks reparation and assurances of future neutral rights, with Germany defending its submarine warfare and food embargo stance.
German Attitude Outlined On Lusitania Policy
Berlin reports German Foreign Secretary Gottlieb von Jagow told an Associated Press correspondent that Germany sent an interim note to the United States to establish a common basis of facts before a final reply. He said the issues are important and news of the Lusitania shows variance, and the note invites American views on points of fact and agreement before direct discussion.
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von Jagow
Irish Sea
von Jagowssid
Washington
America
Berlin
Gottliab von Jagow
Associated Press
von- Loint
Megantic Outruns Submarine Off Ireland Coast
Queenstown reports the White Star liner Megantic en route from Liverpool to Montreal escaped a submarine sighting off the south coast of Ireland. The ship sent SOS calls, then reported she outdistanced the submarine and was sixty miles southeast of Cork harbor. The captain later confirmed evasion and continued voyage with passengers aboard.
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Queenstown
White Star
Megantic
Liverpool
Montreal
Ireland
Hner
Cork Harbor
Extra Session Called to Tackle Tax Rules
Washington Senator Kern, Democratic floor leader, urged Congress in a White House call to convene in October. He said the Senate should revise tax rules and begin an early push on the legislative program.
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Washington, D.C
Kern
White House
Congress
Senate
Aldrich Will Probated at Warwick New York
Announcement that the will of Nelson W. Aldrich was probated at Warwick New York shows widow Abby P Aldrich not informed of her husband's death. Estate valued about 36000 to be left to family members.
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Aldrich
Explosion Rocks Seattle Scow with Dyn amite for Russia
A scow loaded with fifteen tons of dynamite bound for Vladivostok exploded near Seattle at 2 am, wrecking the scow and damaging downtown plate glass. The watchman vanished, officials suspect an accident or sabotage, and a Russian shipment conspiracy is noted. Damage estimated at $40,000.
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Weeler Negeseper Union
Baryion
Russia
Seattle
Roy
Liitfee
Liflico Launch and Towboat Company
Sune
Tacoma
A. A. Paysee
San Francisco
F. S. Loop
Lillica
Lilica
Dolica
B. Moen
United States Cogat Guard
Manning
Tool
Everett
Iowa G A R Encampment Set for Sioux City June 8 9 10
The first Iowa department G A R encampment approved by National Commander Palmer will occur in Sioux City June 8 9 10 with speeches by Palmer Fort Newton and Senator Kenyon. A large parade leads to Mizzou Park for a 56th Iowa National Guard tournament. organizers promise extensive entertainment and comfort for veterans amid sun and heat.
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Sioux City
David J. Palmer
Lows -Department
Iowa
Nebraska
South Dakota
Minnesota
Palmer
Jos
Fort Newton
Lincoln
United States
Kenyon
Whire
Mizzou Park
H and L
56Th
Iowa National Guard
Interstate Trail marks progress across central towns
The 1910 census shows a quarter million in the trail’s reach as towns from Des Moines to Kansas City rally enthusiasm and fund $200 each. Des Moines, Mason City, Albert Lea, and others back the route proposed by the Des Moines Kansas City and St. Joseph Interstate Trail association formed at Lamoni in 1911. The southern section passes through Des Moines Summerset Indianola Cool Medora Liberty Ounceola Leon Davis City Lamont Eagleville Bethany New Hampton Albany Ford City King City Union Star Rochester Avenue City St. Joseph Taos Dearborn Edgerton Trimble Smithville Nashua Gashien Linden and Kansas City Mo. In Mason City Jack Adams is found not guilty of manslaughter after a fatal car crash, with the court finding the state failed to prove negligence.
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St. Paul
Des Moines
Kansee City
Mason City
Nevada
Albert Lea
Minn
Kansas City
Rock Island Railroad
St. Joseph
Trail Association
Lamoni
Association
Summerset
Indianola
Cool
Medora
Liberty
Ouceola
Leon
Davis City
Lamont
Eagleville
Bethany
New Hampton
Albany
Ford City
King City
Union Star
Rochester
Avenue City
Taos
Dearborn
Edgerton
Trimble
Smithville
Nashua
Gashiend
Linden
Raid uncovers vast bootlegging haul in Ottumwa plant
Police led by Chief Noah executed a search warrant at an Ottumwa alley plant discovering over 3000 bottles of beer hidden inside a concealed bin. Officers described the operation as tense with improvised lighting and medical devices used during the arrest.
