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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1915
Page
3
Washington June 6 William Jennings Bryan resigned as secretary of state. Robert Lansing, counselor of the department, became secretary while Bryan’s resignation took effect today. The note to Germany and tensions over the Lusitania influenced the move. Cabinet members reportedly backed the president as Bryan pressed for a more pacific stance.
A garbled collage notes social gossip and editorial quips from a periodical page. It mentions marriage musings, dietary cautions against carnivorous birds, literary aims, travel aphorisms, and a Boston publisher peddling a cornet instruction item.
The article recounts William Jennings Bryan resigning as Secretary of State in 1915 over a note to Germany. It covers his stance, Wilson's acceptance, and the broader political context including his role in the administration and the transition to Robert Lansing. It notes Bryan's explanation and Wilson's formal reply. It adds a brief list of other related items and a separate note on the trawler Pentland sunk with all crew saved.
President Wilson and Secretary Lansing press Germany to honor humane principles in naval warfare. They reject claims about Lusitania's cargo and armed status, insist on protection for noncombatants, and urge actions to safeguard American lives and ships while seeking a peaceful understanding amid wartime tensions.
A cautious observer argues that history informs judgment of the future, while noting that daily news keeps history unfinished and evolving. The quote reflects a serious citizen's view on learning from the past to assess what lies ahead.
An English inventor develops a coaling barge that blends two or more fuels as it transfers coal into a ship’s bunker. The piece notes fuel economy and cites Italy’s neutrality amid clashes with Austria, with a housekeeper analogy for restraint. It references wartime talk on German front aids and a Ruskin quote on true church in human aid.
A group of two youths schemed a small advertising stunt using a paint brush to inscribe signs on faces and objects, joking about “advertising babies” while their fathers were a doctor and a tailor. The tale shifts to observations on Algiers society and Mohammedan women kept behind veils, highlighting male jealousy and ignorance of women.
A concise reflective statement asserts that every right arises from a fulfilled duty. The author contends voice may seem harsh yet insists on proclaiming virtue and sacrifice as the source of rights, urging readers toward duty as the foundation.
Italian troops close on Trieste as Monfalcone falls under Italian control. From hilltops near Monfalcone they see Trieste, capturing the railway junction and blocking Austrians from moving troops and supplies. Monfalcone hosts key electrical support and shipyards. Italians raise their flag on a Venetian tower.
London reports Copenhagen figures showing heavy shipping losses. Fifteen Norwegian vessels torpedoed and twelve blown up by mines. Sweden lost ten ships to mines and four by torpedoes. Denmark suffered four torpedoed ships and ten mines.
War Office reports Austro German forces under General von Linsinger crossed the Dniester River in Galicia and severed communications between Russian armies in Galicia and Bukowina. Bread prices are reduced in London with a four pound loaf down by one cent.
Alexander A. McCormick proposes removing garments to boost community morale. He argues fashion fuels imagination and vice, citing street wear and beach scenes as provocative. Critics warn moral decline and unsafe conditions, while supporters claim restraint would reduce temptation.
A German Zeppelin, six thousand feet up, was shot down in flames by a British monoplane in a dramatic early dawn engagement. Thirty two crew died as the airship plunged near a convent. the British pilot Warneford careered away unscathed, escaping a perilous crash landing.
Washington June 6 Germany through a special Dutch envoy is asking President Wilson to transmit peace terms to the allies. The envoy, a member of the Dutch court, arrives with Germany’s published proposals including evacuation of Belgium and France cession of Lorraine and Alsace, reconstitution of Poland, and restoration of colonies with limited exceptions. Officials here question Wilson’s reaction as no formal communication has been received.
A west bound locomotive and coach plunged into flooded river after a washout near a bridge. Engineer and crew perished, passengers injured as rescue teams recovered bodies and the wreckage. The catastrophe occurred as trains struggled through rising currents and damaged tracks, with authorities initiating inquiries.
Reported sinking of the Pelgian steamer Menapier after a torpedo strike with 23 aboard, seventeen perishing including captain and officers. survivors landed at Marmite. other ships saved. Separate items note a Vatican military bishop appointment, loss of the Gertrude in collision near Arkton Hightship, Allied aviators over Belgium, a $50,000 fire at Springfield, a Serbian advance toward Scutari, a diamond necklace gift for Miss Genevieve Clark, and a Missouri car accident with one dead.
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