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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1916

Page

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Democrats Name Wilson Marshall at St Louis Convention

At the Democratic National Convention in St Louis on June 16 the nomination of Woodrow Wilson for president and Thomas R. Marshall for vice president was completed after a late session. The nomination occurred by acclamation with a roll call request denied, and the convention then adjourned as delegates began departing for home.

International News Service Coliseum St. Louis Resolutions Committee Woodrow Wilson United States Ollie James Kentucky Thomas R. Marshall Wilson James Robert Emmett Burke Ilinois John W. Kern Marshall

Russian advance nears Czernowitz as heavy prisoner tally climbs

Reports from Petrograd say Czernowitz, capital of Bukowina, may be under Russian control as 200000 prisoners have been taken across a 600 mile front. Breustoff announces 100 Austro German officers and 14000 men captured. ElPaso notes Gavira execution in Mexico City following a conference with Pershing on joint action against Villa.

Petrograd Breusiloff War Office

French Repulse German Attacks at Verdun Front

Paris reports the Verdun front repulsed German assaults last night. Germans attacked Douaumont farm Hill No 320 Hill No 321 and Caslette woods but were halted by French heavy artillery and machine gun fire.

International News Service Paris Verdun Front French War Office Douaumont Farm Caslette Woods

Prominent Shopman Sends Campaign Wishes By L N Official

M F Cox a high official of the Louisville and Nashville lines sends best wishes for the campaign. The message is delivered by a notable local shopman, recognizing the political effort and support.

M. F. Cox THE

Nelson's Municipal Bonds Win Big in Decatur Vote

In Decatur the election approved a $50,000 municipal electric plant bond issue by a 3 to 1 margin. Mayor Nelson praises the strong backing, while C J Bodemer leads the Young Men's Christian Association committee backing municipal ownership.

Decatur Almon Lights

Commission May Be Named

Congressman Edward B. Almon of Tuscumbia told Decatur Daily readers in North Alabama that Wilson might be re elected and the Muscle Shoals nitrate plant could locate there. Judge Almon spoke during a district visit as Congress adjourns for national conventions and plans to return to Washington Saturday night. He appeared in a happy mood discussing national politics.

Nelson the Daily Decatur Woodrow Wilson Muscle Shoals North Alabama Edward B. Almon Tuscumbia David C. Almon Judge Almon Congress Washington Dge Almon Decaturs

Democrats Adopt Platform Final Convention Ends

St Louis June 16 weary Democrats completed the declaration of principles for Woodrow Wilson and Thomas Marshall to seek federal power. The platform denounces foreign intrigues and endorses woman suffrage by the states, endorses tariff reform, and calls for a nonpartisan tariff commission. Minority members urged equal franchisement for women and reiterated state control of elections. The document praises Wilson’s diplomatic victories and keeping the nation out of war.

St. Louis Streas Wilson Committee On Democratic Party E. D. Smith South Carolina Chas, Bertlett Georgia James R. Fugent New Jersey B. Fleming Indiana James E. Ferguson Texas Europe

Wilson note to Carranza refuses pullback of troops

President Wilson and his cabinet finalize a note to Carranza, refusing to withdraw American forces from Mexico until order is restored along the border. The message will be sent tonight by special messenger at eight o’clock.

Wilson Carranza Mexico

Beautiful Sweet Peas Named After Mrs Hoff

Burpee Seed Company of Philadelphia grows a large specimen of the "Margaret Attlee" sweet pea named for Mrs. George A. Hoff, a well known local banker. Flowers were brought to the Daily office and noted as exceptionally large and beautiful. The naming was a classy, little known compliment from the seed firm.

Margaret Attlee Burpee Seed Company Philadelphia George A. Hoff

Recital by Claussen ends 1916 Chautauqua week

Madame Julia Claussen, contralto of the Chicago Grand Opera Company, closed the 1916 Chautauqua with a popular recital. Large audience praised her voice and stage presence, with violinist Pierre Henrette assisting. Her program mixed art songs and favored crowd pieces including Toreador Song from Carmen and Perfect Day.

Julia Claussen Chicago Grand Opera Company Pierre Henrette Madame Claussen Gounod Eventide A. Backer Grondahl Mifanwy Dorothy Forster Jessie L. Gaynor Flower Rain Edwin Schneider Mme. Claussen Ave Maria Obligato Ch. Gounod Mme_Claussen Mr. Henratte C. Caprice Guiraud D. Toreador Mme Claussen G. Pierne Henrette R. Huntington

Suffrage Plank Pushed By Democrats At Convention

In St Louis on June 16 the Democratic National Committee endorsed a suffrage plank proposing women gain the franchise by state action on par with men. Leaders said the line is weaker than the Republican Chicago stance and will push for stronger language on the convention floor.

St. Louis Democratic National Committee

Senate Read of Democratic Platform Ends With Bryan Cheers

In St Louis on June 16 President Wilson approved the leading planks of the Democratic platform via long distance telephone. Senator Reed of Missouri spoke as the platform was read, with cheers for the Monroe Doctrine and for Bryan as the reading continued.

St. Louis Wilson James Kentucky Rabbi Lenox Harrison Bryan Committee On Stone Walt Reed Missouri Resolutions Committee Walsh Montana Hollis New Hampshire

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Wilson-Marshall Illinois Cook County GAVIA Mexico City Czernowitz Ital Bukowina Czar Bukowinny Bessarabia Aus Pruth Dneiste Juarez Pershing el Paso Gabriel Gavira Juarez Garrison Gav Ira Obregon Gen. Pershing Villa Verdun Chicago Michigan Boulevard Loop District Art Institute M.C.A J. Bodemer Tian Association Paign C.J. Bode Mer Sult Alabama City Cour Randle Atlantic City N. J F. M. Shiber Division John Hartung Chas. Bassett J. Mother A. Nelson T. M. Jones John Knight Phil Dinsmore R. B H. Baker A. C. Dillehay Ellis W. C. Smith L. W. Lee J. EB. Howell A. H. Kelly B. B. Nelson C. P. Price J. K. Walsh T. J. Cox C. E. Many J. Wiley Owen W. #. Todd Mayor Nelson VOPR National Committee Mrs. Hoff Woodrow
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