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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1916
Page
1
The article reports early June convention dynamics with Hughes leading the Republican field. Roosevelt and Lodge reject dark horse hopes while progressives push for harmony. Borah and Perkins maneuver to shape delegates and platform as talks continue for a Hughes nomination and possible party unity.
Chicago dispatch notes state delegates expect Justice Charles E Hughes to top the first ballot with about 224 votes while La Follette Fairbanks and Knox show support. Forecasts anticipate Hughes dominance by second or third ballot, with Roosevelt gaining on the next round. Arkansas delegation reelects leaders and signals likely Hughes support. Root continues on V Page 4.
A New York Times special from Oyster Bay reports Colonel Theodore Roosevelt remains in the race for the Republican presidential nomination. He denies flatly that he has endorsed a third ticket while noting talk of such a ticket grows if Harding or Root is nominated. Roosevelt shows a determined, tense stance as Chicago leaders report evolving influence and possible shifts in support, with no final decision announced.
Secretary Lansing confirms a State Department inquiry to James W. Gerard, U S ambassador in Berlin, about two alleged Berlin cabled interviews claiming he stated peace is near and the Wilson administration has broader freedom to pursue the world peace effort.
Russian forces under General Brussiloff push along a 275 mile Galician front from Pripet to Romania, capturing 480 officers and over 25,000 men with 27 guns and many machine guns. The operation aims to coordinate mass attacks and ease pressure on Italian fronts while shaping Balkan and German lines. Amsterdam dispatches note extensive Russian infantry waves and Brussiloff’s tactics, with British press discussing Kitchener's death and espionage anxieties.
News from Petrograd reports cheers in the Duma as General Brussiloff’s offensive begins on the southwestern front. Analysts note Central Powers shift to the West, German and Austrian forces, weather-improved mobility, and a highly organized Russian army ready to advance after winter delays.
England suspects spies responsible for the cruiser’s loss as Admiral Kitchener and his staff perish at sea perhaps due to torpedo. The Hampshire is reported sunk while British dray and intern aliens are noted. The Stock Exchange applauds a member urging swift fee curbs as tributes to Kitchener appear in Northcliffe papers.
A wartime notice recalls Earl Kitchener’s pledge to serve for the war duration or three years if needed. The Times quotes observers on his death and the nation’s shock. Dispatches note Edinburgh fears for sailors aboard the Hampshire near the Orkney Islands as searches continue.
Paris reports a deep, sorrowful reaction to the death of Earl Kitchener admired in France for his service in 1870 and length of alliance. Briand and government officials telegraphed condolences as French memories of Kitchener’s ties to France and his role in organizing Britain’s army were recalled.
London June 7 reports that orders in the official Gazette restrict landings at Orkney ports. From now on no person may land at Kirkwall ports without specific permission from military authorities. The note follows rumors that Earl Kitchener's movements were compromised by spies.
London radios and streets react to the first public announcement of the cruiser Hampshire's loss. The report arrives after papers hit streets yesterday afternoon, sending shock through officials and the public.
New Jersey Central Morning Bxpress now leaves Liberty Street A M weekdays. Other trains 3 30 P M weekdays 3 P M Sundays 10 A M 2 30 P M Sundays. All trains 10 minutes earlier from W 23rd Street Advt.
Crowds snatch at evening papers containing Jetlicoes brief account of the sinking. The war council has a session with the Earl’s work in raising huge armies for this war called supreme achievement.
London reports the King's command mourning for Field Marshal Lord Kitchener who died during a mission to Russia. The army honors his forty eight years of service and his pivotal role in building modern forces. Officers will wear crepe for one week as mourning.
London reports the loss of the cruiser Hampshire off the West Orkneys with Karl Kitchener and staff aboard. Official word says the ship sank after a possible mine or torpedo strike, four lifeboats escaped, few bodies recovered, and rescue efforts continued as Parliament prepared to reopen.
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