German note on Lusitania crisis and Bryan resignation
The article reports US notes to Germany over submarine warfare and the Lusitania tragedy, noting Berlin’s cautious reception and Ambassador Gerard’s briefing. It also covers William Jennings Bryan’s resignation statement, praising the President’s approach and urging peaceful resolution while stressing guarantees for American lives and vessels.
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Berlin
Germany
Lusitania
James W. Gerard
Washington, D.C
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Wilson
United States
Natio
Nebraskan
Afternoon of Bridge Honoring Miss Nellie Crabb Leaves for Anchorage
Mrs. A. J. Adams and Mrs. BR. L. Harwood hosted a bridge at five tables for Miss Nellie Crabb who departs today for Anchorage. Mrs. H. A. Slater won first prize, Mrs. Samuel Blum the cut prize, and Miss Crabb the guest of honor prize. Dainty refreshments were served. Attendees included Mrs. J. W. Lydick, Mrs. Samuel Blum, Mrs. H. A. Slater, Mrs. Jack O'Neill, Mrs. R. L. Patton, Mrs. Fred Glassbrenner, Mrs. Jack Sapiro, Mrs. A. M. Fields, Mrs. Horace Leach, Mrs. D. A. Mosser, Mrs. H. N. Wilson, Mrs. J. H. Sellin, Mrs. L. R. Baird, Mrs. Jas. Keating, Mrs. W. L. Smith, Mrs. J. D. Mac Cormac, Mrs. D. M. Kinney, Misses Peterson, Ware and Crabb.
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A. J. Adams
BR. L. Harwood
Bridge
Nellie Crabb
Anchorage
H. A. Slater
Samuel Blum
Miss Crabb
J. W. Lydick
Jack O'Neill
R. L. Patton
Fred Glassbrenner
Jack Sapiro
A. M. Fields
Horace Leach
D. A. Mosser
H. N. Wilson
J. H. Sellin
L. R. Baird
L. R. Baird, Mrs. Jas, Keating, Mrs. W. L. Smith, Mrs. J. D. MacCormac
D. M. Kinney
Peterson
Ware and
Crabb
Fifth Army as God's Fathers for Crown Prince's Child
Berlin report says Crown Prince William and Princess have named the entire Fifth Army as godfathers for their infant daughter. The Vossische Zeitung notes the army’s headship by the Crown Prince and the strong bond of confidence between ruler and forces.
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Berlin
Williama
Vossische Zeitung
Germans Held in Morocco Still Work and Travel
Rabat, June 11. Despite the war, business continues as usual in Morocco with new roads sewers and street lights under way. About 16,000 German prisoners enjoy considerable freedom and weekly sightseeing under one guard each group. Some areas assign them to road work projects.
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Rabat
Morocco
Girl's Diary Relic of Lusitania Wreck Found Near Scene
Water soaked unsigned diary of a girl passenger on the Lusitania was found near the disaster site and awaits a claimant in Queenstown. The fragments mention relatives including Ruth Prue Nellie Casson Hobson Ethel and Bee, with a greeting to "My dear Ruth."
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Queenstown
Lusitania
Ruth
Ethel Kiang* Eng
Italian Advances Press Forward Near Innsbruck
Italian forces push toward the Laibach railway hub Tarvis and threaten to isolate Austrian troops. Ploeken falls as Austrians defend near the frontier, while Udine reports daily arrivals of wounded to field base hospitals and strain on Trieste area medical capacities.
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Ploeken
Laibach
Innsbruck
Trieste
Udine
Tarvis
Tarvi
Interned German crew missing from Norfolk
Washington June 11 official says Lieutenant Brauer and several crew members of the German destroyer Prinz Hitel Freiderich are believed to have left the United States after the vessel was interned at Newport News. The men have not been with their shipmates at Norfolk Navy Yard since internment, prompting government and German embassy discussions.
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Washington, D
Wilson
Lusitania
United States
Bryan
Germany
Washington, D. C
Brauer
Prinz Hitel Freiderich
Witel
Newport News
Amen
Thierichens
Washington
Lloyd George calls South Wales factories to organize industry
Cardiff June 11 Lloyd George the Chancellor of the Exchequer told Welsh manufacturers at a large meeting that he planned to organize the industries of South Wales as the factories of the country. He said there would be no strike in the cotton mills and outlined measures to coordinate production under government guidance.
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Berlin
Gerard
Fortign
Ameri
Empire
Lancashire
Cardiff
Lloyd George
Manufacturers of
Wales Today
South Wales
Alusotang Victory Over German Forces Reported
Petrograd reports on the Dneister victory where German units retreated after defeat. Seventeen cannons and forty nine machine guns were seized along with 6,700 prisoners. The entire company of Prussian Fusilier Guards was captured, with Russians continuing to press the gains in Galicia.
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Petrograd
Russian War Office
Dneister
Teutons
Galicia
Austrian Losses Hit Nine Thousand in Italian Battle
June 11 reports indicate Austrian casualties in the battle with Italian troops around 1 fin have been heavy. Total Austrian losses are estimated at 9,000 men as hospitals overflow and private homes are pressed into service to care for the wounded. Fresh disabled soldiers arrive daily by train as the fighting continues.
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Latbach
Italy
Purpos
Trade union officials warn on cotton output in war drive
A delegation of Manchester trade union officials returned from London after briefing officials on wartime staffing. They said the government warned against any strike or labor disruption that could reduce cotton output. Manchester mill operatives sought a 10 percent wage rise, but the government refused to permit any plant disruption.
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Manchester
Eng
London
Miss Nellie Crabb to Wed Mr Keith McCullough in Anchorage
Miss Nellie D Crabb a popular school teacher leaves on the Watson for Anchorage to wed Mr L Keith McCullough of the forestry service. Mrs A J Adams will accompany her to attend the ceremony which occurs on arrival with a newly furnished home awaiting the couple.
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Nellie D. Crabb
Watson
Anchorage
L. Keith McCullough
Forestry Service
A. J. Adams
Miss Crabb
Ouple
Rail road team beats Chitina in 16 to 8 ball game
A baseball game at Chitina yesterday pitted railroad train crews against the south end local and Chitina. The railroad team won 16 to 8 in a hotly contested match. Afterward both sides joined in a dance at the A B hall with refreshments. Dentist Dr Bunch and guests from Kenesecott visited and played on the railroad team.
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Chitina
South End
A. B. Hall
Dr. Bunch
Kensecott
W. J. Dwyer
Streina
Deward Man Arrested as Spy in Germany
Paul Qualqulokowski, recently back in Seward from Europe, was arrested in Germany as a spy last year. His French-like appearance and Russian-sounding name helped fuel suspicion. After three months of detention he secured release via the American consul, then returned to Seward via the Balkans and England with surveying instruments.
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Paul Qualqulokowski
Seward
Europe
Germany
Mr. Q
Alaska
Balkans
England
Sontinent
Gateway
Hidden Treasures Found in Trenches in Paris War News
In Paris on June 11, amid trench warfare, a French reservist uncovered bonds worth 100,000 francs and turned them to an officer. A trench near La Bassée yielded coins from France, England, and Germany valued at about $400. An English soldier found a seventeenth century gold carved necklace. Also noted is a gasoline price reduction at S. Blum & Co.
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Paris
la Bassee
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Hobby Sheldon
the Times
Associated Press
Fifth Army
Innesbruck
Trent
Norfolk
Alusotang
Deward Man
S. Blum & Co
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