Bryan resigns as secretary of state in Wilson cabinet
William Jennings Bryan resigns as secretary of state Effective June 8 1915 Lansing succeeds Bryan as secretary of state The note to Germany sparks cabinet debate and Bryan explains his vow to prevent war while seeking peaceful options Wilson accepts the resignation with regret and praise for Bryan’s service Lansing’s background highlights his legal and diplomatic experience
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US Gist of German Note on Lusitania Attacks
The note from Washington dated June 9 1915 outlines U S responses to Germany on the Lusitania sinking and related naval actions It emphasizes humanity and neutral rights in defending the lives of passengers and noncombatants and reiterates requests for information on the Cushing and Gulflight attacks and for assurances that belligerent conduct will respect neutral ships and crews The document also notes American readiness to facilitate good offices between Britain and Germany and to present evidence if German claims are unfounded
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Sheriff Appeals for Aid After Johnston City Lynch
Johnston City, June 12. Sheriff appeals for militia after the lynching of wealthy farmer W. B. Chapman and wounding of his daughter by Sicilian miner Joseph Etrando. Rioting followed between groups at Johnston City prompting Governor Dunne to deploy three companies of militia from Shelbyville Yenton and Galva to quell unrest.
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Intercity Steamship Rivalry Under ICC Scrutiny
Public interest centers on the Interstate Commerce Commission hearing set for June 22 in San Francisco. The case questions whether the Great Northern Pacific Steamship Co operates in violation of the anti stockholding clause by owning competitive steamships, affecting Portland to San Francisco freight and passenger service against the Southern Pacific Railway.
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American Note Watched By Berlin Press Reports
Berlin reports that Ambassador Gerard presented the U S note in Berlin on Friday and the note was well received in official circles. The German press printed the full nota with headlines like A solemn warning and Grave American warning while noting the warning was aimed at Germany.
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Invaders Close On Monfalcone Amid Italian Campaign
Italian troops near Monfalcone report sighting Trieste ahead as the city remains a main objective in the campaign. Monfalcone provides Trieste electrical supply and hosts large shipyards. capture would grant strategic control and the Venetians’ old tower bears the event.
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Iowa and California livestock show plans for 1908 fair
The article notes Iowa State College officials and Professor Curtiss discussing livestock exhibits at the Des Moines fair and the upcoming San Francisco exposition. It mentions funds totaling $16,000 for exhibit preparation and transportation, with August preparations and a general assembly’s decisions. It highlights Iowa's strong stock interests and anticipated national and international participation, including Rocky Mountain and foreign breeds. Dates for San Francisco shows are listed: horses Sept 0 to Oct 13, dairy cattle to Nov 1, fat sheep and swine Nov 4 to 15, pigeons Nov 19 to 28.
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Waterloo case links Ackerman to Scribner injury
Ackerman 28 convicts for perjury in Scribner damage suit against Waterloo Cedar Hill Northern railway. Trial claims he saw motorman warn a boy before the fender incident. defense denies this. Separate local reports note arrests for assault and a Spanish War veterans vote in Davenport.
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