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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1916
Page
4
The 1916 report notes a Democrat candidate, Congressman Siehwuud, announcing his intention to seek reelection amid taunts and betting on his outcome. Local papers and district chatter suggest he will be re elected, with betting favoring a positive result.
New York on June 16 reports first stage of stern rallies by ex-employees demanding an eight hour day and overtime for over-alives of the roads. Better side plans to join conferences to settle the dispute.
Jenks head of the Far Eastern bureau in New York wires to President Lif Yuan Hung expressing cordial support from veteran Field Marshal Rusty Bur Chang and the four friends of Yuan Shij Kai. The telegram signals broad backing from northern and southern field commanders for a united China under the new administration. Also noted is Prof Jeremiah preparing to move the capital from Athens due to the blockade.
A wartime notice outlines prohibitions on coal exports and domestic coal shipments amid Allied measures to constrain enemy supplies. The document notes the intent to curb coal movements, reflecting broader economic controls during the war.
Vienna claims 12 000 prisoners taken this month as Italian forces retreat further. Constantine demobilizes Greek army amid native unrest. Russian war office says 1 143 officers and over 64 714 men captured in recent fighting in Volhynia and Galicia with German aviators bombing Losichine and heavy German attempts on Verdun front repulsed. Vienna reports Austro Hungarian gains on Asiago Highlands and Meuse region battles continue.
At Oyster Bay June 10 Col Roosevelt directed Progressive convention activity via long distance telephone after the Republican session. He remained in touch with Chicago balloting as Hughes trailed in delegates, signaling the second ballot outcome.
Col Roosevelt believes Hughes adherents lack enough backers on next ballots. He notes Penroye moved for a tournament and argues Hughes hit peak strength on the second ballot, boosting Roosevelt’s own odds of nomination.
Paris reports the entente has notified Greece it will use all measures to enforce treaties safeguarding Greek unity and the Greek constitution. The reigning dynasty is bound. The port commander at Saloniki is replaced by a French officer and Greek ships are barred from ports. an embargo is placed on Greek vessels in French ports.
The June crop report, compiled by the Weather Bureau and the Department of Agriculture, details state and national forecasts and final estimates for barley, corn, oats, potatoes, hay, eggs, wheat, cotton, and prices. It lists production figures, forecasts for June 1, and price per unit, emphasizing the variances from last year.
Secretary Lansing states there is nothing in the report supporting submitting U S de facto disputes with Mexico to arbitration. Some officials think the time for arbitration has passed amid fresh banditry and looting in Mexico. Carranza shows little capability to control the situation, and a stiff reply to his note is in preparation.
Milling wheat receipts and cattle entries appear in a fragmented June New York item. The text references Nos 2 and Rell, Steers, cows, heifers, and receipts with amounts like 8.00 and 3.00, noting a top earnings line for a Lyrae in an 18 month period.
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