President Responds Swiftly to German Note
A high level reply from the president promises immediate action in response to a German note. Officials say no time will be wasted so the United States can present its stance clearly and promptly.
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31 May 1915
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Monroe News Star in Monroe, Louisiana
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1915
Page
1
U S Ponders Response to Lusitania Note German Reply Reported
Washington reports Germany’s reply to the American note on the Lusitania sinking leaving a grave strain in U S Germany relations. President Wilson plans a prompt reply within 24 to 48 hours while cabinet members withhold comment. The note is expected to demand reparation and assurances for safe American vessels and lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Germany
United States
Wilson
Gerard
Bryan
Berlin
State Department
US-EU German Note Set to Demand Lusitania Reparations
Reports suggest the United States will restate May 13 notes and seek an early reply from Germany over the Lusitania loss. President Wilson aims to secure reparation and protection for American lives, with the option to sever relations if needed. German claims insist the Lusitania was armed, while US inquiry found her unarmed before departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Germany
Wilson
Lusitenia
London
Pall Mall Gazette
Megantic
Montreal
Boston Newsboys Outing For Lame Children At Park
The Boston newsboys today host hundreds of disabled children at a park outing. Guests were transported by autos, provided with a banquet by street merchants, and treated to souvenirs and comfort for a joyful day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Newsboys
Indian warehouses reduced to three cities
Government order closes the Omaha and New York warehouses today. From now on the U S Indian warehouses will be located only in Chicago San Francisco and St Louis following a congressional mandate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
New York
Chicago
San Francisco
St. Louis
Congress
Problems Unparalleled in History
Associated Press report from Washington on May 31 describes two major international issues facing the President. One concerns the strained US relations with Germany and the other the push for an early end to trouble in Mexico. The President plans to outline his course at the cabinet meeting and then issue a Mexico statement threatening stepped up measures if warlike chiefs fail to settle differences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Germany
Mexico
Bust of Beauregard Broken at Confederate Unveiling
A Louisianian accidentally knocked the Beauregard bust from its pedestal just before the unveiling at the Confederate reunion in Richmond. The bust shattered but the unveiling continued and officials said a replacement would be provided. Thousands expected for the event opening tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beauregard
Richmond
General Beauregard
Austro German Galician Advance Reported Check
World War I dispatch says Austro German forces in Galicia appear to be checked as Russian resistance stiffens. Casualties and ground gained are not specified. The report notes ongoing offensives and defensive actions along key front lines without detailing strategic outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galicia
German Press Mixed on War News and Allied Gains
The article cites varying German and Allied reports on World War I fronts. Russian resistance stiffens in Galicia after a San River victory, Przemysl investment unconfirmed, Gallipoli fighting routs Turks with heavy losses, Baltic actions see German pressure and losses, and Italian and Austrian advances progress with limited French gains noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Galicia
San
Petrograd
Przemysl
Gallipola
Baltic
Bing
Dubyca
Gripp
France
Editorial reaction to German note across American papers
American editors view Germanys note as evasive and unsatisfactory with the New York World calling it insincere and the Boston Traveler calling it a deliberate insult The Pittsburg Dispatch and Chicago Tribune question ignoring Germanys proposal to go to The Hague while Britain deplores the notes evasiveness and questions the Lusitania Megantic incident implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York World
Boston Traveler
Pittsburg Dispatch
Chicago Tribune
Germany
the Hague
Uniform State Corporation Law Urged by Report
Washington May 31 report on taxation of foreign corporations urges uniform state laws to prevent unwitting violations and loss of funds. It notes current lack of uniformity hampering business and includes the latest draft of a uniform corporation law by the Commissioners on Uniform State Laws for reference of interstate commerce stakeholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Bureau of Corporations
National Conference
Clearing Billboards of Whiskey Ads in Chicago
Prohibitionists claim a new poster campaign ban as the Poster Advertising Association of the United States and Canada vows not to accept whiskey contracts after May 31 with a plan to eliminate such advertising entirely by January 1, 1916. Beers and wines are not included in the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States
Canada
Billboard men form plan to promote red eye whiskey healing
The article notes 4000 towns cleared of whiskey ads proclaiming red eye medicinal qualities. It says billboard workers met in Palm Beach last March to create and begin implementing their plan today. It also remembers Lt Hellyer of the 4th East Yorks who survived after comrades saved his life by applying pressure to a severed arm artery in Boulogne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palm Beach
London
Hellyer
East York’s Territorials
Boulogne
Parish Jail Conditions Spark Habeas Corpus Action
