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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1915
Page
1
William Jennings Bryan issues an appeal to the American people as he resigns as secretary of state amid international tension. He defends his motives, pleads for a peaceful solution with Germany, and argues the issue is between force and persuasion, urging the public to judge his decision.
The first sections of the American note to Germany arrive in Berlin as others follow, with James W. Gerard meeting Herr Von Jagow while reactions mount. Bryan's resignation as secretary of state prompts debate over submarine warfare policy and U S response, amid cautious press voices urging continued negotiation and caution.
John Strando, arrested for the murder of Edward Chapman, a wealthy retired farmer, was seized from the Johnston City jail by a mob and hanged from a rafter of an ice house. A fight injured several as Strando’s countrymen tried to free him. Militia from Shelbyville Benton and Cairo were dispatched to prevent rioting between townspeople and the foreign colony. Two other men were moved to Marion amid fears of renewed lynching. Strando reportedly confessed complicity to mob leaders. Continued on page 3 column 4.
A historic notice invites subscribers within fifty to seventy five miles of Quincy to visit the city for a large cooperative fare refund sale. It promises full details of the plan at the Big Special and lists participating merchants including Halbaceh Schroeder Co, Meyer Wilms Co, J Stern & Son, J J Reib, Miller Helhake Shoe Co, Ware-Wayland Co, The Leiser Co, Model Clothing Co, Jonas Meyer & Co, Gunther Hardware Co, Weiler Bros, Downey, Werner von Burg, W T Duker Co, Edw Johnson, Thos A Brown, Pt Will Co, Carl A Futterer, and Franklin House.
A firm renewal of representations states the United States continues to insist on compliance with demands. It denies Lusitania was armed and counters suggestions of a joint German British approach, stressing the need for clear German cooperation.
The note from Secretary of State ad interim to the American ambassador in Berlin states that the United States acknowledges Germany’s recognition of freedom of neutral ships and will provide full information on the Cushing attack. It questions Germany’s arguments about the Falaba and Lusitania losses, asserts humanitarian principles, and emphasizes the need to protect American lives and enforce neutrality laws.
Washington publishes a formal note demanding measures to protect American lives and ships on the high seas after the Lusitania sinking. The document, approved by President Wilson and his cabinet, cites humanitarian and legal grounds and leaves open evidence submissions. Count Von Bernstorff receives a copy, while German and allied reactions anticipate a cautious response and possible mediation steps.
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