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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1915
Page
2
Washington notes that the US formally reiterates demand for reparations for Lusitania casualties and insists neutrals may travel on unarmed ships without submarine threats. President Wilson backs rights under international law, while Bryan resigns over his opposition to the note.
Johnson City Iowa report states John Shando arrested for the murder of Edward Chapman a retired farmer. A mob broke into the jail and lynched Shando yesterday. Authorities offered no immediate comment as the case escalated violence in the county.
Reports indicate several people were injured in a jail fight amid growing unrest. Governor Dunne has been urged to deploy state troops to quell race riots.
Mr and Mrs E D Burgess entertained the Coyil Beck bridal party and a few guests at a one o clock luncheon. The table served ten with a rose and fern centerpiece. Pink and white color scheme carried through rose themed baskets and rose covered place cards. Out of town guests included Mrs C W Rummel and daughter Marian of Independence and Rev J Q Thrush of Spencer.
Miss Cleo Kidder hosted a light-hearted evening at her West Boone Street home in honor of bride Mrs. Hettie Whipple Harrison. Green and white decor featured white peonies and a dummy bride with ribbon streamers led guests to gifts. Akron guest Mrs. Elizabeth Kidder attended from Ohio.
Paso, Texas June 10 General Villa conferred with his cabinet to prepare a reply to President Wilson s note. The unofficial information says the consultation took place at Aguas Calientes as part of ongoing diplomatic exchanges.
The United States demands humane conduct in naval warfare on the high seas after the Lusitania sinking. It insists Germany guarantee protection of neutral rights, prevent armed ships from harming passengers, and accept U S assurances for safeguarding American lives and ships. Robert Lansing signs for the State Department.
For sale two Chester White sons and 14 pigs offered by J H Show maker contact phone 2010 for details and pricing.
Mrs Bertha Wheatley Ferree a well known young matron died after drinking liquid used for spraying fruit thinking it was water The fatal error occurred Sunday in Mount Pleasant Iowa Medical aid arrived but could not save her She left a husband and two children survivor count confirmed.
Felipe Elizondo, parish priest of Rosario Sinaloa, and seventeen parishioners fled to San Francisco on the Prince Albert from Mazatlan after Carranza authorities imposed a second $5,000 fine following a prior payment. The priest was held hostage until the first fine was paid, then fled as the second was announced. The group was sent to the Angel Island federal immigration station.
Miss Hazel Wellington society editor of a Fort Madison newspaper secretly wed Keokuk native Guy R. Yeager an express messenger. The couple left by train for a wedding trip to Kansas and Nebraska after a honeymoon on Yeager's motorcycle. Miss Wellington is an honor graduate and former editor in chief of the local high school paper.
In Council Bluffs Iowa a burglar forced entry to the Turner home at 517 South Fourth street about 10 pm. He demanded money and jewels, wrested a $20 pocketbook and two rings from Mrs. Turner after a struggle, biting her knuckles to compel surrender.
William J. Bryan resigned as secretary of state and issued a private statement outlining his views on U S policy toward Germany. He urges public sentiment to back proposed steps including an international inquiry and warnings against travel on belligerent ships or vessels carrying ammunition. He seeks to influence opinion while trusting President Wilson to pursue peaceful solutions.
Americans and Germans in the Yaqui valley were reported surrounded by 400 to 600 Indians. An aid appeal was sent to Nogales. The Indians raided Bamart near Impaime, Guaymas suburb, taking two women and two men prisoners.
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