Bryan resigns from cabinet over policy rifts with Wilson
Washington June 9 William Jennings Bryan longtime peace advocate and three time Democratic presidential candidate resigned yesterday as Secretary of State amid disagreement with President Wilson over the nations policy toward Germany and the Lusitania note. Robert Lansing will handle the duties temporarily and sign the German note while Bryan returns to private life. The President expressed regret at the resignation which ends Bryan's official role with the administration and signals a shift in the peace approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William Jennings Bryan
Wilson
Robert Lansing
Berlin
Bryan
Ryan
United States
Brian
Mr. Bryan
White House
Government Out Millions in Revenue Scandal Probe
The Treasury Department said the Secret Service is searching for Knox Hoath, a revenue agent for Tennessee and Alabama based in Nashville. The case triggers a $20 million revenue scandal spanning the Ahres administration, with a broader investigation into the revenue service across several Southern states. Fraud is alleged to have averaged about 2 million dollars per year over the last decade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury Department
Secret Service
Knox Hoath
Tennessee
Alabama
Nashville
Ahres
Booth
Caspar
The
Revenue Service
Stop a Paris Newspaper
Paris June 9 The government orders seizure of La Guerre Sociale edited by Gustave Berre for an uncensored article attacking war conduct. Gasoline Burned Five Men Chicago June 3 Explosion of five hundred gallons of gasoline ignited a fire at a garage causing two blazes totaling 40000 dollars today. Five
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
la Guerre Sociale
Gustave Berre
Chicago
O Sre
Refugees flee Mexican capital as relief plans mobilize
Refugees fleeing famine capital are aided by American government efforts. The total could exceed 600 with women and children among them. Trains will move from Mexico City to Tizaruca then to Vera Cruz under Consul Shanktin. The Red Cross orders 50,000 pounds of corn and 20,000 pounds of beans to Vera Cruz for refugees. Smallpox epidemic reported on frontier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Cruz
Silliman
Villa-Zapata
Mexico City
Tizaruca
Shank- Tin
Red Cross
Galveston
Canada
State Department
Villa
Leon
Tampico
Neuve Laredo
May Buy Up U S War Plants
June 9 York reports negotiations between German government or bankers to acquire control of Bethlehem Steel Company Bethlehem Pa and Remington Arms Hartford Conn The aim to shut down plants to curb Allied arms production and force Allies to seek court damages Germany could offset costs with indemnity if victorious The conflict hinges on war material supply and Allied shortages since the war began
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W York
Bethlehem Steel Company
Bethlehem
Remington Arms Company
Hartford
Germany
Austro-Hungary
Cowed Mexican Regiment at Border Rescue
A posse of ten American cowboys and miners crossed from Nogales Arizona into Santa Cruz Sonora to secure the release of two American youths. Mexican colonel yielded the 17 year old prisoners George Vaughn and Henry Chang after guns were leveled at the garrison. The group returned to the United States with the boys unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nogales
Ariz
Santa Cruz
Sonora
Arizona
George Vaughn
Duquesne
Henry Chang
Washington
United States
German spy chief linked to fake American passports
London reports Captain von Prie wer of the German admiralty office, head of Berlin’s spy system, had perfect means to forge American passports. Robert Rosenthal, jailed on espionage charges, confessed to military authorities in London. The claim confirms forged passports issued under German authority, shared with the American embassy and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
von Priewer
German Admiralty Office
Berlin
Robert Rosenthal
Rosenthal
Washington
Prevent Snapping Liquor In North Dakota
Assistant Attorney General seeks injunction to stop the railroad from carrying liquor aiding prohibition in North Dakota. Germans active in the south. Petrograd reports a stronger fleet in the Middle Baltic exchanging shots with the Russian fleet near the Gulf of Riga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
N. D
Jame
Reon Flec
North Dakota
Soith
Petrograd
War Office
Baltic
Gulf of Rigs
Great Battle Looms in Alps As Isonzo Front Heats Up
The report details Alpine Italian Austro German clashes along the Isonzo river with Gen Catenia and General Dankl commanding. Austrian reinforcements arrive from the Trent region as Italy pushes to deny footholds on Austrian soil and gain Gulf of Panxano while battles widen across Montera Volzana Ropzina Canale Desola. Russians and Austrians clash in Galicia as Przemysl falls under encirclement threat. A Zeppelin air raid is reported shot down by Reginald Warneford, the first such kill, with casualties at an orphanage in Ghent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innsbruck
Austria
Dankl
Trent
Isonzo
Montera
Idria
Volzana
Ropzina
Canale
Desola
Isonxo
Gulf of Panxano
Monfalcone
Lonnon
Sune v
Galicia
Dniester
Lemberg
Kolomea
Kalusz
Galieia
San
London
Ga-zets
Przemysl
Stry
Baltic
Windau
Libau
Petrograd
Riga
Mosts¢isk
Reginald J. Warneford
Royal Navy
Ghent
Mikado Approves China Pact in June Meeting
