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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1915
Page
5
The excerpt recalls German openness to progress and humanity in maritime law. It mentions Frederick the Great negotiating with John Adams Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson and the 1785 Treaty of Friendship and Commerce between Prussia and the Republic.
In international talks on maritime law, Germany and America have backed progressive aims, notably ending the right of capture, and have stood together in defense of peaceful trade and the freedom of the seas.
The document defends freedom of the seas, cites Germany’s willingness to ratify the Declaration of London, and argues for sparing civilians. It accuses Britain of blockading neutrals and worsening food access, explains submarine warfare as self defense, and discusses the Lusitania sinking and the risks to passenger lives amid war at sea.
A foreign note argues that If Lusitania had carried thousands of munitions Germany would have deprived thousands of German mothers and children of breadwinners Bargains offered to United States. It states the Imperial government will prevent jeopardy to American lives and ships, assurances of safe passage for neutral passenger liners, and possible American flag service to ease Atlantic travel. The text seeks American cooperation and guarantees to extend rights to neutral and enemy ships under agreed conditions.
Jim Nobles of Pavo aged fifty eight died at a physician’s office in Nashville Ga this afternoon after falling ill this morning He leaves a wife four children and many friends J T Lambert aged reported to have died at his residence near Johka bore leaving a widow and twelve children The exact funeral dispositions are not known
A British press bureau report says Turkish forces supported by Arabs threaten Aden from the Yemen southwest Araba hinterland near Lake. They with field guns press a British force to retreat toward Aden. The incident is dated July 5.
General Huerta waived preliminary hearing on charges of conspiring to violate neutrality laws and was remanded to Fort Bliss under $19,000 bond for the San Antonio grand jury. His co-defendants also waived hearings. most bonds set at $5,000, $2,500 for one, and Huerta released on his own recognizance for the moment.
Washington July 9 former Representative Fowler of Windsor for an organization called Labor a National Peace council tonight sent the federal reserve board a complaint charging the United States has been involved in grave breaches of neutrality through an extensive conspiracy of bankers officers and directors of federal reserve banks and member banks allied with Great Britain Prince and Fussy J P Morgan & Co that 3220000000 has been obtained from reserve banks for war material shipments to European belligerents alleged to be for commercial purposes the complaint alleges similar plans to obtain more than 200000000 for the allies and cites Morgan & Co as decisive in past panics over fourteen years
Officials weigh Germanys note on armed ships and contraband as the crisis deepens. Washington prepares to press for international law rights, aiming to curb submarine warfare while awaiting the official German text and potential cabinet review. Prospects of a firm American stance grow amid tensions with Germany.
At a July gathering led by Jane Addams in London representatives from Britain France and other belligerents discussed a peace renewal. Addams urged grounded negotiations among warring nations and warned that mutual destruction must give way to diplomacy while pressing for civilian relief and reduced militancy.
Raleigh reports a decomposed body believed to be Abt was found today with broken trunks and scattered contents. Police say he recently withdrew a large sum from a bank and may have been murdered during a robbery. Local bankers note Abt’s known wealth ranging from 15000 to 20000 dollars, with only about 1000 recovered.
Southern Methodists gather in Asheville for the annual missions conference with delegates from Southern states. Opening features pausing remarks by WB Tir of Tennessee and Bishop J. Woolford of China, with speakers scheduled from Tapval Va and other regions.
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