Attorneys Pugh and Redmond file a forcible habeas corpus petition in district court seeking F. C. Smith’s release on burglary charges, arguing the parish jail is insanitary and unfit for habitation. The suit cites overcrowding, vermin, poor ventilation, lack of clothing, mixed housing of races, odors, and repeated condemnations by health authorities and grand juries. The court previously dismissed for lack of cause, then ordered mandamus against the sheriff and Police Jury to provide suitable prisoner accommodations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pugh & Redmond
F. C. Smith
Bradley Hardware Co
Smith
State Board of Health
F. M. Odom
Dawkins
President Arouses Enthusiasm at Memorial Day Exercises
The President addressed a large crowd at Arlington Cemetery on Memorial Day May 31 urging Civil War lessons for current problems. He avoided any reference to the ongoing crisis and spoke to the audience with noted enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Arlington Cemetery
Final arrangements for Louisiana Press Convention in Monroe
Chamber of Commerce officers urge full attendance at the weekly meeting tonight to set final plans for hosting the Louisiana Press Convention to be held in Monroe on June 8 9 and 10. Reports from committees will be heard and any further action taken as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Louisiana Press Convention
Monroe
Marching on Richmond Former Capital Awaits Southern Visitors
The article notes Richmond once the Confederate capital and previews forthcoming arrival of Southern leaders and events. It emphasizes the historic significance and regional attention as guests prepare to march into the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Confederacy
Confederate Veterans Reunions to Unveil Stonewall Jackson Monument
Richmond Va May 31 The twenty fifth annual reunion of the Confederate Veterans opens here Tuesday with Gen George B Harrison of Opelika Ala presiding in the illness absence of commander in chief Gen Bennett H Young. Northern unit Gov Marcus Holcomb Connecticut Guard to escort governor. About 60000 visitors expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stonewall Jackson
Richmond
George B. Harrison
Opelka
Ala
Fen
Bennett H. Young
Hollywood
Confederate Southern Memorial Association and
Sons of Confederate
Henry C. Stewart
Ainslee
Gardiner Tyler
President Tyler
Stonewall
Connecticut
Marcus Holcomb
Stewart
John Lamb
State Fair Grounds
Camp Stewart
War Department
Marine Band
Fortress Monroe
Virginia Military Institute
Hollywood Cemetery
Richmond Blues
Designer of state seal for the Confederacy dies at 80
Washington reports Julius Baumgarten died today at age eighty. He designed the seal of state for the Southern Confederacy, a notable figure in the era. He passed away in Washington on May 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Julius Baumgarten
Q Niel to Make Race for Governor
New Orleans May 31 Judge Charles J ONeill's gubernatorial candidacy formed when friends said he would announce within days This follows months of speculation as those close to the jurist note preparations for a formal entry before the deadline
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Charles J. O’neill
Friends of the Justice
O’neill
Baby Finds Home In Shreveport After Station Rescue
A three weeks old baby girl found deserted at the union station Saturday night by Officer Bell was taken to Officer M O Simpson's home yesterday. Simpson plans to adopt the child and provide a good home. Parents W D Isele and wife, vaudeville performers, located around 2 am Sunday. they say they cannot care for the child and left for Kansas City Missouri. Isele and wife were found to be Boise Annes. they showed little concern upon learning the baby was found. Mrs Isele appears about 16 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shreveport
Union Station
Bell
M. O. Simpson
Mr. Simpston
W. D. Isele
Armstor Ag
Kansas City
Isele
Boise Annes
Tsele
De Palma Leads In Five Hundred Mile Auto Race
Indianapolis May 31. Twenty four racing automobiles started a 500 mile speedway race at ten this morning. After 250 miles Ralph De Palma led with Resta second and Anderson third. De Palma averaged eighty nine miles per hour versus eighty three the prior year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ralph de Palma
Resta
Anderson
de Pama
Last Effort to Save Leo Frank From Execution
The Georgia Prison Commission heard Leo Frank’s petition for sentence commutation as petitions exceed 200,000 and delegations from Chicago and Boston arrive. Mrs Frank asserts his innocence while counsel presents a letter by the late Judge Roan indicating uncertainty about guilt and seeking clemency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Atlanta
Leo Frank
Mary Phagan
Georgia Prison Commission
Frank
Chicago
Boston
Roan
Germany Refuses to Subjugate Neutral Ships in War Zone
Berlin reports Germany will not submit neutral vessels to submarine attack for alleged hostile acts, asserting Lusitania was in self defense and that Britain refused proposed settlement plans. The note to Ambassador Gerard, released Sunday, cites Cushing and Gulflight cases and reiterates intent to avoid attacks on neutral ships without hostile acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
United States
Her von Jazow
Gererd
Germsam
Sibmerines
Aerdo
Nees
London
Gerard
Cushing
Gulflight
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Animm
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Dot Farley
the Prospector
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Attagk
Erans
Louisiana Supreme Court
Judge O'Neill
Supreme Bench
Donaldson Caffery
Rev. J. B. McClanahan
Caldwell
Henry Bernstein
Henry L. Hardtner
J. M. Foster
Eeps
Austin L. Fontenot
St. Landry
A. K. Amacker
East Carroll
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Alexandria
Theodore S.S. Wilkinson
Charles P. Theard
Andrew J. Fitzpatrick
John Legier
Allan Sholars
Q'Niel
Baby
Lyceum Theatre
Helen Gardner
Vitagraph
Mary Puller
Matt Moore
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