Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 41, Number 179, 14 June 1916 — Page 1

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DELEGATES SPELLBOUND: WOMEN GIVE "SILENCE" APPEAL FOR SUFFRAGE

ST. LOUIS, June 14-Three thousand women from every part of-the United States today stood and sat for more than two hours on a blistering hot pavement without uttering a word. They were making a mighty silent plea to the Democratic hosts to place a plank in their platform endorsing "votes for women." Wear Yellow Saahea.

Garbed in white dresses with yellow sashes over their shoulders, and car rying yellow umbrellas, the women formed almost a solid "golden lane" from the Jefferson hotel. Democratic headquarters, to the Coliseum, where the convention is being held. The Democratic delegates as they walked and rode by gazed curiously at these women battling silently for their rights. They had" heard and read that the suffragists would remain silent for two hours, from 10 to 12 o'clock, but they didnt believe it could be done; but remain silent they did, and it was an eloquent silence that spoke louder that words would have done. ine sunragist demonstration was. staged under the auspices of the National Woman's Suffrage organization, but that did not keep members from other organizations working for "votes for women" from taking part. Every member of the Women's party and the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage who wore in the city took a place in th line., , ORPET EXPECTS TO WIN FIGHT AGAINST DEATH WAUKEGAN, 111.. June 14 Smiling and1 confident, Will Orpet came to Lake county court today in hopes of witnessing , another day of discomfiture and chagrin for the men who are seeking to send him to the gallows for the death of Marion Lambert, his one-time school love. The young university student believes that the case of the state against him has collapsed completely as a result of the testimony of "Joe" Davis, school chum of the dead girl. His. belief was evident in the undisguised joy on his face. WARM CONFLICT BREWING OVER 1916 PLATFORM ST. LOUIS, June 14. A "Donny Brook Fair" over the final framing of the Democratic national platform was today scheduled before the resolutions committee of the Democratic convention. The fact that Secretary of War Baker, spokesman for the administration, submitted to the committee only presidential "suggestions" and not a complete draft with the demand for strict adherence to the text, opened the way for a fine old-fashioned Democratic free-for-all. Probably the most bitter struggle will be staged over the demand for a strong plank on Americanism, with some observations as to the duties of foreign ministers. The views of President Wilson on this subject have been made clear, but so far the platform proposals have made little or no reference to it. There was organized today a strong combination of southern and eastern Democrats to force a virile Americanism plank Into the platform. With Senator Stone of Missouri, who represents a strong constituency of German-Americans, as chairman of the committee, it was recognized that any effort to emphasize reference to "hypeaates" will meet with vigorous opposition. The fact that the President and Senator Stone differed radically and openly on this question operated to tone down the tentative draft on the subject. MEETS COMMITTEE ON SCHOOL CHANGE Superintendent Willianms will confer with State Superintendent GreatI house at Indianapolis and the special committee from the State Superintendents' association Saturday mornng relative to the proposed plan to ' " t.bn county school system.

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FEW SPECTATORS ATTEND DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION

CONVENTION HALL, St. Louis, June 14 When the door of the big structure in which the Democratic BRYAN CHEERED BY DELEGATES AT CONVENTION ST. LOUIS, June 14. William Jen nings Bryan' pushed MrajrthrougK the crowd to his place in the press box of the convention just before it opened. It was the first time since 1896 that the Nebraskan had not headed his home state delegation. As he pushed through" the crowd he was speedily recognized, and cries of "Bryan, Bryan" swept the hail. From a score of state delegations and from the spectorors' section came cheers and handclapping, and Bryan's face soon was wreathed in smiles. He bowed his thanks to the crowd and sank into his seat. A big yellow and black toy tiger was brought in by the New York delegation and hoisted to the speakers' table. A cheer greeted the Tammany emblem. There was no question of the popularity of the New Yorkers. BRITISH RECAPTURE GERMAN POSITIONS ON ZILLEBEKE HILL BERLIN, June 14. Admission that the British had recaptured German positions on the heights southeast of Zillebeke was made by the German war office today. The official statement also says that south of Thieumount farm, in the Verdun sector, more than 800 French were captured. COLONEL'S SIDE CAUSES TROUBLE NEW YORK, June 14. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt looked and acted like a very sick man this morning when he went to the pier to meet his son Kermit and his wife, who arrived here from Panama. His old smile seemed to have entirely vanished. He walked about the pier with halting step and frequently placed his hand against his left side, as though he was in pain. His face twitched nervously. He smiled wanely at his son and daughter-in-law when he caught sight of them and walked slowly up the gang plank to meet them. The Colonel expects today to meet Raymond Robins, chairman of the Progressive convention, and Harold L. Ickes, national committeeman from Illinois. Shortly after the boat landed a woman member of the Roosevelt party went to a telephone and called up a doctor. The Colonel, she said, was feeling badly, had a stitch in his side and needed treatment. The physicians did not look upon the case as very serious. DENIES BOAT OUNK AMSTERDAM, June 14 The German admiralty, in an official statement issued today, denies that a Dutch steamer Tobantia was sunk by a German submarine.

