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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1916
Page
1
A brief note outlines a plank on Americanism and a committee on resolutions led by President Wilson. The item highlights party platform focus and organizational steps for policy statements.
Washington telegraphed word shows the Democratic platform will include a stern plank condemning any affinity of foreign born citizens with foreign powers. Leaders warn wording must avoid alienating naturalized Americans while denouncing organizations seeking to influence U S policy for foreign interests. A sub committee of Missouri Rainey Walsh Hollis Fitzgerald Pomerene Palmer Martin and Stanley drafted tentative language for review.
In the Standard Page a keynote by Governor Glynn centers on loyalty and Americanism, with emphasis on strong national sentiment. Other items note Carranza in flux, a near-failure railroad conference, federation news from Helena, war relief funds, divorce and alimony cases, and local events in Anaconda, Butte, and Helena.
Washington notes Fiag Day closures brought no new developments in Mexico. Officials warn American troops on Mexican soil may be a minor factor in unrest as Carranza’s de facto government struggles to finance war needs with scarce metal and rampant inflation. Experts fear a collapse could invite misperceptions that Americans cause Mexico’s troubles, while Pershing’s forces remain safe. The anticipated diplomatic note will press Carranza troops to cooperate with policing and withdrawal terms, with 10 days to two weeks seen as a possible timeline for domestic shifts.
New York June 14 Charles D Hilles successor as chairman of the republican national committee will be selected next Monday in a conference likely at the center here involving Charles E Hughes W Murray Crane and other members of the national sub committee on organization The conference plans were arranged by Crane The Hughes campaign manager may be chosen then and the executive committee name discussed The sub committee can name the chairman and the executive committee Hughes will continue informal talks with party leaders and supporters George W Wickersham attorney general Taft era will take an active part in the campaign and stay in close touch with Hughes through election day
Nykoping Sweden reports a Baltic engagement as a Russian squadron of destroyers torpedo boats and submarines attacked thirteen German merchantmen escorted by auxilia ry ships and torpedo boats near the Swedish coast. Copenhagen says twelve merchantmen were sunk and the German armored trawler Koenig von Sacheff seen to sink with all hands aboard.
At St Louis on June 14 the Democratic National Convention opened with a keynote on Americanism and peace led by temporary chairman Glynn of New York. Delegates cheered as Glynn cited presidents who resolved foreign conflicts through negotiation, praising Wilson's peaceful foreign policy and urging continued restraint. William Jennings Bryan cried with emotion, while other speakers stressed that the nation’s path is to avoid war and defend the flag with justice. The crowd roared, and the convention adjourned briefly to resume tomorrow. Golden Lane suffragists lined the route to the Coliseum, adding to a heated, crowded atmosphere in the 12,000-seat venue.
Tonight negotiations stalled as railroad managers and union leaders clash over abolishing double compensation. Garretson of the Conductors and Lee of the managers see no counterofferacceptable, signaling possible general strike and a decisive vote after further sessions.
In St Louis on June 14 suffragists pressed for an equal rights plank as Democratic platform talks closed to day. The “Golden Lane” demonstration and final campaigns targeted resolutions committee members and three cabinet officials Baker Daniels and Houston. Support for the suffrage movement grew, with questions focusing on the plank form.
In St Louis on June 14 Samuel A. King of Utah queried if Bryan would submit any planks. Bryan said he would align with the president and support his plank. Wilson’s proposed plank faced doubts over specificity as suffrage demonstrations unfolded with Mrs Arthur Dodge leading anti suffrage opposition before suffragists. The Golden Lane display by nationals impressed yet left delegates uneasy about strong wording.
President Wilson denounces disloyalty as a small minority plots to undermine the government. Thousands gather at the Washington Monument for a five hour preparedness parade led by the president with Secretaries McAdoo Redfield Lane Wilson and more. The address claims foreign influence seeks to sway votes and tests national unity as the St Louis convention looms.
The president delivers a concise noon speech outlining purpose and meaning of the day. Thousands of sober citizens gather in the morning spectacle to show concern for safety, the event described as moving and unpremeditated.
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