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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1916
Page
3
A letter laments potential Mexican invasion plans tied to a presidential race, arguing such expansion risks large costs and long recruitment. It criticizes Republican criticism of Wilson, urges peaceful pacification over conquest, and questions party platform clarity at Chicago.
Chaotic paragraphs describe a heated political clash at a Chicago conference where Senator Reed Smoot and Roosevelt face maneuvering. The text accuses Smoot of obstructing Roosevelt’s proposals, claiming weeks of deliberate souring of every recommendation.
Police answered a Sunday riot call at Poinsett. Foreigner workers clashed on shop grounds in a drunken brawl. Two men were arrested and fined for intoxication on railroad property. George Morris paid fines for beating a board bill after arrest at the B and Southwestern station while preparing to board a train to Cincinnati.
An invitation goes to the general public and patriotic groups to attend the Elks first Flag Day service in the new lodge home on Wednesday night June 14 at 7:30. A detailed program includes music, prayers, readings, and tributes to the flag, with speakers and a large audience expected.
In St Louis on June 12 1919 reports say Justice Hughes resigns to seek the Republican presidential nomination and Senator Thomas J Walsh of Montana is the likely nominee for the Supreme Court seat. Bruce Kremer of the DNC is mentioned as a possible successor as Montana senator. In Sterlington New York Police Commissioner Arthur Woods marries Helen Morgan Hamilton, granddaughter of J Pierpont Morgan.
Bradford, Va March 12. The Cummina farm at McDonald hosts a deep well drilled by People's Natural Gas Company. At 7,350 feet, it has not produced oil or gas yet, but drilling continues. Started March 1, 1911, it is the deepest drill in the United States. Costs reach about 550,000 to date. Officials say depth will continue as long as funds and ingenuity allow, and a gas find would trigger a second well.
Rome June 12 The Italian transport Principe Umberto was torpedoed and sunk in the lower Adriatic with a large number of soldiers lost. The steamer accompanied by destroyers was attacked by two Austrian vessels. Umberto sank several moments after the attack. prompt aid was given but about half the troops aboard are believed dead.
The German Admiralty reports that in May 56 ships bearing Allied flags, totaling 118,500 tons, were sunk by German and Austro Hungarian submarines and mine action.
The Progressive national committee re elected Victor Murdock of Kansas as chairman and O K Puvis as secretary after a three hour session. Matthew Hale of Massachusetts was named vice chairman and E H Hooker of New York treasurer. An executive committee was chosen and a June 25 meeting set in Chicago to consider Roosevelt's declined nomination and the Progres sions likely endorsing Hughes. Other members include George W Perkins and William Flinn with national figures from several states.
Cattle and sheep receipts show strong tonnage with mixed grains and film products listed. Notes mention Joachim, son of the Kaiser, and a marriage linked to Princess Marie Augustine of Prince Edward, with dates and retirements hinted.
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