Washington Sees Hope for Peace in German US Talks
Officials in Washington express optimistic view of the German US note as conciliatory and conducive to a peaceful settlement. They expect a counter note to Britain and allies on blockade and neutral trading rights, with Bryan's resignation affecting Berlin's stance and a possible modus vivendi to curb sea war.
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Germany
Gerard
Lusitania
United States
London
Paris
Petrograd
Rome
Great Britain
Foreign Press On The Note From Berlin
Amsterdam June 1 dispatch from Berlin to Kolnischer Volkszeitung notes Lansing’s sharp tone but warns Americans to not expect neutrality. Submarine war continues and American ships risk entering war zones despite Wilson. Berlin paper says U.S. neutrality rights judged by Americans themselves. Berlin June 11 Vossische Zeitung: note response likely two weeks away awaiting Bernstorff’s messages. reaction in official circles is favorable pending arrival of Meyer-Gerhart and timing.
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Washington
Germany
United States
Berlin
Gerard
London
Wilson
Anton Meyer
Gerhard
Count von Bernstorff
United. States
Foreign Office
Herr von Jagow
Admiralty
Amsterdam
Kolnischer Volkszeitung
Lansing
Bryan
America
Vossiche Zeitung
Anton
Meyer-Gerhart
von Bernstorff
Editorials React to American Note on Germany
London papers praise the courteous yet firm note demanding assurances to protect American lives and ships. They discuss Mr. Bryan’s resignation after signing the first note and view the second as diplomatic and friendly, urging American dignity and broad support for the President.
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London
Germany
Bryan
Daily Telegraph
Fifth Man Missing After Dupont Powder Plant Explosion
Four men killed and a fifth missing after a massive blast at the Dupont Powder works warehouse south of Hannibal, Missouri. Identified dead include Bud Harmon Eugene Holland and August Ploeser of Auburn. another body was so mutilated the identity remained unknown. Austin Spencer, 20, son of a wealthy local family, was missing and believed the fifth victim. The blast shattered the plant, rattled Hannibal, and triggered a frantic search as crews sought causes and survivors amid 2500 pounds of nitroglycerin in the warehouse.
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Dupont
Here
Bud’ Harmon
Eugene
Holland
August Ploeser
Auburn
Austin’ Spencer
Young Spencer
Bud Harmon
Gene Holland
Hannibal
Lyle Sparks Uproar In Illinois House Session
Springfield Ti June 11 For over an hour the lower house was in riotous confusion as Rep John H Lyle of Chicago objected to senate bills on the calendar Speaker Shanahan refused to heed and the chamber booed. Bills were read and referred to committees while Lyle shouted and Caled the speaker unfair. Adjournment followed after all senate bills objected to were acted on. The session advanced bills including old age pension anti loan shark men minimum wage for women and child workers.
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Springfield
John H. Lyle
Chicago
Senate
Gle. A
Lyle
Shanahan
House
Mitchell
Assembly
Jin
Quincy sale promises big bargains with many firms listed
Quingy residents are urged to attend a forthcoming refunding sale with information in a special edition. The notice names participating stores including Halbach Schroeder Co Department Store Meyer Wilms Co J Stern & Son Cl REIB Miller Helmlake Shoe Co Ware Awayland Co The Leiser Co The Model Clothing Co Jonas Meyer Co Gunther Hw ar dware Co Weiler Bros Pianos and Jewelry W E Downey Werner von Burg W T Duker Co Edw Johnson Franklin House Lusks Tog Shop and more with likely others to join.
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Quincy
Halbach Schroeder. CO
Meyer-Wilms.co
J. Stern: & Son
REIB
Miller- Helmalke Shoe CO
Ware-Awayland CO
TIE Leiser CO
the ,Model’ Clothing CO
Jonas Meyer, & .Co
Gunther Hwardware CO
Weiler Bros
W. E
William J Bryan urges German-Americans to remain neutral
In a June 11 1916 statement published in Bryan's Daily Bulletin he tells German-Americans that natural attachment to birth country should not imply loyalty to a foreign state. He argues extremism on either side misreads patriotism and defends the president's neutrality and unbiased judgment amid partisan pressure.
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France
Russia
Italy
Germany
Austria
William J Bryan In His Various Moods
The article discusses William J Bryan defending export munitions policy as a legal issue, praising German Americans, and urging them to back the president's peace efforts. He argues the president seeks peace with honor, distinguishes terms like peace at any price, and stresses separate negotiations with Germany and Britain. The note ends mid quotation regarding a March 30 note to Great Britain.
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Great Britain v
Arade
United States
Germany
William Jennings
Bryan
Britain
France
Great Britain
Mr. Bryan
Bryan appeals to German-Americans to aid peace
William Jennings Bryan issued a public appeal to German-Americans urging influence on the German government to avoid steps toward war with the United States. He urged neutrality, explained his cabinet departure, and signaled possible future plans. He visited Lansing and the State Department and received many congratulatory telegrams.
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Washington
William Jennings
Bryan
United States
Fatherland
Germany
Great Britain
Aer International
Wilson
State Department
Lansing
Department
Cold Weather and Rain Predicted Across Midwest
Chicago June 11 A west storm intensified, centered over the middle Rocky Mountain region. Unseasonably cold air grips the plateau and northern Rockies while rain arrives Saturday or Sunday for most states between the northern Rockies and eastern lakes. Thunder storms expected in southern portion as temperatures rise ahead of the system with strong winds behind.
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Far West
Rocky Mountain
H. Jo Cox
Weather Bureau
Plateau
Rocky Mountain Region
Mississippi Valley
Eastern
Lake Region
Central States
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Lusk’s Tog
William J. Bryan
Daily Bulletin
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