Hoard denies Franks appeal for life
The Georgia Prison Commission refused to commute Leo M. Frank’s death sentence to life. Judge T. E. Patterson cited doubt in Conley’s motive and noted both men had equal opportunity to commit the crime. Supporters urge clemency as Governor Slaton prepares to decide after hearings.
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Germans forbidden to comment on Bryan resignation
A London dispatch reports Germany’s Foreign Office ordered newspapers not to comment on Secretary of State Bryan’s resignation after it became known at noon. The move followed a deep stir in German circles and restricted press coverage until further notice.
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House Get Harry Call From Wilson
London reports inquiries about Colonel E M House becoming Secretary of State as Wilson recalls him to New York. House, who met Grey, Asquith, and other leaders, was seen with secrecy after departure. Washington notes suggest no intent by Wilson to appoint him to office despite strong trust between them.
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France
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United States
British Expect Financial Aid If U S Enters War
In London the Bryan resignation dominates Commons chatter with financiers eyeing potential U S entry into World War I. A banker notes Britain could run two more months on treasury bills before needing large loans, while Germany awaits an American climbdown and Lusitania note. Continued on page 2.
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Passage Into Paradise From Rotterdam To Berlin
Constance Drexel recounts wartime travel from Rotterdam toward Germany, detailing harsh suspicion by German and Dutch travelers, the German officer with soldiers, and the shift from presumed innocence to assumed guilt as she crosses borders. The narrative contrasts US law with German wartime scrutiny and notes fear and hostility amid early war months.
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France
Wilsons Godspeed to Bryan in 1907 letter
Frinceton New Jersey April 29 1907 a note from Woodrow Wilson to Adrian H Joline then president of the Missouri Kansas & Texas Railway thanking him for sending his address. Wilson expresses a desire to oppose Mr Bryan on railroad policy in a cordial and sincere tone.
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Parsons
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Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway
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Woodrow Wilson
Adrian H. Joline
Princeton
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Germans Cast Americans On Mercy Of Sea
A Norwegian bark Superb was torpedoed sixty miles west of Fastnet Rock. Seventeen aboard included two Americans, one Englishman, one Canadian, two Russians and Norwegians. The two Americans endured twenty hours in small boats before reaching Cabbageen in smooth seas. The submarine U-84 left the crew to disembark before blowing up the vessel. Other neutrals face continued German attacks. Norway will press Berlin, as U-boat actions threaten neutrality. The Susannah of Preston was sunk by a mine in the Bristol Channel with crew landed at Falmouth.
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Diver after F 4 paying penalties
Denver June 9 Frank Crilley a famed deep sea diver who searched Honolulu Harbor for the submarine F1 is hospitalized at the Plaza Hotel Denver. His head chest and shoulders are crushed by sea pressure and he endures delirious intervals while seeking the imprisoned crew of twenty one men. Crilley traveled from Mendota Illinois via San Francisco when illness halted his journey and he was taken from the train to the hotel by his son.
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San Francisco
Bill for Ministry of Munitions Law Passed
London June 9 The Ministry of Munitions law bill establishing a department to attend to the furnishing of munitions has been read a second time and received royal assent.
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Bryan to Take Stump Against the President
Washington reports Bryan will campaign within a month against President Wilson's policies. He plans stops in Asheville and the Chau tauqua Circuit to rally public sentiment, aiming to force Wilson to capitulate and position Bryan as the next Democratic nominee with peace and prohibition plank.
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Note Was Too Gentle For Bryan
Berlin reports of June 10 say Bryan resigned as American Secretary of State surprised many. Mittagzeitung suggests Bryan sought a harsher stance against Germany than Wilson would approve, while noting no friendly shift toward Germany from the President and that America faces a delicate role aligning with England's firm line.
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Bryan Would Keep Americans Off Sea
Washington June 9 William Jennings Bryan today released a formal resignation statement detailing his reasons. He cites treaty principles to apply dispute investigations with thirty nations and urges warning Americans against traveling on belligerent ships or carrying ammunition to reduce war risk. He notes Germany’s potential acceptance of the plan and stresses curtailing citizen travel to danger zones.
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William Jensings Bryan
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Taft
Mexico
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Berlin
Count von Bernatorff
William Jennings Bryan
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British Ship Flew American Flag Forty Hours
The British steamer Colonian of the Leyland line flew the American flag for forty hours as protection against German submarines while in the war zone. Captain McDonald stated the ship arrived from Avonmouth, England. In Los Angeles William J. Bryan Jr said his father plans to resign from the Cabinet, supports Wilson, and will remain a Democrat.
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Leyland Line
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Perou
Los Angeles
William J. Bryan, Jr
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Ariz
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Mr. Wilson
Greek King Constantine Shows Signs of Recovery
Paris dispatch reports from Athens indicate King Constantine of Greece is improving. within two or three days, he may be pronounced out of danger as improving health is noted by the correspondent.
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Note to Berlin reiterates U S demand for reparations
The American note to Berlin demanding reparations for American lives lost on the Falaba and Lusitania is prepared for Friday submission. It follows Bryan's resignation and Wilson's rejection of a prolonged inquiry, signaling Berlin must answer clearly on protecting American rights.
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Lusitania
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