United States Germany Lusitania dispute spurs speculation
The State Department says a telegraph from the ambassador dated June 14 cites articles alleging a breach of confidence involving a secret German gun agent sent to Berlin replacing Dr Gerhard. Officials call the Tribune hoax claim inconceivable yet demand proof before denial.
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Lusitania
Thia
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Berlin
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Ke. Meyer-Gerhard
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Washington
Tribune
Meyer Gerhard’s Berlin visit sparks double identity doubt
Berlin reports say Meyer Gerhard, exiled from York, arrived last night on a mission to the German government. A protracted meeting with Foreign Minister Tagow and Minister Solf followed a London dispatch questioning the German Fecharey plot and suggesting passports for Ambassador Bernstorf may be arranged.
Meyer Gerhard letter and German plot in U S press
A Tribune account details a German effort to discredit the United States government by portraying Dr. Alfred Meyer as a Red Cross delegate. The article notes a facsimile letter from Meyer Gerhard, claims of German influence in Florida and New York, and disputed testimonies from Mrs. Selma Lewis and Count von Bernstorff. It also discusses investigation delays, misquotations, and ambassadorial denials, with emphasis on the contested identity of Meyer and Meyer Gerhard.
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Tribune
United States
Alfred Meyer
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Florida
New York
B. Claussen
German Information Bureau
American Pross Association
Gerhard
Emil Hecker
Hernhard Dernburg
Red Cross
Germany
Jacksonville
Fla
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Selma Lewis
Count von Bernstorf
Schimmel
Ambassador
State Department
Maker” Iy
Goodby
Count von Bernstorff
Washington
Tribunal Porter
Lewis
Washington Dispatch
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Count von
Hart Asquith at Front in London June 17
News arrives that Lieutenant Herbert Juith, son of the British Premier, has been slightly wounded during action. The report places Hart at the London front as details filter through from the front lines.
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Hart
Front
London
Herbert Juith
Press Club Acts Germany Startled In Self Defence
German press coverage claims the National Press Club in Washington faced a sharp rebuke over a translated article criticizing American editors after the Lusitania sinking. The piece quotes Dr. George Barthelme and outlines attempts to investigate authenticity and protect American press relations amid German raids on Karlsruhe.
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Tire
George Barthelme
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Washington Corps of Correspents
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U. S. Experts Begin Nebraskan Inquiry
Dated June 17 fragments of a torpedo or mine are examined to determine the Nebraskan damage. Navy officials, led by Rear Admiral, assess whether Germany or Britain bears responsibility and whether to demand damages. The outcome hinges on expert findings regarding the weapon used.
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Revolt Reports Firefight in Malines Slays Hundreds
An Amsterdam dispatch says a Ghent traveler reported a Malines revolt with German troops firing on civilians. He counted about seven hundred killed and notes the city has been subjected to electrified wire.
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Spyn
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War babies rumors debunked by church committee
A British committee led by the Archbishop of York found no evidence to support claims of a surge in legitimacy or a dramatic impact from the so called war babies. Investigations in two towns and surrounding districts found no confirmation of the alarmist rumors circulating.
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London
York
Germans May Seize All Belgian Crops
London June 17 reports grave food concerns in Belgium as Germany may seize this year’s crops, forcing the Commission to feed the population. Hoover leads Belgian Relief with negotiations to secure German consent or risk Allied food shipments being blocked.
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Brussels
Neo
Zone of safety in liner case for diplomats
A federal grand jury probes the Lusitania affidavit scandal seeking to avoid diplomatic friction with Germany. No evidence yet links German officials. indictments may come, with Stahl’s perjury likely. Investigators note Koenig's possible interest in Hardenberg and Stahl's prior statements under oath.
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Stegler
Washington
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Lusitania
United States
Roger B. Wood
Gustav Stahl
Baker
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Department of Justice
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Hardenberg
Koenig
Mr. Baker
Stemler
Stahl
Mardenberg
Stub
Hoboken
Brooklyn
William H. Offrey
Nurean
Lusitenia
Neal J. Leach
Daniel Jenny
Luwitania
Fiera
Henry Broeckner
Ho- Woken
de. Broeckner
North River
Turner
Cession to Bulgaria Report Sparks Balkan Rail Talk
London reports conflict over Bulgaria's stance as Paris says Germany mediated talks may cede the entire right bank of the lower Maritz and part of Adrianople to Bulgaria. If true, Bulgaria would gain a Balkan railway from Dedenghateh to ustapha Pasha, implying continued neutrality.
