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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1915
Page
6
Washington reports that Secretary Bryan submitted his resignation to President Wilson, which Wilson accepted. The move follows several days of deliberation and stems from disagreements over a proposed note to Germany, with the process described as conducted in good feeling.
Battles rage as French forces extend the attack along a broad front. German counterattacks fail under French fire while river and trench duels shift control at key crossings. Prisoner totals rise as Austro German operations push into Galicia and Italian movements gain ground in the northern theater.
Vienna reports confirm Belgian and Belgian steamer incidents as ships sail near the Baltic. Russian positions in Galicia show retreats while Austro German forces gain on the front. Petrograd cites the Dabysa river clash as the fiercest battle of the campaign with heavy casualties. In Athens King Constantine’s health reportedly worsens, per Paris dispatches.
In Cincinnati Ohio on June 8 Samuel Woolner Jr of Peoria, president of the National Wholesale Liquor Dealers association, opened with views on whether prohibition would end demand. He argued prohibition does not reduce desire, only shifts it, and urged local government to allow individuals freedom to choose until proven unfit. A report notes Osbourne’s commission findings and the need for responsible policy. A separate item reports a lost watch from Watney’s hardware store.
London reports the Belgian steamer Menapier was torpedoed near the North Foreland and sunk. Only six of 12 aboard were saved, including the captain, his wife, daughter, first mate, and pilot. Survivors were landed at Margate. one severely injured was sent to a hospital.
Dispatch from Cologne dated June 8 reports Germany and the Entente wrangle over Balkan alignments. Hamauin reportedly rejected a Prigle offer as unsatisfactory while Bulgaria may accept or reject entente terms. Bulgaria’s stance edges toward a tie with the Turks and fears over Macedonian seizing by Serbia.
Annabelle Mid Jaina and Rear Admiral WMA Pada head a board examining irregularities in state examinations across Minnesota. Testimony cited possible connections between exam centers and alleged collusion. Senator and representative support later questioned the validity of some claims as the inquiry widens.
A government inquiry in Mimipolis details secretary Daniela investigating a rumored “souglig” circuit at the naval academy. It states no evidence connects the academy to illicit supply schemes and notes that a longstanding algorithmic system had been used for years, with no new disclosures found.
Washington June report describes allegations that midshipmen were involved in obtaining advance copies of questions for examinations in French and Spanish. Testimony cites instructors steering study toward key topics while copies of former papers were used. Court of inquiry proceeds as Secretary Daniels declines request to release arrestees for consultation.
Typhoid fever sweeps Asia Minor causing illness among Ioane and civilian residents near Constantinople. Reports cite water works contamination and attempts to steal supplies. Officials urge vigilance as health authorities battle spreading disease and supply disruptions.
A historic notice reports that a Canadian service member received the Victoria Cross for an act during a Zeppelin attack. Details describe the aircrafts, the peril faced, and the posthumous or awarded recognition, noting the bravery of a specific individual amid wartime events and the timing of the Victoria Cross citation.
Washington June 8 President Wilson announced the note to Germany was nearly finished and would go forward shortly. He said cabinet review had been thorough, no delay occurred, and content approvals rested with the cabinet, with final revision today.
Fragmentary OCR from a historical page mentions a plot to blow up a liner and references names, dates, and institutions in garbled form. The readable segments indicate a crime related tone with uncertain details and multiple broken phrases. No clear outcome or verified individuals can be confirmed from the readable text.
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