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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1915
Page
1
The United States urges Germany to recognize that non-combatants must not be endangered by attacking neutral ships. It seeks assurance that Berlin will safeguard American lives and ships and verify belligerent status or contraband before acting.
President notes no hint of war and maintains a friendly yet firm tone. He insists on humanity rights and urges Germany to respect international law on the high seas. He states there is no justification for sinking Lusitania without warning and notes surprise that Germany claims Falaba’s call for assistance justified its destruction.
A federal grand jury probes a conspiracy to defraud the United States regarding German embassy affidavits to the State Department about guns on the steamship Lusitania. Report continued on page 15.
The Massachusetts Peace Society split at its annual meeting after a vigorous vote. Resolutions proposed by Rev. Charles F. Dole were defeated as members chose not to complicate national affairs by crying for peace.
The Rev. Mr. Dole, elected to the board at the meeting at 3 Joy Street, did not attend the annual banquet in the evening. He said he was glad his attendance was not required under the circumstances and that this is not the time for a peace society to be holding a banquet.
Advertisement promotes using the Boston and Worcester trolley for Worcester and intermediate points with express and accommodation service. Includes travel convenience for business and pleasure trips.
The article reports William Jennings Bryan plans a new public appeal tomorrow to German Americans as he resigns from the State Department. He urges the nation to judge his actions, asserts his intentions were honorable, and expresses readiness to accept punishment if the public verdict is against him.
Forecast for Northern New England calls for fair skies and warmer conditions on Friday with possible showers Saturday. Southern New England will be fair Friday with Saturday showers and warmer interior.
Today marks Kamehameha Day and St Barnabas Day in Hawaii. The note recalls patriot Joseph Warren born 1741 and mentions a past Senate vote to repeal Panama Canal tolls exemption.
The note reiterates US satisfaction with Germany recognizing the US stance on Cushing and Gulf light, questions Germany’s claim about Falaba, and protests Lusitania mischaracterizations. It asserts the need to protect neutral lives, denies war zone proclamations as limiting American rights, and asks for effective safeguarding measures and assurances.
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, asserts that the United States may be drawn into international conflict despite any honorable position. He calls for more public discussion before actions are taken and pledges AFL influence to maintain peace while protecting Americans from unnecessary peril.
The note asserts Lusitania was neither armed nor carrying troops nor violating American laws. It records Washington's summary of the German inquiry while promising evidence will be heard. The document reproduces the full text of Secretary Bryan's note and the long exchange over attacks on neutral ships Crewing the Cushing and Gulflight.
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