United States Reaffirms Neutral Rights in German War Zone
The United States rejects Germanys asserted war zone rules as a threat to neutral rights and condemns attacks on unresisting merchant ships. Robert Lansing declares Washington ready to aid mediation and demands safeguards for American lives and ships in keeping with international law and humanity.
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United States
Imperial German Admiralty
Prizon
Great Britain
Germany
Robert Lansing
H B Fergusson Dies After Weeks of Illness
Former congressman and territorial delegate H B Fergusson dies in a local sanatorium after an illness lasting several weeks. Apoplexy is given as the immediate cause of death.
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H. B. Fergusson
Territorial
Bryan pleads for peace as war debate rages worldwide
The article reports Bryan urging a negotiated end to the European conflict, condemning the old system of diplomacy and calling for continued talks with Germany until peace and understanding are reached. It notes his public appearance, quotes his plea for leading the world toward lasting peace, and mentions European leaders grappling in a death struggle.
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Europe
Germany
Philip
United States
Mars
W. J. Bryan
Brgan
US demands German accountability over Lusitania sinking
The June 9 note from Washington delivers the US position on the Lusitania disaster and German attacks on neutral ships. It emphasizes humanity, liability for attacks on civilians, and asks Berlin to submit evidence if they dispute US duties as a neutral power.
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United States
Canada
Neutra
Great Britain
American Note to Germany Arrives in Berlin
The first sections of the American note to Germany reached Berlin late afternoon and other parts began arriving at night. The note will be deciphered and shown to German Foreign Secretary von Jagow tomorrow. Ambassador James W. Gerard met with von Jagow for over thirty minutes this afternoon.
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Morning Journal
Washington
Bertin
Dane
London
Dune
Germany
Berlin
Fierr von Jagow
James W. Gerard
Voon Jason
Annapolis Scandal Deepens In Naval Inquiry
The court of inquiry into the Annapolis naval academy scandal hears that three ensigns who earned diplomas last week may face further charges as defendants tomorrow. Professor Arturo Fernandez testified that about sixty papers showed that midshipmen received exam advice, with around 80 percent of first and second class men getting advance information. A new examination was administered.
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Annapolis
Naval Academy
Arturo Fernandez
Department of Modern Languages
Cavalry Orders on Philippine Expedition Suspended
Paso, Texas June 10 The War Department telegraph instructions suspend the sailing orders for the Fifteenth United States Cavalry to the Philippines. The regiment remains on the Mexican border pending further directives from Washington.
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Morning Journal
FE Paso
Tex
Fifteenth United States Cavalry
Philippines
War Department
Washington
Fifteenth Cavalry
Fergusson Dies After Brief Illness Noted New Mexico Leader
Harvey B Fergusson longtime Democratic figure and former territorial delegate to Congress died after a brief illness from apoplexy He served as district attorney in New Mexico and later as private secretary to the secretary of state A strong advocate of statehood he helped secure the blue ballot amendment and served in Congress from 1896 to 1908 Funeral arrangements set at Strong's chapel with Elks involvement and burial plans to Los Angeles
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Harvey B. Fercuseson
Congress
Territory
New Mexico
National
House of Representatives
Statehood
Fergusson
Washington
Bryan
Pickens County
Alabama
Mississippi
Washington and Lee University
White Oaks
Lincoln County
Albuquerque
Democratic Party
Second
National Democratic Executive Committee
B.C. Hernandez
Strong
Hugh A. Cooper
Los Angeles
Albuquerque Lorge of Elks
American Women Brave Yaqui Frontier Trip
Mrs George Anthony and Mrs FF Lann downe of Los Angeles depart Nogales on a 300 mile trek to the Yaqui valley to join American settlers. Yaqui leader Subulyama orders 2000 blankets for warriors as he notes potential US intervention would not shift loyalties.
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Fay Morning Journal
Nogales
Ariz
George Anthony
FF. Lanndowne
Los Angeles
Hiperangs
Anthony
Subulyama
W. ©. Graham
Subulyame
United States
Mexico
Ervan Calls for Judgment as He Resigns Secretarial Post
William J. Ervan appeals to the American public before judgment, defending his note to Germany on submarine warfare and urging a peaceful solution. He contrasts the old forceful system with a new persuasion era and says he will accept any deserved punishment if his motives are honorable.
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Washington
William J. Ervan
Hrvan
Prince of Peace
United States
Cnwards
Bryan
Germany
Neo Mercy
American Held on Counterfeit Charge Faces Possible Execution
American citizen Cheorme Marx, recently convicted in Juarez for passing counterfeit Mexican money, was ordered transferred to Chihuahua for review. Juarez sentenced him to be shot. US officials pursue Washington intervention. Local reports question Marx’s guilt as Red Cross aid plans emerge for Mexican refugees. Ernesto Rios reports his brother Reuben, ex-financial agent for General Gutierrez, is imprisoned near Nuevo Laredo.
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George Marx
Juarez
Chihuahua
Morning Journal
Erecial
el Paseo
Tex
Cheorme Marx
Marx
Tomas Ornatas
Juares
United States
Washington
State Department
Villa
Jueves
Bean
Shellenberger
Red Cross
el Paso
Eulalio Gutierrez
Carranza
Nuevo Laredo
Tamaulipas
Prentce Steadily Gain German Positions
The war office reports continued artillery combat north of Arras halted by thick fog. German resistance at Neuville St. Vaast was stubborn as our infantry secured the village after house to house fighting. Our gains include munitions and weapons, with over 1,000 German dead found. In Hebuterne we captured six machine guns. In Henusejour more than a battalion attacked but was repulsed leaving dead. On the Meuse heights at Les Eparges our guns silenced enemy batteries.
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Paris
War Office
Arras
Neuville St. Vaast
Hebuterne
Champagne
Henusejour
Meuse
Les Eparges
Turks in Caucasus Crushed by Pusitians
Petrograd reports that by June 6 Russian forces had captured the Van region and part of the Sanjak of Moush in the Caucasus. The general staff says Khalil Bey's corps was annihilated and Turkish troops were cleared from the area.
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Petrograd
London
Caucasus
Van
Moush
Khalil Bey
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