The emperor and privy council sanctioned the new treaties with China today at Tokio after concessions from China in accepting Japan's ultimatum. The approval follows negotiations during June and marks a significant step in posturing relations between Japan and China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mikado
China
Tokio
Chine
Japan
Bertin Into Nebraskan Case Investigated
Ambassador Gerard reported that the German admiralty had not yet reported on the torpedoing of the American steamer Nebraska and was conducting an investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertin
Nebraskan Case
Washington
Gerard
Red Cross moves to aid starving Mexicans amid peace talks
Washington reports informal efforts by Villa Zapata adherents to reconcile with Carranza and gain U S recognition. Carranza representative Elesen Arredondo relayed a border consul message about peace talks. Red Cross plans rapid relief for Mexican noncombatants with a Galveston cargo voyage to Vera Cruz and safe passage for Americans returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mexico
Carranza
United States
Elesen Arredondo
Villa
Arredondo
Vera Cruz
Red Cross
Galveston
Mexico City
Car- Fanta
Ihs
Vera Crug
Mill Deputies to Prison for Manslaughter
Nine deputies convicted May 29 for manslaughter in the Roosevelt New Jersey shooting case were sentenced to two to ten years in prison. Justice Bergen noted probable striker provocation and possible shots by the strikers while the deputies claimed official standing after being sworn as aides to the sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
New Brunswick
N. J
Niine
Roosevelt
Bergen
Record of Standout U S News and Transport Incidents
A June Department of Agriculture report indicates a wheat crop of 950 million bushels the largest on record, surpassing last year by 59 million. A Frisco passenger train wreck near Enid Oklahoma injures and fatally harms several, with the train plunging down a 25 foot embankment after crossing a bridge. J O Nell of the Panama Pacific Exposition may be fatally injured as two exposition bound street cars tumble on Filmore Street Hill injuring many. Ambassador Gerard sends a formal letter to American consuls and Germans seeking reports of jurisdictional matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Enid
Okla
Elect
J. O.nell
Filmore
German Note Outlines U S Demands on Lusitania Sinking
Washington reports the United States circulated a note to Germany reasserting demands for reparations for logs from the Lusitania sinking and urging adherence to international law permitting neutrals to travel on armed ships without submarine risk. The document, presented by Ambassador Gerard, aimed to curb war dangers, with Bryan resigning as Secretary of State over his opposition. The Wilson team defended protecting U S rights under treaties and international law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Germany
Lusitania
Gerard
Bryan Leaves Office as Secretary of State
Washington June 10 William J Bryan formally left his office after a farewell with the president and a final handshake. He issued a personal statement arguing for an international commission to investigate disputes with Germany and urging warning to Americans about belligerent ships in the danger zone. He said Germany had not agreed to arbitration but accepted the principle and should offer arbitration before further action. Tuftly offered no comment on Bryan’s statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Wilson
William Jennings Bryan
United States
Mr. Bryan
Germany
Prussia
Washington
William J. Bryan
White House
Tumulty
Refusal of Clemency for Leo Frank by Georgia Prison Board
Avanta June 10 report: Georgia prison commission declines to recommend clemency for Leo M. Frank, convicted of Mary Phagan murder. Commissioners Range and Davidson vote no. Judge Patterson favors clemency. Report sent to Governor Slaton. decision now rests with him. Also mentions British sinking of a German submarine and cholera reports in Vienna and Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avanta
Georgia Prison Commission
Lister
Leo M. Frank
Mary Phagan
el. Range
R. E. Davidson
T. E. Patterson
Frank
Slaton
Growth of Western Canada and Alberta Railways
The article notes Alberta railway mileage more than doubling to 4 097 miles in three years and describes Dominion Railway Commission controls on rates and a court for complaints. It highlights education gains with University of Alberta attendance up 1 000 percent in five years across sixty-one districts and includes a farmer's testimonial from Blackie Alberta praising profits from mixed farming, crop yields, climate, and health improvements since migrating from Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western
Canada
Alberta
Dominion Railway Commission
University of Alberta
J. E. Howard
Blackie
Alta
Iowa
Case County
Woman Recovers After Lydia E. Pinkham's Remedy
A Kansas City reader reports severe backache and displacement with inability to stand. After taking six bottles of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she improved greatly and now recommends the remedy. The letter is dated 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia EL
Lydia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Too
Lansing
von Bernstorf
Sarville
Saye
U.S
East
Arizona Cowboys
Kaiser's Secret Service
Alps
Catenia
Frank P. Walsh
Seattle Employers’ Association
Federal Commission On Industrial Relations
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Leo Frank
Admiralty
Balfour
House of Commons
Vienna
Havas
Madrid
Tho
Buck Kilby
Aecie
W. MU
Kansas City
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!