National Democratic convention weighs chair and ticket
Delegates at St. Louis on June 13 consider a new national committee chair from Saulsbury Cummings or E M House. Wilson OKs any choice. Marsh likely treasurer. Morgenthau finances. Talks favor renomination of Vice President Marshall. Baker’s name fades after quiet pledge to support Marshall.
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ST. Louis
Wilson
United States
Saulsbury
Delaware
Homer H. Cummings
Connecticut
E. M. House
New York
Wilbur W. Marsh
Iowa
Rolla Wells
Henry Morgenthau
Cummings
E . House
Baker Signals Support For Marshall Nomination
A report notes Baker left President Wilson and then endorsed Marshall for renomination, fueling talk of nominating Marshall without a roll call. It also suggests Governor Morehead of Nebraska may withdraw his vice presidential candidacy, leaving the field open for others to act.
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Marshall
Baker
Washington
Convention City
President Wilson backs Indiana as key campaign battleground
Early dispatches state President Wilson named Indiana a crucial battle ground for the coming campaign and urged delegates to unite in renominating the vice president. The report also notes reactions from Chicago where supporters expect a solid Republican stand and terms of party promises ahead of the contest.
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Wilson
St. Louis
Indina
Chicago
38 True Bills in U S Court Returned Jury Is Discharged
A federal grand jury in the United States district court returned thirty eight true bills. Will Jackson pleaded guilty and received one year and one day in the federal penitentiary at Atlanta. The panel was impaneled Monday and discharged this morning.
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U. S
United States District Court
Harry T. Toulmin
Will Jackson
Federal
Atlanta
Monglay
Summer Band Concert in Bienville Square Seeks $400
The second Bienville Square summer band concert starts at 7 30 pm with expected large crowds. To cover four hundred dollars needed for the season, souvenirs will be sold on Mobile streets and contributions are being urged by L W Savage, concert committee chairman. The program includes Sousa marches and popular dances.
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Bienville Square
Mobile
L. W. Savage
Ahegits
Hibernians Plan Meeting in Mobile for Irish Freedom
Mobile Hibernians announce a public meeting in support of Irish nationalism and freedom. Speakers include Rev. J V Molley Rev R O Gerow Rev J Gensenheimer Rev T J Eaton Rev Kennedy John A Hughes and George J Sullivan with invitation extended to all sympathizers. Proceedings occurred Monday night at Knights of Columbus hall.
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Mobile
Mobile Hibernians
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
Knights of Columbus
Ireland
Sinn Fein
J. V. Molley
R O. Gerow
J.gensenheimer
T. J. Eaton
Kennedy
John A. Hughes
George J. Sullivan
Ery Mobilian
United States
Chamber to Aid Mobile National Guard Enlistment Drive
Mobile Chamber of Commerce will cooperate with Alabama National Guard officials to recruit men for the Mobile contingent. The campaign seeks Chamber support at a general meeting and aims to secure a six hundred yard rifle range on Blakely Island across from the foot of Church.
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Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Mobile
Alabama National Guard
Chamber of Commerce
Blakely Island
Church National Guard
Com
Wilson Answers Weal Point Address on War and Preparedness
President Wilson spoke at West Point on June 13 outlining preparedness militarism Americanism and war causes in Europe. He urged a calm but ready stance saying the United States will strike for victory not bluster and echoed justice themes from Hughes’s nomination telegram.
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West Point
N. Y
Wilson
Europe
America
United States
Hughes
President Urges America First at West Point Commencement
The president told West Point graduates that America must put itself first and set a good example. He said the present war did not occur by accident but was necessary and warned against militarism while signaling uncertain future events.
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Military Academy
America
United States
Europe
West Point
Wilson attends academy graduation amid parade at riverfront
President Wilson arrives at 9 30 a m by Mayflower flagship to attend the academy graduation. A twenty one gun salute echoes from the yacht as he is escorted to the parade grounds. General Goethals visits to discuss retirement plans as the parade concludes.
