Bryan to Wage Peace Propaganda in Private Campaign
Former Secretary of State William J. Bryan, now a private citizen, plans a peace campaign. He proposes submitting US and Germany disputes to an international commission for one year and urges caution at sea by avoiding belligerent vessels and cargo ships. White House officials say the move shocks diplomacy but won’t stop his efforts.
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Washington
William J. Bryan
Germany
International Commission
White House
Bryan
United States
Mr. Bryan
Wilson
Note to Germany Not An Ultimatum Learned Today
Washington officials clarified that the note to Germany dispatched yesterday is not an ultimatum. The note was reviewed by former Secretary Bryan as a courtesy before release. Reports say a note to Britain may follow about interference with American commerce.
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Washington
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Tary
Bryan
White House
Britain
Death of Mrs. John L. Brock at Denver
The Telegraph reports the death of Mrs. John L. Brock in Denver Colorado at 1 PM yesterday. She was born in Tennessee and lived in Decatur for years where she was highly esteemed. Survived by her husband John L. Brock and two sons John L. Jr. and C N Brock, all at Denver. Funeral plans not yet announced.
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John L. Brock
Denver
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Decaturs
Brock
Union National Bank Monroe Louisiana Closed Today
Washington June 10 The Union National Bank of Monroe La was today closed by order of the Comptroller of the Currency The bank has a capital of 200000 and a surplus of 40000 The chief cause of failure is said to have been poor manage ment.
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International News Service
Washington
Union National Bank of
Monroe
German Press Sees Bryan Resignation as Domestic Shift
Berlin papers criticize the United States after Secretary Bryan resigns, arguing Bryan, not President Wilson, favored sharp policies toward Germany. Some readers believe the change will influence U.S. domestic policy more than foreign policy.
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International News Service
Berlin
United States
Bryan
Wilson
Germany
Governor Sets Leo M Frank Clemency Hearing
Governor Slaton today scheduled the Leo M Frank clemency petition hearing for 9 o clock next Saturday morning. The process is expected to extend over more than two days with a decision unlikely to come soon. Solicitor Dorsey will oppose the petition as the executive holds reprieve pardon or commutation powers.
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International News Service
Atlanta
Slaton
Leo M. Frank
Frank
Dorsey
Auto plunges into river kills six near Outlook
Bodies of J. P. Thompson his wife two children and Mrs. Robert Coleman of Toronto recovered from the river near Outlook Saskatchewan after Thompson’s car plunged off a bridge last night. A Toronto woman identified as Mrs Coleman died with others in the accident.
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J. P. Thompson
International News Service
Outlook
Saskatchewan
Robert Coleman
Toronto
Thompson
New Decatur School Board to Choose 1915-16 Faculty
At the regular monthly meeting the New Decatur school board will select the full faculty for the 1915-16 term. Most positions are reportedly filled, with two or more vacancies expected to be filled this afternoon. The Decatur high school faculty was announced by J. H. Celvin, with final decisions on specific grades deferred to a later date. The announced staff includes superintendent J. M. Collier and several teachers.
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Decatur
Decatur High School
J. H. Celvin
J. M. Collier
C A. Cartwrigiut
Bessie Speake
Florence Tilman
Lillian Odom
Eleanor Kidd
Mary Banks
Vivian Tilman
Berdie Petty
Louise Collier
Italians Defeat Austrian Column Near Cortina and Falzagero
Rome reports the Italian army advancing to Trent from the northeast defeats an Austrian column near Cortina d Ampezzo and nears the Falzagero pass fortress. Austrian Preikopel position falls and Italian forces capture artillery. Italians also hold Monfalcone.
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Trent
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Falzagero Pass
Preikopel
Monfalcone
Miss Jane Addams Heads to Madrid in Peace Mission
Vatican officials told Miss Jane Addams of Chicago that they deem the present time unsuitable for a peace movement as she travels Europe touring for peace. She left Rome for Madrid on the mission to promote pacifist efforts across the continent.
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Jane Addams
Chicago
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Miss Addams
Germany denies Frye sinking violated treaties
Germany in its second reply to the American demand regarding the sinking of the William P. Frye denies violating treaties with the United States and urges the case be referred to a prize court. It offers indemnity and maintains naval wartime rights to stop ships as a military necessity, while preferring diplomacy but accepting prize court submission for other issues.
