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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1916

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Wilson and Marshall Renominated by Democratic National Convention

In St Louis on June 16 President Woodrow Wilson and Vice President Thomas R. Marshall were renominated by acclamation at 11 56 p m The tickets completed with Wilson ahead of Marshall amid a tremendous demonstration and no roll call The convention adjourned till 11 o clock today while committee debated the party platform John W Wescott placed Wilson in nomination and Oliver James named Marshall for vice president with a unanimous vote later recorded

St Louis Woodrow Wilson Thomas R. Marshall Marshall Wilson Abelima Hon John W. Wescitt New Jersey Pesolian Jen AV Wescott Vailson Baltimore Es Wescott Judson Harmor Ohio H.C. Start Virginia Harmon Gav Stuart Ollie James John W. Kern Indiana Eliot W, Major Missouri Ghatrmandamier Wilwon

Local Masonry Lodge Social Draws County Attendees

Members of the Masonic fraternity gathered in the Masonic club rooms and lodge hall for a county lodge session. Washington lodge hosted the event with attendees from Odro, El Sora, Plainville, and Glendale lodges totaling about 176. The evening featured a third degree for a candidate, and Eastern Star members served cream cake and strawberries during refreshments.

Jodge Hall Washington Lodge Odo Elsora Plainville Glendale Jodges

Wilson and Marshall Seek Re Election at Democratic Conven tion

At the St Louis Democratic convention delegates debate the party platform. They approve the main planks on foreign policy and the Mexican plank but split on woman suffrage, narrowly endorsing federal amendment talk while deferring final action. The report notes Wuillson’s expected second campaign launch.

Platen WSO Wodrow Wilson Aloe Stare Pee Ideak Wilken Ante Taneed Ps Tie Ramuurer Mit

Chairman lauds president at Democratic convention

In St Louis on June 1 a permanent chairman of the Democratic national convention praised President Wilson as the united states leader chosen by peaceful freemen. He urged unity and rejected partisan nominating battles citing Lincoln era policy and the administration’s Mexican record as proof of steady leadership.

St.Louis Ollie M. James United States Kentucky Wilson James Paige Seyire Mexico Abraham Lincoln

Austrian Army Faces Critical Situation as Russian Offensive Advances

London report dated June 16 says Caerna chts semiomterally replarted, the Russian push aims to sever Austrian lines and reach Hungarian plains. If successful, the Austrian Czerenwitzt army must retreat through mountains or plains, threatening central towers and southern communications.

United Press London Caernachts Stanislau Anid

Lightning Strikes Home In Valley Damaging Property

A fierce thunderstorm struck the Hep Hepler home causing severe damage. Lightning entered the residence tearing shingles and windows while scattering debris. The women occupants, Mrs. Hepler and Mrs. Tinekegan, suffered serious injuries but survived. The event followed heavy rains that caused overflow along the valley and river flooding. Weather damage extended to nearby farms and structures, with power outages and uprooted trees reported.

Mra Y. Ee Heyler Eliza 'Hyatt Dumeze Ole Hayter Shiatfeeipe Dredds Tinekegan Bern White River

Adjour nment delays at coliseum speech trial

Fragmented OCR text recounts adjournment delays at the Coliseum in St Louis, with Chair Stone presenting a minority report and debate over Berguson platform items. The majority report endorses the Wilson administration and unity, criticizing attempts to obstruct national unity and Americanism rhetoric amid factional tensions.

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Georgia Dry Law Uphold Sparks Georgia Debate

In Macon on June 15 a trio of federal officers challenged Georgia's new alcohol restrictions. A decision in the case upheld the state statute prompting a dispute over enforcement and local compliance amid two shipments of whisky seized from a Georgia warehouse.

Georgia Dry Law Abhield Macon Georgia Georgia Sheditt

Office Destroyed By Fire at Bickn Industry Plant

An office area at the Bickn Industry plant was destroyed by fire during the incident. Fire crews battled the blaze, with authorities assessing damage and origin as investigators cordon off the site.

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