German-American notes on submarine warfare policy
The passage discusses consular verification for travelers, contraband ships, and British Admiralty orders. It argues that fulfilling the note is impossible while submarines are used in war, and asserts that the United States will not relinquish control of submarine warfare. It calls on President Wilson to act and warns against sending Americans safely across Europe on British ships to aid enemy logistics.
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Great Britain
Wilson
Europe
Associated
Preesa
Washington
Simmons
North Carolina
United States
Germany
Berth
Fred B. Lynch
National Democratic
Germany Considers Port Commissioners to Ease Submarine War
The Nachrichten proposes allowing German commissioners in American ports to inspect ships bound for Europe to exempt those without arms or troops from submarine attacks. A precedent would mirror British neutral ports. Amsterdam reports German political writer Bernhard warns the U S note does not resolve core differences and England’s use of naval warfare may hinge on American stance.
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Frankfurt
Germany
London
Nachrichten
United States
Europe
Berliner Tageblatt
Amsterdam
George Bernhard
Vossische Zeitung
Herr Bernhard
England
America
Berlin presses curb, Washington hears on submarine war
Special report from June 14 notes German government instructing Berlin papers to curb hostile comments on the American note and submarine warfare. Officials warn no break in U S Germany relations, while diplomacy seeks a possible peace path and U S good offices.
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New York Times
Washington
United States
Germany
Washington warns on entangling alliances in postwar policy
Washington’s farewell warning against entangling alliances guides current U S foreign policy as officials discuss neutral nation action toward peace. Colonel House arrives to report on peace efforts while Bryan plans a final statement and Simmons sees optimism on Germany's stance and possible wartime ship legislation.
Americans Conceited Says German Writer in 191? Times
The Frankfurter Zeitung via The New York correspondent argues American self conceit borders on vanity. A psychologist explains why Americans inflate their fame, citing daily boasts of national superiority in intellect, civilization, honor, and beauty, as war influenced perceptions.
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New York
London
Frankfurter Zeitung
Morning Post
United States
America
The Star-Spangled Banner and German View of Uncle Sam
A wartime commentary notes American hyperpatriotism at national festivals and the mass belief in American superiority. It compares European admiration for the United States, warns of postwar shifts, and cites German authorities deeming U S material aid to England as costly and often inferior. It ends by criticizing German military leaders for resisting national worship of the flag.
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Europe
Old World
Uncle Sam
England
United States
Sam
Urge Olney for Secretary as Wilson weighs options
Prominent Democrats urge President Wilson to name Richard Olney of Norton as Secretary of State to succeed W J Bryan. Olney, nearly 80, previously served in Cleveland's last administration, while Robert Lansing is favored by officials for his international law expertise. Some speculate Colonel E M House could join the Cabinet, but no official indication exists.
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Washington
Wilson
W. J. Bryan
Richard Olney
Norton
Cleveland
Olmes
Great Britain
Olney
Robert Lansing
Lansing
E. M. House
Foe of Peace Boasts in German Paper
A Hamburg Fremdenblatt dispatch quotes a German critique labeling American rhetoric as hypocritical and warning that U S aid to Britain is driven by dollars. The piece argues Americans will back Germany if pockets are threatened and calls for calm amid further notes from across the Atlantic.
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NEW York Times
London
Daily [Express
Hamburg
Fremdenblatt
Germany
United States
Atlantic
Clemenceau analyzes American note in l Homme Enchaine
In a two column piece M Clemenceau deems the American note courteous yet firm and ironic. He argues it places Germany in a bind by demanding assurances while leaving a time gaining loophole to prolong the dispute.
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New York Times
Paris
M. Clemenceau
L' Homme Enchainé
Germany
Bryan to issue new wartime statement titled The Causeless War
Ex Secretary Bryan announced via friends in Washington that he will release another statement by tomorrow or Wednesday. It will address the war as it is, its causes, and a way out, and is titled The Causeless War. It would be his last for the present.
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League of Neutral Nations
Washington
United States
Wen
G. M. Hourne
Colonel House
Europe
Willliam Jennings Bryan
Old Point Comfort
Bryan
Germans Regain Souchez Trenches In Renewed Front Actions
French official report notes Germans regained part of trenches at Souchez near Arras while Berlin cites a French defeat north of Arras. Belgians advance near Dixmude and seize a German blockhouse on the Yser. Front-wide artillery exchanges and localized gains reported along Lorette, Labyrinth, and Embermenil sectors.
