Convention ends as suffrage plank wins at Democratic nominating convention
The Democratic National Convention adopted the platform after a heated fight over woman suffrage. A roll call backed the suffrage plank 88817 to 1811/2 with Governor Ferguson leading anti suffrage voices. Spectators in the galleries cheered for suffrage while yellow banners and hissed opponents dominated the scene. Senator Walsh warned the party to adopt the plank or risk electoral loss and Senate control.
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Walsh
Montana
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Senate
Campaign Row Over Democratic National Committee Chair
In St Louis on June 17 the Democratic National Committee battle over naming Vance McCormick as chairman sparked a near all night dispute. Proponents sought to give the President control of campaign planning while others pressed for a committee led by the group. McCormick won the vote after tense wrangling, as harmony was urged by cooler heads in the party.
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Vance McCormick
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National Committee
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Harmony
E. H. Moore
Ohio
Judge Moore
A. Mitchell Palmer
Moore
Clark Howell
Georgia
Barnett
Colorado
John J. McGraw
West Virginia
United States
Cummings
Roosevelt to endorse Hughes in Republican split talks
Colonel Roosevelt plans an early statement endorsing Charles R Hughes as negotiations continue to unite the Republican candidate with Progressives. Governor Whitman, Perkins, and Hughes discuss strategy as Roosevelts stance could shift party dynamics and boost Whitmans national profile.
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Charles R. Hughes
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Hughes
Whitman
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George W. Perkins
Mr. Perkins
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Perkins
Albany
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Republican Party
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Judge Seabury
Illiam Barnes
William H. Hoighkiss
Oscars. Straus
Public Service Commission
Cabinet Congratulates Wilson and Wires Support for renomination
President Wilson received Cabinet congratulations on his renomination at a Friday meeting. Telegrams poured in including a note from Vice President Marshall guaranteeing his support, as New Jersey members urged a summer notification at Shadow Lawn. Wilson plans a brief stay at Shadow Lawn before returning to Washington for Congress in session.
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Heavy Artillery Battles Across Balkan Front Reported
Paris reported the French War Office detailing bombardments along the Vardar and Lake Doiran regions from June 1 to 15 with active artillery on June 4 8 10 and 15. Bulgarian forces reportedly moving toward Romania as martial law expands in Saloniki and Greek bases shift to Volos Thessaly.
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Petrio
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Mese
Meuse
Dead Man Hill
Thiaumont
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Cuinchy
Givenchy
Tla Bassie Canal
Loos Salient
Zillebeke
Russian Armies Sweep On Prisoner Toll Rises
Russian forces press advance as captures mount with 14,100 more prisoners reported in ongoing operations. Military authorities confirm continued offensives across contested regions, with rapid battlefield movements shaping the broader campaign.
Verdun and Verdun Front Battles Expand Across Front
Reports from Paris Berlin and London describe heavy fighting on the Verdun front with French and German attacks repulsed along the Meuse. Multiple sectors show counterattacks failing, prisoners taken, and ongoing artillery exchanges.
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Meuse
Paris
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Dead Man Hill
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Thiaumont
King Victor of Italy Congratulates the Czar on Victory
Petrograd reports a telegram from the King of Italy praising the powerful offensive of the Russian armies and sending warm congratulations. He expresses harmony with the Italian people and faith that efforts will lead to definite success. The message was issued by the War Office and forwarded to the Supreme Commander the Czar.
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Italy
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France loses Fort de Vaux in World War I surrender
Paris reports the final message from Major Reynal commander of Fort de Vaux before its fall to German forces. He stated that officers and soldiers had done their duty and cried Vive la France as the siege began in March saw 8000 shells daily. Continued on page.
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Reynal
Fort Dé Vaux
France
Carranza warns Pershing over troop movements in Mexico
In City Mexico on June 16 General Jacinto Trevino warned General John J. Pershing that any shift of American troops from the current line south east or west would be treated as hostilities and a prelude to war. Trevino cited Carranza directives and noted Pershing acknowledged the nullification of a prior agreement with General Gayira. Local anti American sentiment rose after reports of a clash between U S troops and locals in Casas Grandes leaving a Mexican policeman wounded.
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Orde
Gabriel Gayira
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Washington
Wilson
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San Ignacio
Texas
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Turner
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Santa Clara
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Scott
Obregon
Trevine
Mexican bandits rove near San Benito. troopers pursue
United States troops discovered a band of about twenty five to thirty Mexican bandits ten miles east of San Benito Texas late tonight. After a short exchange of fire the bandits fled with three reported killed. American casualties are unknown. San Benito troops from the Twenty-sixth Infantry, aided by vehicles from Harlingen or Olmito, chased the bandits toward the Rio Grande at midnight.
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Army Money Bill Sets Aside Funds For Camps And Guard Pay
The Army Appropriation bill reported to the House allocates 500000 for summer training camps and 9975000 for National Guard salaries. It totals 257125000, up 55000000 from last year, and creates a Council of Executive Information for National Security with a seven member advisory panel. Major Carroll is honored for yellow fever work. pension for his mother noted.
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Dominicans Seek Funds to Aid War Effort in Santo Domingo
From Havana on June 16 observers report Dominicans collecting money to assist Santo Domingo in fighting American forces. They allege Haitians plan to join a broader movement to expel the Americans, and Desiderio Arias is said to be organizing the Dominican resistance with stored ammunition in the mountains for years.
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Desiderio Arais
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Mexicans in Juarez Called to Arms Amid Border Tension
Reports from Juarez say all male residents were summoned to report for military duty as American troops near El Paso went on high alert. General Bell ordered troops to camps or Fort Bliss and warned sharpshooters to fire on any crossing from Juarez. Posts in Juarez urged men to prepare for a break with the United States. Battery A of the New Mexico National Guard was ordered to El Paso for duty.
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EL Pas
Juares
Fort Bliss
Juarez
United States
Plaza Principal
Twenty-eighth Battalion
George Bell
Interior
Bell
Francisco Gonzales
H. Marrow
Alvarado Mining and Milling Company
Parral
Calexico Contreras
Villista
Carranza
Durango
Marrow
Columbus
N. M
New Mexico National Guard
United States Service
el Paso
Carranza Officials Claim US Inability to Guard Border
Carranza officials say recent raids prove the United States cannot guard its borders and will seek justice for Mexican claims. They assert no new Mexican troops will be allowed to pass the border without de facto government permission and oppose incursions into other border points.
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New York Times
Mexico City
Galveston
Carranza
United States
War Obregon
Hugh L. Scott
Warning Sent Ten Pershing Note To First Chief Ready
Administration shows no plan to withdraw troops from current lines as cross river at San Ignacio. Detachment of soldiers faces peril and fails to locate bandits’ trail amid the danger.
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San Ignacio
Carranza Resents Talk of Occupying Mexico
General Carranza denounces suggestions of U S occupation of Mexico after a New York Times interview. He notes no need for Mr Hughes to discuss Mexico or Germany and says he will issue further remarks on the Democratic platform and U S attitude in a few days.
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Mexico City
Galveston
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Mexico
Germany
Tension Grows Over Possible Clash in Mexico
Washington reports warn of a potential clash between Carranza loyalists and U S troops after Carranza demands withdrawal and General Treviño orders resisting moves. Despite warnings, American forces pursue raiders into Mexico as Carranza forces move north.
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