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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1916
Page
1
Reports describe a massive naval clash with twenty five ships lost and over five thousand dead. British losses include the Battle cruisers Queen Mary Invincible Indefatigable and Warspite disputed. German losses include Derfflager Pommern and several destroyers. Fishing boats sighted wreckage and oil on the sea.
London reports indicate 125 to 150 warships and six Zeppelins engaged in a major clash off Heligoland amid fog and smoke. At least 25 ships sunk, with German losses possibly many more. life casualties feared between 5 000 and 7 500. Rumors claimed Hindenburg destroyed. details remain unofficial.
Berlin inhabitants celebrate a naval victory against Britain after a hard fought battle near the Skagerrack on Wednesday. The city decorates with flags and displays show the public's triumph and national pride.
London reports significant casualties among naval officers from several ships. Indefatigable Defence and Black Prince had all hands lost or nearly wiped out, while Warrior and Queen Mary crews faced large losses or survival of a few. Admiralty released counts of officers aboard each vessel.
Columbus June 3 American troops in Mexico will not be moved due to Pershing Gavira conference. Expeditionary forces in Chihuahua dig in awaiting new orders. Carranza troops reported moving south of Namiquipa. Washington June 2 Zapata strength may steer Carranza in Mexico City operations. Dissention among Carranza leaders and demands to the United States noted.
Near Namiquipa on June 2 a detachment led by Lieutenant James Shannon of the Eleventh U S cavalry with Apache scouts engaged Mexican bandits near Vas Veras pass. In a brief fight one bandit was killed and another wounded. the Mexicans escaped into the mountains. Official details reported today.
Chicago joins a nationwide show of support with a 9 o'clock parade denouncing pacifist claims. Memphis stages a 30,000-strong march led by ex-war secretaries Gen Luke B. Wright and J M Dickinson, while 5,000 women sing America.
Paris June 43. German assaults against French positions at Verdun near Fort Vaux continued through the night with fierce wave after wave. The war office claimed repulse of most attacks, though a ditch near the fort was briefly occupied. Bavarian losses were heavy, one division suffering about 15 000 dead. Berlin reported German success south of Villers in West Flanders and a reverse east of the Meuse with gains south of Vaux.
Chicago reports a rapid eleventh hour push by Roosevelt backers to win the Republican national convention nomination. East coast business interests prepare reinforcements and even Roosevelt may appear in Chicago. Governor Whitman arrives to rally delegates as Hughes forces plan a renewed push. In St Louis, Martin Glynn named temporary convention chairman with J Bruce Bremier as temporary secretary and John J. Martin as sergeant at arms.
London June 3 report says the British steamer Golconda, of 6,874 tons, was torpedoed. Four members of her crew are missing.
Berlin reports three German steamers were torpedoed off the Swedish coast without warning, with Overseas News agency citing Swedish papers. It is claimed an English submarine carried out the attack.
A Birmingham Ledger report cites a letter from Col. A. M. Shook arguing Muscle Shoals on the Tennessee River between Decatur and Florence offers the best hydro power and proximity to raw materials for a federal nitrate and high explosives plant. The letter notes by products, navigation benefits, and regional support, urging Birmingham to push for the site.
W R Hall named president of the New Decatur Board of Commerce at its second meeting in the Y M C A assembly rooms. R T Sheppard named temporary secretary. A A Hardage and A G Patterson elected vice presidents. Directors serve two years: I J Kuhn T Bowles R H Wolcott J H Cal H R Davis. One year terms: C C H Eyster B F Preuit Atlee Hoff L P Troup amd Eugene Sivley. Board adopts constitution to advertise Morgan county and attract business, with protection of members’ private property and a $5,000 indebtedness cap. Public office advocacy forbidden.
Bloodhounds sweep the western Shady Grove beat for a man charged with dynamiting a cattle dipping vat. Deputy sheriffs and Sheriff’s office pursue on a warrant sworn by Fed Inspector W. W. Cameron of Selle. The chase began this morning as the scent narrowed toward capture.
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