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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1916
Page
5
National Chairman McCombs opened the Democratic convention in St. Louis praising Democratic gains and condemning the Republican platform as vacuous. He attacked party leaders, urged progressives to join, and warned of greed and self interest among the rich.
Three hundred twenty seniors earned degrees at the university ceremony in Meany Hall at 10 o clock Wednesday with Chief Justice Morrin delivering the address. High school graduations follow tonight in each school with listed speakers and salutatorian and valedictorian honors for Broadway, Queen Anne, Franklin, Ballard and West Seattle programs.
In a speech reflecting on 1776 and later dramatic episodes, the speaker praises the Democratic Party for upholding peace with honor amid attacks. The party is said to honor Washington Jefferson Madison and Jackson, avoid selfish interests, and stay true to American fundamentals as the nation faces world tensions. The metaphorical convention audience is urged to recognize the elephant and moose as symbols, signaling enduring national unity.
Berlin reports, based on German papers, that by June 14 Britain had lost 130 naval vessels totaling over 600000 tons. The tally includes 11 battleships 15 armored cruisers 11 cruisers 30 torpedo boats 20 gunboats and 20 submarines, with losses rising after the North Sea battle.
Mra M A MacKenzie social welfare worker at the Panama Pacific exposition and founder of welfare homes for stranded girls will speak at the Central W C T U institute. The event at Mrs Emma Wood's home 1521 24th Ave begins Friday at 10 am and runs through the day.
In a speech to the American Defense Society Rear Admiral Bradley A. Fiske retired after 40 years of service warned that patriotism has fallen in the United States over the past 16 years.
Modern rooms with best service at Hotel Virginus located at 804 Virginia near Westlake Ave. Special rates offered to attract guests to the hotel in this period ad.
Col. Roosevelt felt a severe side pain while driving to the Derby home in New York. He described the pain as of no consequence but appeared ill. He was accompanied by Mrs Roosevelt and Dr and Mrs Derby to greet Kermit Roosevelt as the Kilpatrick from Panama docked.
George W. Perkins after a talk with Col. Roosevelt said the national committee will meet in Chicago on June 26 to report political sentiment nationwide. He urged progressives to await the action decided at that meeting.
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