Comment on President Wilson's note in The New York World
The New York World review says Wilson's reply to Germany leans moderate and restrained while defending United States principles. It criticizes Mr Bryan's intercession as religious and argues Wilson seeks to coerce Germany toward civilized warfare practices without provoking war. The piece views the tone as offering a path to peace through clear, principled demands.
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Wilson
Germany
United States
William J. Hrogan
Europe
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Diplomatic Crisis With Germany Revealed in The Horn
The New York Horn discusses a covert effort to press American surrender of rights after the Lusitania sinking. It claims a German plot sought to influence the US government and silence hard action, but says the President’s note shows the plot thwarted and Germany must comply or be seen as an enemy.
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New York
Sponder
United States
Germany
Wilson notes forcefully defend neutral rights on high seas
The New York Sun analyzes the third note to Germany on submarine practices, praising President Wilson and Secretary of State ad interim for upholding neutral rights. The piece argues Bryan’s resignation was misguided, while urging continued firm but peaceful pursuit of justice and German settlement.
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Germany
Bryan
Wilson
Mr. Bryan
William J. Bryan
Lansing
High Seas
Falue
Note on German submarine outrages and Bryan resignation
The New York Tribune argues the new note to Germany is weak and inconclusive compared with February and May notes. It says the missive fails to rally strong American support for neutral rights and leaves room for prolonged diplomacy while clarifying little about Bryan’s resignation.
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New York Tribune
Washington
Germany
Lusitania
Bryan
Note from Journal of Commies on German reply
An article notes a government reply to Germany denying that the Lusitania was an auxiliary British cruiser or war vessel. The tone is courteous yet firm, reaffirming the reply to the German communication.
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Journal of Commies
M Ia Hitle
Wilson's note to Berlin praised for clarity and resolve
The note from President Wilson yesterday to Berlin is sound and firm, earning praise for its logic and patriotic sentiment. It calls for explanation in places but stands as a clear, lofty message that may benefit from emphasis on two key points.
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Wilson
Berlin
Wilson note and German response debated in Staats Zeitung
The Staats Zeitung analyzes President Wilson's note to Berlin, noting Bryan's reluctance to sign and warning of danger. It argues Berlin should answer in days and questions humanity claims, comparing Germany's submarine warfare to England's civilian starvation. It discusses humanity and defensive needs in wartime policy.
Wilson's Note Over German Govt Sparks Bryan Controversy
Buffalo editorial notes President Wilson’s second note to Germany and Bryan’s refusal to sign. It calls the note a friendly but firm restatement of the U S case, arguing its moderation strengthens its position. The piece views Bryan's stance as surprising yet inconsequential to the issue.
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William
Bryan
United States
American note to Germany reaffirms rights with cautious tone
Syracuse reports the American note to Ambassador Gerard presents a firm position with answers to Germany’s questions. It maintains no threat yet demands an unequivocal reply and assurance that Germany will stop attacking American ships and travelers. The piece questions Mr. Bryan’s signing of the new note.
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Germany
President voices calm call for respect for rights of civilians
The President urges German authorities to honor civilian rights and lives, signaling a desire for friendly U S relations while demanding continued restraint and adherence to civilized norms.
Wilson warning to Germany signals firm policy shift
Jamestown Morning Post reports President Wilson warns the German Government in vigorous language. The note implies that refusal to assure safety for American travelers at sea could lead to drastic action to protect citizens and uphold international law.
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Jamestown
N. Y
Morning Post
Wilson
Germany
High Seas
Wilson reasserts neutral rights in bellicose but courteous reply
The Springfield Republican reports President Wilson’s response to Germany’s May 2 note. It defends neutral rights on the high seas, calls for restraint, and stresses the dignity and humanity of U S policy. It is praised as persuasive and precise by many Americans.
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Springfield
Mass
Wilson
High Seas
Salem Statesman Ultimatum to Germany on Safe Guarding U S Rights
The note urges the German Government to adopt measures to protect American lives and ships. It portrays President Wilson’s dignity and humanity as central and calls all Americans to support his latest assertion of U S rights.
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Salem
Oregon
Wilson
United States
Augusta Journal Says Note Keeps High Tone
The Augusta Maine Journal notes the President’s note maintains a high, calm stance and avoids aggressive rhetoric. It endorses the Administration and congratulates the President, despite ongoing controversy and perceived differences from Bryan.
Wilson Notes Germany With Calm Demands Stir Little War Fear
The Boston Herald and The Boston Globe run parallel takes on President Wilsons second note to Germany. Both papers praise the tone as calm and rational while stressing humane justice and upholding Americas duty amid the crisis.
Bryan Greed and Humility Clash in Bryan Note
The Providence Journal critiques William Jennings Bryan for political opportunism in the Secretary of State tenure. It accuses him of treating the office as a stepping stone for personal gain and labels his humility as hypocritical. The piece questions his motives regarding Chautauqua and money.
