Democratic Platform Adopted by Convention Seals Wilson Ticket
The Democratic platform was adopted in Louis with a large show of support after heavy infighting over a minority suffrage report. Five resolutions committee members opposed suffrage, forcing a roll call. The platform pledges woman suffrage by state action and praises President Wilson while criticizing Republicans' foreign policy.
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Wyom ing convict hanged for wife murder
Rawlins Wyoming June 16 William Flanders convicted of wife murder was hanged at the state penitentiary. He refused last rites saying the gallows is a poor place to save souls. The report notes a dramatic national convention scene with chaotic entrance denial and Bryan urging peace and unity for Wilson.
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Platform Draft Completed After Four Long Sessions
A weary Democratic delegation in St Louis completed the platform for Woodrow Wilson and Thomas R Marshall. The bitter debate over woman suffrage dominated the night as Wilson aides and party leaders clashed over the policy. The document, shaped by White House guidance, outlines Americanism, military preparedness, and foreign policy while denouncing conspirators aiding foreign interests. Continued on page five.
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Progressive State Convention Postponed To After Chicago Meeting
The Progressive state's central committee announced the June 22 convention in Indianapolis will be postponed until after the June 26 Chicago meeting of the Progressive national committee. A decision on the party’s future national ticket policy will follow.
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Prohibition Leader J Frank Hanly Joins Prohibition Party
Indianapolis June 16 J Frank Hanly former Indiana governor announced in advance proof sheets from the National Enquirer that he has cast his lot with the Prohibition party He edits the weekly newspaper devoted to banning intoxicating liquor sales.
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Russians Beat Back Opposing Austrians In Major Offensive
Petrograd reports 100 more Austro German officers and 14,000 men captured by General Brusiloff. Analysts cite strong Russian push in Bukowina and along a 600 mile front with Czernowitz potentially in Russian hands. Since the offensive began, nearly 200,000 prisoners taken, including high ranking officers.
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Bethmann Hollweg Says Germany Stronger for Peace
Berlin a Reichstag speech by Dr von Bethmann Hollweg on peace asserts Germany's wartime position is stronger than at any time since the war began. He spoke during the budget's third reading, noting past remarks on readiness for peace and claiming further progress on all fronts.
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Marshall Up Early Congratulates Wilson
Indianapolis June 16 Vice President Thomas Riley Marshall rose early after learning of his renomination by the St. Louis convention He sent telegrams of congratulation to President Wilson and Mrs Wilson from himself and Mrs Marshall in a downtown walk news story tone
Verdun Front Repulsed German Attacks Reported
Paris reports the repulse of multiple German assaults on the Verdun front last night. Attacks targeted Thiaumont farm Hill 921 Hill 420 and Caillette wood but were defeated by French artillery and machine gun fire.
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Weather Bulletin Forecasting Clouds Tonight and Saturday
Cloudy night and Saturday forecast with intermittent seroma warmth expectations. Widespread overcast conditions noted with light winds and possible brief showers in coastal areas.
Wilson Keeps Troops on Mexican Border Demand
President Wilson and his cabinet finished a note to Carranza refusing to withdraw American forces from Mexico. The note states forces cannot be withdrawn until order is restored along the Mexican border. It would be sent to Mexico City by 8 p.m. tonight.
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Mexican general Gavira execution shocks El Paso crowd
Reports from Mexico City claim General Gabriel Gavira, commander of the Juarez garrison, was executed for acting without authority by holding a conference with General Pershing to plan joint operations with American forces against Villa. General Obregon opposed the plan. The rumor sparked a strong reaction in El Paso as residents debated the event and its implications for cross border cooperation.
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Roosevelt's Condition Deteriorates Further in New York
Theodore Roosevelt's health worsened markedly after a poor night and muted speech. He remained at the Hotel Langdon under care, with Mrs. Roosevelt restricting access. Dr. Hubert V. Guile conducted a thorough examination at his office after transfer from the hotel.
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Died Alone and Friendless In San Francisco Mystery
Fidna Loftus once a London music-hall favorite and later wife of Harry Rheinstrom died in San Francisco after a struggle with tuberculosis Her former husband’s family must claim her or she will be buried in the local potter’s field, as reports say she died today.
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