GERMANS SHELL FRENCH LINES ABOUT VERDUN

PARIS, June 14 The violent bombardment of French positions by the Germans was continued during the night. The French war office states that Thiauont, Vaux and Chapitre woods were the points in the Verdun sector where the Germans concentrated their fire. There were no Infantry actions during the night, the official communique stated. national convention assembled today, were thrown open at 9:30 o'clock, only a few spectators were in waiting. Elaborate decorations with the national colors as the predominant factor were in evidence. Around the entire roof big flags flanked by red, white and blue bunting had been festooned. The big girders in the roof were hidden by white cloth. Around the front of the main gallery were plastered medallions, bearing the familiar features of the former president of the United States. New Jersey, President Wilson' own state, and West Virginia, had the places of honor directly In front of the chairman's rostrumA New York was Airsetly beWnd -New Jersey ' a most advantageous jositJpn , f WANTS WILSON TO COME WEST FOR CONVENTION ST. LOUIS, June 14 Henry M. Pindell, of Peoria, 111., began an agitation today to have the Democratic convention extend a personal invitation to President Wilson to make a special trip from Washington to this city and accept the nomination in person. Pindell took the matter up with Sen. Williard Saulsbury, of Delaware, and others. GLYNN LAUDS PARTY RECORD AND PRESIDENT ST. LOUIS. Mo., June 14. Ex-Governor Martin H. Glynn of New York, in his "keynote speech" as temporary chairman of the Democratic convention here today, laid principal emphasis on President Wilson's maintenance of neutrality. He said. the United States now faces the third great crisis of its history, and the paramount issue in this election will be whether the course the country has pursued in this crucial period is to be continued. The members of the convention, he said, hold the following five truths to be selfevident: "First: That the United States is constrained by the traditions of its past, by the logic of its present and Continued On Page Two. SOUTH SIDE PLANS TO DEDICATE HOME BY PiGNIC JUNE 29 The improved building of the South Side Improvement Association will be dedicated, June 29. This was decided at a special meeting of the board of directors last night. T1.3 program and plans for the dedication exercises are in the hands of a committee of which John Bayer is chairman. In the afternoon at 4 o'clock, a picked ball team from the association will play a team from the Elks lodge. A German banquet will be a feature of the evening. A special invitation will be issued to all members of the association, to the Elks lodge, the Maennerchor, and the German military society. j being arranged.

SALIENT FEATURES IN ADDRESS OF GLYNN AT CONVENTION The man who is president of the United States today has measured up to the highest traditions of a great office. He has been wise with a wisdom that is steeped in the traditions of his country; with a wisdom that has been disciplined by training and broadened by instruction. He has been prudent with the prudence of one who has within his hands the destiny of a hundred million people. He has been firm with the firmness that is grounded in a duty well defined. He has been courageous with the courage that places country above self, with the courage that follows duty, wherever it may lead. He has been dignified with the dignity that is self-forgetting, and self-respecting, with the dignity that conserves the majesty of the greatest office In the world. He has been patient with the patience which believes and trusts that truth crushed to earth will rise agajn; yvith the patience than can endure and wait, watch and pray, for the certain vindication of justice and humanity and right. He has been patriotic with a patriotism that has never wavered, a patriotism that is as pure and strong as the faith that moved the fathers when they made our country free. No president since the Civil war has had as crucial problems to solve; and no president has displayed a grasp more sure, a statesmanship more profound. Assailed by the wolves of privilege, he has pulled their claws and drawn their teeth. Assaulted by partisan envy he has shamed his traducers into silence and made friend and foe go forward together in the paths of national progress. He has fired our patriotism with a new ardor; he has breathed into our ancient traditions a new vigor and a new life. He has added strength to America's courage and mingled mercy with America's strength. He has fastened the brakes of justice upon the wheels of power; he has lifted the mists from the temple where our liberties are enshrined. And when the history of these days come to be written, and the children of tomorrow read their nation's story, when time shall have dispelled all misconception, and the years shall have rendered their lmpartial verdict, one name will shine in golden splendor upon the page that is blackened with the tale of the European war, one name will represent the triumph of American principles over the hosts of darkness and of death. That name will be the name of the great president who has made Democracy proud that he is Democrat, and America proud that he is an. American. ., -

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ELECTED TRUSTEE ALUMI OF INDIANA

June ie ausi - from . iys a Rf ,d. Hea ,the east ,'n outskir Veland's b0. Smith, superintendent of J i Indiana Hospital for 3 elected alumni trustee th. WAY bLLCnock was elected secident of the Indiana uniiinnnuro lOr, mi imrnuvco AFTER CYCLE CRASH Despite the fact that he suffered a triple fracture of his leg and was otherwise badly shaken up and bruised, John Kauffman. the voune man injured in motorcycle accident on ! West Main street Saturday evening, is i recovering rapidly and is practically out or danger. Kauffman is confined at the Reid Memorial hospital.

