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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1915
Page
1
In a maritime ruling the imperial government faces the obligation to adhere to customary and formal laws of war at sea. The article discusses compliance concerns, international expectations, and potential consequences for violations in naval engagements.
The United States government discusses Imperial Germany's replies to the sinking of neutral ships including the Lusitania and the Cushing. It stresses the principle of freedom of the seas and the obligation to protect noncombatants, while noting US hopes for evidence of thorough enforcement by German authorities.
Washington reports today that Secretary Bryan’s stance may not justify a break with Germany, while Ambassador Helmford smiles at reporters amid cautious hope for restored relations. Cabinet meeting focused on routine matters as Berlin reply to the note awaits delivery in Berlin.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a cabinet statement attributed to Lansing denying any changes to a chart or character policy. The note references a prior successor and indicates no alteration was made in the discussed matter. No clear names, dates, or locations are legible.
Austrian submarine torpedoed and sank a small fast cruiser of the light type, Wednesday. The submarine evaded six neighboring destroyers in a convoy however the cruiser was sunk, according to Vienna reports transmitted by Wirbl Sayyide.
A mob of about 300 gathered beside Johnson City’s jail after a man alleged to be involved in the W. E. Chapman killing was taken from custody. He was hanged from a barn rafter after being questioned, with several bystanders injured in the ensuing clash as authorities sought to restore order.
Noblesville Indiana June 11 O R Russell director and assistant cashier of the defunct Cicero bank was arrested today on a felonious embezzlement charge.
A party of tourists traveling from Oklahoma to Tugmond Kentucky wrecked on Wine Valley hill five miles east of Shoals around 9 am. The driver lost control on the long steep descent, the car overturned twice, injuring several passengers including a broken collar bone and leg, with others sustaining multiple injuries. They were taken to Shoals for care.
Berlin reports delay in delivering the American note as the German Foreign Office seeks official confirmation of phrases. Ambassadors consider cable verification to Washington if needed, with authorities awaiting confirmation from Berlin and Washington. Local newspaper summaries hint at ongoing diplomatic uncertainty.
The Owen county coroner's inquest report by Chemist Noble states no poison was found in the viscera of Edward Dresher, the deceased undertaker, but the verdict implicates Dresher in a long suspected poison plot. The report follows an examination and notes a preponderance against Dresher despite the coroner's final verdict not yet released.
A garbled note from Norfolk details an officer and reporter to be missing. The fragment mentions Hamilton and others in a fascist era context with references to Eitel and Prince, but unreadable lines obscure full actions and dates.
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