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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1916
Page
2
London reports the admiralty stating a British victory after the naval engagement. British losses are said to be fourteen ships while German losses reach eighteen, with German secrecy on casualties noted and questions raised about wartime casualty reporting practices.
Naval writers expect German losses to keep their fleet from surfacing in the North Sea for a long period. The battle damaged Derfflinger and Moltke, with reports that Seydlitz was seen pursued by Warships. Result could end German raid ambitions and ease pressure on Courland while aiding Baltic access for submarines.
The British destroyer Acasta, claimed sunk by Germany, reached a Northeast coast port under tow. A shell explosion in the engine room killed five during a 40 minute engagement.
The piece describes how reporters share tales after the 2 40 close, with aviation yarns from ex press agent sources. It recalls Harold Kantner, an aviator in Carranza’s army, and a Moissant plane, noting Kantner’s accident free record and repair history in Montgomery.
A bold display by Kantner in a Moissant monoplane draws thousands as he drops circulars over a grandstand but crashes when the propeller entangles paper. In Chicago, Republicans fret over Justice Hughes as Roosevelt allies push for unity and possible third party action to curb Hughes' momentum.
A dispatch from Minister Russell in Santo Domingo reports rebels entrenched outside Monte Christi after marines landed June 1. Puerto Plata fort fell after two hours of resistance and Captain Herbert J. Hirschinger was fatally shot directing the landing. The situation on the island appears highly unfavorable and the United States vows to deploy additional marines to restore order.
Washington June 6 The house approved a bill extending protection for military secrets by keeping patent applications that have become government property in a patentable status if the head of a department certifies them important to armament or defense The bill now advances to the senate for consideration.
The Supreme Court adjourned today for ten days, delaying decisions until June 12 likely the last action day until October. The site court will reconvene in October pending further orders.
Washington reporters note a heated dispute as the House accuses the Senate of violating the constitutional ban on adjournments longer than three days without the other's consent. Senate leaders counted a three day recess ending Thursday noon due to the intervening Sunday. Republican Leader Mann and Rep Garrett of Tennessee framed the issue before the chamber.
Bruce Kremer of the Democratic party announces he will not seek re election for secretary citing business reasons. No successor named yet as convention work continues with Bryan's possible role under delegate rules. Delegates may grant Bryan a proxy by withdrawing a delegate and alternate.
Democrats floated a resolution to consent to a four day recess as a response to a bad precedent. A Senate session could be called on Wednesday if a quorum is present, while the House faces decisions on how to dispose of the situation.
Mrs. A. L. Luckie of East Rochester New York reports she suffered sick headache caused by a badly disordered stomach. After taking Chamberlain's Tablets for a few weeks she was restored to good health. Obtainable everywhere.
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