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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1915
Page
2
Fragmentary text outlines U S policy debates during a crisis with Germany, focusing on Secretary Bryan's stance, the need for guarantees before any war risk, and discussions about securing American safety and rights. It references President Wilson, the cabinet, and proposals for restraint, while noting Bryan's resignation and its impact on diplomacy.
The resignation of Secretary of State Bryant after two years triggers a scramble in Washington. Acting Secretary Lansing assumes duties as diplomats discuss the move. The White House and Congress watch closely as he plans a public statement explaining the reasons for leaving.
President and secretary of state W J Bryan resigns to avoid backing a note to Germany over submarine warfare. He cites duty and policy differences while praising the administration and wishing success. President Wilson accepts the resignation with regret, noting close cooperation and shared aims despite method disputes.
The evening editions feature detailed sketches of Bryan's career and call him a pacifist at any price. The Midi urges his resignation as a warning to Germany while noting President Wilson's newfound firmness. Transformation says Wilson maintains his ideals as the situation clarifies.
Memphis Tennessee June 9 Harry G Legg of Minneapolis today held his place as a contender for championship honors in the fifteenth annual tournament of the Trans Mississippi Golf association by winning a hard fought match to the first round of championship play from J M Scruggs one up A B Swift of St Joseph Mo defeated J D Cady of Rock Island last year champion one up L W Carpenter Minneapolis defeated RR G Harrison Des Moines Iowa one up I Evans Jr Memphis defeated F P Carr Des Moines six and four
Davenport secures 123 enlistments to form Battery B after a Davenport Commercial club booster meeting led by Reed Lane. Col G W Burr of Rock Island arsenal urged artillery for a scientific national defense while Judge Nathaniel French and Maj E E Lucas spoke on behalf of employers and the Iowa National Guard respectively.
Special to The Argus Orion Illinois June 9 The home of Mrs Eva Nelson was totally destroyed by fire at 1 20 am the origin is unknown Mrs Nelson was away and the blaze was not discovered until half burned Firemen saved nearby structures little furniture saved loss set at 2000 with 250 covered by insurance.
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union held flower mission day with about 285 bouquets given. Homebound and institutional recipients included 64 at the jail, 35 at the hospital, five at the hose houses, 135 streetcar workers, 25 Sirhus drivers and sheriff office staff, the police matron, and various shut-ins. The Argus received a bouquet and expressed appreciation.
Parts June 9 Havas dispatch from Madrid reports official announcement of an outbreak of cholera in Vienna.
Bluff district residents near Fifteenth street A and Thirteenth avenue in Moline protest a decision by the board of local improvements to omit Fifteenth street A from Fifteenth to Sixteenth avenues from this year’s paving program. Petitions urging completion this year are circulating.
A compact career chronology for William Jennings Bryan noting birth at Salem, admission to the bar in Jacksonville and Lincoln, Nebraska, terms in Congress, editorship of the Omaha World-Herald, Democratic nominations for president, service in the Spanish American War, involvement with The Commoner, leadership at Democratic conventions, appointment as secretary of state by Wilson, and resignation in 1915. The record highlights major milestones including the Crown of Thorns and Cross of Gold speech and multiple presidential nominating efforts.
A Davenport column reports a missing man named James Snyder, long absent since 1859 Nome gold rush, may be dead as his sister-in-law confirms a body in Omaha hospital. Henry Snyder travels to Omaha to verify. The item also notes a pension awarded for a officer wounded in 1911 and various local notices including arrests, obituaries, marriages, and a fire-alarm mixup.
Official dispatches report Russian forces in Galicia and along the Dniester claiming a breakthrough with 2,000 prisoners taken in two hours after counterattacks on the Wizna river left bank. Additional reports mention prisoners and guns seized, German and Austrian positions, and Stanislau nearing Austro German advances.
An old remedy promotes Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound to darken gray hair and stop dandruff. It claims natural, even color with a ready-to-use tonic costing about fifty cents a bottle, available at drug stores, with steps for application and promises of youthfulness.
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