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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1916
Page
1
A readable clipping notes progressives ready to lay aside party symbols for the sake of national unity. The fragment hints at cross party cooperation and calls for focusing on patriotism over branding amid political tensions.
New York delegate says indorsement of the president unlikely. Progressive leaders discuss possible joint nominations with Republicans and plans to delay nominations until after the Republican convention. Roosevelt’s position to be awaited as progressives consider endorsing Wilson or backing Hughes.
Ordered to Santo Domingo San Diego California June 4. Washington directed Col. Jd. FP. Pendleton commanding the Fourth Regiment Marines to proceed to New Orleans with transport awaiting.
For twenty four hours ending yesterday the maximum temperature was 6 degrees and the minimum 49 degrees with a 37 degree feel, southwest wind and clear conditions. The men will embark for Santo Domingo and the marines will leave tomorrow.
Dock workers and shipowners held to a standstill across Pacific ports including Francisco, as unions welcomed a Labor Secretary telegram urging sixty days notice before quitting. Strike leaders avoided discussion while talks between employers and strikers were set for tomorrow in Portland and locally.
Chicago June 4 The national woman s party campaign committee chairmanship will be chosen from three delegates including Miss Anne Martin Mrs O K Davis and Mrs Ida Minney MacKrille Delegations from Connecticut Colorado Indiana Wyoming Missouri Massachusetts Maryland California New York arrive at Congress Union for Woman Suffrage headquarters ahead of tomorrow s convention on Tuesday night after adopting the party platform
General George Bell orders a parade of Fort Bliss troops for next Wednesday morning to reassure El Paso residents amid fears of riot or attack. He warns armed civilians to stay off streets and describes military action as a last resort, noting recent panic from explosions at the smelter.
German assault at Verdun yields a temporary foothold in the French trenches but is repulsed shortly after. French defenses hold the fortifications as the battle continues.
The Verdun region near Vaux and Damvillers sees renewed German attempts to pierce French lines with night assaults. Canadians and Germans clash violently at Ypres, with Canadian counterattacks reclaiming ground. Russians and Italians hold positions against Austrian pushes as Sarrail imposes martial law in the Salonika zone. A great naval engagement off Jutland continues, with Britain and Germany reporting heavy losses.
The bodies of two women killed in the Rock Teland wreck at Packard, Ida Lewis and her sister Mrs. FJ Horne of Fairfield, Jo, were identified. Mrs. Lewis had chaired the Iowa Odd Fellows Orphans Home and the Mason City Home for the Aged. Four more bodies recovered, total thirteen found. two remain missing.
Vera Cruz witnessed a large orderly silent manifestation by labor union organizations protesting American intervention in Mexican affairs. The unions sent a cable to President Wilson urging renewal of troops and warships and sent protest notes to higher confederations worldwide.
A dispatch reports the German battle cruiser Seydnitz sighted Thursday morning thirty eight miles west of the Faroe Islands traveling south, pursued by three warships. The vessel is described as a 25 000 ton dreadnought with ten 8 inch guns and twelve 6 inch guns. It is noted for participation in the January Heligoland battle with heavy damage and casualties.
Republican and Progressive leaders grow convinced that Hughes alone can defeat Democrats. The article notes a shared belief that Roosevelt will not secure the nomination and highlights broader speculation on the race dynamics.
A Chicago crowd at the national conventions weighs whether Colonel Roosevelt will be nominated by the old guard or if Justice Hughes could unite Republicans and Progressives. Delegates seek a path to harmony with Roosevelt support, Hughes as a potential compromise, and debates over party unity dominate discussions.
Berlin June 4 the Verdun front drive between Caillette wood and Damloup progresses for the attackers. War officers report the capture of more than 500 prisoners and four machine guns. West of the Meuse a French attack near hill No 304 is repulsed. British attempts near Ypres and on the Windes front are fruitless.
A major blaze on the San Francisco waterfront destroyed five thousand tons of Orient freight from the Shinyo Maru No 2 and damaged other ships including the General Forbes. The Shinyo cargo unscathed until late yesterday. two coal barges the Melrose and another caught fire and drifted aflame toward the bay. Fire crews towed vessels away as several people narrowly escaped injury.
Denver June 4 Governor George A Carlson is critically ill and cannot act as a delegate at the Republican National Convention in Chicago this week. He suffered a severe attack of tonsillitis and his brother Dr John Carlson was called in for consultation. An attempt to locate Henry C Watson as alternates failed, and N Dougherty of Greeley was named to replace Carlson in Chicago.
Colonia Do?an Chihuahua June 1 Gen J J Pershing former American expeditionary commander leaves to inspect border conditions. He will study water supply motor trail camp sites en route to base at Columbus New Mexico and is expected to reach the border Monday and return soon after.
Chicago June 4 The Louisiana delegate contest was settled in an amicable agreement seating both delegations with half a vote each. The national committee will announce the arrangement when hearings resume at nine tomorrow morning. Victor Loisel to resign as national committeeman from Louisiana. Armand Romain of New Orleans considered for the seat.
London dispatchers report two ships sunk including the unarmed Pritieh stownships Dews lind sod Sabsmonpool. An entry claims the Genoa steamer Marterso was sunk on May 27 though shipping records do not list such a vessel.
A Saloniki dispatch reports General Sarrail proclaiming martial law across the entente occupied area after Bulgarian and German troops seized Mort Rupel. The move is said to be favorably received, with crowds shouting Long live the allies.
British admiralty reports strongest belief that British losses exceeded German ones in the Jutland engagement. It lists German casualties as two battleships two dreadnought battle cruisers four heavy cruisers and nine destroyers with additional submarine losses, while British losses include several ships and many dead or wounded. Admiral Beresford faulted the admiralty for releasing battle details prematurely.
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