Rights Upheld in Note Siryan Resigns
In today s issue the Standard notes American rights upheld as Siryan explains resignation amid state, Washington calls it unfortunate. Also reports on sport, wheat crop, clemency for Frank, Portland fire, Butte wrestling win, graduation at Central high, Chita drowning near Butte, Sacred Heart school closing, submarine prisoners, and local court news.
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Southern Congressman urges note to England
Representative Webb of North Carolina urged President Wilson to send promptly a note to Great Britain on neutrality rights amid the blockade. Webb and other southern members say cotton interests suffer under the embargo. Wilson promised early action, with data gathering on seizures and detentions guiding any move.
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American Flag Protects Briton on Transatlantic Voyage
The British steamer Colonian flew the American flag for 49 hours to deter German submarines while in the war zone. Captain J McDonald said a British patrol demanded airplay of a neutral flag, and the Colonian complied, asserting no submarines were sighted. The voyage from Avonmouth arrived in Boston with 139 passengers aboard, including nine Americans. A small group attempted to remove the flag, but the crew kept it in place.
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Woman sues train robber attaches safe deposit box
Seattle June 9 suit for 20000 damages filed in King County Superior Court against Harry Lester alias SUR Hruason in jail on a train robbery charge. Attorneys for Sophia Marcey claim her son Peter Marcey was killed during the robbery near Day Street, St. Louis. A writ attached a safe deposit box Lester rents at a local bank. box remains sealed until court orders release.
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Villa Sends Messenger to Washington With Answer
A message from Chihuahua to the Villa agency here says Manuel Bonilla has started for Washington with General Villa’s reply to President Wilson’s note of warning. Villa spokesmen indicate the chief is ready to cooperate in the peace movement. A reply from General Carranza is expected by cable through Consul Stillman at Vera Cruz.
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Recruits Paid 40 Cents Each in Milan Mobilization
Ten thousand reservist class recruits from 1888 to 1815 joined the colors today at Milan. Each soldier received a 40 cent donation for expenses plus the daily 2 cent pay, with travel from Chiasso to Paris noted.
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Explosives and Leather Exports Rise Sharply in April
US foreign trade data show explosives worth 6.1 million dollars exported in April, up 5.2 million from 1914. Automobiles and parts rose by 5.4 million, feather boots and leather manufactures by 7.2 million, with chemicals medicines iron and steel and other goods also up. Wool and its manufactures led declines, dropping 4.8 million.
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King Ludwig speech on German territorial aims attracts attention
London June 9 The speech of King Ludwig of Bavaria predicting a border shift to secure the empire is seen by many as indicating Germany will retain at least northern Belgium including Antwerp. Also, the Japanese steamer Susannah of Preston was sunk by a mine in the Bristol Channel yesterday with the crew landed at Falmouth.
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Offiers drawn into naval academy inquiry case expands
Annapolis reports reveal Ensign W A Confer and Midshipman A C Rogers added as defendants in the academy court of inquiry. Commander Traut testified that Ensign Harrison practiced irregularly by not reporting receipt of a doctored exam and that handwriting of Ensign A D Struble appeared on a copy found in the modern languages classroom after the recent exam.
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Ultra-Pacificist Policy Regarded as a Failure
Milan reports that Secretary of State Bryan's resignation shocks observers who foresee a shift from pacifism to a tougher U S posture toward Germany. Newspapers speculate President Wilton may pursue stronger actions and even sever diplomatic ties if Germany fails to yield satisfaction.
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Fronts report partial gains as war progresses
The wireless dispatch notes French occupation advances near Jeuville St. V while soldiers repel a German counterattack at Quen sevieres farm. Italian fronts report repulsed assaults on Gorizia and Gradisca. Britain records 258,600 annual casualties and creates a minister of munitions under Lloyd George to accelerate ammunition output.
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Austrians Say Enemies Losing Ground In Multiple Fronts
Vienna dispatch reports Russians losing ground along the Dniester while Austrians advance north of Kolomhem toward Halles after 5700 prisoners taken. Italian front sees a failed assault on Gorizia with Italian and Austrian artillery duels near Gradisca and Monfalcone. Fronts along Corinthian frontier and Serbian border report ongoing skirmishes and artillery activity.
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Italians Claim Heavy Italian Artillery Damage Tolmino
A dispatch from Laatbach reports Austrian artillery at Tolmino suffered heavy damage from Italian bombardment. Austrian losses are rising as Italian forces advance. an ammunition depot at Tolmino was blown up. The Isonzo passage proceeds normally aided by the pontoon corps despite Metrian fire, with Italian forces also probing across at Bexenca as Austrians rush to fortify.
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American Rights Upheld In Note To Berlin
Washington reports the United States sent Germany a note demanding reparations for Lusitania losses and urging adherence to international law permitting neutrals on armed ships. President Wilson backs rights on the high seas, Bryan questions passage with ammunition, and officials prepare an official text for Friday publication.
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Bryan Explains Reason for Leaving Cabinet
June statement from William J Bryan at his home clarifies resignation rationale. He cites using private citizen means not open to the president, honoring his ally while seeking peaceful solutions to submarine disputes. He supports international committee investigation and warning Americans about sailing on belligerent ships, noting treaties and neutrality principles with Britain, Russia, and other nations.
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Berlin Newspapers Ordered to Refrain From Comment
A London dispatch says German press was told to refrain from comment on Secretary Bryan’s resignation. The note suggests the U S should offer a plan to ease tensions with Germany. It questions travel by Americans on belligerent ships, urging consideration of national welfare. Further discussion continued on page 7.
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