President seeks rules for war rights amid proposed compromise
The President argues that citizens may sail on any merchant ship under international law, while peaceful restraint governs introducing new defense weapons. He favors a dialogue with Germany but demands safeguards to protect American lives and nonuse of force, urging diplomatic replies without preemptive publication of official notes.
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U S Finance Aid Aimed to Support War Effort
Analysis of wartime financing shows Britain Italy and France relying on American backing to fund expenses. A joint Allied approach could ease burdens on posterity, with debate over whether America should lend directly or via European bankers and how Romania and other fronts fit into the plan.
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Desire to Have Bodies Buried Together Stirs Surrey Court Action
In a Surrey Court case Amelia Macdonn proposed to be buried with her late husband Henry D. Mae dong in the same grave. She also sought an autopsy before burial. Macdonn’s body arrived from Queenstown and was buried in Greenwoo lire. The estate valued at 170000 will be divided among Henry K. Macdona as one third, with equal shares to George Macdona, Ward, and John Beman, the lawyer.
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George Macdona
John Beman
London Sees Strong Demand for Wilson Note
The press endorses Wilson’s firm stance in the note to Germany, noting Bryan's resignation as signaling a decisive policy shift. Leading papers praise the ultimatum potential and warn of possible war, while calling for a united American approach to safeguard international law and civilians at sea.
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Wilson
American Press Polled On Bryan Resignation
Editorials from Toledo Toledo Blade Louisville Courier Journal Boston Evening Post Boston Journal Denver Colorado Herald discuss Bryan resigning as end of appeasement era. They note Wilson administration, Secretary of State, and harm to peace policy amidst German influence and national peril.
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Bryan Resignation Praised As Antiwar Stand Gains Support
The Chicago Tribune and St Pauls Zeitung applaud William Jennings Bryan for resigning at a critical moment, arguing his antiwar stance clarifies the danger of current foreign policy. They urge immediate war-scenario planning and greater public vigilance while praising his courage against militarism.
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No Republican Need Apply for Bryan's Office
Washington June 9 An authoritative source says Bryan's successor as Secretary of State will be a Democrat and the President will personally select him. No Republican will be considered. Lansing is the favorite interim choice with Lane discussed but unlikely. The note to Ambassador Gerard ends undersea warfare, and Wilson signs a temporary commission for Lansing to serve up to thirty days.
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Burleson Expected to Resign From Cabinet and Seek Senate Seat
Burleson, a close ally of Bryan, is believed to resign as Postmaster General to run for the U S Senate seat held by Culberson, whose term ends with the 1917 expiring. Texans expect a spring nomination and a 1916 campaign as Burleson targets the Democratic primary, with backing from Gregory and House.
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Bryan eyed as 1918 Prohibition party candidate
Washington reports say Democratic leaders in contact with William Jennings Bryan see three main issues prohibitions, woman suffrage and peace. They expect Bryan to seek the Democratic nomination or head a Prohibition bid if denied the party's top spot. German-American voters and Jewish groups reportedly weigh in on a potential Bryan third party run.
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No One to Try Charlton Trial Delayed by Juror Shortage
Brescia Italy May reports Porter Chariton the American accused of murdering his wife will likely have his trial postponed next month due to a lack of jurors.
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Prison Reform Dramatizes Osborne at Auburn Prison
The Telegraph reports inmate William H. Pindar portrays Thomas Mott Osborne as Tom Brown in The Higher Judge at Auburn Prison. A reformed convict, Pindar plays a secondary hero guiding justice as conspirators pursue a five year sentence to break a romance. The act ends with the reformer exposing the plot and the criminal dies, while a broader program of inmate talent entertains local conventions.
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Sing Sing
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Becker's Brief Ready for Court of Appeals Rereview
Charles Becker's motion and brief for reargument of evidence will be served today on District Attorney Perkins. Perkins has until Monday to file opposition, after which both briefs go to the Court of Appeals in Albany. Legal history offers little hope for Becker as execution nears.
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Albany
Bryan bids farewell to President in pivotal White House meeting
Washington June 9 ex secretary Bryan met with President Wilson in the White House Green Room for ten minutes amid a high tension policy clash over German submarine warfare. Bryan reaffirmed his peace work while Wilson urged a tougher stance and expressed disapproval of undersea warfare. Bryan left with Tumulty, greeted the French ambassador, and bade farewell to State Department staff before returning home to private life.
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Deserving Ones Slated to Join Jobless in Washington
Washington dispatch reports that the resignation of Secretary Bryan triggers a purge of Bryan loyalists from the State Department. Assistant Secretary John Osborne, Cone Johnson, Chandler Anderson, Robert F. Rose, W B Fleming, Manton M Wyvill, Roux Long and others are eyed for retirement or dismissal as Washington reorganizes civil service after Bryan's departure.
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