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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1916
Page
3
In Chicago the Repub convention centered on harmony and Americanism. Senator Harding praised German and Irish contributions to the nation and condemned zealots who violate neutrality, drawing applause. The crowd cheered Roosevelt’s name as the event concluded under the hall’s roof.
Fraternal notices list Woodman of the World Maple Camp No 5 Moose Hall Masonic Mobile Lodge Perfaction No 3 and I O O F Canton Mobile No 4 among others plus Ladies Auxiliary Central Trades Council Hall and Clerks Protective Association Y M B A Hall. Theatres Crown Crescent Empire show premieres include A Modern Thelma Pegs the Ring The Sea Lily Good Night Nurse and The Yankee Girl with listed cast members.
The Progressive national committee scene shows an insurgent push for Governor Hiram Johnson or Walter Brown as permanent chairman. Raymond Robbins spoke as temporary chair and introduced Theodore Roosevelt, provoking a burst of cheers and a lasting, tense demonstration lasting about thirty four minutes. Senator Borah’s remarks in the morning sparked the “peace is in sight” chatter among delegates and hotel crowds.
The Mailed Fist and other Republicans canvassed Western delegates including from California Washington and Oregon. Borah endorsed Justice Hughes as the only winner against Wilson while conferring with Perkins Roosevelt and Lodge boosted harmony as favorable. In Paris a French destroyer Fantassia sank in a collision with crew rescued.
The piece notes Mr. Perkins vetoing a Progressive ad push for Roosevelt and reports both conventions agreeing to appoint conference committees to craft a plan reducing friction and avoiding dual nominations. Observers foresee a possible reunion of the old guard and Progressives once committees are formed.
The arrival of George B. Cortelyou from Oyster Bay sparked speculation he acted as a silent advance agent for Theodore Roosevelt, with some predicting Roosevelt's 1912 remake may repeat. Skeptics dismissed the suggestion as the two conventions prepare votes on committee names and floor organization amidst Roosevelt Hughes and favorite son rivalries.심
The resolutions committee aims to prune platform planks rather than build new ones. Members plan an advanced tone to satisfy Colonel Roosevelt and his followers especially on preparedness. Opposition to extensive armament exists but is small. Roosevelt’s preparedness idea is expected to prevail and the committee will align with his views on national distinctiveness.
Paris reports the German assault on Fort Vaux along Verdun was repulsed with heavy losses. French machine guns halted the attack begun at 8 o clock last night. Germans retreated in disorder leaving many dead as bombardment continued at Hill 204 and Courette wood. Two patrols crossing the Aisne River west of Soissons were dispersed.
The Telegraaf reports a German destroyer struck a mine and sank off Zeebrugge on May 3 21. News from Amsterdam dated June 7 via London notes the loss in a naval incident during World War II.
Athens reports the Greek government protests to the Entente allies against the martial law proclamation in Saloniki. The dispute centers on how the ruling affects Greek governance and regional stability.
A Central News dispatch from Copenhagen says the Swedish steamer Vanda passed the wreck of a gigantic warship with unknown nationality. Hundreds of bodies floated around the wreck as the Vanda steamed among dead sailors for three hours. Nearby lay the derelict hulk of a large sailing vessel, seemingly another victim of the same battle.
Petrograd reports in their new offensive that Russian forces have captured more than 40,000 enemy soldiers in the latest operations announced today.
The Alabama public service commission will not hear petitions to adopt long and short haul freight rate changes until fall due to a pending Georgia case. C T Airey of the Central of Georgia claims Georgia will present testimony June 26 and weeks of submissions follow. The preliminary petition for abandoning class and commodity rates and adopting long and short haul in Alabama was filed last week.
June 7 report from Soerabaya Dutch East Indies states plans for a general exhibition in 1918 featuring Dutch agriculture cattle breeding fisheries trade and industry. A society has been organized to make the preparations.
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