Democrats Nominate Ticket at Night Session in St Louis
Woodrow Wilson and Thomas R. Marshall will be nominated for president and vice president at tonight’s Democratic National Convention session, after the rules committee altered plans to precede the platform adoption. Delegates, amid heat and noise, watched as the convention moved to confirm permanent organization with Ollie M. James named permanent chairman and J. Bruce Kremer secretary.
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International News Service
ST. Louis
Woodrow Wilson
Thomas R. Marshall
Secretary of the Navy
Tees
Baltimore
J. Bruce Kremer
Martin H. Glynn
Resolutions Committee
Ollie M. James
Kentucky
Jedel
Glynn
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West Poin
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Justice
Wilson
Willow Hall
Baker
Houston
Stone
J. Bruce Kramer
Montana
Edward E. Britton
Raleigh
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Permanent Organization
Kramer
Britton
Russians Tighten Surrounding Ring On Bukowina and Galicia
Russian forces push toward Kovel and Lemberg as Czernowitz falls under siege. Austrian armies under von Pffanzler and Prince Leopold face encirclement and rear attacks as Brusiloff’s men close gaps from Volhynia to the Dniester line.
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Radzivillov
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Terchin
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Saary
American troops capture Villista Pedro Lujan near Namiquipa
International News Service report says Pedro Lujan, a Villista lieutenant linked to the Columbus raid, was seized at Tophannes Hacienda by Troop M of the Thirteenth Cavalry under Captain F G ap Turner. Lujan, who claimed to be poor, was brought to headquarters after identification difficulties. Also, Ismael Antivers, once Carranza officer turned bandit, was reported shot by a follower.
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Sub committee to shape Democratic platform items
Nine hand picked Democratic leaders meet at St Louis to refine President Wilsons platform draft. The nine, including Hollis Pomerene Martin Walsh Stone Fitzgerald Rainey Palmer and Governor Stanley, will push for a suffrage plank while other changes await the full committee debate. The group aims to ratify the ideas in six hours before the 3:30 pm full committee session.
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International News Service
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New Hampshire
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Ohio
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Virginia
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Montana
Stone
Missouri
Fitzgerald
New York
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Illinois
A. Mitchell Palmer
Pennsy v
A. 0. Stanley
Kenucky
Washington
Democratic Party
Chicago
Bear Steamer Rescue Off Cape Mendogino
In San Francisco on June 15, 180 passengers and crew of the steamer Bear were rescued after running ashore near Cape Mendogino. A tug conveyed all aboard to safety, though details of the operation were not released.
Two U S Soldiers Killed In Mexico Battle
International News Service reports two American soldiers killed and seven wounded in a clash with Mexican bandits early today. The fighting occurred about forty miles down the river from Laredo, Texas, as U S troops engaged Mexican bands.
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Laredo
Texas
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Prayer at today's Democratic convention session
Archdiishop J J Glennon delivers the invocation at opening of the second Democratic convention session in St. Louis. The prayer asks for divine protection, leadership free from corruption, and guidance for a nation rooted in peace and justice, ending with the Lord's Prayer.
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America
Cation
Lightning Kills Jamestown Laborer. Five Sudden Shock
Russell Wyatt 21, of Jamestown, struck and killed by lightning while sheltering under a wagon during a ditch widening near Jamestown. Five companions and two horses injured. one horse blinded. Wyatt, born June 1 1894, leaves Lulu Lowe wife and an infant. Funeral Friday at 2 p.m. at the Christian church, Rev. St. John Halstead officiating. Burial in I O O F cemetery.
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Jamestown
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Mont Miles
Charles Robbins
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Nore
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Lulu Lowe
Christian Church
St. John Halstead
President Wilson Declines to Attend Democratic Convention
Washington June 15 The White House blocked hopes of a personal appearance by President Wilson at the Democratic national convention to accept the nomination and speak on issues. Secretary Tumulty said Wilson would not attend. Bryan pledged to stump for Democratic candidates, a message confirmed by Frederick W. Steckman of the campaign committee.
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Frederick W. Steckman
Democratic Campaign Committee
Railroads reject demand for higher pay and 8 hour day
In New York on June 16, railroads declined a wage demand and an eight hour day for 300,000 employees. If not settled, a nationwide railroad strike threatening hundreds of millions in annual wages looms. The report cites union hopes and railway management stance as tensions mount.
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