Democratic convention aims for peace prosperity and harmony
Wobblier runs to nominate Wilson and Marshall at the Democratic National Convention in St Louis move toward harmony. Contested seats from DC and Texas populate committee talks as leaders expect Wilson and Marshall to be renominated by acclamation despite some GOP suggestions. Roosevelt’s conditional acceptance unsettles progressives and leaves third party plans uncertain for the era.
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Fairbanks Thanks His Indiana Friends
Report notes Fairbanks thanking Indiana supporters at gatherings in Indianapolis and Canton while attending trustees meetings. It mentions a church visit, reception of his vice presidential nomination, and plans to pursue political endorsements from Indiana delegates. Washington coverage discusses Congressional focus on fortifications and defense bills with House action set to begin.
Brethren Oppose Preparedness Plan in Hoarse Indiana
A large Brethren conference in Hoarse Indiana opposed a military preparedness plan. Delegates debated war relief funds and a path to peace, with about 59,000 attendees estimated and officials from multiple districts present.
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Wild Bill Heth Remains For Week At Aviation Expo
Fort Wayne coverage shows Wild Bill Heth, Berger Aviation owner, staying another week to advertise the industrial expo at the Hansenball Park area on North Calhoun Street. Photographs by Leona Brandt depict sections of Fort Wasaw, taken from heights around 1,069 to 4,000 feet. Flight began near East Western Street around 6:20 PM with observers in the air for about an hour.
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Calhoun Street
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Roosevelt Refuses Third-Party Run at Pro-Gro Ticket
Theodore Roosevelt remains emphatic that he will step out of politics though hints of continued public service. Reports say he declined leading a third party ticket while signaling possible support for Hugh. The day included church attendance and sporadic remarks about future plans, with Chicago-bound McGrath set to arrive for convention chatter.
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Soren
Sagimoge
Hugh
Democrats Ready For St Louis National Convention
Democrats shift from watching foes to preparations for renomination of President Wilson in St Louis. Edward Goltra reports that Chicago plans compare unfavorably, signaling readiness to handle delegates and visitors. Norman Hapgood notes activity around the Wilson movement as the convention nears.
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Pageant Tonight At Fort Wayne For School Children
Final offering of the Fort Wayne pageant opens tonight for all school children guests of the committee. The event, hosted at the reservoir site, aims to provide free admission to children and veterans, with a public fifty cent charge for others. Weather cooperated, drawing thousands for last night’s performance and promising a strong turnout tonight.
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Somme
Steam Seaplanes Being Perfected
Navy department tests show steam seaplanes may resolve water navigation. Officers say key remaining issue is reducing steam plant weight. Experimental work began months ago with improvised plant and compact steam turbine on a balloon-like hull.
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Navy Department
Democratic Platform Outlined for Coming Campaign
ST LOUIS June 1 Senator William J Stone and chairman of New revolutions rammates draft the democratic platform. Drafts show a concrete reckoning of party achievements and a response to Hughes telegram. Key planks include foreign relations and wartime policy, praising Wilson’s neutrality and war measures while pressing Germany to halt submarine warfare. Continued on page 12.
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Suffragists Press for Italian Cabinet Democratic Help Quits in a Body
Jane Lules reports disappointed but not discouraged by the labor as the Republican convention fails to endorse suffrage. Suffrage leaders insist on a plank in Lugratte’s platform urging a constitutional amendment and warn delegates they will not forget the cause at the convention. Twenty-one women plan to attend a parade and demonstrations in Democratic circles as action moves toward support.
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Trent
Weather forecast for Washington period
Rain expected Monday and Tuesday with cooler air in the south. Temperatures show little overall change. showers mix with likely damp conditions statewide.
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Ahewert
Carranza Seeks To Break Pact In Mexico
Russian forces push a massive offensive against Austro Hungarians as the war widens. Pershing and Gavira clash over troop dispositions while Mexicans tighten defenses in Chihuahua. Reports note large prisoner and weapon captures with renewed combats across Volhynia and Bukowina.
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Exposition Opens Second Week at League Park Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne Centennial Celebration Exposition enters week two at League Park with added booths and improved attractions. Northern Indiana Republicans plan a St Louis bound trip leaving Tuesday at 1 am with six travelers invited to meet Monday night for instructions. A nearby delegation supports a larger turnout, offering $74.10 round trip, as Indiana contends in the St Louis contest.
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League Park
Indiana
St. Louie
Martin H. Loecke
Indianapolly
Hughes Opens Campaign in New York With Series of Conferences
Charles K Hughes will begin his bid for the presidency today with a series of political conferences in New York City. The move follows a telegram of acceptance and aims to reassure supporters that he will wage a vigorous campaign from the start. He plans to meet Republican leaders returning from Chicago and contact key figures in New York to shape the national committee chairmanship and his own role.
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Charles K. Hughes
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Duntering
New York
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Alan
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Hughes
Whity
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German Losses Near 3 Million
London reports German casualties up to May end total 2,924,586 soldiers with 734,412 killed. British tabulation excludes naval and colonial losses. May totals show dead 2,471 wounded 12,075 prisoners and missing 7,961, while German official figures list dead 724,112 wounded 785,652 prisoners and missing 338,522 for a total of 2,924,588.
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Gercoan
DROWNING VICTIM AND VIEW OF BATTLING NATIONS
Report from London and Indianapolis details a drowning incident on a river and an interview with Captain Pamottte about British and German naval actions in the North Sea during the great war. The piece notes wind and spray as battleships clash and ships pull back from the fight, with praise for servicemen and a glimpse of strategic perspectives.
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