Wilson's Second Note to Germany Demands Protections for U S Vessels
The United States releases President Wilson's second note to Germany on the Lusitania sinking. It stresses global humanitarian principles, demands safe passages for American ships, and seeks German assurances to prevent further neutral losses, with Secretary of State Lansing signing the document.
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Washington
United States
Germany
State Department
Wilson
Lusitania
Berlin
Cushing
Gulflight
Robert Lansing
Germany Replies on Sinking of William P Frye
German government argues destruction of a belligerent ship carrying contraband may end supplies without breaching treaties and that a prize court must fix compensation. It says direct talks are unnecessary unless the court fails to award. Claims should be filed as a precaution.
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United States
Imperial German Admiralty
Washington
William P. Frye
Eitel Friedrich
State Department
Germany
Illinois Mob Lynches Slayer in Johnston City Riot
A Sicilian mine worker Joseph Strendo arrested for the Chapman murder and assault was taken from jail and lynched. In the clash between sheriff and mob several were wounded. Governor Dunne sent three militia companies to Johnston City to restore order after the riotous scenes.
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Johnston City
Joseph Strendo
W. BE. Chapman
Dunne
John Strando
W. B. Chapman
Georgia Prison Board Refuses Clemency for Leo Frank
Atlanta reports the prison commission rejects a clemency request and Leo M. Frank must die for the Mary Phagan murder unless executive clemency is granted by June 22. The board declined to commute the death sentence to life imprisonment.
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Atlanta
Leo M. Frank
Mary. Phagan
Georgia Prison Commission
Bryan Says President Is Unjustly Criticized
Ex secretary of state Bryan issues a statement to German Americans defending President Wilson’s neutrality and withdrawal from the cabinet. He argues extremists on both sides misunderstand birthplace attachments and urges trust in U.S. neutrality while seeking peace and expected German acquiescence to prize rules.
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Washington
Wilson
Bryan
United States
Germany
Italians Capture Ploecken and Balkan Advances Reported
Rome reports the capture of Ploeken by Italian forces fifteen miles south of the Laibach Innsbruck rail line. Serbian forces seize Elbasan and Tirana in Albania and push toward Durazzo. Austrians claim victory near the Isonzo as heavy fighting around Gorizia yields 8,000 to 10,000 Austrian losses in the last day.
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Ploecken
Laibach
Innsbruck
Austria
Elbasan
Tirana
Albania
Durazzo
Adriatic Sea
Dalmatia
Ploeken
Tyrol
Cologne
Isonzo
Gorizia
Trawler Pentland Sunk in North Sea Hostile Action
The British trawler Pentland was sunk by a German submarine in the North Sea on Monday. All crew members were saved.
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Hull
England
North Sea
Bryan resigns as secretary of state during war notes dispute
Washington reports William Jennings Bryan submits his resignation as secretary of state to President Wilson. Robert Lansing automatically becomes secretary, effective June 9, after Bryan cites conflict over the forthcoming note to Germany and desire to avoid compromising the war prevention effort.
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Washington
William Jennings Bryan
Robert Lansing
Department of State
Bryan
Wilson
Germany
Fire destroys upper floors of Bunn Wholesale Grocery plant
Fire at the John W. Bunn Wholesale Grocery company plant in Springfield NL destroyed the upper floors. Owners estimate the damage at more than 50 000 dollars.
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Springfield, i
Springfield
John W. Bunn Wholesale Grocery Company
Big Whisky Fraud Ties Distillers to Revenue Agents
Kentucky officials and U S Treasury investigators probe a large scale whisky fraud alleged to involve distillers and revenue staff. The case mirrors past ring schemes, with comparisons to the 1874 whisky ring and the 1876 frauds, spanning Southern states and highlighted by Kentucky links.
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Union News Service
Washington
Treasury Department
Kentucky
Knox Booth
Internal Revenue
Tennessee-Alabama
John L. Caspar
Ft. Smith
Ark
Colonel Bouldin
Louisville
W. H. Osborn
Osborn
Bouldin
Obregon Dies After Leon Battle Heroic General Falls
General Alvaro Obregon died in a Leon hospital after the battle of Leon where Villa forces were defeated. He lost his right arm in that fight but directed the campaign from his cot, growing weaker from loss of blood while urging continued pursuit of Villa forces.
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el Paso
Tex
Alvaro Obregon
Leon
Villa
Obregon
Carranza
Cincinnati Markets Grain and Livestock Prices
Wheat prices range from No 2 red at 1.19 to No 4 red at 1.13 per bushel. Corn and oats show varied values across white yellow and mixed categories. Hay, rye, butter, eggs, poultry, cattle, hogs, sheep, and lambs prices listed with multiple grade and weight distinctions.
Storm Leaves Wisconsins West Central Region in Ruin
A violent storm across Wisconsin killed at least 14 people and injured about forty more. West Central areas including Ferryville and Reedaburg reported multiple fatalities and extensive damage with many towns awaiting news.
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Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Wis
Bleray
Ferryville
LaCrosse
Prairie du Chien
Reedaburg
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Leo Frank
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Alvaro Obreon
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