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President Wilson
Academy
Battle Monument
Hudson River
Hugh L. Scott
Army
T. A. Bliss
C. P. Townsley
W. W. Harts
Shriners Night at Coliseum Wednesday
Shriner’s Night will be held at the Coliseum Rink at Government and New streets on Wednesday with an elaborate program. Proceeds go to Abba Patrol and Drum Corps and feature dancing skating patrol drills and roller races. The Vautret sisters and Jack Hurlburt will perform as the rink season concludes.
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Shriners
Coliseum
Abba
Vautret Sisters
Pickle Factory Ambitions Highlight Mobile Visit
J. Martins of Chicago is in Mobile buying cucumbers by the carload and shipping 25 cars from Baldwin County. He plans to demonstrate pickle plant advantages to Mobile manufacturers on returning to NL Chicago, accompanied by his wife.
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J. Martins
Chicago, Ill
Mobile
Baldwin County
Mr. Martins
Chicago
U S Forces Kill Villa Bandits in Chihuahua Canyon Fight
June 13 report from Columbus New Mexico states Fifteenth Cavalry under Captain Otto W Retherst attacked a camp of Villa followers twenty miles north of Santa Clara in Chihuahua at daybreak. Twenty bandits were routed three killed several wounded and all horses saddles rifles and ammunition captured. Americans suffered no injuries in a surprise dawn engagement.
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Villistas
Canyon
Columbus
N. M
Chihuahua
Fifteenth
Cav
Otto W. Retherst
Santa Clara
Americans rout bandits in swift mountain pursuit
The Americans dismounted and within three minutes routed the bandits who abandoned all and fled to rugged mountains. For four hours the pursuit continued on foot, with fighting from rodaks shelter. Several Mexicans were shot, but bodies and wounded were not recovered. The band is linked to the late Candelario Cervantes who was killed three weeks earlier in a brush with Americans.
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Rodaks
Candelario Cervantes
Anti American Demonstrations Reported Across Mexican Border
Washington reports show ongoing anti American disturbances in northern Mexico with store window smashings parades and speeches. Some officials suspect a propaganda campaign without General Carranza's public endorsement while conditions vary by state and consular reports remain guarded.
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Washington
State Department
Mexico
Chihuahua City
Lansing
Carranza
Unnamed threats stir anti foreign sentiment against Carranza
Officials consider possible organized drive to overthrow the de facto government as anti American agitation, contagion from Tehuantepec unrest, Vera Cruz restlessness, and disloyal governors mingle with rebel moves. War department reports routine border messages. Deposition of 1500 additional regulars to the south awaits General Funston’s decision.
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Carranza
Tehuantepec
Vera Cruz
War Department
Funston
Dinosaur Skeleton Unearthed Near Jensen Utah
Prof Earl Douglas of Carnegie Museum reports discovering a near perfect dinosaur specimen in Jensen Utah. The creature is over 185 feet long with a neck exceeding 65 feet and thigh bones over three feet in diameter. It will be shipped to Pittsburgh for study.
City approves one hour parking on Dauphin south side
The city commission passed an ordinance authorizing one hour parking for automobiles on the south side of Dauphin street from Jackson to Royal. The vote was two to one with Mayor Lyons opposing. Commissioner Schwars said he changed his mind at the request of Dauphin street merchants.
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Dauphin Street
Jackson
Royal Streets
City Commission
Pillans
Schwars
Lyons
Dauphinet
Ordinance Targets Street Parking on Dauphin Street
Merchants on the south side pledge to monitor autos and report violations to police. After adoption Mayor Lyons and Commissioner Pillans agree to bar vehicles from the north side of Dauphin Street west to Lawrence Street, declaring ten minute parking impossible on the narrow street. May health report shows 20.27 death rate per 1,000, with twenty infectious disease cases and sixteen deaths. four typhoid cases including one imported, and two imported malaria cases among whites.
