Democratic convention opens with Glynn rally for peace and Wilson
The Democratic national convention in St Louis opens with former New York governor Glynn as temporary chairman praising Wilsons peaceful foreign policy. Delegates react with thunderous applause as Glynn cites presidents who avoided war and urges continued negotiation over force. The hall fills as suffragists line Locust street and committees prepare platform work for the sessions ahead.
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England's Rich Will Be Greatest Losers War Forecast
London reports debate on who will suffer from the war with economists split. Some foresee universal sacrifice while others believe the parasites’ wealth will be taxed away, reshaping conditions for workers and elites alike.
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England
Fatal Railroad Wreck West of Asheville Claims Fireman
News from Asheville reports the death of Walt Foster fireman on the Gloucester Lumber Co. logging route near Rosman after a train plunged from a lone trestle four miles from Rosman into a rock ravine. Engineer Clarence Green survived with a badly crushed leg. others escaped.
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Order of Eastern Star Elects Grand Officers
Asheville June 15 Officers for the grand chapter of North Carolina, Order of the Eastern Star, were elected. Mrs. Nolas A Knight of Asheville was named grand matron. Miss Maude Hoyle of Charlotte became associate grand matron. Mrs. Agnes Hamlin was grand econductress. Miss Clem Blackner of Asheville was associate grand conductress. Mrs. Emma Siler of Liberty was grand treasurer. Mrs. Mary Weatherley of Franklinville was grand secretary.
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Suffragists Trail Democrats in White Robed Parade
St Louis June 14 delegates to the Democratic national convention face a procession of white robed suffragists trailing them. The display features suffragettes dressed in white with yellow accents as part of the opening actions.
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