Confidence Is Evident as Wilson Joins Preparedness Parade
A dispatch from Petrograd reports German forces redeployed to oppose Russian advances in Galicia and Tarnopol as pressure grows on Lemberg. German assaults press Verdun while Austrian, German actions threaten Czech and Buczacz defenses, with Ceernowicz reportedly not yet captured.
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Tarsopol
Buceaca
Galicia
Volhynia
Bukowina
Tarnopol
Torgorvitza
Ikwa
Styr
Lemberg
Lamberg
Germany
Buczacs
Glynn Defends Neutrality in Wilson Era Keynote
In St Louis the 1916 Democratic convention opens with Martin H. Glynn of New York delivering the keynote on neutrality as a cornerstone of American policy. Glynn traces neutral rights to Washington, Hamilton and Jefferson, urges support for President Wilson, and rebukes Republican fault lines while praising the administration’s domestic aims.
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Martin H. Glynn
U.S
William McCombs
National Executive Committee
J. Bruce Kremer
James W. Lee
Martin Glynn
New York
Wilson
McCombs
Cook County
Henry Windell
Peoria
St. Louis
Martin H. Glynns
Howard
United States
Glynn
America
Washington
Canning
John Jay
Thomas Jefferson
Lincoln
Mr. Glynn
Bombardment Continues At Verdun Front
Paris reports a night long artillery barrage against Verdun sector targets Thiaumont Vaux and Chapitre Woods with no infantry fighting. War office tallies German losses at about 30 divisions or 708000 men as French casualties rise.
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Paris
War Office
Thiaumont
Vaux and
Chapitre Woods
Verdun
King George Collects Stamp and Trench Periodicals
King George is described as fond of stamps and trench periodicals. The report says his collection includes a complete set of stamps published by various fronts, noted for its variety and amusement to the king.
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King
London
George
Demonstration Planned by Mobile Irish Nation Group
A rally support group in Mobile Alabama plans an Irish nation gathering under the Mobile Mitennians. The organizers have not yet set the exact time and location for the demonstration.
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Mobile
Ala
Mobile Mitennians
Glynn Eulogy Praises President Wilson’s Leadership
Governor Glynn delivers a tribute praising President Wilson as wise, prudent, courageous, dignified, patient, and patriotic. He lauds Wilson for meeting Civil War era stakes with strong statesmanship, challenging privileged interests, and uniting supporters and adversaries toward national progress.
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America
Woman at gallows 19 seeks delay in murder trial
Mrs. Willie Whatley, jailed for the murder of Stye Hammett, faces 12 jurors as she awaits tomorrow's trial. She jokes about a letter claiming Tim Scott’s backers fled, and taunts about the scaffold remains outside the jail as jailer Timmons notes her dour mood is rare.
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Willie Whatley
Stye Hammett
Geen
Chatchie
Tim Scott
W'Tners
Tim Sharp
Timmons
German Press Praises Hughes Selection
Amsterdam reports the German press views Justice Hughes as a strong Republican candidate. It notes that to defeat Hughes Wilson must win the German American vote and that Germans will aid the ticket if Hughes guarantees strict neutrality.
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Amsterdam
Justice Hughes
Hughes
Wilson
Walkless Parade Highlights Suffrage Demonstration at Dem Convention
At the Democratic National Convention in St Louis on June 14, suffrage supporters staged a Walkless Parade. Nine o'clock saw rows of white clad women with yellow streamers and parasols surrounding the Jefferson hotel and Coliseum to press for a voting rights plank.
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St. Louis
McCombs
Mund City
Jefferson Hotel
Colleeum
United States
Col Roosevelt Appears Sick During New York Visit
Col Roosevelt looked and acted unwell as he greeted his son Kermit and wife at the pier in New York. He walked with faltering steps and was taken to his family physician after an announcement of a stitch in his side.
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New York
Col. Roosevelt
Kermit
Colon
Panama
Birthday of the Nation Emblem in American History
Washington D C June 14 1777 Congress enacted the flag design with 13 stripes and 15 stars. The President wore plain dress while others in formal attire. Across the country people celebrate with oration recitation and music as Old Glory is honored from coast to coast.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
United States
Atlantic
Pacific
Great Lakes
Gulf
Chronicle of American
Old Glory
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