United States weighs response to German note over Lusitania
The article details President Wilson's plan to frame a U S policy after Germany's reply to the Lusitania crisis. It notes no US action for at least a week, impending talks with Count von Bernstorff, and the aim to place full responsibility on Germany while preserving neutral rights and seeking reparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lusitania
United States
Count von Bernstorff
Lansing
Germany
Washington
German Officials See Amicable Understanding Over Seas Freedom
German officials say they foresee an amicable understanding on the question of the freedom of the seas. The remark signals cautious optimism in ongoing discussions likely involving maritime law and international concerns.
President Wilson Delays Return to Confer on German Note
President Wilson will stay in Cornish a few days more to discuss the German note with his Cabinet on Friday. Secretary Lansing will not join tomorrow, forwarding the text by mail. The President seeks calm deliberation as he weighs the gravest issue since taking office. He stays in touch with Tumulty and the State Department while awaiting further guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornish
David P. Shea
Windsor
Wilson
Washington
Lansing
State Department
Tumulty
Cotton Sheets and Cases Maplewood Sheets Best Summer Picks
Maplewood sheets offered in sizes 81x99 72x108 and 90x108 priced at 5 cents and 950 respectively. Brand noted as a summer favorite.
Parasols Offered in Various Colors and Styles
Sale of new parasols featuring plain taf fetas and fashionable borders. Colors include black white stripes light blue navy lavender parrot green prim rose purple hunter green and cerise with borders. Prices range from 3.00 to 4.50 with choice at 2.00.
Summer Comfortable Sales List
Cotton filled and wool filled comfortables offered in various coverings and patterns. Cotton filled units with silkoline cover priced at 1.50 each. Wool filled options include cambric covering 4.00 and silk top with mull back and borders 5.00, retail value 7.50.
Blankets for Large Double Beds 78 by 84
Per pair price of seven dollars and fifty cents noted for 78 by 84 inch blankets.
French Can Reply German Impudence Paris July 11
Paris newspapers publish in full the German note to the American inquiry. Editors call it a monument of impudence and hypocrisy with reactions from Echo de Paris Figaro Petit Parisien Humanité Gaulois Journal and Le Matin praising strong language the Berlin reply critics accuse it of cynicism quibbles and evasion while defending German aims and delaying negotiations.
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Paris
Berlin
Teutonic Admiralty
America
Humanitie
Germany
William II
Gaulois
Radical
President Keeps Watch on Foreign Crisis Amid Hottest Day
The President, two weeks into his stay, ignores extreme heat to study the foreign situation regarded as the gravest since taking office. He seeks public opinion to back a firm maritime stance, drawing inspiration from ordinary citizens. Meanwhile Mrs Sayre and Miss Bones attend church at Plainfield with Mrs Galt as a guest at Harlakenden.
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Woods
Harlakenden
High Seas
Sayre
Plainfield
Miss Bones
Norman Galt
Harakenden
London Times Bullish on German Note in Foreign Crisis
An London Times editorial labels Germanys reply a compound of evasion and effrontery and predicts heightened tension between Britain and the United States. It says the note ignores US assurances on reparations and future outrages and mocks any immunity scheme as allowing German admiralty abuses. It foresees a shift to stronger American action depending on President Wilsons response.
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London
Germany
the Times
United States
America
Wilson
Minor Canoe Accidents Reported on the Charles River
A man and a woman capsized off Brigham's Point in the Charles River and were rescued by Police Officer Howard Roache. Nearby two young men capsized opposite Durgin's Boat House and swam ashore. At about 7:80 o'clock a canoe carrying a man and a woman took on water.
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Brigham's Point
Charles River
Howard Roache
Durgin
Arrest of blacksmith tied to $50,000 Ossipee fire
Ossipee New Hampshire July 11 The investigation into the June 23 fire that destroyed the village business section and caused a $50,000 loss led to the arrest of Fred Delware a blacksmith whose shop is blamed as the origin. Delware faces a hearing tomorrow.
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Ossippe
N. H
Fred Delware
Delware
Montreal Seeks Proposals for Refuse Transport and Treatment
The City of Montreal invites proposals by July 30 1915 for transporting and treating carrions meat refuse kitchen waste and rubbish. Applications should be made to Dr S Boucher City Health Officer City Hall Montreal. By order L N Senecal Secretary Board of Commissioners.
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Montreal
S. Boucher
City Hall
Former Fire Chief Mullen Dies After Long Service
Former Boston fire chief John Mullen dies at 64 after retirement follows a career noted for modern methods and many rescues. He faced repeated injuries and had served since 1872. his funeral set for Wednesday at Gate of Heaven Church, South Boston.
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Ellen M. Mullen
John A. Jr
Mary J
Helen B
Gertrude E
Gate of Heaven Church
Boston
Wellington Hill Street
Mattapan
New Calvary Cemetery
Mullen
Arch Street
D Street
Chauncy
Bedford Streets
Broken Heart Caused Death Says Ex Mayor
Ex mayor claims former Fire Chief Mullen died from a broken heart after a forced removal by the current administration. He praises Mullen's service and recalls his leadership under prior officials, asserting the dismissal led to his death.
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Mullen
Fitzgerald
Cole
America
Building for Carpenters in Greater Boston
Union carpenters of Greater Boston will erect a five story fireproof headquarters building within a year at a cost of 150000. Chairman P. R. Kickham announced the project as the Carpenters' Building Association seeks a central site convenient to local members.
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Union Carpenters of
Greater Boston
P. R. Kickham
Carpenters’ Building Association
Carpenters
Crowds Flood Boston Beaches and Parks on Heat Relief Day
Great crowds filled beaches and parks around Boston as heat relief drew record turnouts. Open cars of the Elevated and Bay State railways carried waves of riders to the countryside while Crescent Revere and Nantasket beaches saw heavy throngs and harbor steamers ran at capacity.
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Boston
Elevated
Bay State Street
Crescent
Revere
Nantasket Beach
Record crowds at city beaches and parks exceed expectations
Frigid crowds packed Franklin Park City Point and Revere Beach with estimates near 200 000 at Revere and 75 000 at Nantasket. Bathing at the State bath house saw 3900 swimmers while 60 000 attended a Marine Park band concert. A rescue saved two swimmers at Fox Island and another couple were assisted near Woerd avenue. Congressman Walsh urged bathhouse enlargement. Temperature reached 87 1 5 degrees at 1 pm the second warmest day of the summer.
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Revere Beach
Franklin Park
City Point
L Street
Marine Park
Charles
Riverside
Waltham
Metropolitan Park
Waltham Watch Company
Fox Island
Edward J. Tollock
Watertown Street
Newtonville
Raymond M. Bernard
Washington Street
West Newton
Mai
Woerd Avenue
Nahant
Boston
Bass Point
Relay House
Blue Pigeon Tavern
Fred Jordan
Nantasket
State Bath House
Stace
Congressman Walsh
New Bedford
Roslindale Man Fractures Spine After 80-Foot Ditch Fall
Peter Brickley aged 30 of 8 Stanwood Street Roslindale fell into an 80 foot ditch on Commonwealth Avenue and fractured his spine while preparing to board a car. He was accompanied by his sister Helen Brickley at the time.
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Hecht
Kneeland Street
Mullen
Summer Street
Peter Brickley
Stanwood Street
Roslindale
Commonwealth Avenue
Mr. Brickley
Helen Brickley
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