Democrats Begin To Assemble For Their Convention
Special to The New York Times reports the Democratic National Convention set for Wednesday in St Louis with a quiet schedule. Ex Governor Glynn to chair briefly, Ollie James to preside, Wilson to be renominated, and a vice presidential pick planned. party leaders predict a subdued gathering amid talks of a Bryan fight and opposition unity in Chicago.
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Democratic Leaders Forecast Wilson Victory At National Convention
New York delegates to the St Louis National Convention expressed confidence in President Wilson's re election following Roosevelt’s withdrawal. Senator O Gorman predicted strong progressive support for the Democrats while Samuel Untermyer praised Hughes but warned of court politicization.
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Roosevelt Declares He Is Out of Politics New Pressure Builds
Colonel Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt attend church at Sagamore Hill, where he refuses to comment on politics. He states over the telephone he will answer no questions and is out of politics. Supporters and opponents from both Progressive and Republican camps plan a push to get him to back a ticket in November.
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Progressives Split Over Hughes Support At Oyster Bay Meeting
Chicago reports split positions on the Progressive Party future as leaders prepare an Oyster Bay conference to decide whether to back Hughes. Governor Johnson says he would not accept the nomination, while Henry Allen declares support for Hughes. Charles H. Sergel and Harold Ickes discuss Roosevelt’s stance and the party’s independent path.
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Hughes Heads to New York to Consult Leaders Today
Republican nominee Charles E. Hughes leaves Washington for New York to confer with promin ent leaders on campaign strategy and who should chair the national committee. He attends church services with his family before resuming political talks with Wickersham and others.
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Raiders raid Texas ranch as U.S. cavalry pursues
American troops from Laredo pursued Mexican raiders who stole eighty horses from the Coleman ranch near San Manuel, fifty miles from Laredo. The horses were not crossed into Mexico and two Americans were briefly captured and released unharmed. Authorities doubted a broader incident affecting U.S.-Mexico relations.
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Clark Says Roosevelt Nomination Helps Wilson for Presidency
Washington June 11 Speaker Champ Clark criticizes Republicans for nominating a Supreme Court candidate and Progressives for Roosevelts bid. He argues Roosevelt accepting would boost Woodrow Wilson, while a Hughes support would favor a boss race with Wilson ahead.
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Moose Clans Return Full of Fight at Grand Central
New York delegates arrive from the Progressive convention bearing varied opinions. The strongest demand is that Colonel Roosevelt accept the Bull Moose nomination. Progressives would not endorse Hughes. Continued on page 2.
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Two Neutral Ships Destroyed by Mines
The Norwegian steamer Prosper III sank after striking a mine off Sandhamm en route to Stockholm. One survivor is reported as the first officer. Prosper III, 4297 gross tons, built 1912, owned in Drammen. The Swedish steamer Para, 1869 gross tons, 206 feet long, 37 feet beam, 16 feet deep, built 1882, sank after hitting anchored German mines. crew saved. Prosper III sailed from Newport News May 20 for La Pallice, France.
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German casualties reported by British official tally
London reports Germany lost 2,924,586 soldiers through May with 734,412 dead and 102,507 killed, wounded or missing in May alone. The British tally excludes naval and colonial losses and quotes May totals for dead wounded and prisoners.
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Italian Cabinet Resigns Amid War Crisis and Cabinet Talks
London dispatch reports Premier Salandra resigns as Italian cabinet fails to win confidence over interior ministry budget. Proposals push for a national cabinet including Sonnino and military ministers, with King Victor Emmanuel seeking broad support from leaders and ex premiers Giolitti and Luzzatti. In France, heavy German artillery and local night attacks test Verdun and Meuse sectors, while French and German reports describe intense artillery duels and limited infantry actions across the front.
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Trevino repudiates pact on troops with Pershing
San Antonio dispatch reports General Trevino repudiated an accord between Generals Pershing and Gavira regarding troop dispositions in Mexican territory. Pershing forwarded Trevino’s curt message noting Gavira had no authority to discuss military matters. Officials say the issue does not alter major situations and Carranza forces opposed the US contingent.
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Mexican unrest stirs El Paso as Chihuahua agitation grows
Unease over anti American agitation in Chihuahua City spreads to El Paso and Juarez as a mass meeting of all male natives is planned in Chihuahua City to continue on page.
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Italian Cabinet Crisis Tied to War Effort and Alienation
Rome reports the current ministerial crisis stems from backroom tactics and stubborn refusals to widen the cabinet. Premier Salandra and Foreign Minister Sonnino kept a distant line with Parliament and press as Italy faced reverses in Trentino and shifts toward a more capable leadership for the war effort.
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Italians Repel Major Austro-Hungarian Assault in Italy
Rome reports Austro-Hungarian forces attempted a massed attack on Monte Lemerie but were repulsed with heavy losses. Italian lines say progress along the Adige to Brenta front with 566 enemy prisoners taken in recent days. Bombs fell on Fonzaso but caused no damage or casualties.
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German offensive near Fort Vaux advances in weeklong fighting
An official report covers June 1 to June 11 operations along a 5 kilometer front from Thiaumont Farm to Damloup. German forces, over six divisions, including two new units, pressed attacks, briefly penetrated toward Fort Vaux and Damloup, but were checked by counterattacks and entrenched defenses.
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German Drives On in Baltic Push Seizes Russian Loot
German forces widen advance 13 miles from Czernowitz routing Russian convoy and seizing a large booty including 10 guns. Teuton units press from multiple positions to stem a Russian flood as they rally and fight to maintain gains despite heavy opposition.
Austria Rushes Troops From Italy to the East
Swiss telegrams report about thirty Austrian trains with guns and troops moving northeast from Innsbruck between June 7 and 8. Austria withdraws troops from the Isonzo and Corso fronts and possibly Albania. An Austrian source cites 45,000 troops withdrawn from Italy. Bulgarian reinforcements to Innsbruck are expected to bolster the Isonzo line as the Austrians halt their four week offensive.
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Russian Offense Advances in Volhynia and Galicia
Petrograd reports 409 officers and 35,000 men captured, the fortress Dubno seized, and 18,357 more prisoners in General Techitsky’s Czernowitz push. Russians claim 108,000 taken since the offensive began, with vast booty including trains, searchlights, rifles, artillery, and ammunition.
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