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London
Souchez
Berlin
Arras
Lieven
Lorette
Neuville- Rochincourt
Paris
Yser
Dixmude
Chateau of
Hiavre
Ramacapelle
Pervyse
Ostkerke
Noordschoote
Lievin
Neuville- Roclincourt
Yser Canal
Hebuterne
Champagne
Westende
Nieuport
Mannekensviere
Schoore
Belgium
Amsterdam
Morning Post
D Annunzio Ordered to Rejoin His Regiment
The Giornale d Italia reports that poet Gabriele d Annunzio has received an order to rejoin his regiment where he holds the rank of Second Lieutenant.
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D’annunzio
Rome
Via
aPris
Giornale d'Italia
Gabriele d'Annunzio
German French Monument Honors Both Sides
A Franco German monument at Noyers near Sedan commemorates German and French soldiers who fell in the Meuse crossing battle. General von Einem and other German officers attended the dedication. The inscription reads For the fatherland in French and German, and French officials praised German recognition of both victors and the fallen.
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Sedan
France
Meuse
Noyers
von Einem
von Eisinem
Warneford Exploit Could Change Zeppelin Designs
Rom ishorn Switzerland June 14 The reported attack by Canadian aviator Lieutenant R A J Warneford on a Zeppelin over Belgium last week may force a redesign at Friedrichshafen. Engineers and Count Zeppelin argued whether newer Zeppelins could be attacked successfully by airplanes. The Count doubted danger but the issue of altering dirigible weight and bomb load may be reopened when Zeppelins arrive at Friedrichshafen.
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Romanshiorn
Switzerland
R. A. J. Warneford
Zeppelin
Belgium
Friedrichshafen
Count Zeppelin
Count Zeppelyns
Cunarders to Dardanelles with Troops and Stores
The Mauretania sails for the Dardanelles with 5,000 troops and stores under Captain James Barr. Cunard vessels Franconia Ausonia Transylvania Ausonia and Ivernia are chartered to carry troops. Aquitania damage delays service and overhaul planned for Atlantic passenger run. Laconia eyes patrols in Indian Ocean. Crewing issues hinder Liverpool shipping firms.
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Orduna
Liverpool
Mauretania
Dardanelles
James Barr
Cunard
Carmania
Cap Yrafalcar
Brazil
Franconia Ausonia
Transylvania
Ausonia
Ivernia
Admiralty
David Dow
Sandon Dock
Turks Report Allied Loss in Dardanelles Action
The Turkish War Office says the June 11-12 night attack on the Dardanelles was repulsed with heavy enemy losses. Turkish coast batteries on the Anatolian coast bombarded the enemy’s position yesterday.
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Say Dardanelles
Constantinople
Amsterdam
London
Turkish War Office
Dardanelles
French Warships Bombard Tehesme Port in Asia Minor
A Athens report via Chios says two French warships entered Tehesme in Asia Minor and bombarded the telegraph station for forty minutes. They sank two sailing vessels while inhabitants fled to the mountains in panic near Smyrna.
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Tehesme
Asia Minor
London
Athens
Chios
Smyrna
Exchange Telegraph Company
Allied gains at Dardanelles reported. Krithia still held
Athens dispatch notes allied progress at the Dardanelles with British forces advancing along the Sede-Bahr to Krithia road while Krithia remains in Turkish hands. Australians and New Zealanders hold Maidos and Kilid Bahr heights as riots rise in Constantinople amid German resentment.
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New York
Athens
London Daily Chronicle
Dardanelles
Hestia
Sede -e-Bahr
Krithta
Kereves Deere
Sean
Krithia
Maidos
Kilid Bahr
Constantinople
Galata
Turkey
Volunteers Rush Dardanelles Trench in Bold Night Assault
Paris reports an official May summary from the Dardanelles noting heavy fighting and steady ground gains. A daring night operation by a mixed white and black volunteer company surprised Turkish troops, causing flight with minimal casualties and securing progressed positions.
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Paris
Dardanelles
Kereves Dere
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