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Newspaper
Dermott News
Location
Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1915
Page
6
Note is handed to Ambassador Gerard for presentation to the government demanding full reparations. The action signals a formal plea tied to ongoing negotiations and public demands, with emphasis on state accountability and restitution.
The United States issues a formal note to Germany demanding immediate steps to prevent violations of American rights on the seas. It cites Lusitania and other attacks, urging Germany to adhere to international law and protect neutral shipping and citizens.
Fragmentary OCR text discusses insect specimens and weights, with mentions of bottles, pounds, ounces, and various experimental notes. The readable content centers on specimens from a forested area and measurements of weight and contents, suggesting a scientific or natural history note.
The article notes the second albino snake found in the country near Berksey, brought by a farmer to Profesor Stoner of the vertebrate zoology department. It describes the creature as about the size of a common viper, with unique features including a pink tongue and watery eyes. The specimen is under study by museum staff for unusual traits.
The piece lists rare acts of mercy in wartime such as Caesar sparing a foe’s life by letting all soldiers ransom one captive, English knights freeing French prisoners after La Rochelle, and exchanges of prisoners. It cites Grant and Lee after Appomattox and Lincoln opposing vindictive treatment over Dixie as examples of chivalrous conduct.
The Arkansas Railroad Commission faces freights and passenger rate debates as Kansas City Southern and other lines threaten new tariffs around May 20. Governor Hays supports Wilson and Bryan, urging restraint and credit preservation, while state boards appoint inspectors, Nurseries commissioners, and finance shifts to fund enforcement and public works.
President Wilson praised the navy and urged a strong American flag and protection for citizens during a luncheon in New York. He lauded Secretary Daniels and noted the fleet’s growing efficiency as officers and dignitaries backed his call for a powerful navy.
Washington President Wilson received majettes from former President Taft in a note about his ability to ban a dog growing from the sinking of the Lia tunfa. He has written a reply to Mr Watt, thanking him warily for the gesture.
Buenos Ayres reports approval of Pre Wilson's note to Germany. The note warns that if the principles fail to prevail, neutrality will end and a universal war will follow.
Berlin reports rubber scarcity endangers Germany and its inventive capacity. Officials and inventors scramble to find temporary substitutes as demand rises and production strains deepen the wartime economy.
New York Night relief ships of the relief commission for Belgium reached Rotterdam in the last week. The operation involves cargo valued at four million dollars and underscores ongoing aid to Belgium amid relief efforts.
Washington officials met to discuss recent utterances attributed to Dr Yershard Derberg former German colonial secretary described as Emperor William's unofficial spokesman in the United States. The chatter concerned his influence and possible implications for policy and public perception.
Since the sinking of the Lusitania, the number of Germans applying for naturalization in New York has risen sharply, said Commissioner Weiser. The increase is reported as almost a hundred percent, reflecting a surge in immigration and citizenship actions amid wartime tensions.
Federal Judge Marke in Cleveland district court granted John C Rockefeller an injunction restraining Cuyahoga County assessors from collecting more than 1.5 million dollars on his personal property valued at 90 million dollars.
The Cymric set sail from New York for Liverpool with the liner showing Britian as a British affiliated ship. The voyage carries a crew and passengers aboard the White Star Line vessel as it heads toward its transatlantic crossing.
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