Wilsons Note Creates Favorable Impression
The United States issues a second note to Germany demanding assurances that American lives, including noncombatants, are protected and that merchant ships will not be endangered. The note seeks a diplomatic settlement while signaling no back down from U.S. position and notes Germany’s stance on the Lusitania attacks and Falaba incident. It cites maritime law and humanity principles guiding neutral shipping.
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Washington
Germany
Wilson
Berlin
United States
New York Morning Papers Endorse Note In Debated Moment
Morning papers in New York on June 11 endorse Wilson note as firm but non warlike. The American lauds its sanity while World and Sun stress non provocation and Bryan resignation concerns. Tribune notes the measure falls short of anticipated strength amid latest events. Berlin telegram text from June 9 is cited in the State Department note.
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Wilson
Bryan
New York Morning
Germany
United States
The
Sun
the Tribune
Quiet Week in Decatur Courts and County Offices
Decatur and Morgan County report an unusually quiet week with few civil cases, only two arrests, minimal marriage licenses, and no police court in New Decatur. Officials say crime and filings are down as authorities note calm enforcement and reduced courthouse activity.
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Law and Equity Court
Skeggs
John Green
Newsom
Foreman
Cobb
New Decatur
Petty
Decatur
Italians Capture Town in Trent
Italian war office reports the occupation of Podesta gno in Trent. Austrians launch furious counter attacks to retake Freikopel while Italian forces press along the Isonzo river for heights east of Tolmein. Further Italian progress is described from several quarters.
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International News Service
Rome
Podespagno
Trent
Freikopel
Isonzo
Tolmein
Militia Maintains Order in Johnson City Ill
Three state militia companies patrolled Johnson City Illinois through the night and today to prevent violence amid Sicilian miners. Police sweep the countryside for fugitives linked to a plot against mine manager Benjamin Schull and concerns of vigilante lynching if caught.
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Johnson City
Benjamin Schull
Howard Students Robbed by Two Masked Men
Two masked assailants robbed Howard College dormitory students Virgil Evans and Truman Blake in their East Lake room around midnight. Evans lost $25 and Blake $1.50, Blake’s purse slipping from under his pillow and escaping detection. Both students planned to depart for Kansas wheat fields for harvest.
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Virgil Evans
Truman Blake
Howard College
East Lake
Evans
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Howard
Kansas Wheat Fields
Trench Gains Reported Near Hebuterne On Arras Front
Paris dispatch says British forces have captured more German trenches near Hebuterne along the Arras Lille highway. The war office also notes additional ground given up to the east of the German works known as the labyrinth in ongoing hostilities.
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International News Service
Paris
Hebuterne
Arras-Lile Highway
War Office
Board of Education announces staffing for 1915 16 term
The New Decatur Board of Education met in regular session and nearly all vacancies were filled. Prof Ralph Cowart said he would publish the official list of teachers and assignments on Monday. Unnamed sources suggest one vacancy may have more than one candidate under consideration.
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Board of Education of
New Decatur
Ralph Cowart
Cowart
No Republican Considered for Bryan Succession in Wilson Era
Washington reports confirm officials emphasize that no Republican would be chosen to succeed Bryan. A coalition cabinet was not discussed and rumors of a Taft era secretary of state meeting with Wilson were denied.
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International News Service
Washington
Bryan
Philander
Knox
Taft
Wilson
Rain Brings Smiles To Decatur Farmers
Light rain this morning brought relief to farmers in Decatur and surrounding rural districts after weeks of heat. The showers moistened dry soil and were welcomed, with some hoping for more rain to continue easing the drought.
Refugee Aid Drives In Fort Worth After Flood
More than 1,100 flood refugees were being cared for in Fort Worth as charity groups organized distribution of food and clothing. Officials believed the danger to life had passed.
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International News Service
Fort Worth
Tex
Austrians Evacuate Town After Blowing Fortress
Milan June 11 Austrians evacuate Pozzac chio after destroying the fortress. Pozzac chio lies east of the Adige river about 15 miles south of Trent as reported by International News Service.
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Milan
Pozzacchio
Adige River
Trent
Villa Softens Tone in Letter to Wilson After Bryan Resignation
General Villa delays sending a U S note through Special Agent Carrothers as wording is revised to remove belligerent language following the Bryan resignation. The more conservative reply is expected to reach Washington by tomorrow night.
