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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1915
Page
1
The Freeman-Tribune comments on Mr. Bryan and Roosevelt debating war and peace, notes the tense months of 1912 to 1913, and praises or critiques politicians like Speaker Clark and Col. Young. It mocks sensational headlines while urging reasonable defense prep.
The Union Advocate commends Senator Chase for authoring a measure to raise compensation for industrial accidents and for reversing contributory negligence so the burden of proof falls on the defendant. He is hailed as a steadfast labor ally and hard worker for workers in the state.
The Bryan versus Wilson debate in a Council Bluffs Nonpareil column weighs firmness in policy and justice. It argues for steadfast stance on coercion and rights, citing Platt amendment Lincoln and Wilson era ideals while contrasting pacifist leanings with practical sovereignty.
In a debate on international policy, Taft Bryan and Ambassador Noon urge concrete steps for peace. Noon champions Pan American solidarity while Taft and Bryan push remedies, arguing America should lead by example and initiative toward a united western hemisphere.
Berlin reports say Rawa Ruska has fallen to Austro German forces and Lemberg is nearly encircled by Teutonic advances. Von Mackensen seizes rail links isolating Russian retreat north of the city as Nicholas orders south-of-Dniester withdrawals. French gains near Arras and Metzeral push, while Seddul Bahr forts endure in the Dardanelles. London moves to a new war loan as battlefront news dominates.
The Fort Dodge Chronicle lauds a New York letter by Jerry B. Sullivan praising Iowa schools. Various papers debate temperance Republicans and 1916 candidates Allen and Cosson, with comments from Nevada Representative and Clinton Herald about road law enforcement and Governor contenders. Notable praise for Joe Allen as a capable governor from Laurens Sun.
Leo M Frank began serving life imprisonment at the state prison farm in Milledgeville after Governor Slaton commuted his death sentence for the murder of Mary Phagan. Crowds gathered in Atlanta, demonstrations erupted, and Slaton defended his decision in a lengthy statement.
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