Bryan Announces German Note Goes Forward Today
Secretary Bryan says the note to Germany will be released for publication Friday morning after a conference with President Wilson. Counselor Lansing reported coding is under way and the note will be issued without waiting for Ambassador Garrard to acknowledge receipt. Bryan prepared his resignation statement, about 1000 words, to explain his decision.
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Bryan Wouldn't Sign Note to Berlin Over Tone
The article recounts William Jennings Bryan resigning as secretary of state in June 1915 after refusing to sign a note to Germany, citing a policy clash with President Wilson over submarine warfare. Wilson accepts the resignation with deep regret, praising Bryan's service and friendship. The piece notes the U.S. remains aligned on aims but differs on methods, and adds a brief weather note for Berlin.
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Pitched Battle Expected Along Isonzo Front
London reported that Italian forces along the Isonzo River are consolidating positions and may soon clash in a major battle after preliminary skirmishes. French sources noted advances near Le Pretre with small gains and prisoner captures, while overall details remain disputed.
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Free Clinics for Poor Benefit West Virginia Doctors
Parkersburg WV June 9 Second annual Chiropodist Association of West Virginia in session plans free clinics for the poor in state hospitals. Wheeling named convention site for 1916 with First Monday in June as date. Officers elected include President W C Viehmann Huntington and Vice President W C Norman Clarksburg with Secretary Treasurer A L Schonz Wheeling. Governing board lists John A Herachiel Parkersburg chair and members Norton Charleston Clough Huntington Asa B Smith Fairmont and W C Norman Clarksburg.
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Russia Claims Minor Victories From Front Lines
An official London relayed report states on June 6 7 and ? Russian forces repelled enemy assaults on the Dniester and left bank and captured prisoners. The dispatch notes 2000 prisoners taken in 24 hours and 360 prisoners plus two guns captured near the Tisme nitar a Loukwa area with several German fighters killed near Siwka and a bayonet charge.
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Tyrolean Women Ask to Serve in Tyrolean Forces
From Brixen in the Tyrol, numerous inquests have been received by Vienna military authorities as women petition to be allowed to serve as soldiers. The appeal follows calls to fight in the Tyrolean region and against Berlin, voiced from London via June dispatches.
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Visited by Aeroplane Bombs Hit Venice Districts
June 9 bombs dropped from Austrian planes killed one person and wounded several in Venice. Historic buildings suffered while overall property damage was light. Residents noticed the raid and avoided basilica Campanile and Doges Palace districts where no bombs fell.
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Excavation Underway for New High School Site on Washington Street
A force of about thirty men works on the old Brinkman jet site on Washington street as the location for the new high school. Dirt flies as they dig, with plans to add more workers as progress allows. The old Brinkman residence is being torn down the same day to clear the grading area. Work dash toward rushing the project shows contractor determination.
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Traction Notice for June Schedule Changes
Beginning Tuesday June 8 the Traction Company will hangiy to schedule Cars will be due at the fopot and the Park 19 minutes and 5 minutes after each hour and will hev due at Juneville Ftterman and Yates West Side on even hours and odd hours during the day Mt Grafton Traction Co.
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Bryan Seeks Peace Through Treaty Plan With Germany
Secretary Bryan outlines resignation rationale and endorses a private citizen move to pursue peace with Germany. He argues for applying fishery treaties and a U S international commission to investigate disputes for a year before hostilities, noting Britain France and Russia are among treaty partners and urging the offer to Germany to ease tense relations.
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Wilson Gabinel Leaves' Long Career and Resignation
A long biographical sketch details Wilson Bryan's rise from Salem Illinois to national politics. It covers birth in 1860, law and journalism, congress 1891 95, the Commoner weekly 1901, world travel 1905 6, secretary of state 1913 15, grape juice diplomacy claim, and his 1915 resignation amid WWI tensions with Germany.
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Bryan and the President Differ on German Policy
William Jennings Bryan resigned as Secretary of State amid a policy clash with President Wilson over how to address Germany. Robert Lansing was named ad interim Secretary of State as Bryan left the cabinet, tearful but resolute that he could advance peace from outside official life.
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County Bridge Action Still Pending After Special Session
The county court met in a special session to decide on actions for the Latrobe street to Bridge street bridge still closed with danger notices posted. County commissioners and experts examined the structure but took no definite measure, adjourning to meet again Thursday morning. Also reported, the British steamer Lady Salisbury was torpedoed and sank by a German submarine.
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Conditions of 8.60 lines show promising railroad reforms
The article reports improving expectations for Baltimore & Ohio operations after July 1 with new appropriations. It notes rails, maintenance work, and increased steel usage, plus a strengthening local shop force to handle anticipated local business. Merchants praise management and expect work to shift toward the Grafton shops while freight shipments hold steady.
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Pardon Board to Consider Commutation for Leo Frank
The Georgia Prison Commission in Atlanta on July 1 1913 announced it will recommend to Governor Slaton the commutation of Leo M Frank’s death sentence for the Mary Phagan murder. The commission’s decision is binding on the governor and further actions are expected before a final list is made.
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