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el Paso
Texas
Villa
Wilson
Carruthers
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Mexico
Washington
Villa Moves to Eliminate Zapata Influence in Mexico Convention
Officials in Washington report that the convention government in Mexico has deposed President Garza and installed Francisco Lagos Chararo, a move seen as the Villa faction aiming to purge Zapata interests and strengthen Villista control to satisfy President Wilson. Garza is described as a compromise candidate.
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Mexico
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Francisco Lagos Chararo
Villa
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Villistas
Wilson
U S Demands Stop To Executions Of Americans
Washington June 11 The state department demanded the Villa authorities in Chihuahua suspend execution passed by a military court on George Marx and S Ranklin Americans for circulating counterfeit money at Juarez Consul Edwards was instructed to notify Villa that no summary measures must be taken until the United States has examined the evidence against the men.
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Washington
State Department
Villa
Chihauhuu
George Marx
S. Ranklin
Jaurez
Edwards
United States
Funeral Services Held for Mrs Brock at Denver
Funeral services for Mrs. John L. Brock who died Wednesday in Denver Colorado were held there this morning. The body was placed in a vault beside her son for the present. During the funeral hour Brock Spight store here closed.
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John L. Brock
Denver
Col
Brock& Spight
Odd Fellows to Decorate Graves of Deceased Brothers
Decatur Lodge No 52 will decorate the graves of their deceased brothers in the city cemetery Sunday afternoon at four o'clock. Members should meet at the Bank Street hall by 8 o'clock and proceed to the cemetery at 3 30. Rev W B Strong of Willoughby Presbyterian church will give an address. All Odd Fellows invited. Frank C Brown to preside.
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Bank Street
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Frank C. Brown
Russian Victory in Galicia Defeats Austro German Forces
Official Russian war office reports claim victory in Galicia south of Lemberg on the Dniester. Russian forces trench advance defeats the Austro German army of Gen. Von Lissengen, driving them back across the river and checking the southern push toward Lemberg. Over 6,000 enemy soldiers were captured along with artillery and ammunition.
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Galicia
Lemberg
Dneister
Russian War Office
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Dniester
Lembérg
Austrian losses reported near Goriza in Italy action
Geneva reports between 8 000 and 10 000 Austrian casualties as Italian forces press fighting around Goriza. The figures reflect the heavy toll of the ongoing engagement and number among the dead wounded and missing is not specified.
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International News Service
Geneva
Goriza
German General Staff Plans New Army of 500000
London dispatch reports the German general staff moving a new army of 500000 men to the western front from Amsterdam on June 11.
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International News Service
London
Amsterdam
Western Front
British ships sunk as eight vessels are destroyed
London reports eight ships sunk including four British trawlers and the Strathscouron. The Otago fell to a German submarine in the North Sea with crew saved. The Letty lost all hands. Thomassini and other trawlers also perished.
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International News Service
London
Admiralty
Otago
North Sea
Strathscouron
Thomassini
Letty
Dry Sunday in Decaturlee? Decatur rumor over Sabbath closings
Local chatter suggests Sheriff Foreman may order all drug stores confectionery stands and similar outlets closed for the Sabbath while drug sales would be allowed. Boot blacks soda founts could also be affected under the same rule, with contested legality due to unfamiliarity with the law.
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Decaturs
James A. Foreman
Foreman
British cruiser sunk by Austrian submarine near Vienna
A Liverpool type British cruiser was sunk Wednesday by an Austrian submarine off Vienna, the latest incident in naval engagements. The loss adds to tensions as maritime conflicts escalate in the region.
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Vienna
Italians Intensify Assault on Tolmein Forts
Geneva reports a tremendous night and day bombardment by Italian forces against Austrian forts at Lusia and Maria defending Tolmein. Austrian troops along the Isonzo are receiving reinforcements from the eastern theater of war.
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Geneva
Lusia
Maria
Tolmein
Isonzo
Voters decide if the U.S. should go to war
William J. Bryan says the press shows a new peace tone and endorsements a national ballot on war. He proposes that voters who choose war go to the front first while those voting against stay home until the conflict ends. He reiterates support for people’s right to rule and questions congressional delay.
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International News Service
Washington
William J. Bryan
United States
Germany
Chetavndias
Sieeldl
Gressman
Bryan to issue third statement on German situation
Former Secretary Bryan announced a third statement to be issued tonight addressing German Americans. The statement is expected to outline his views on the German situation and the course of action he will advocate.
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