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United States
Chautauqua
Prince of Peace
Prince of Price
Bryan resignation note and Bryan's changing view
The Lowell Courier-Citizen examines the President's note that led to Mr. Bryan's resignation. It notes the new note is firmer yet courteous, concedes nothing, and suggests the Lusitania pleas are untrue. The piece questions why Bryan signed the first note but not this one.
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Lowell
Mass
Courier-Citizen
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
President sets firm grounds for American war policy
The Bangor Daily News argues the United States must defend noncombatants at sea and settle the issue firmly. It states civilization depends on this duty and warns Germany against provoking war, noting the U S could harm Germany most by staying out of conflict.
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Daily News
Germany
Portlands Endorsement of President's Message
The Portland Press voices strong support for the President's note and stance. It argues American self-respect requires adherence to the original position and places responsibility on Germany if it rejects the note. It notes no signs of jingoism and calls for firm resolve to abide by the note's content.
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Portland
Germany
President’s note guards against piracy in war
The Wilkes-Barre Record comments that the President’s note leaves no room for quibble. It says the message is masterly and careful to avoid offense while stating the American position beyond dispute. If Germany resists, a clear separation will follow.
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Wilkes-Barre
Penn
Germany
Toledo Times Reflects on May 13 Diplomatic Exchange
The Toledo Times asserts the document is not an ultimatum but a reaffirmation of government policy. It emphasizes that the United States seeks no war and that the message reflects a conscience driven stance for safe sea travel and humanity. It notes the piece represents the will of the people beyond any single nationality.
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Toledo
Great Care to Avoid Offense in U S German Note
The Philadelphia Inquirer says the U S note to Germany is soothing and strictly conciliatory yet carries a firm resolve to protect American lives and ships. It argues the tone is conservative in words but not weak in substance, with a clear iron hand beneath a velvet glove.
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Inquirer
United States
American stance on Lusitania echoes in government note
The Gazette Times argues the U S government takes high ground in the Lusitania affair. It says the president frames passenger ship safety as a humanitarian principle, avoiding broad submarine policy declarations. War only arises if Germany chooses to act.
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Gazette Times
Germany
United States
Dispatch on Germany reply mirrors prior note tone
The response to Germany follows the same service minded, patient, and firm spirit as the President's last note. It adds no new conclusive point and leaves room for a rejoinder. Americans may interpret it as implying no war, yet war hinges on moods, not words, and Germany might react differently.
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Germany
Bryan
Baltimore Note on Germany Shows Mild Reproof and Pacifist Influence
The Baltimore American summarizes the President’s second note to Germany on the Lusitania crisis as a cautious, non-aggressive appeal for peaceful understanding. It notes Wilson’s balance of diplomacy with resolve to protect American lives and honor, stressing no war and no rupture of relations unless necessary.
Rejoinder to German Note Praises Wilson State Paper
The Scranton Republican lauds President Wilson's rejoinder to Germany as clear in statement firm in tone courteous in phrase and a fitting supplement to his first note. It calls the note one of the great State papers of history asserting humanity and American rights.
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Scranton
Penn
Wilson
Washington Post notes surprise tone in Germany letter
The Washington Post praises a cordial notice to Germany and Germany and Great Britain for seeking a sea war settlement. It argues the US use of good offices shows sober national will and avoids bluster, inviting broad acceptance and possible criticism only from critics.
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Germany
United States
Great Britain
Terre Haute Star Examines Lusitania Note Reactions
The Terre Haute Star discusses the published notes on Lusitania, noting steady demands from former declarations and condemning Bryan’s dramatic actions as misreadings, while stating there is no new reflection on his views beyond the original note.
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Terre Haute Star
Germany
Lusitania
Bryan
American note to Germany asserts inalienable right to seas
The Globe-Democrat reports that the American second note to Germany maintains the same firm position as the first. It remains courteous yet emphatic, demanding cessation of destruction of American lives and property and recognition of the right to sail seas without new wartime constraints.
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Globe-Democrat
Germany
Wilsons Second Lusitania Note Demands Clear Berlin Answer
The Commercial Tribune outlines Woodrow Wilson's second warning to Berlin. He reiterates international law and asserts no laxity by American officials while stressing the killing of over a hundred Americans aboard a lawful voyage without warning.
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Lusitania
Woodrow Wilson
Berlin
W. J. Bryan
Pontus
United States
Reading Times Reviews Second American Note to Germany
The Reading News-Times characterizes the second American note to Germany as mild and measured not an ultimatum. It argues the document asks for a simple assurance that Germany will stop sinking ships with American passengers, and it views the tone as friendly and satisfactory to cautious readers.
