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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1916
Page
4
The Chicago progressive convention debates Roosevelt nomination with harmony leaders aiming to keep Teddy in the race. Senator Borah inspires delegates as Roosevelts supporters chant for Teddy while conservatives fear a late nomination push.
Athens reports a government decision to publish a demobilization decree disbanding the 12 senior military classes amid Allied pressure. London imports note possible Greek capitulation, with coal exports halted and entente threats to enforce treaties. Paris confirms allies will enforce Greek unity and constitution, replacing Saloniki’s Greek commander with a French officer and barring Greek ships from Kavala.
Floreo Texas June 10 The American consulate at Durango City Durango was destroyed by fire during an anti American demonstration. Rioters torched the building after dragging the flag through the streets.
In Chicaro on June 10 Mre Jennie Su eonick aged six with husband Frank and four children were found dead at home. Police believe the father killed the wife before turning on himself and the children, with the mother's head described as crusted and the scene deadly.
In San Francisco 9000 stranded longshoremen halted their walkout after a 13 hour meeting. The strike begun June 1 over wages and a closed shop, tied up U S west coast ports. Immigration official Henry W Spite presided as mediator and employers agreed to meet demands pending arbitration. Freight and lumber yards reopened along the coast today.
New York June 1 A grand jury began investigating a rear end collision on the Third Avenue L line at One Hundred Forty ninth Street. One person was killed and 15 injured as a stalled express train was struck. Edward Grove on duty was arrested on a charge of homicide. Coroner Flynn said Grove admitted signals were set for the motorman to proceed.
At the Chicago Coliseum on June 9 delegates crowded in as nominations neared. Charles Evans Hughes became the Republican favorite with strong cheers from New York and other states while mixed reactions greeted Roosevelt support and party unity talks.
In Chicago June 9 the resolutions committee overhauled the subcommittee platform draft. Debates centered on preparedness military training, immigration literacy tests, labor protection, merchant marine subsidies, and district local appointments. Suffrage evolved with state by state decisions while a minority report was shouted down.
The city plans to close all licensed bars in Vau Claire Wisconsin by a set date and convert the sites to municipally owned properties. Proceeds from the closures will fund construction of a municipal waterworks system.
Francisco Alvarez and Juan Sanchez two Villa followers captured during the Columbus raid were hanged at 6 20 this morning in Demning New Mexico. They were led to the gallows singly with militia guarding the jail. Father Garnet administered spiritual aid. Each man answered no when asked for a statement. Five other Villa followers condemned to death were granted a reprieve for further investigation.
John Rh. McLean owner of the Washington Post and the Chicago Enquirer died at his home in Washington after a long illness. He passed away at 2:50 oclock this afternoon. The long time publisher had led the papers and was a prominent figure in journalism. His death marks the end of an era for the papers and the city.
Fragmentary Philadelphia Bulletin text shows a garbled verse about losing a nickel for the heathen and a humorous exchange with Jimmy about the game. Readable parts include references to losing a nickel and a playful sports or street scene dialogue.
An OCR fragment recalls a poet named Jinks and a recurring spring poetry theme. It notes the poet’s enduring poverty previously and current prosperity, with mention of poems about spring and rising prices for work, reflecting shifting fortunes.
Peace conferees weigh who should lead the ticket as Roosevelt urges delay while bull moose and Republican factions clash over nomination. Leaders seek harmony through Hughes or Roosevelt, with conclusive votes delayed to see convention outcomes.
Contests in the second annual automobile derby at the speedway were postponed from Saturday due to rain and will now start at 1 40 Sunday afternoon. The notice came this morning as organizers announced the revised schedule.
Toledo Ohio June 10 former Mayor Carl Keller was found not guilty by a jury after a second trial over a fire apparatus contract. He allegedly accepted an automobile and 500 dollars for steering the contract to a Cleveland firm.
In New York, German Americans celebrate German propaganda reports that Roosevelt’s bid fizzled. Key figures voice triumphal claims and pledge to unite behind a candidate who stands against England and Germany’s interference, preferring Wilson or Hughes over Roosevelt.
Berlin via wireless says American ambassador James W. Gerard rejected a forged interview claiming he supported President Wilson's peace mediation. A manuscript was shown to Gerard as if to be published in National Zeitung but he did not sanction it. Count von Westarp criticized the alleged remarks.
General Joffre the French commander in chief is in London to attend a high level conference at the foreign office. He met with Paul Cambon the French ambassador Sir Edward Grey the foreign secretary and the war council members.
German scientists explore an artificial arm using a magnet in a socket to grip and move iron objects. The device includes a pot magnet connected to a power source and can be clamped or movable with light resistance. The system aims to aid mutilated workers and even support a home use battery lamp in a compact design.
London reports Russians claim major Austrian front breach spanning 94 miles with 371% miles depth, encircling the Austrian army as regiments suffer panic and surrender. Dispatches cite 200,000 Austrian losses and 50,000+ prisoners, with continued Russian advances in Volhynia CuNela Kovel and Calicia while German forces bombard the Dwina line and attack south of Smorgon.
London June 10 The Daily Graphic discusses alleged hardships of British prisoners and urges neutral countries to transfer prisoners of all belligerents. It suggests the United States press Germany to accept the arrangement and to fund prisoner care through their governments.
J W Aylesworth chemist and inventor of the fluroscopic device for the x ray died yesterday at his home in East Orange New Jersey. He was 28 years with Thomas A Edison company.
A World newspaper note records a quirky plan where a person orders six sults from different tailors to test who delivers without cash in advance. The speaker jokes about relying on a few to avoid upfront payment.
Tampa June 9. United States Senator Nathan P. Bryan conceded defeat to Gov Park Trumwell for the senatorial nomination. The statement notes Bryan's long service and party roles as context, and mentions his defeat in renomination by Herbert J. Drane of Lakeland.
London reports Americans resident there or here facing an extra tax of four shillings on securities under the income tax rule. The ruling applies whether securities are held in Britain or the United States, with a 2 shillings stamp tax added to the income tax. Officials warn noncompliance triggers the higher levy.
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