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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1916
Page
1
A fragmented clipping mentions orphans invited to a lot with Democrats in a political callout. The text is incomplete but indicates a public or campaign-related appeal involving named groups. No further details clear due to damaged OCR.
St. Louis June 13 Democratic leader William F McCombs wired Bainbridge Colby to join the party after Colby's repudiation of Roosevelt at Chicago. The move signals efforts to win the 4,000,000 progressive votes as Roosevelt declines to run. Bryan arrives to a convention ready for unity with no planned role for him. Secretary Baker arrives with the platform approved by Wilson.
United Press reports in Waukaran Illinois that Marian Lambert threatened suicide days before her body was found in Helm's woods. Josephine Davis, Marian's closest friend, testified at the trial for Marian's murder, detailing the birthday party timeframe and the circumstances of the suicide threat. The defense cross examination aimed to bolster the suicide theory, while the state sought a murder motive.
President Wilson addressed graduates at West Point urging Americans to be prepared to uphold the Monroe Doctrine and join future efforts for global justice. He said military service does not require militarism and reminded cadets to remain citizens first, stressing America must come before other loyalties.
The transcript notes Martin readiness for Gordon opening and an appeal from a county commissioner group. The license did not expire alongside others, affecting timing for the group's decision.
San Antonio June 12 Four sampenses of erase artillery en route here from the east will be rushed to Eagle Pass Texas from Piedras Negras a hot load of anti American activity Funston announced today
Ne H Jones makes a planetary assignment with personal property in city. Mr es reserves the $500 exemption by law. Andrew J Biddinger, nominated as Second district congress candidate on the Exhibition ticket, filed a statement with the county clerk about no spendings or premises in securing nomination. George W Wilson, a bachelor on Frank Smith farm in Barr township, lost two broken ribs Monday when his horse frightened by a train on an overhead bridge. He is getting along nicely if reported.
The Daughters of the American Revolution plan a flagstaff service at Lashley grave in Davis County on Wednesday at 10 AM. Public attendance is invited, with special invitations to G A R members Ladies Circle and Sons of Veterans. The grave sits on Southside Hill near Second Street, marked by iron fencing and a memorial marker.
In Pontar Biull Ma on June 13, Mrs S Ey Robester seeks to prove her suarriate to Roberts, aiming to free him to live with another woman he allegedly loves. She questions the validity of witnesses on the marriage certificate and contemplates proving an illegal marriage as a path to release. Roberts faces arrest as new details link him to Cora Meyers of Poplar Bluff, married May 20.
Murray Crane of Massachusetts chairs a special committee to confer with Mr. Hughes on appointing an executive committee. He traveled to New York for talks likely within 10 days. The piece notes large convention attendance and claims Lake Tanganyika as the deepest freshwater body, surpassing Lake HajHal in Asia.
New Hughes campaign message stresses undiluted Americanism with a strong nationalist tone. A telegram from Oscar S. Straus, Roosevelt ally, urges progressive support for Hughes and offers personal backing.
City council conducts regular session approving routine contracts and bids. Green and Burris face voters on party lines for school board. Bokart wins curb and gutter bid. Riester secures athletic park sewer contract. bills board advertising allowed on Meridian street. financials show May 1 balance of 39 486.02. multiple sidewalk and streetlight improvements authorized. water and ice contracts assigned. and new drinking fountains planned on Main Street.
A damaged OCR fragment lists charges and entries for Southwestern Company services at Central Union Telephone, Bay Roll, and electric works. It includes figures like 2.00 31.50 143.61 20.5 and 205.44 31.66 199.09, indicating itemized bills or ledger balances with blacksmiths, street work, and utility references, but specifics are unclear.
Tal Muskogee Oklahoma youthful athletic director of Wagoner High School faces trial on murder charges in the death of Edgar Watts a high school student. Gadeki's husband to stand trial in New York over a canal destruction plot. demurrer overruled. Irish servants for U S bound to work in Philadelphia after Liverpool voyage. Irish girl among the stevedore hopefuls.
Russian forces press toward Krakow Berg in Galicia as Austrian defenders retreat under heavy losses. Newspaper notes indicate over a third of Austrian troops on the eastern front have been killed wounded or taken prisoner since the June offensive began.
Charles E Hughes reenters politics from New York with temporary headquar ters and open house. Roosevelt signals support, with Col Moore reporting Roosevelt will endorse Hughes for the presidency, believing him uniquely qualified to lead the nation through likely stormy days.
A proposed Democratic platform plank at St Louis aims to bar a Supreme Court justice from holding political office for a period after retirement. Senator Stone leads the resolutions committee with plans to amend the Constitution to enforce this ban. Representative Rainey supports the Mexico policy plank and a firm stance on U S rights abroad.
The piece notes a protest against the Hughes nomination and platform by Democratic leaders, with mention of Supreme Court justices accepting the nomination and a chorus of Republican senators from Western states warning that the convention action sets a dangerous precedent.
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