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January 4, 1916
Grand Forks Daily Herald
Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, North Dakota
What is this article about?
British complain that Julius G. Lay, American consul-general in Berlin, is pro-German, with rumors of his failed enlistment in the German army due to ill health and his wife being denounced as a German agent during a London visit.
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CONSUL PRO-GERMAN.
ENGLISH COMPLAIN
Julius G. Lay.
The Julius G. Lay, American consul-general at Berlin, is decidedly pro-German, is the unofficial complaint of the British. There are rumors in London to the effect that he was so pro-German in early life that he tried to enlist in the German army and was rejected on account of ill health. Mrs. Lay recently visited London and was denounced in private as a "German agent abusing English hospitality under the protection of the American diplomatic corps."
ENGLISH COMPLAIN
Julius G. Lay.
The Julius G. Lay, American consul-general at Berlin, is decidedly pro-German, is the unofficial complaint of the British. There are rumors in London to the effect that he was so pro-German in early life that he tried to enlist in the German army and was rejected on account of ill health. Mrs. Lay recently visited London and was denounced in private as a "German agent abusing English hospitality under the protection of the American diplomatic corps."
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Deception
What keywords are associated?
Pro German Consul
British Complaint
Julius G Lay
German Agent Rumor
What entities or persons were involved?
Julius G. Lay
Mrs. Lay
Where did it happen?
Berlin, London
Story Details
Key Persons
Julius G. Lay
Mrs. Lay
Location
Berlin, London
Story Details
British unofficial complaint that American consul-general Julius G. Lay in Berlin is pro-German, based on rumors of his early life attempt to enlist in the German army rejected for ill health, and his wife denounced as a German agent in London.