Lansing Succeeds Bryan for Tim
Bryan issues statement resigning from the State Dept. as the government closes ranks on policy toward Germany. He argues for international commissions to settle disputes, warns against American travelers on belligerent ships, and urges restricting shipments of ammunition on passenger vessels while supporting peaceful solutions. The note signals ongoing tensions and debates over war, diplomacy, and constitutional limits.
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Lansing
Bryan
Tim Bryan
State Dept
United States
Great Britain
France
Russia
International Commission
Germany
Grant School Wins Flag For Largest Memorial Day Parade Turnout
At Grant school 1:30 p.m. on Memorial Day, the Sons of Veterans awarded the flag to the school for having the most pupils in the parade. 738 total participants. Grant 185, the highest count. A committee presented the flag. students sang patriotic songs and pledged to pursue the flag next year, with the rule that the flag passes to the winning school after each parade.
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Grant School
Sons of Veterans
Frank A. Hawkins
George Barthold
A. W. Moreland
Harry Stonebraker
Hawkins
Grant
Mayor McLeish Testifies In Extortion Trial Defense Claims Four Affidavits
The trial of Mayor Geo W McLeish on an extortion indictment features State Inspector John A Bliss detailing affidavits and legal fees, and the defense arguing four separate affidavits and records were intended. Mayor Kennedy testifies on entry books while McLeish insists costs were mishandled and four records were planned. He asserts responsibility lay with clerks and the sergeant for proper entries amid disputed papers.
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Geo. W. McLeish
John A. Bliss
R. J. Scott
Bliss
Psn
Heck
Mr. Bliss
Waddell
State Department
Mr. Waddell
Tim Kennedy
McLeish
Levinsor
R. I. Scott
Ballard
Bryan resigns as Secretary of State in 1915 note row
William Jennings Bryan resigns as Secretary of State amid a dispute over the method of responding to Germany's actions. Robert Lansing becomes ad interim secretary as Bryan departs with the Lusitania note controversy shaping the tension.
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Robert Lansing
MR. Bryan
Associated Press
Heald-Star
Washington
William Jennings Bryan
State Today
Robert Langing
State Department
Wilson
Germany
Univ
Bryan
Lansing
John Bassett Moore
John W. Foster
Harrison
William J. Bryan
Berlin
Italians Hold Isonzo Crossings as Front Overtakes
London reports Italy consolidates positions from Caporetta to the Gulf of Trieste along the Isonzo river. First major battle expected soon as Italians push to eastern banks. In Galicia the Russians resist Austro German advances toward Lemberg, while in Lavaronne Italians clash with German troops. One death and several wounded in Venice from Austrian bombers. no major damage to historic sites.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
London
Caporetta
Gulf of Triest
Italy
Isonzo
Lemberg
Galicia
Bryan
The
Ternoon
Basel
Paris
Lavaronne
Venice
St. Mark’s Square
Campamile
Doges
Georgia Prison Commission Rejects Frank Commutation Proposal
The Georgia Prison Commission declined to recommend to the governor the commutation of Leo M. Frank’s death sentence. The commission’s decision is nonbinding on the governor.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Atlanta
Georgia Prison Commission
Leo M. Frank
Noted speakers for Ohio Sunday school convention
Columbus June 9 39 speakers plus Governor Frank B Willis on the program for the State Sunday school convention at Zanesville June 22 23 24 Dr W G Clippinger Otterbein university president and association head says the convention emphasizes better educational ideas and officer and teacher training The program includes 25 sessions and speakers such as Dr Franklin McElfresh Cincinnati Frank L Brown Brooklyn N Y Dr W C Pearce Oberlin E J Hall D C Summers Denver Representatives John F Kramer Mansfield and C W Brewbaker Dayton.
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Columbus
Frank B. Willis
Zanesville
W. G. Clippinger
Otterbein University
Franklin McElfresh
Cincinnati
Frank L. Brown
Brooklyn, N. Y
W. C. Pearce
International Sunday School Association
de L. Pond
Oberlin
Hugh Cork
Chicago Sunday Schools Association
E. J. Hall
D. C. Summers
Denver
John F. Kramer
Mansfield
C. W. Brewbaker
Dayton
Miners to Receive First Pay in Over a Year
River miners on a prolonged strike will get their first pay on Thursday. Their last payment was fourteen months ago, dated April 14, 1914.
First Pay. New Cumberland Glass plant operates at full capacity
All shops of the New Cumberland Glass company's plant at New Cumberland West Virginia are working without interruption. Gill Bros., Toronto, reports their plant is at full capacity with more shops than in the past five or six years. Indications point to continued business rush and the plant is expected to operate with its current force until July 1.
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New Cumberland Glass Company
New Cumberland
W A
Gill Bros
Toronto
Prompt Seating for Thursday Commencement at High School
The faculty requests attendees to be prompt and seated before the curtain rises at 8 30 o clock. The auditorium will be cool and well ventilated by a ventilation system circulating air cooled by ice in a cooling room. Exercises will begin promptly at 8 30.
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Mexico
W. J. Bryan
Woodrow Wilson
Lusitania
White House
Stanislau
Steubenville
Ohio Sunday School Con
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New York
A. C. Douglas
Pittsburg Stock
National Exchange Exchange Bank
Ohio
Utah
Atchison. Com
E. & Nee
Coueee
New York Central Ee
Crucible Steel
Bethlehem Steel
Penna, Peepee
Goeesens
Pacific Eee
Ovis Exweencieaeay
Tel
U.S. Steel
National Biscuit
Pere
Fae
Garsice
Westinghouse
Elec
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