Second Note Reaches Germany Delayed Response Likely
Washington reports the American note on the Lusitania sinking has reached Ambassador Gerard in Berlin. The German reply is not expected until Count von Bernstorff's envoy Meger Gerhard arrives in about a week. Robert Lansing is seen as probable interim secretary of state. Bryan, resigning amid turmoil, spends his first day as a private citizen while considering future plans.
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Germany
Luertania
Wilson
William J. Bryan
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Berlin
Foreign Office
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Bryan
Meger Gerhard
Count von Bernstorff
Tusitania
Robert Lansing
State Department
Lansing
Italy reports occupation of Austrian city
Italian forces announce occupation of Monfalcone after fighting along the Isonzo. Monfalcone lies three miles east of the river and sixteen miles northwest of Trieste, a rail link prize for Italy. Vienna reports Italian attacks near Coritia but Austrian positions on the river’s west bank remain strong.
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Salrpist Oa
Gov Slaten Sets Hearings On Frank Death Sentence
Atlanta June 10 Gov Slaten announced hearings will begin next Saturday on Leon M. Franks application for commutation of his death sentence.
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Atlanta
Hor Slaten
Leon M. Frank
Revenue fraud probes extend across federal agents and distillers
Washington reports wholesale internet revenue frauds spanning three administrations may have cost federal revenues twenty million dollars in ten years. Sixteen men, mainly internal revenue officers and southern distillers, have been indicted with convictions in Virginia. Knox Booth, a Tennessee Alabama district agent, is a fugitive after disappearing as a $200,000 three year fraud probe unfolds. Caspar, president of a North Carolina distillery, jailed on conspiracy charges. Hartman, linked associate, bonded then vanished. Further arrests followed in Arkansas and Kansas City as investigations spread from 1908 start points in North Carolina.
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Virginia
Department of Justice
Knox Booth
Tennessee-Alabama
Fort Smith
Ark
John L. Caspar
Able Distillery Company
Guy L. Hartman
Caspar
Kansas City
Hartman
North Carolina
Floods Leave 500 Texans Homeless in Fort Worth
A Trinity river flood on June 10 left about 500 people temporarily homeless and destitute in Fort Worth Texas as residents evacuated and relief efforts organized.
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Fort Worth
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Trinity River
Mrs Wright Freed of Charge in Husband Murder Case
Bernice Wright was found not guilty of murdering her husband in Denver. The verdict came just before 3 o clock in the West Side Court house with onlookers kept away from the scene. Her son Neal and several friends supported her as she reacted to the decision.
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Cole
Bernice Wright
West Bide Court House
Neal
Second Note to Germany Demands Safeguards for Americans
The United States renews demands for German assurances to protect American lives and ships on the high seas in a note signed by Robert Lansing ad interim and approved by President Wilson. The message cites the Lusitania sinking, reiterates its unarmed passenger status, and states the case rises above routine diplomatic dispute.
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Washington
United States
Ihe
William Jennings Bryan
Robert Lansing
Wilson
US Replies To Germany On Lusitania And Submarine Rights
The United States notes Germany’s recognition of freedom of the seas but counters that American lives were lost and questions the German rationale for sinking ships. It reaffirms the need for safe conduct and demands assurances that lawful rights of American shipmasters and passengers are upheld, citing international law and past diplomatic notes.
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Germany
Cushing Arty
Ktre Gaetan
Altho
Campaign Drives Up Votes for Panama Pacific Trip
Wyoming voters rally behind eight leading candidates in the State Leader Panama Pacific free trip contest. Subscriptions and votes push hopefuls toward the Cheyenne to San Francisco journey with Salt Lake City as the first stop. Final vote closes July 4 at 10 p m with the eight top finishers headed for the exposition.
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Cheyenne
San Francisco
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake
Union Pacific Passenger Department
Union Pacific
Fort Colling
Colo
Boulder
State Leader
Veltes
Bryan Appealing for Verdict After Resigning as Secretary of State
William Jennings Bryan appeals to the American people asking them to judge his actions and notes he will accept any punishment if the verdict is against him. He frames his stance on submarine warfare and urges the US to lead the world from war to peace. A second statement for German Americans is forthcoming.
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Washington
Wiliam Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Germany
Diplonas
Prince of Peace
United States
Wilson
Walso
Cours
Moore Called to Washington for Cabinet Considerations
Washington June 10. John Basset Moore summoned to confer with President Wilson on diplomatic affairs. Col. E. B. House is reportedly returning from England, a move viewed as significant amid cabinet selection discussions.
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Washington
John Basset Moore
Wilson Ince
EB. M. House
Erally
Wilson
England
White House
Kaiser Claims Right to Destroy Contraband Ships
Germany's note to the United States asserts a right to destroy any American vessel carrying contraband while offering to pay damages for the William P Frye sinking. Berlin rejects U S demands on price court delays and on the Frere destruction as violation of existing treaties with Prussia.
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Washington
Germany
United States
William P. Frye
Prinz Eltel Friedrich
Prussia
Resignation of Bryan Interpreted in Berlin News
Berlin reports on Secretary Bryan’s resignation dominate the day with divergent views. Papers weigh authenticity of a purported letter to President Wilson while weighing U.S. policy and the impact on Germany and America.
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Berlin
Bryan
Washington
Lokal Anserger
Brgan
Wilson
Vossische Zeitung
WRAP For Cherennne and Vielulty Parity Relaids Priday
A brief item notes a slight temperature rise and a weather hiccup affecting Cherennne and Vielulty parity, with impulses of upcoming changes. Local weather watchers warn of continued mild conditions before a possible cooler front.
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