World events span Austro-Hungarian sinks British cruiser coast to Albanian front
An official Vienna statement reports the Austro-Hungarian submarine No 4 sank a small British Liverpool type cruiser off the Albanian coast while London denies the claim. Italian gains at Ploeken, Serbian advances on Elbasan Tirana and Durazzo are noted as battles unfold across Europe. The second American note on Lusitania is well received in Berlin and Petrograd.
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Mexican Revolt News Across Gulf and Mexico City
Five hundred foreign refugees from Mexico City reached Vera Cruz aboard a special train under American consul general Arnold Shanklin. Reports confirm General Obregon lost his right arm at Leon. Arizona militia prepared to field on short notice amid warnings of fever and smallpox. Roque Gonzalez Garza was deposed as head of the Villa‑Zapata government with Lago Chazaro elevated to provisional president. A British subject S. P. Jones was killed and others wounded near Tampico as Willsta forces captured the area. Vice-Consul Bevan reported to Washington.
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Washington Notes on Neutral Trade and Policy Shifts
The state department prepares a note to Britain asserting neutral rights and international law as the U S and Germany dispute. Bryan resigns becoming private citizen, urging an international commission and warning Americans to avoid belligerent ships. Wilson plans a second note protesting Britain’s unlawful blockade and Germany’s munitions plans while preparing a farewell in the White House.
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U S rebuke of Germany on Lusitania note text
Washington June 10 1915 report quotes Secretary Lansing reply to Germany over Lusitania sinking and Cushing and Gulflight incidents. The note asserts US safeguards for neutral ships at sea and demands humane handling of civilians, insists on freedom of open sea, and reiterates US readiness to aid mediation while preserving rights of humanity and international law.
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Bryan Quits Post as Secretary of State in 1915
Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan resigns over policy on submarines and war prevention. He cites inability to join the note to Germany and the president accepts the resignation with regret, acknowledging shared goals but differing methods. The exchange underscores tensions as the United States eyed possible entry into war.
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Women Pushed Through 300000 High School Bond Result
In Mason City the $300,000 high school bond issue passed by a margin of 25 with the Central site favored by 16. Men opposed the measure while women backed it strongly. Some women voters may have been underage and the issue may go to court before bonds are sold.
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Drowned in peculiar manner near Marshalltown
Benjamin P B Steward stock buyer died after a horse carcass pulled him over a bridge railing into the swollen Town river. An eye witness could not provide help as Steward drowned in the rising water.
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WHI Railway to Extend Into Jefferson This Summer
WHI Build Into Jefferson Iowa Railway and Light plans a summer expansion into Jefferson. The company is purchasing right of way and will suspend a cable on large steel towers using local materials for completion.
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Golden Wedding Celebration in Ackley Residents
Celebrate Golden Wedding as Mr and Mrs FalgeMy and Mrs. John Rt ing residents of the east part of this county marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary at their Ackley home.
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