Russians Press Forward and Take 200000 Prisoners in Bukovina
Petrograd dispatch reports Russian forces advancing into Bukovina from Besarabia, breaching fronts along the Proti and Dneister rivers. Nearly 200,000 prisoners captured since the drive began, Czernowits remains contested. Paris notes repulsed German assaults on Verdun fronts near Thiaumount and nearby positions.
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Bryan defends Wilson and unity in 1916 campaign
William Jennings Bryan denounced GOP hopes to split the Democratic Party and urged unity as he praised President Wilson. He recalled 1896, defended Wilson's administration, and claimed Wilson ended Wall Street influence while lauding the Underwood tariff as the best in 50 years.
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William Jennings Bryan
Woodrow Wilson
Wall Street
United States
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Wilson
Whatley Murder Case Goes to Jury in Jacksonville
Mrs. Willie Whatley, charged with killing Stye Hammett, heard testimony as the jury retired to decide her fate. Whatley testified Hammett entered her home with two men, urged her to pin him out, and claimed he warned her to shoot as he reached toward his back pocket. Tim Scott, a state witness and relative, said Hammett made no move for a gun and no weapon was found on Hammett after the shooting. The defense but for one moment showed emotion as counsel urged a mother’s protection for her son and nephew.
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Stye Hammett
Jacksonville
Tim Scott
Hammett
General Gavira Executed in Mexico City
El Paso reports the execution of General Gabriel Gavira commander of the Juarez garrison in Mexico City. Obregon ordered the act after Gavira held a conference with General Pershing without authority to discuss cooperation with American forces pursuing Villa. Obregon repudiated the plans.
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Annual Meeting At Country Club Sets New Board
The Coun try Club holds its annual meeting at Anniston City National Bank offices at 8 pm. L. C. Watson is likely to be elected president with Walker Reynolds as secretary and treasurer. T. J. Harris will not reprise his post. Membership grows from 60 to 130 since July 1913, income rises to about 275 dollars per month, and 2500 dollars have been spent on improvements. A swimming pool is planned within the year.
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Walker Reynolds
T. J. Harris
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Baptist Ladies Observe Mission Day in Abeville
In Abeville Alabama on June 16 the State Mission Day was observed at the home of Mrs Lawcen Gregory. Twenty six members attended the Baptist ladies meeting and after the business session a social hour followed with dainty refreshments served.
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Lawcen Gregory
Chamberlain Resigns as Alabama Power General Manager
Announcement of the resignation of F. H. Chamberlain, general manager of the Alabama Power Company, is noted with interest by Aniston business men. Chamberlain is well known locally and has many friends through frequent visits to A. L. Kenyon, a local manager.
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F. H. Chamberlain
Alabama Power Company
Anniston
Mr. Chamberlain
A. L. Kenyon
Teague Sentenced to 20 Years for Bush Murder
Curtis Teague was found guilty of murdering Charlie Bush by a jury that deliberated over twelve hours. Judge Coleman sentenced Teague to twenty years in prison after the verdict was read.
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Charlie Bush
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Cotton Market Price Quoted at 123 40
The local market quoted cotton at 123 40 for the day, indicating prevailing prices for buyers and sellers. No further context is provided about grade, quality, or volume in the record.
Roosevelt in poor condition after X ray check
New York June 16 Col Theodore Roosevelt remained gravely ill after an X ray at the Langdon hotel. He suffered a worse night with heavy coughing and could barely speak, with Mrs Roosevelt reporting he was too ill to see visitors. Dr Hubert Guile attended and joined the Roosevelts for further examination.
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Theodore Roosevelt
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Hubert Guile
Col. Roosevelt
Mrs. Roosevelt
New England Bankers Gather for Regional Finance Conference
Several hundred officials and members of New England bankers associations assembled in Swampecott Massachusetts for a two day informal conference addressing business and finance issues. The main sessions are set for tomorrow.
Baltimore Gas Centenary Parade Opens in City
A Baltimore celebration marks the American gas centenary under Johns Hopkins University and local gas firms. The event honors the Gas Light Company of Baltimore, the first American gas company, with a two day program including a large industrial parade showcasing gas industry development.
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Democratic Platform Adopted After Nightlong Debates
In St Louis on June 16 a weary Democratic convention adopted the majority platform after defeating the minority report. The document, 4000 words, centers on federal power under Woodrow Wilson and Thomas Marshall with key fights over woman suffrage and foreign policy. The leading planks were read to President Wilson by telephone and approved.
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Woodrow Wilson
Thomas R. Marshall
Resolutions Committee
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Woodrow Wilson Renominated by Democrats in St Louis
Woodrow Wilson was made the Democratic nominee at 10 50 PM amid mixed reaction in St Louis as the party convened. Senator Kern of Indiana put Thomas R Marshall in nomination for vice president and the convention proceeded to continued coverage.
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Kern
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Thomas R. Marshall
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