Democratic Platform Preview Sees Wilson Marshall Nominated
Washington reports President Wilson approved the draft Democratic platform emphasizing peace preparedness and prosperity under Democratic rule. Ollie James of Kentucky named permanent chairman and Senator Stone of Missouri to chair the platform committee as work continues toward a St. Louis convention to nominate Wilson and Marshall with a Friday night to Saturday morning session.
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Chinese President Yuan Shi Kai Dies in Peking Crisis Eases
Yuan Shi Kai, president of the Chinese republic, died June 6 after a days long illness. Premier Tuan Chi-fei informed vice president Li Yuan Hung of succession. Reports denied suicide. revolt and monarchy bid followed December 1915 uprising. bomb plot at the imperial palace noted.
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Russians Claim Breakthrough Along Pripet to Roumanian Front
Petrograd reports continued gains against German and Austrian forces from the Pripet river south to the Roumanian frontier. Across a 250 mile front, the Russians say they have captured 480 officers and over 25,000 men, plus fifty machine guns. The offensive is described as carefully coordinated with abundant ammo and manpower.
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Streetcars Idle After Union Ties Up Butte Transport
In Butte Montana street cars stopped running Monday as the Workingmen's union strike halted service. Miners and workers reported they walked or rode to their jobs while cars sat idle in the barns.
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Urge Aerial Preparedness in Republican Rally
The Aero Club of America sent New York telegrams urging rapid aerial preparedness to the leading delegates of the Republican national convention. The move emphasizes a serial preparedness push as part of the party’s aviation agenda.
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Victory claimed by Briton and Teuton in Jutland clash
British admit fourteen ships lost and German losses estimated at eighteen in the Jutland battle off the Baltic coast. Admiralty lists 333 officers killed, with most losses among cruisers Queen Mary Invincible Indefatigable Defense and Black Prince and destroyers Tipperary Turbulent Fortuna Ardent Nomad Nestor and Sparrow Hawk. German accounts claim heavy British superiority in tonnage and modern ships.
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Border raid threat from De La Rosa reported near Laredo
General Funston announced on Tuesday that he had positive information that Luis De La Rosa was marching from a point south of Laredo toward the border with the evident intention of raiding the country west of Rio Grande City. American troops in the district currently prevent crossing.
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Bryan Defeated in renomination as Trammell leads for governor
Returns from Tampa Florida show Senator Nathan P. Bryan defeated for renomination. Governor Park Trammell appears to hold a slight lead in the race for governor with Sidney J. Catts trailing.
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Germans Press to Capture Fort Vaux at Verdun
London reports that Friday’s Verdun battle centered on a long German drive to seize Fort Vaux on the Meuse east bank. German forces captured the Caillette woods as heavy losses afflicted both sides.
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Zeppelins Take Part in Naval Battle Off Jutland
Six airships engaged in the naval action off the Jutland coast, reported by Copenhagen dispatch to the Daily Mail. The confirmation notes Zeppelins joining the forces Wednesday in the skirmish.
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Offensive Carranza note fails to move U S troops
Washington reports General Carranza demanded withdrawal of American forces from Mexico but President Wilson intends to keep Pershing's troops stationed on the border until Mexico can police its side. The 12,000 word document is described as highly offensive and a rebuke is anticipated.
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Loyal Chinese Provinces Vow Support for Yuan Shi Kai
Seventeen provinces in China pledge continued loyalty to President Yuan Shi Kai, ensuring ongoing political backing across the region for his leadership and policies.
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China
Yuan Shi Kai
Yuan Shih Kai Dies, Li Yuan Hung Succeeds
Yuan Shih Kai, president of the Chinese republic, dies suddenly and is succeeded by Li Yuan Hung, the former vice president.
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Naval Bill Passed by Large Bipartisan Margin
Washington report says the second big preparedness measure, a naval appropriation bill larger by many millions than prior acts, passed the house Friday with near unanimity.
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Government to Seize Railroad in Mexico Action
Chihuahua City reports the de facto Mexican government is considering taking over the Kansas City Mexico Orient railway to use half a million ties stored at the road terminus.
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Kansas City, Mexico & Orient Railway
Death Toll Rises Across Arkansas After Devastating Storm
Dozens of towns report destruction as storms kill 76 in Arkansas and raise death toll across Missouri Mississippi and Illinois. Judsonia and Morrillton suffer heavy losses and Little Rock area sees many injuries as searchers recover bodies.
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Hughes Raps Divided Loyalty at Graduation
Justice Charles E. Hughes spoke at the National Cathedral school lawn as he presented an American flag to the honor graduate. He urged the graduates to keep America first with undivided allegiance and to sustain national unity and duty across generations.
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Canadian losses at Ypres exceed 100 officers dead or missing
Ottawa reports over 100 Canadian officers killed or missing after the latest battle at Ypres with exceptionally heavy private losses. Lists released June 5 detail the casualties across ranks.
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Elks Clubhouse Bars Targeted by Park City Meeting
The Utah Association of Elks held its annual session in Park City on June 6 and voted to support strict regulation and eventual abolition of alcohol bars in Elk clubhouses.
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