U S Note Sent To Germany Amid Lusitania Crisis
The United States delivered a note to Germany demanding assurances that measures will protect American vessels and lives on the high seas. Secretary Lansing says no changes were made after Bryan's resignation, and the document stresses humanity and law, citing the Lusitania tragedy and the right of travelers to safety. The note invites Germany to respond with any evidence challenging U S inspections prior to the ship's sailing.
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U S Notes on Neutral Rights and German War Zone
Robert Lansing cites U S readiness to aid peace efforts between Germany and Great Britain. He argues for protection of neutral rights, safe conduct for American ships, and noncombatant safety, urging Germany to adopt measures to safeguard American river and sea vessels. He renews May representations on humanity and international law.
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Bryan urges peace as warlike press tones down
United Press dispatch from Washington reports William Jennings Bryan glad the warlike press is toning down its statements after his resignation and his plan to appeal to German Americans for peaceful persuasion. It notes former Secretary Bryan and others urging negotiation with Germany and criticizing force over dialogue.
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British cabinet unsettled amid reports Lloyd George may rise
London June 11 rumors of a cabinet crisis circulated as ministers debate leadership with Lloyd George potentially elevated to Prime Minister. Officials cautioned the government faced instability while party factions weighed the path forward.
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State Firemen’s Tournament to be a Big Affair in Iowa City
Iowa City prepares for the State Firemen’s Association tournament with nearly $5,000 in prizes. The program includes a Grand Parade, hose races, tug of war, flag races, and various amateur and professional events across July 20 to 22. Top prizes total hundreds of dollars plus cups and medals, with entry details and race formats outlined for participants.
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Avoca Girl Dies After Poison Pill Mistake
Special to News Telegraph Avoca Ila June 11 a headache led Miss Mabel Howe eighteen daughter of Frank Howe to take the wrong tablets at about 12 30 and die within minutes. She waited on guests after a city dance then died around one this morning leaving a mother and seven siblings two still living. Her husband is in Omaha with Arcade hotel work. No funeral plans yet. Also notes local man C F Catlow linked to Northwestern School of Embalming Vermillion S D now lecturer and demonstrator.
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Maxwell Day Prize Winners At Cass County Auto Show
A Maxwell Day event by Cass County Auto Company drew a strong turnout despite rainy roads. Ahrens Sisters won first for best decorated car, John Hansen took second with a new inner tube, and Mrs. W. A. Keep earned third with a tire gauge. The event boosted Maxwell advertising efforts.
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Social events honor local ladies and guests
The W R C ladies surprised Mrs Anna McGrath on her birthday with a three course lunch. Miss Mable Spence hosted Mrs Roberts of Creston at her Highth and Linn streets home. Mrs M J Talty entertained about a dozen young ladies for her niece Miss Winifred Cornell who is leaving for Drake University summer school. a delicious lunch was served.
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Dr Meyer Gerhard Sent as Special Agent to Berlin
With President Wilson's approval Count von Bernstorff sent Dr Anton Meyer Gerhard to Berlin to shape American views on the Lusitania tragedy. The envoy reported the difficulty of relaying information to Berlin via cables held by the allies and the limited wireless capability for longer messages.
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Russians Claim Big Victory Near Lemberg and Przemysl
By United Press Petrograd June 11 Russians say they defeated the Austro German advance guard near Lemberg after a brief engagement and drove it back toward Przemysl. They also claim to have taken 10,000 prisoners in the past three days and to have beaten Austro Germans near Stroi.
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Germans Claim to Sink Batavia and Blockade Actions
Berlin reports say the Batavia was sunk with five crewmen and eleven passengers rescued by a Putch ship. Berlin papers claim torpedoing of the liners Arabic and Orduna with ammunition from America. German Zeppelins bombarded and sank two English fishing ships off the coast of Holland as Allies attack the Dardanelles. Vienna notes an Austrian submarine sunk a British cruiser. London cites torpedoing of Otago and German advances in Galicia and the Baltic.
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King Constantine Still In Serious Condition In Greece
Athens report notes King Constantine remains in danger as of June 11 with his condition described as serious. In other news Active and Veteran Firemen are summoned to Firemen's Hall at 8:20 Sunday morning in full uniform to account for Memorial services led by secretary L. Rowe.
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War News in Brief And U S Note On Safeguarding Vessels
The American note to Germany seeks assurances that American lives and ships will be safeguarded. It rejects Lusitania contraband or torpedo blame as relevant to legality and urges humane principles and law. It denies Canada troop or forbidden cargo claims and invites evidence if Berlin believes officials erred. Galicia remains the principal battlefield with northern, Baltic fighting. Germans retreat a wing near the Dubyea river as Russians reinforce.
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