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Paris
Mafin
Turkey
Maritz
Adrianople
Balkan
Dedenghateh
Ustapha
Norwegian Ship Sunk by German Auxiliaries Near Christian Sand
Copenhagen reports that a Norwegian ship was sunk fifteen miles south of Christiansand by German auxiliaries. The Meteor, a cruiser, captured Swedish steamer Torsten off Vinga and towed her south after shelling Verdandi, which had been torpedoed. The crews of all three vessels were taken aboard the Meteor and later landed at a Swedish port by torpedo boat.
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Christiansand
Torsten
Vinga
Verdandi
British Hints Of Concession Hold Up Note
Washington reports no shift in US stance against Britain Order in Council on neutral cargoes. State Department notes prepare a protest while awaiting Germany’s reply to Wilson prior to London reply. Officials expect possible British modifications but doubt they satisfy US demands. Wilson plans a two week vacation starting Friday as hope grows for a satisfactory resolution.
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State Department
the Tribune
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Order In Council
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Ae Hign
Russians admit losses in north during World War I
Petrograd reports German attacks around Litekof and Shavit failed with Russian countermeasures. Soviets claim regained ground north of Przasnysz, heavy artillery duels near Ossowetz and Jednorojets, and numerous prisoners taken as Russian forces report gains and attrition on the western front.
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Jednorojets
Przasnysz
Zeppelin production and raids loom in Europe
Geneva dispatches from Friedrichshafen report double shifts in Zeppelin factories producing a complete airship every twenty days. One Zeppelin bound for operations against Italy departed yesterday to replace a dirigible destroyed over Belgium. German authorities allegedly plan a major raid by Zeppelins and planes on Paris and London in retaliation for Allied attacks.
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London
PRESENT PEACE PLAN FROM WOMEN'S CONGRESS AT THE HAGUE
A delegation of Women's International Congress members presented a peace memorandum to Russian Foreign Minister Sergius Snennoff in Petrograd. The memo echoes the Inter national Conference resolution and lists Julia Grace Watex Wisconsin R otika Schwimmer Hungary Mrs Raymond Ramondt Holland Chrystal Macmillan Scotland and Emily Balch Wellesley College. The minister pledged careful consideration.
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Scotland
Emily Balch
Wellesley Call
British U boat sinks 3 Turkish troop vessels
Unofficial Athens dispatches report a British submarine torpedoed and sank three Turkish transports loaded with troops in the straits above Nagara. Turkish and German forces claim heavy losses on June 15 after a trench attack. differing official statements follow from Constantinople and London.
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French Sweep Over Trenches in Alsace Naval? No.
German High Command reports renewed fighting on the western front with mixed gains. North of Bellewaarde and La Bassée Canal, British and French assaults met counterattacks from Westphalians and Saxons. French penetrations near Souches and Lorette hills claimed gains. In Vosges valleys Fecht and Laueh battles ended near standstill. one hundred prisoners taken at Moulin-sous-Toutvent. two German aviators killed.
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Metzeral
Austro German Losses 4 000 000 Says Belloc
London June 17 Hilaire Belloc estimates total Austrian and German losses at about 4 000 000 using British casualties figures from the House of Commons. He notes one in five British soldiers on casualty lists has been killed and argues enemies have suffered greater prisoner losses, reducing their fighting potential by roughly half in the first year.
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Wilson Gift to Genevieve Champ Clark on Wedding Day
President Wilson sent two silver compotes as a wedding gift to Miss Genevieve Champ Clark, daughter of Speaker Clark, who will wed James Mellhany Thomson of New Orleans on June 20. The hand wrought pieces stand about ten inches high and feature American eagle head handles and cupids with laurel medallions engraved GC.C.
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Wilson
Genevieve Champ Clark
Speaker Clark
James Mellhany Thomson
New Orleans
GC. C
Asquith to Introduce Big Loan Bill Monday
Premier Asquith announced in the House of Commons that Chancellor Reginald McKenna will introduce another loan bill on Monday. Unofficial estimates indicate the loan may total 1.75 billion dollars.
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Asquith
House of Commons
Reginald McKenna
British laborers return from front to urge faster munition work
A group of British workers, after a visit to the Belgian front in Flanders, were brought back to boost output at a Glasgow munitions plant. They urged colleagues to increase speed and efficiency, claiming front experience justified intensified efforts despite prior output shortages at the firm.
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