This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1915
Page
23
Berlin reacts to the American note with broad approval and talk of compromise. Official conferences on reply to begin soon as Kaiser receives a copy. newspapers say the document offers little new but opens path to negotiations on what America must do and what Germany can do to protect lives.
Notices list multiple obituaries and funeral plans with dates in June 1915. Entries include PEA DON Bragton service at 12 Booth Street Southsea on June 11. a June 19 service for Pt CH T FI WORE WPursril. a June 13 funeral for the fovbimes y senth ind streets northwest with Interment at Arlington National Cemetery. and a June 11 service for Mary Fur back Funial. Additional notices name WELIAWOY MOORE and others with interment details and locations such as Congress ional Cemetery and Red Creek Cemetery.
The broadcasted enemy notes claim an ultimatim but the text appears baseless and the note is a cordial extension by President Wilson to allow further talks. Germany may reiterate arguments while seeking proofs about Lughania and offers mediation between Berlin and London on submarine warfare.
Col Theodore Roosevelt denounces the sinking of the Lusitania and the Gallagh t as hideous murders ordered by German authorities. He writes to Dr William White praising his war text, saying deeds are needed not words to defend national honor and mankind. Roosevelt, after touring Gulf states, heads to New York with Mrs Roosevelt to assess conservation efforts.
Berlin reports Baron Ernst von Saalfeld son of Prince Ernst of Saxe Meiningen was killed in action. The 19 year old is listed among the latest war casualties as of June 12. The Saalfeld family name is linked to the Saxe Meiningen line.
Italian forces push toward Trent while coastal battles unfold along the Isonzo and Tolmino front. Luftwaffe style raids hit Bari Mola Palignano Monopoli as Rome reports Austrians retreat attempts and a new Italian hold on both banks of the Isonzo near Sagrado and Ronchi.
Admiral von Mueller, head of the private marine cabinet, writes to the German Association president urging restraint on spirits for troops. He cites the emperor’s stance that lighter drinks may be used in war, but schnapps of all kinds should not reach the front lines, and notes steps already taken to block such shipments.
An American observer reports a dispute in Berlin between Admiral von Tirpitz who wants war with the United States and Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg who favors ending submarine warfare to avoid U S entry. A Kaiser's decision may split the cabinet with pro war and pro peace factions influencing policy. The stakes center on whether Germany will continue submarine attacks or seek peace and possibly invade Belgium to pressure Britain.
Special to The Washington Post Norfolk Virginia June 12 Frank Norcum a renowned South baseball phenom died today in this city He was SB years old and long served as an umpire in the Virginia and South Atlantic leagues He began as an outfielder on the Nashville Southern League club and once managed Augusta in the South Atlantic league He was a Washington native who lived in Norfolk for two years The body will be sent to Alexandria Virginia for interment He is survived by a widow and one son.
A Friday notice reports former Secretary of State Bryan will not attend the Lynn Massachusetts flag day celebration next Monday. The Elks committee had invited him to deliver an address. Senator Lodge will be among the speakers at the event.
Forces today captured Volais pass to the west of Ploeken along the Austrian border, the fighting rising to general scale with heavy Austrian losses reported. An Austrian attempt to stem the Italian coast advance after Gra sco was captured has failed.
Zurich reports Austria’s leading Vienna paper denounces American arming of Entente foes and warns that munitions waging war undermines neutrality. The piece, reportedly government sanctioned, cites vast arms sales and calls for arbitration over Lusitania fallout. Also notes Wells Fargo embezzlement confession in Clarksburg with a two year sentence.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.