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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1915
Page
5
John A. Corbett reports from Williston North Dakota on post office changes and local newsroom updates. Officials address service adjustments and community impact, with brief notes on staffing and hours.
London notes official statement from Germany arguing Britain provoked submarine attacks by starving Germany. It contrasts British policy of protecting noncombatants with German aim to sink neutral and enemy ships at sight, calling German actions a breach of international law and a murder of civilians aboard contraband-bearing vessels.
Mrs C W Jennison entertained about sixty five guests Tuesday afternoon in Library Hall in honor of her sister Miss Watson who sails soon for her home on the coast.
Washington reports Germany will not answer the American note for at least a week and perhaps ten days. The note indicates German willingness to let merchant ships be treated as warships if unarmed or if passenger and contraband traffic are separated. Also includes a local murder report and various notices from North Dakota about farm and school matters.
The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the Gordon case appeal unless perfected by June 21 by filing the transcript of evidence and the brief with the court.
The United States warns Imperial Germany that its submarine warfare and warnings to neutral ships threaten American rights at sea. It argues crews cannot be risked on prize judgments or risk peaceful passage, urging adherence to fair rules and humanity. The note notes recent cases where warnings were lacking and vessels were sunk without safety measures.
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