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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1915
Page
2
The United States issues a formal note to Germany condemning the submarine warfare and calling for scrupulous observance of neutral rights. It insists on freedom of the seas, condemns acts harming neutrals, and urges German restraint and reparations for Lusitania losses.
Washington reports the note to Germany over submarine warfare was presented by Ambassador Gerard to Foreign Minister von Jagow in Berlin. The note asserts US rights as neutral and warns that repeated acts against American citizens will be met with firm response. It also seeks equal application against Britain and Germany and invites German cooperation to protect freedom of the seas.
Chicago faced a citywide catastrophe as the Eastland steamer capsized at the dock with 1,478 feared dead. Investigations by police, federal officials, and State's Attorney Hoyne focus on alleged negligence by inspectors and crew.
Public letters from Secretary of Commerce Redfield and Chicago-St. Joe Steamship Co. manager discuss Eastland readiness. They show the vessel lacked sufficient lifeboats and rafts and that management declined to meet the sea men act requirements.
Chicago Acting Mayor Moorhouse received President Wilson's telegram from Windsor Vermont offering profound sympathy for the disaster that saddened many homes. The Organization of General Slocum Survivors of New York also sent condolences to Chicago and Eastland victims, sharing their own sorrow and bereavement.
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