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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1916
Page
4
Backers of Theodore Roosevelt aim to form a fusion with Fairbanks supporters in the 1912 contest. Hoosier leaders oppose the potential alliance, warning fusion must be achieved to salvage amalgamation hopes before next week ends.
In Chicago on June 2, leaders from the old guard and the Bull Moose camp debate whether harmony can be reached for a Roosevelt nomination. George W. Perkins and Hiram Johnson push conciliation while staunch conservatives fear a split. Roosevelt’s support grows amid a massive preparedness march as Cummins and Root camps mobilize delegates. New York and Iowa pledge votes, with lingering talks of a Roosevelt Fairbanks ticket.
Paris reports heavy fighting on the Verdun front with the French advancing slightly south of Courette wood and near Thiaumont farm and Vaux on the Meuse. German artillery, estimated at 60 batteries, pounded trenches as Austrian troops are seen among reinforcements near Douaumont.
New York June 2 The Standard OU company announced an advance of 26 points in refined petroleum in cans making the price 11.5 conto kelow.
London reports official statement by Chancellor Reginald McKenna that the 1916-17 deficit will be covered by borrowing about £1,923,105,000. The plan implies raising more than £3,600,000 daily through loans to fund the shortfall.
Berlin reports Major Moraht of the Tageblatt cites Austro Italian losses totaling not less than 80000 men. The Austrian advance aims at the Italian line through Asiago Arsiero and Sosio to shield the Venetian plain.
Paris reports a French squadron chasing a German force after Bar Le Duc bombing felled 18 civilians. The action tallies two German planes downed, including a Fokker, though the official note later cites one German aeroplane brought down.
Constantinople via London reports the Russian repulse in Armenia and the Turkish offensive forcing Grand Duke Nicholas forces to retire from Mamakhatum, about 60 miles west of Erzerum. The Turkish war office says the Russian left wing withdrew over a dozen miles and a surprise on the Turkish left was repulsed.
Reports from Petrograd via London describe extreme cold across Russia. Snow halts Kazan streetcars and Nishni Novgorod records freezing temperatures for the time of year.
The German Emperor William I has left the Hindenburg army group to visit other eastern front formations. He departed at 41 for the army group of Prince Leopold of Mevaria to inspect additional units.
Chicago and nearby cities unite for a middle west demonstration to urge adequate preparedness. First divisions form at nine, with a long parade through downtown and an expected large turnout.
Bouck White, pastor of the Church of the Social Revolution in New York, was found guilty of desecrating the American flag and other emblems. He received a 20 day jail sentence and was fined none of the $1,000 asked. A separate investigation was ordered into last night's flag burning using a melting pot at the rear of the church.
Indianapolis July 2 The enrolled count for the citizens military training camps to be held at Port Benjamin Harrison totals 1432, ensuring at least two camps. Several hundred workers will attend without losing jobs, with the first camp opening July 5 for a month.
Washington D C June 2 With a judiciary committee report recommending passage the Rutherford federal employees act compensation bill to replace the existing liability law is submitted to the Senate. The law would extend benefits from hazardous employment to all government employees, removing questions of fault except in deaths from self action or intoxication.
In Chicago on June 2 George Krupa was sentenced to be hanged on June 25 for fatally hacking his wife last February. The case began with a 10 o'clock arraignment last Thursday and a verdict reached at 7 PM the same day.
A Kansas claim notes the state has fewer millionaires and paupers than any other state in the union, highlighting a unique economic standing and demographic balance.
A tornado struck the Wabash Chicago St. Louis fast mail train No 17 near Saunemin early today injuring 18 people with one fatality likely. Cars were derailed with a baggage and smoking car and four coaches lifted off rails. A Pullman sleeper tore through the smoking car. A woman was tossed 20 feet from a window but sustained only minor injuries. Doctors and nurses rushed to Forrest.
Born in Louisville Kentucky November 13 1856 to Jewish immigrant parents from Bohemia He studied at Harvard Law School graduating in 1877 Admitted to the bar in 1878 practiced in Boston since 1879 Earlier firs in Louisville and Florida served as counsel in numerous prominent legal and political cases Named to the United States Supreme Court by President Wilson on January 28 1916 confirmed June 1 after a brief Senate race and later honored by Harvard with Beta Kappa membership and an honorary A M degree Married to Allen Galamark of New York March 31 1891
The Senate approved Louie D. Brandeis of Boston 47 to 22 to succeed the late Joseph R. Lamar. The vote, largely party line, ended a bitter confirmation fight with Newlands the sole Democrat voting no. President Wilson backed Brandeis, praising his qualifications amid strong protests from opponents.
In Waukegan Illinois on June 2 the Orpet murder trial jury remained incomplete with eight jurors sworn. The case has extended a 16 day period as prospective jurors are examined and the panel waits to be filled.
Berlin reports six first class British ships sunk including battle cruisers Queen Mary Inde and Invincible while Warspite and several smaller craft were also lost. London list notes Defencea and Black Prince with Warrior disabled, Marlborough not mentioned.
Berlin reports the German high sea fleet clashed with a British force on May 31, claiming several British ships sunk or damaged and both sides suffering heavy losses. London later confirms a North Sea engagement off Jutland with multiple British vessels sunk and German losses described as serious.
London reports a massive naval engagement off Jutland between British and German fleets. The Queen Mary Indefatigable and Invincible were sunk plus the destroyer Parbulent and others, while Warspite and Marlborough survived.
New York June 4 The United Fruit Company promised four weeks of paid vacation plus a $75 expense allowance for any employee attending a summer military training camp. The Military Training Camps association announced support and appealed to President Whitman for funding to cover camp costs as Congress delays. Enrollment at the camp reached 10 727.
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