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Germany
President’s firm reply to Berlin on Lusitania ruling
The Times-Picayune reports the American response denying Germany’s claim about the Lusitania as an unarmed merchant ship. It argues that ships alive with lives and rights must be safeguarded under international law, urging Germany to choose between confronting facts, waging frightfulness, or obeying law and humanity.
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Berlin
Germany
Montgomery Note Praises German Attitude in War War Context
The Montgomery Advertiser analyzes the President’s May 11 note and asks if Germany could have offered less or if the nation could have expected more. The tone urges restraint and emphasizes moral force in avoiding war while signaling firmness.
American resolve over seas war and justice
Raleigh News notes unflinching national stance on humanity and international law guiding actions against Germany in its wartime sea campaign. It asserts President Wilson voices the will of the American people who stand united if Germany persists in violations and supports necessary measures.
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Germany
Wilson
Savannah Morning News Opinion on Lusitania Note
The article asserts the American people will approve the note and that the government stands on its position after the Lusitania disaster. It argues Germany must offer reparation for American lives lost and guarantee protection of American ships under maritime law, noting the note is not an ultimatum but leaves little room for further compromise.
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Savannah
Lusitania
Wilson
Germany
Fves
Wilson replies firmly yet diplomatically to Germany note
President Wilson delivers a clear courteous statement urging Germany to guarantee no severing of relations. The note’s tone is strong but non provocative, aiming to preserve dignity and prestige while seeking assurance. Bryan’s objections are noted as surprising by many readers.
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Wilmington
Del
Wilson
Germany
Bryan
Wilsons Second Note To Germany Stirs American Resolve
Chicago Herald reports President Wilson’s second note to Germany condemning the Lusitania sinking as a firm, courteous demand that Germany respect human rights and neutrals. It argues the German government must grasp the American people’s resolved temper, with relations hinging on response to the note.
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Chicago Herald
Wilson
Germany
President's second note on submarine dispute with Germany
The Chicago Tribune notes the second note affirms the right, echoes May 13, and shows hope in Germany's reply and mediatory talks. It says the note is not an ultimatum and aims for humane conduct in maritime war, likely to win national approval.
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Chicago Tribune
Germany
President's measured stance on Lusitania amid German doubts
The Indianapolis Star reports the President calmly explains America's view on German misapprehension regarding the Lusitania. It contrasts the polite debate with pro Allied urges, urging national unity behind the President's leadership and policy.
Nation’s note from Richmond frames German stance
The Richmond Virginian notes that the President represents the nation and speaks for it. The piece says the note does not indict Germany but forces Germany to meet U S conditions or indict itself.
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Richmond
Wilson and Bryan Urge End to Atrocities in Berlin Message
The Times Dispatch contrasts Woodrow Wilson’s demand for American rights and protection of lives with William Jennings Bryan’s call to stop arming and excusing murder. It says the President’s Berlin message speaks for a magnanimous America, firm yet not revengeful, in defense of right.
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Times Dispatch
United States
Woodrow Wilson
William Jennings Bryan
Berlin
America
Note on War Fear and Peace Talks Reflected in Chattanooga
The Chattanooga Times notes Mr Bryans fear of war and the Imperial Government's stance. A second message reaffirms the first and proposes Germany act as intermediary toward any peace arrangements. It is suggested this may hint at a possible opening for negotiations with enemies.
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Germany
President Wilson's steadfast stand for peace and justice
The Atlanta Journal emphasizes Woodrow Wilson’s commitment to peace, justice, and humanity. It argues only a firm, honorable policy can preserve peace and secure respect for American rights, noting the nation’s unity behind the President.
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Atlanta Journal
Woodrow Wilson
Germany
U S Warns Germany on Decency and Humanity
The United States states its position to Germany, offering aid if decency is observed and warning that persistent indecencies will shift responsibility to Germany, with a stark pronouncement that blood will be on Germany’s hands if it quibbles and clouds the issue.
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Germany
Thas
Wilson foresees Germany will rethink war stance
The Charlotte Observer expresses confidence that Wilson will keep the U S out of war with Germany. It suggests Germany may gain early advantage from Bryan's resignation but will reassess after Germany views U S note shifts and President Wilson’s likely reply becomes clear.
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Wilson
Germany
Bryan
United States
United States Demands End to On Sea Slavery Policy
The Commercial Appeal notes the cross current between the nations and asserts the United States must pursue its policy calmly to secure an end to the practice of ruthless slave of Americans on the high seas, urging government action and sacrifice if needed.
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United State
Thompson Starrett Company Building Construction
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Woodrow Wilson Vs Bryan Sparks American Rejoicing
The St Paul Pioneer Press argues Americans should praise Woodrow Wilson as source of power and authority while pitying William Jennings Bryan for not signing a document. It frames Bryan’s stance with astonishment and hopes for peaceful resolution with Germany.