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Lyons
Pillans
Dauphin Street
Lawrence Street
Mohr
City Reports Sanitation Progress and April Police Totals
The city health officer notes house to house inspections and anti mosquito work continuing. A concrete drain on Ann street will reduce mosquito breeding. Police for April show 473 total arrests, 641 days labor, and 18 all night lights, with licenses transferred to several individuals.
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Ann
Police Department
G. F. Torrance
August Konstanzer
Davis Avenue
Armistead
A. J. Laland
Wilkinson and Canal
Jackson and
Earle Streets
Mary Haland
Government Street
P. H. Tremer
Ninety Degree Heat Expected Across Mobile Area
The weather forecast predicts near ninety degree temperatures for tomorrow in Mobile with highs around 90 on Wednesday. Skies expected to be partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday with light variable winds and a high barometer system reducing frost chances in the region. The stretch of warm weather is driven by a high pressure area over the eastern United States.
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Mercury
United States
Ateridan
Yaming
Phoenix
Public Invited to Flag Day Fete by Mobile Elks Lodge
The Mobile Elks Lodge hosts a Flag Day celebration Wednesday night at the lodge home at Joachim and Government streets. Patriotic addresses by Francis J. Inge B B Chamberlain and Rabbi A G Moses will precede a Flag Day dance to midnight. Mayor P Jons says a mammoth flag will fly downtown and city buildings will display flags. city hall closes for half a day.
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Mobile Hilks
Joachim and
Government Streets
Francis J. Inge
B. B. Chamberlain
A. G. Moses
D. T. Jett
Ayor P. Jons
Cit
Duncan Place
Chief Engineer Details Quill Sinking After Collision
George C. Stokely, chief engineer of the John Quill, describes a sudden sinking seven miles from Tuscaloosa after strikes a submerged obstruction. He recounts crew panic, drownings, and rescue efforts as the vessel went down in minutes amid heavy rain and rising flood waters.
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George C. Stokely
Item
Tuscaloosa
Othera
Charles Foster
Priot
Foster
Cooper
Quill Steamer Quarles Crew Stay Aboard After Collision
Captain Quarles and many crew remained on the Quill after it struck an obstruction, with three drownings among the Black sailors who could not swim. The cabin is intact and can be raised at great cost, grain on board must be removed, and one passenger from Holt's landing was rescued by small boat. Captain Quill, owner, departed for the scene to oversee salvage efforts.
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Quarles
Nathan Harris
John Allen
Fast Johnson
Mobile
Holt’s Landing
State Harbor Commission Plans Terminal Development
A Harbor Commission committee chaired by F. G. outlines a program to develop a harbor terminal with city cooperation. The group will confer with the City Commission on cession of sand lands rights and possible deed of the Arlington tract for a terminal project. Mr R V Taylor and other officials push for improved facilities and urge action.
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State Harbor Commission
F. G
Messrs. J. 6
R. v. Taylor
City Commission
Harbor Commission
Arlington
Harbor board discusses Mobile port development and island plans
City and harbor officials including Mr. Rich Mr. Taylor and Mayor Lyons confer on port expansion. They consider island Arlington tract plans cost estimates and storm risk while inviting steamship agents and freight interests to a conference to shape future commerce and terminal development.
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Mobile
Harbor Board
Taylor
Ohio
Igi ‘Aetor Board
Rich
Ard
Blair
Crawford
Owe
Hall
Lyons
Harbe Commission
Arlington Tract
Ford, Bacon & Co
Iron Tract
Greater facilities need stressed by Taylor at board meeting
Mr. R. Y. Taylor addressed the board at length praising the harmonious relations with the Commission. He urged the necessity for greater facilities to handle water-borne traffic and supported work on the Arlington tract if practical and affordable.
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Taylor
R. VY. Taylor
Arlington Tract
Taylor Tesa
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