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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1915
Page
1
The article reports that William Jennings Bryan resigns as secretary of state after a two year tenure and returns to private life. It notes public regard for Bryan and the impact on U S foreign policy, with questions about succession and the diplomatic corps. The piece cites Washington conversations and mentions Lansing as acting secretary of state preparation for a transition.
Washington June 9 after 3 oclock this afternoon the new American note to Germany began its journey to Berlin. Simultaneously Bryan resignation as secretary of state took effect and he issued a statement. Reports that Daniels resigned or would do so were denied. Nine cabinet members supported the president’s position, while some urged stronger language. The final decision left the note’s tone unsettled.
The British steam collier Lady Saltebery was torpedoed this morning near Harwich lightship. She sank in five minutes. Of 18 aboard, 5 crew were rescued, the chief officer was killed, and two men are missing. The coasting ship Gertrede, 553 tons, was sunk after a collision with the German vessel Heer City of Viernes.
New Mexico June 9. Mesicane officials conced e Mr Bryan resignation will not alter U S policy toward Mexico. Consul Francisco Urgell and others say Wilson shaped the policy and will likely continue it. They foresee no American intervention and expect continued fair treatment of Mexico.
Washington June 9 Secretary Gerriece said he attends daily conferences with army officers on the general plan for reorganizing the army but will not publicly publish his recommendations. Congress is reconvening as careful study begins on proposals to raise the efficiency of the nation’s land forces. In response to inquiries Mr. Gar-
Washington June 9 details a resignation statement arguing for peaceful settlement of the submarine dispute with Germany. It outlines two main issues: international mediation and advising Americans against traveling on belligerent ships, urging restraint to avoid war.
Dispatches from the eastern front claim the Russians halted Austro-German advances on the Dniester and neared the Vistula while Petrograd Vienna official texts show no major Galicia changes. German forces win Baltic province successes, a ship loss at the Dardanelles is announced, and Allied troops land on Gallipoli. President Taft warns Americans to leave Mexico, urging caution about ammunition on passenger ships, while Bryan comments on remedies and public sentiment.
An official Turkish war office statement notes artillery fighting on Tuesday at the Dardanelles. An enemy transport was struck by Turkish shells, listed, and sank. A second transport hastily departed its anchorage following the attack.
The forecast calls for generally fair weather tonight and Thursday with a slowly rising temperature. At 7 am the temperature was 47, yesterday’s high reached 70, and the low last night was 42. Wind was 6 mph, humidity 58 percent at 7 pm and 92 percent at 7 am, with a 1 pm reading of 62. Stage of water stood at 9 feet, down 0.3 foot in the last 24 hours. Local forecaster J. M. Sherier notes astronomical events with Mercury Saturn Mars and morning stars Jupiter Venus, Capella visible near 9 pm in Auriga.
Venice reports an Austrian air raid with a single fatality among engineers corps. Several private homes damaged and a steamboat marred, while no historic buildings suffered. Bombing targeted an airship station. one bomber fled, the other dropped bombs over canals and inland areas as anti-aircraft fire rang out.
Atlanta June 9 The Georgia prison commission rejected clemency for Leo M Frank by a 2 to 1 vote. Commissioners Rainey and Davidson opposed, Patterson voted for, and the governor will hold further hearings before deciding. Also reported London June 9 Count Peter Benckendorff of the Russian horse guards was killed near Kovno by a shot through the neck.
Washington June 9 Two of four British subjects wounded in the Villa attack on Tuxpam Sunday died yesterday They were A T Graves and the Mullard baby Mrs Mullard's condition is serious but her husband will recover
Dubuque Iowa June 9 Representatives of Midwest commercial and traffic groups met in an Upper Mississippi River Improvement association conference to address rising Panama Canal rates. They argued benefits favor seaboard points and urged use of Mississippi waterways with tow boats and barges to move large tonnage between Minneapolis St Paul and New Orleans.
In Schenectady New York Senator Henry Cabot Lodge urged a world peace backed by a strong international police force afloat and ashore. He warned neutrality and unilateral disarmament invite war and called nations to unite to deter any single country from war.
London June 3 Premier Asquith announced in the house of commons that the total British casualties from the war’s start to May 31 stood at 258,009 men including killed wounded and missing.
Springfield June 9 Illinois private bankers failed to kill the private bank bill before the lower house The Thon measure would subject private banks to state auditor examination A late session vote of 59 43 carried the motion to place the bill on the calendar but opponents say passage is unlikely The report cites Illinois leading the nation in private bank failures with 26 Chicago alone from 1912 to 1915 plus other related measures on liquor dealer compensation and Chicago home rule for utilities remain unsettled
Alfred C. Mueller of Davenport qualified as receiver for the Southern Iowa Railway Power & Light company of Albia under district court receivership. The suit, filed by L. T. Richmond and W. B. Lutz on bondholders for 282000, names Richmond a former company president. The concern supplies Albia electricity and powers an interurban railway to Hocking and Hiteman.
London, June 9. Official announcement by Secretary of the Admiralty Balfour states a German submarine was sunk. Six officers and 21 crew were captured. Prisoners will be treated the same as other German prisoners in England. No location or date of sinking given. Government will notify Germany via the American embassy.
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