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Chie
Jolata
Noah
Conbin
Webster City Store robbed in broad daylight haul
Thieves entered the Webster City rash and Leichbard store and carried away clothing bags umbrellas and most jewelry. Loss estimated in the thousands, described as the biggest Webster City theft in years. police pursue several crews.
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Webster City
Thrash & Leichbard
Two Killed in Auto Crash West of Town
A Chicago commission agent Harry Thompson found two men dead after a Ford runabout crash ten miles west of town. Leo Estle and Harlan Letts, both 26, were thrown from the vehicle when it struck a ghuck hole in the road. Both died from broken necks, while Thompson survived the incident.
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Harry Thompson
Chicago Commission
Leo
Estle
Harlan Letts
Isiesa
Herd
Etry Ruck
Ghuck
Letts
Tte
Iowa Railway and Light Company Franchise Deal in Colo
The Iowa Railway and Light Company of Cedar Rapids agreed to a 25 year franchise with Colo, a town seven miles away, to provide electricity by January 1, 1916. The contract includes ten years of street lighting and five years of a pumping contract.
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Colo Gots
Nevada
Iowa Railway, and Light Company
Cedar Rapids
Colo
Birdsall to Speak at Hardin County Reunion Day
Iowa Falls ex congressman RB Birdsall of Clarion will give the principal address at the Hardin county reunion in Alden on June 15. Senator W. S. Kenyon of Ft Dodge will be the principal speaker on the second day.
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Birdsall
Iowa Falls
RB. P. Birdsall
Clarion
Hardin’ County
Alden
W. 8. Kenyon
Ft. Dodge
Set Fire to Dow Bronx City-Jack Carter Charged
Four laborer was arrested and charged after allegedly pouring ml on and burning a wall dog owned by I A Evane. The dog fled Carter’s house during the incident as Too Humane society backs Carter’s prosecution.
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Dow
Bronx
Jack Carter
I. A. Evane
Carter
Too Humane Society
Vote For Consolidation in Marshalltown Polls
The high court ruling on consolidating rural schools in Forsagon County did not end the issue. Voters headed to the polls to decide again if consolidation should proceed, with sentiment apparently still in favor.
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Marshalltown
Audreme Court
Forsagon
Plant Reopens At Fort Dodge With 250 Employed
The Quaker Oate Plant at Fort Dodge resumes operations with about 250 workers returning. Management announced phased openings and revised shift patterns as production ramps up after a shutdown.
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Ft. Dodge
Indicted for Murder in Mason City
An indictment returned against Nic Lewchuk for the murder of Alexander Koslosky who was shot as he slept in his bed. A woman testified she did not know the victim and tried to arouse him in the morning.
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Muscatine
Lillie Duncan
Virgil Durcan
Hadrew
Mason
Indle Heen
Nic “Lewchuk
Alezande
Koslosky
la” Char
Band Wes
Yotl
Tri
Alfalfa progress and local farm notes in Hartley Iowa
Hartley district alfalfa week six reports wide reach with over 276 acres of the great farm cultivated and crown improvements noted this year. Dougla Amen's flu work praised by progress farmers as Stover acres found in bounty age 48. Judge Emin McCloy, former Iowa chief justice and Iowa University Law College dean, died at home of apoplexy. Fire at Wray farm destroyed eight barns and outbuildings, about $2,000 loss insured. Battle Creek missionary from C. F. Ranch passed through Iowa City. Quarrel in yard over a pail of hollering water leads to suit filed for $760 in damages.
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Hartley
W & County
Iowa
T. R
Dougla Amen
Towa
Ludge Emin
McCtalr
Towa. St. Creme Court
Dea
Iowa University Law’ College
Albert
Yost Hy
Mie
Georg Jones
Death at Iowa game wardens event at Oakd locations
An elderly game warden died in Iowa during a field operation near Oakd locations. Details on exact location and cause remain sparse amid limited readable text.
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U. S
Binksing
Guah‘Ing
Gutaight
Efrcu
Gulflight
Western Newsraner
Tarrice
Wilson
Uni
Ted
Br. von Jagow
Dr. von Jagow
Shaddon
Offidisia
Litent
State Department
Falsinre Cgan
United
Nota
White Star Line
Vladivostok
Harry Bringhurst
S. A. R. Encampment
South End
Cahaua
Jack” Adams
Ralph &. Stanbery
Adams
Ralphus
O Bets'inmense
Scathi Logan
Hornea
Wray
Harry Jackson
Joss
Iowa City
Battle Creek
Michi
C. FP. Ranch
Deag Boon
Madrid
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