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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1916
Page
2
A historic party platform calls for national unity and a strong, prepared defense. It condemns foreign influence and hyphenated loyalties, urges an adequate army and navy, and supports peaceful global action with nations sharing sovereignty and commerce goals. The text stresses independence, seaworthy security, and closer Western Hemisphere ties.
The administration pursues a policy grounded in universal peace and individual rights. It emphasizes adherence to American traditions and respect for fundamental rights in shaping international action and alliances.
The 1916 platform praises Pan American engagement and Monroe doctrine support while urging labor reform. It backs eight hour workdays, living wage, safety standards, child and women workers protections, and a federal safety bureau. It calls for national road funding, public health reforms, budget process changes, and Philippine independence aims.
The platform calls for immediate development of US carrying trade and support for a merchant marine bill to restore American flag seaworthiness. It endorses natural resource conservation, aggressive agricultural improvements, and broad access to credit for farmers via the federal reserve and rural credits acts.
The platform calls for universal rights protection abroad and at home, prison reform with work training and wages for prisoners, pensions for soldiers and widows, and flood control with improved waterways. It endorses Alaska Hawaii and Porto Rico development, civil rights, and declares support for Wilson and Marshall, praising diplomatic victories and wartime restraint.
Frederick Maryland June 16 Donald McLean formerly a New York City attorney and husband of the late president of the Daughters of the American Revolution was arrested on larceny charges totaling $8,000. He was released on a $2,000 bond for a hearing.
Washington officials were advised from St. Louis on June 16 that W J Bryan had definitely decided to back President Wilson for re election.
The record outlines a constrictive achievement and a consistent domestic policy under the Democratic administration. It states the administration has honored the United States while keeping respect and friendship with other nations. It emphasizes future aims to strengthen national life and international relations, appealing to voters with confidence.
An old advertisement urges readers to take Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic to drive out malaria and build up the system. It notes the formula printed on every label shows Quinine and Iron in a tasteless form and lists a price of 50 cents.
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