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Bryan
St. Paul
Minn
Pioneer Press
Woodrow Wilson
William Jennings Bryan
Germany
German note on U S citizens not an ultimatum says Tribune
The Minneapolis Tribune argues President Wilsons second German note is a calm reiteration of protecting American lives. It questions Secretary Bryan over his refusal to sign and suggests Germany would not be as angered as Bryan by the note.
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Augusta
Germany
William Jennings Bryan
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Wilson
Note on American rights at sea from Wheeling Intelligencer
The Wheeling Intelligencer defends U S sea rights and rejects belligerent interference with American ship masters or citizens The paper supports the note as patriotic and criticizes William Jennings Bryan for refusing to agree with its representations.
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W. Va
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan's Note Sparks Call for Treason Probe
The Lexington Herald denounces Secretary Bryan for his rapidly publicized note to Germany. It argues the action edges toward treason and urges legal action, suggesting he should face justice if found guilty. The piece questions whether his conduct violates Section 1 of the law.
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United Sta
Wilson note to Germany preserves international law
President Wilson's formal note to Germany states that the war zone proclamation cannot revoke international law or rights of American citizens. It asserts the right of visit and search must be respected and that the United States seeks cooperative action without drastic measures.
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Germany
United States
Lincoln note to Germany and Bryan remarks spark relief
The Nebraska State Journal notes President Wilson’s summary of the second German note defends the Lusitania issue as mis formed and rejects contraband as relevant. It praises his plain talk while signaling readiness to protect American lives and seek an amicable settlement if possible.
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Germany
Bryan
Wilson
Lusitania
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Salt Lake Tribune analyzes US Germany note tone
The American public will compare the President's reply to Germany with the original note to see if tone or policy changed. The Tribune argues there is no change in policy, the tone remains courteous yet firmer, and discusses whether Logan was warranted in expecting a break with Germany.
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Salt Lake Tribune
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Logan
Tribune
Ryan
Lusitania
Wilson note outlined the path of U.S. stance in war talks
The Phoenix Republican quotes President Wilson asserting firm principles guiding negotiations. The note emphasizes careful preparation while maintaining a friendly tone and broad American sympathy as talks progress with Teutonic powers.
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Firmnes
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Wilson and Bryan Rift Over German Policy Sparks Diplomatic Split
The Austin Statesman discusses Woodrow Wilson's decisive note toward Germany, contrasting it with Bryan. The document signals a firm, humane stance and hints at a possible break with Germany unless demands are met. It portrays Wilson's note as clear, principled, and aimed at protecting American rights and humanity.
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Texas
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W. J. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Germany
Silence Better for Bryan Opinion in The Houston Poet
The Houston Poet argues Bryan should have retired as Secretary of State during the crisis and remained quiet. He contends Bryan’s later statement shifts from personal conviction to opposition as a private citizen, separating from the President's official circle.
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Texas
Bryan
Wilson Note Aims at Justice Not Ultimatum
The Helena Independent comments that President Wilson’s note to Germany is a dignified appeal for justice and neutral rights at sea. It notes Bryan’s pacifist stance and says Secretary Bryan’s views are not the deciding factor, while noting Mr. Bryan’s resignation shock.
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Helena
Mont
William Jennings Bryan
Germany
High Seas
Ultimatum to Germany over Lusitania note from Wilson
The Sioux Falls Press reports President Wilson’s reply to Germany’s ultimatum concerning the Lusitania attack. The note is firm yet measured, inviting reason rather than war and pledging that peaceful neutrals should not be harmed again.
Seattle Note Stresses Threats and Hope in German War Policy
The Seattle Post-Intelligencer presents a firm neutral stance criticizing Germany's sea war policy while signaling a desire for peace. The piece argues the United States seeks continued friendship with Berlin unless Germany is ruled by warlike leadership, and suggests William Jennings Bryan’s name would enrich the note’s historical memory.
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Seattle
Wash
Post-Intelligencer
Nevada Note Compared With First Message to Germany
The Nevada State Journal reports the administration’s second note to Germany is less peremptory and milder in tone than the first. If acceptable to the people, there is no ground for complaint over the second note’s wording, though it does not modify the underlying questions.
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Nevada State Journal
Germany
Pacifist Could Sign Wilson Note Says Tribune
The Bismarck Tribune argues Wilson's second note invites peace and carries no ultimatum. It claims the language is mild and could be signed by even the most extreme pacifists, with Bryans resignation cited as a misread factor.
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Germany
Bryans
American reply to Germany stressed peaceful methods and law
The Tacoma Tecoma Ledger presents the US note as a firm yet restrained effort to settle differences with Germany. It emphasizes a profound desire for peaceful methods while protecting American rights and law, underscoring reserve power and firm resolve.
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