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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1916
Page
1
President Wilson calls for true Americanism and unity as he speaks at Arlington National Cemetery. He advocates joining a world federation for peace without entangling alliances while defending U S rights and urging readiness to fight if needed.
A German steamer Kolga was shelled and torpedoed while crew prepared to launch lifeboats, with six sailors lost. The attack occurred near the Baltic on May 17, as submarine fired on the halted vessel at about 400 meters, then sank it. Survivors arrived in Lubeck reporting the loss of life and subsequent sinking of three British steamers by submarines.
El Paso May 30 A Carranzista soldier captured Corporal James Peters of the Tenth Cavalry and sent him north to Villa Ahumada after tying his hands and feet Peters escaped, reached Juarez and then alerted American guards at the Santa Fe bridge Peters testified before Gen Bell detailing a large Carranza force buildup on Pershing's flank and Gavira's planned move to Casas Grandes to glean Pershing's dispositions and discuss withdrawal of the punitive expedition Gavira will depart for Casas Grandes tomorrow to confirm Pershing's plans and assure border forces can pursue bandits.
Issac R. Sherwood, reform Democrat and former Ninth Ohio congressman, declares from Toledo that he will run again for reelection. Previously he announced from Washington plans to retire after the present Congress. his first term in Congress began as a Republican from 1872 to 1874.
Theodore Roosevelt visited Kansas City on May 30 and urged universal military training and universal service. He addressed Convention Hall, spoke to a hotel lobby crowd, and addressed a Commercial Club luncheon urging preparedness amid pacifism. An intruder hurled a knife at him, striking his secretary in the arm.
Havas reports Greeks rushing to fortify Demir Hissar as Bulgarian and German officers move into the town. Bulgarian forces concentrate near Nevrokop and Xanthia while Serbians are relocated to Saloniki via Corfu. Riots in Athens grow after Bulgaria’s invasion. troops deployed to restore order.
Berlin May 30 Gustave Noske socialist rebuked Herr Hirach a national liberal over a speech seen as aimed at blocking neutral mediation in peace He condemned the scolding tone toward President Wilson and said the German people refuse further bloodshed and seek a permanent understanding Also adv for a 1916 Post Automobile Route Book priced 25c by mail 35c
Arlington hosts Wilson speech amid coverage of national issues. The piece mentions Mexican note in Washington, Republicans backing submarines, and Roosevelt address plans though other items hint at political and military developments.
Special to The Washington Post from Chicago May 30 reports a growing crisis in the Hughes camp. Hitchcock, ex postmaster general, is pressed to disavow and repudiate, but Justice Hughes answers that he cannot be disturbed. Delegates in Illinois are pledged to Sherman or Roosevelt Burton factions, with tensions rising over Hitchcock’s claims and the Hughes boom.
Detroit betting official Levi Collington lists presidential odds with Roosevelt and Hughes as near equals for the Republican nomination. Odds show Roosevelt $1000 to 1000, Hughes $1000 to 1000, Root $1006 to 500, Cummins $1006 to 400, La Follette $1000 to 300, Weeks $3100 to 30, and Ford $1000 against.
German forces with 20 000 fresh troops mark Verdun 100th day as they widen the front between Dead Man Hill and Cumieres, take Cinieres woods, capture 1513 French troops and several staff officers, while Paris reports a retreat line behind Bethincourt highway and renewed artillery battles along the Meuse. The crown prince’s forces gain in Thiaumont woods as Berlin relays a full front capture from Dead Man Hill to Cumieres.
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