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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1915
Page
8
President Wilson appears exhausted by heavy duties and resignation turmoil after Bryan's departure. Reported fatigue, irritability, and concern over Berlin note delays prompt planned rest possibly away from Washington. White House doctors arrange careful care and golf to maintain health as officials discuss travel to Virginia or Mayflower cruise option.
New York figures Lane and Franklin Eli travel to Washington tonight to attend a dinner hosted by Chancellor Faye Plisworth Brown of New York. The event centers on candidates for a warded institute, with details unclear as late information arrived.
A collage of death notices from June 1915 lists multiple individuals with dates, residences, and funeral plans. Entries include Bridget Canty, George W. Werth, Mary Emma Haner, Darrel Wright, Warren Levans, Lewis Johnson Mauro, James F. O’Hagan, and Susan Tatlor. Services span various churches and private family arrangements, with masses and interments scheduled in Washington area cemeteries and churches.
Ex Secretary of State Bryan speaks from Calumet Place about his retirement from the Wilson cabinet. He says he will issue a formal statement after the German note is sent, discussing differences with the President and stresses no ill feeling. He declines to reveal specifics of the dispute or discuss Lusitania and peace treaty questions.
William Jennings Bryan resigns from the cabinet amid a long career marked by political sensationalism. The Nebraskan, born 1860, rose from a Nebraska boy orator to Democratic stalwart, steering Wilson’s Baltimore nomination in 1912 and shaping national debates on Prohibition. He appears poised for continued influence and possible future campaigns.
Robert Lansing becomes Acting Secretary of State today under a new succession act. The law limits temporary fills to thirty days and allows presidential commissions to operate during Senate recesses until the next session. Confirmation is not required for his immediate tenure, but a full successor must be chosen within thirty days of Bryan’s resignation.
President accepts William Jennings Bryan resignation amid Cabinet rift over the Lusitania note and peace policy. Bryan had advocated pacific measures while others urged firm action, leading to tensions and a farewell luncheon at the University Club after the cabinet meeting.
Secretary Bryan emerges from a tense day amid German negotiations as speculation swirls over his resignation. He confirms the White House note stating reasons tied to differences over the German reply and promises a fuller statement after the note is sent tomorrow while Mrs Bryan accompanies him home.
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