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Newspaper
Encampment Record
Location
Encampment, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1916
Page
2
In a North Sea action, British and German forces report heavy losses with 13 German vessels destroyed and many others disabled while English forces engage. The encounter is described in Western Newspaper Union News Service with emphasis on naval stakes and regional impact.
Berlin reports list major British naval losses in World War I. Sunk ships include Warspite, Queen Mary, Indefatigable, Invincible, Defence, Black Prince, Marlborough, and others with tonnage, armament, and crew figures. One submarine sunk. twelve destroyers sunk per Berlin estimate. England admits eight losses.
British reports list heavy losses including the battleship Pommern sunk of 18 000 tons with four 11 inch and fourteen 6 7 inch guns and crew of 729. Battle cruisers Derfflinger or Lutzow blown up, Wiesbaden sunk, Frauenlob missing, six torpedo boat destroyers sunk. Two battle cruisers seriously damaged. Also two Kaiser class dreadnoughts with 1 048 men each and one German submarine reported sunk.
Reports from Berlin and London say the May action in the North Sea involved heavy fighting between the German high seas fleet and a major part of the British fleet. Germany claims sinking the Warspite and several battle cruisers while sustaining losses including Pommern and Wiesbaden, with a holiday ordered in German cities to celebrate a naval victory. Britain confirms the loss of several battle cruisers and cruisers and notes additional German losses.
James J Hill railroad magnate and Northwest builder died at 240 Summit Avenue St Paul after a bowel infection. He was 86, born in Rockwood Canada Sept 16 1838. Funeral services will be at the house Wednesday at 2 pm with interment private at North Oaks.
News of James J. Hill's death sent sorrow through Wall Street where he was a dominant two generation figure. Loyal friends among financiers and a familiar presence to workers reflected a personal sense of loss. Known for quaint humor and conservative yet optimistic views on the country’s outlook, Hill’s absence leaves a notable gap in the street.
British admiralty says British fleet sunk 18 German ships near Jutland May 31 and losses remain unchanged. Canadian forces and Germans fight a two mile Ypres salient battle with bayonets and bombs after initial German advances. French counterattacks at Damloup Fort Vaux and Verdun push back Germans. 600+ prisoners and four machine guns seized.
Chicago leaders say Charles B. Hughes would win the most votes on the opening ballot, estimated between 175 and 225, with Roosevelt under 160 but rising as favorite sons drop out. They foresee possible early cooperation between Hughes supporters and Roosevelt allies to slow Hughes. Vote tallies listed include Hughes 292, Weeks 200, Roosevelt 175, Knox 56, Brumbaugh 41, La Follette 26, Gen. Wood 15, others small.
The Progressive national committee meets in Chicago to finalize plans for the convention at Auditorium Juse T. A proposal by Geo W Perkins to endorse Roosevelt and delay nominations until Republicans act wins support among Progressive leaders, seen as likely to be adopted.
The Western Canada lands offer farmers cheap purchases and easy terms, with 160 acre homesteads free on conditions. A Saskatchewan Lloydminster farmer shares growing yields and diversified farming success, selling cream to the government creamery and indicating strong livestock markets as postwar demand rises. The Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister predicts stock breeding will yield higher returns than grain alone within ten years, urging farmers to capitalize on the coming golden age for stockmen.
A speaker urged rapid growth in Saskatchewan stock raising, arguing the sector could become a leading producing force in the Dominion within three years. He noted the need for student understanding of economic conditions and stock industry facta to push advertising forward.
A historical quote notes that repeating rifles are valued so every shot counts. The line highlights the drive for efficiency and firepower in military or frontier contexts, emphasizing the aim of maximizing each discharge’s impact.
A Frankfort Kentucky woman reports severe female weakness kept her from work, but after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she regained strength and can do her own chores. The letter urges others with female troubles to try the remedy and asks women to seek confidential advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
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