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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1916
Page
1
Former Governor Martin Glynn of New York delivers the keynote at the Democratic National Convention opened by Chairman William F. McCombs. J Bruce Kremer reads the call, Rev James W Lee offers the invocation as delegates assemble and prepare for sessions through Thursday.
The Democratic National Convention opened in St Louis with President Wilson directing proceedings. Col Bryan accepted the platform and pledged support for Wilsons re election. delegates faced heat and delays while the hotel fund and contracts governed adjournment plans. Delegates nationwide faced a quiet start with few spectators and muted expectations as the event began.
The speaker extols Wilson as living up to highest traditions of office. He lauds prudent, courageous, dignified leadership guiding a hundred million people, banning privilege, uniting friends and foes, and advancing democracy amid Europe’s war. The tribute crowns Wilson as a patriot championing freedom.
Former Decatur mayor Henry A. Skeggs releases a statement on the proposed 50 000 bond issue to erect a municipal electric light plant. He defends the decision as a city experiment, notes costs and risks, and questions reliance on the Alabama Power contract with potential rate impacts. The letter responds to Mayor James A. Nelson and the city council.
The Fourth of July celebration committee for Oakland park has hired Pete Ballas, a Decatur caterer, to supply barbecue for Independence Day. Ballas will offer pork, beef, cigars, creams and sun dry treats as part of the concession. A committee meeting is scheduled for this afternoon at 4 30 with chairman A G Patterson to finalize plans.
German newspapers publish British naval losses since the war began, listing 11 battleships 15 armored cruisers 30 torpedo boats 20 submarines and other vessels totaling 110 units and 460000 tons. After Jutland the count rises to over 120 units and 600000 tons.
President Wilson in a plain straw hat blue sack coat and white trousers carried one of the largest flags in the Washington preparedness parade. Mrs Wilson rode in an automobile and joined him when he left the line to take a seat amid the demonstration.
Representative Webb demanded a roll call on adjourning out of respect to the flag as Minority Leader Mann urged adjournment on flag day. The 92 to 62 vote split along party lines with Democrats opposing. In Chicago celebrations marked the 139th birthday of the American flag observed in 27 states per C J Cigrand.
The Gere Mah press in Amsterdam June 14 expresses satisfaction with Chas E. Hughes chosen as the Republican candidate. It notes he must secure the German American vote to defeat President Wilson and pledges to help if Hughes guarantees strict neutrality.
Russian forces report a halted advance as German troops shift to aid Austria along the Tarnopol front. Fierce combat rages near Torgovitza where the Ikwa and Styr rivers meet, threatening Lemberg if Austrians cannot hold the line. Bukowina fights around Czernowitz as Czernowitz holds.
Election officers have been named for the Decatur municipal light plant bond election tomorrow. Citizens expect a high turnout. polls open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at City Hall. ballot box to be used there. Officials include Managers Phil Dinsmore R L Smith and L Lesser Clerks John W Jones and Eddie Bacon Returning officer Taylor Royer.
London dispatch from Petrograd reports Russian forces severed the Austrian railway line from Czernowits to the north. Heavy fighting rages on the outskirts of Czaronwitz as operations continue nearby.
Col Theodore Roosevelt, met by his wife and son Kermit, moved with difficulty and clutched his left side claiming a stitch in the side. He was taken to his family physician's home as doctors evaluate his condition after arriving on the Kilpatrick from Colon Panama.
Paris reports the German bombardment of Verdun continued at night targeting Thiaumont Vaux and Chapitre woods with no infantry actions. War office figures show 39 divisions and about 780000 men lost since the conflict began.
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