08 Jun 1916
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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1916
Page
1
Paris reports the fortification at Port Vaux near Verdun was captured by German forces after a week of intense fighting. French defenders held out long but were cut off and surrendered. the fort’s loss is described as a gateway to Verdun with heavy German and French casualties.
Confidential advices from Washington say Americans fled Chihuahua City after an uprising. Some are missing and fate unknown. Villa runs a border spy system, aiding his movement of troops and evading U.S. forces, with Villa spies detected by the Justice Department.
Workers celebrate a suffrage victory as the Republican platform adopts a women’s voting plank by 26 to 21. Roosevelt telegrams to Chicago expresses openness to addressing the Progressive convention for peace while Oyster Bay notes his final decision to attend only if invited.
Progress on the Pine Avenue school is satisfactory but slowed by late brick shipments. Builders say the roof could have been placed this week and the structure may still be ready for the full term if no further interruptions occur.
Local Board of Commerce in Lansing suspends activity after a confusing event aboard a cruise ship near Joliet and resolving missteps by several locals. No injuries reported, investigations continue into the incident and involved parties.
Auburn June 8 The forty fourth annual commencement of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute closes with class oration by J Warren Andrews of Montgomery an address by Clarence Poe of Raleigh and 157 diplomas awarded by President Thach to graduating students
The Pathe Feature Film Company is seeking photographs of ex-slaves for use in a nationwide news feature series. Inquiries have begun about funding a barbecue related to the project, with many ex-slaves already named and more yet to be heard from. The Star invites suggestions on raising funds.
A group of local businessmen embark this morning on the City of Detroit for a cruise to Grand Island. A modern allegory written by a Board member will be staged by amateur actors depicting a Detroit businessman's difficulties returning home. Movies aboard will be shown each evening as the cruise ends Tuesday.
The Boy Scouts of Troop Two establish their annual encampment on Cane Creek southwest of Morrisville. Older scouts drive in to prepare the grounds while younger scouts hike in, with tests, swimming supervised, and two cooks on site. Visitors welcome Sunday for an exhibition drill at 5 p.m. Mail addressed to Camp Waldrop will reach the boys via KR F D No 2 Aupiston Ala. In emergencies contact via phone.
The Daily Express notes fate saved David Lloyd George from accompanying Lord Kitchener to Russia where he would have perished aboard the Hampshire. Ireland’s troubles altered plans sending Leslie Robertson instead. Memorial services for Kitchener slated at St Pauls on June 13 with King George and Queen Mary in attendance.
Thirty thousand people will fill Forbes Field tonight to hear Wagner's Siegfried performed outdoors. The cast includes Melanie Kurt Ernestine Schumann Heink Frieda Hempel and others with Arthur Bodansky conducting the Metropolitan Opera House orchestra on a temporary stage over the baseball diamond. The event lights up with searchlights and a wooden sounding board behind the stage while Pittsburgh's 400 will fill the boxes.
After weeks with her devoted children, Katrina Landt died ten minutes before midnight Wednesday. Funeral from the house at ten Friday morning with Pastor Dr. Latimer. pallbearers Capt. A. W. Bell, H. P. Watson, Bam P. Ingram, 8. L. Crook, Joe Saks, G. Britton. Interment at Edgemont. Born February 22 1849 in Wertenburg Germany she came to the United States with her family. Married August 12 1871 to Fred Landt. survived by five children Bert Cries Tampa Fra Fred Paul Olga Landt and C. M. Reidinger Anniston. one grandson Howard Cries South Dakota. She joined the church in Cleveland Ohio and kept a bright religion through years of raising her family.
After an all night session the Progressive party platform was released. It repeats the radical four year old stance with a few additions and signals a possible woman suffrage plank. The document appears designed to align with Col. Roosevelt.
Chicago June 8 Republican leaders pressed toward nominating Justice Hughes after recessing at four o'clock. A Roosevelt following influence was seen as Hughes drew closer to broad delegate support, with leaders claiming Hughes commands a majority and forecasting a swift nomination.
The vestry of Grace church and Noble Institute trustees are studying an addition and other changes to the Institute. Plans are tentative and a rumor of a large apartment house on the site is unverified and likely exaggerated, though alterations are possible.
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