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International News Service
Washington
Germany
William P. Frye
State Department
Frye
United States
Prussia
U. S
Street Railway Strike Sets 4 A.M. Start
Chicago unions announce a city wide stoppage by 11 000 street car motormen and conductors and 3 500 elevated railway workers will begin at 4 o clock Saturday morning. A mayoral conference with union leaders and companies failed to secure a work continuation agreement.
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Chicago
New AT&T Directories Distributed by Manager G L Smith
The new quarterly directories of the American Telephone Company were today distributed by popular manager G L Smith. The release marks the latest update to the company’s listings as customers receive revised contact and service information.
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G. L. Smith
Battle Tragedy Near Avi-Burnu Kills 2000 Allied Soldiers
Reports from the front say 2,000 French and British troops died in a night battle near Avi-Burnu on June 5 and 6 as Turkish forces engaged the lines near Constantinople.
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International
Constantinople
Avi-Burnu
Railroads Win Five Month Extension on Alabama Freight Rates
The Alabama state railroad commission granted a five month extension delaying the 10 per cent increase on certain freight commodities to November 30. The panel split with President Sam P. Kennedy and H. S. Gaillard in favor, B. H. Cooper opposing. The order also revokes Rule One of the Louisville and Nashville rate agreement, forcing restoration of the old basis for the 110 commodity group rates to align with 1907 legislative enactment.
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Sam P. Kennedy
Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company
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British torpedo boats sunk by German submarine
London reports two British torpedo boats were sunk in the North Sea by a German submarine. Official confirmation was issued this afternoon by the admiralty.
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International News Service
London
North Sea
Admiralty
Vanderbilt Body Recovered Far From Lusitania Sink Site
The body of Alfred G. Vanderbilt was found at Point Doolin County Clare washed ashore by tides and identified by a gold watch and papers. The Vanderbilt family offered a 5000 reward and hoped the discovery aids others missing, including Albert Hubbard.
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Vanderbilt
Point Doolin
Alfred Vanderbilt
Queenstown
Alfred G. Vanderbilt
County Clare
Elbert Hubbard
Mexican Situation Dominates Washington Talks
Administration officials devote all available time to Mexico policy. Villa and Carranza reply to Wilson's open letter expected soon. Villa government reportedly supports peace desires and plans a Washington envoy. Carruthers reports Villa forces advantage near Leon as fighting continues.
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International News Service
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Carranza
Wilson
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State Department
Leon
Obregon
Obregon Loses Right Arm in Battle at Leon
Vera Cruz reports General Obregon lost his right arm in the battle of Leon. The cablegram from Vera Cruz confirms the injury and location.
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Obregon
International News Service
Galveston
Vera Cruz
Battle of
Leon
New Mexican President Deposed as Zapata Ally Elevates Leader
Washington reports General Gonzales Garza, chief of the convention government in Mexico, was ousted by the convention. Largos Chazar o, a Villista delegate from Chihuahua, was elected president signaling a final split between Villa and Zapata as Garza's successor is linked to Zapata.
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Gonzales Garza
Mexico
Largos Chazaro
Vllista
Chihauhau
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Villa
Automobile Contest 10 Closes July 1 1918
At 12 o'clock noon on July 1 the automobile contest conducted by 8 M Thompson the druggist will close. Get busy if you would win it for that little boy or girl. Much interest has been taken in the contest and the live wires are at work.
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Thompson
German Captain Thierichsens Arrested Aboard Italian Ship
A dispatch from Algeciras reports Captain Thierichsens of the German cruiser Prinz Eitel Friedrich was arrested while disguised as a cook on an Italian steamship. The vessel and crew are interned at Norfolk. Beatty denied the arrest claim saying Thierichsens is aboard his ship.
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Prinz Eitel Frederick
Algeciras
Many Americans Leaving Berlin For Switzerland
Copenhagen dispatch reports many Americans departing Berlin for Switzerland due to strained U S German relations. Private advices indicate significant exodus as tensions rise in June.
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Berlin
International News Service
Copenhagen
Switzerland
U. S
Germany
Gulflight Sails Under Its Own Steam After Repair
The American steamer Gulflight, torpedoed May 1, has been repaired and sailed today for Rupen, France under her own steam, reporting from Plymouth, Massachusetts.
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Gulflight
International News Service
Plymouth
Mass
Rupen
France
Decatur Daily Carrier Boys Guests Swain Show
Decatur Daily notes Swain’s Central Park performance of The Shepherd of the Hills tonight with the Swain actors. The carrier boys will attend as guests to observe and report on the event, promising a lively evening of fun.
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