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CHORE PUNCH M PLATFORM DEMANDED BY DELEGATES

BY E. R. SARTWELL, International News Service Staff Correspondent. ST. LOUIS, Mo., June 14. "Put pep and punch in the platform," was the demand voiced today by delegates and leaders who will have the final say in framing the declaration of faith in the Democratic national convention. The final draft of President's Wilson's platform suggestions, brought to St. Louis by Secretary of War Newton D. Baker, was subjected to close scrutiny by members of the resolutions committee which will pass on the document. As-a result many delegates prepared to make a vigorous fight to secure changes in the President's tentative proposals as to olanks on foreign relations and the Mexican situation. Planks Like History. 'The suggested foreign relations and Mexican plans," said one member of the committee, today, "reads altogether too much like "a historical review. It needs a punch. It must be livened up. A platform should not be a historical essay." The draft of the presidential flanks brought to St. Louis by Secretary Baker was confronted with a strong demand for alternations. The presi

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the torch of progress to victory iversity alumni association at the same time. Dr. Smith was elected on the second ballot. After the first vote Dr. Smith lacked about seventy-five votes of having the necessary majority. The two lowest candidates were dropped, leaving the field to Dr. Smith and Thomas M. Honan, Seymour. The deciding vote was cast by the alumni, who were at the university attending commencement festivities, although 1,200 votes came through the mail from far and near. The new trustee was graduated from the university in 1882. When he assumes his new duties he will be the only physician on the board. The need of such a trustee has been felt for some time, because of the large medical school which is conducted at Indianapolis in connection with the university. dential suggestions on foreign relations and Mexico were exclusively presented by the International News Service on Monday. These .planks, delegates declared, did not contain enough affirmative matter. The critics of the president's Continued On Page Eleven. Weather Forecast United States Report Thunderstorms this afternoon or tonight. Thursday fair. Yesterday. Noon 80 Temperature. Maximum si Minimum . . . 52 Local Forecast Thunderstorms will arrive here before midnight. Thursday partly cloudy. General Conditions Western storm has been moving very slowly and has already reached western Indiana. It will probably net last long but will cause heavy rains this afternoon and tonight.

BELLIGERENT DEMOCRATS PRESENT UNITED FRONT TO ATTACK OF G. 0. P.

CONVENTION HALL, ST. LOUIS, June 14. Democracy's "mass ratification meeting" as the 1916 convention of the party now in power in the nation will be known in history, got under way today in an atmosphere of enthusiasm and confident determination. From the moment that William F. McComb, chairman of the national committee, called the opening session to order until the temporary organization had been perfected and adjournment taken until tomorrow, the outstanding note in the proceedings was one of the utmost belligerency and entire confidence.

FOULKE EXPECTS DELAY IN TIME OF CONVENTION William Dudley Foulke of this city, one of the leaders of the Indiana Progressive party, said today that there was a "very good chance" that the Progressive state convention would not be held on June 22, as announced some time ago. "It is my opinion the Progressive state XOTventiorr-will not toe tield until the Progressive national committee has definitely determined whether a national ticket will be placed in the field." Mr. Foulke said. "In the event a Progressive convention is held to nominate a state ticket Continued On Page Eleven. ANTI-MARSHALL BOOMS COLLAPSE ST. LOUIS, June 14. Vice presidential boom for Roger Sullivan of Illinois and Governor Elliot Major of Missouri, failed to make much headway today. The action of President Wilson in lining up squarely behind Thomas R. Marshall and the activity of the Indiana delegation put a damper on the efforts of enthusiastic constituents of the two possible candidates. The Illinois delegation came into the hall yelling for him and Major boomers distributed supplies of ribbons to all who would wear them. MRS. TAYLOR DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS After a lingering illness of several years, Mrs. Esther Taylor, wife of T. C. Taylor, a local liveryman, died at the home, 41 South Eleventh street this morning at 7 o'clock. Death was not unexpected. Besides Mr. Taylor two daughters, Mrs. W. W. Tallant, of Laporte. Ind.; Mrs. Clem Kehlenbrink, of this city; and one son, Robert, of Chicago, survive. The funeral will be private and will be held from the home Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Burial will be in the Earlham cemetery. Friends may call at any time.

FRESH GERMAN TROOPS CHECK RUSSIAN DRIVE PETROGRAD, June 14 Great masses of German troops from the " fine north of the Pripet marshes have been sent southward to stiffen the Austrian forces, with the result that the advance of the victorious armies of the czar according to today's report, has slackened somewhat. " The most desperate Teuton resistance is now being made in the sector ot

... .VKv, v. anu norm itT. wiiwtoiu is fii taomy, IMC IdlCBl ture of further towns in various sectors The chief aid to the stand made"bys. the Russian forces in the Tarnopol region is the captured Austrian position at Torgovitza, This is the Junction of the Ikwa and Styr rivers and consists of a newly constructed modern fortification. The position was wrested from the Austrians in the first great onslaught of the Russians at this point, supported by heavy artillery fire on three sides. The Austrians were unable to withstand the combined artillery and infantry attacks and fled precipitately.

Expect Victory at Polls.

National Chairman McComb made It plain from the outset that he and his associates expect victory next November. He with temporary Chairman Martin H. Glynn praised the national administration's acts in the strongest terms and defended it from the assault made upon it last week in Chicago. McComb made it emphatically plain that the Democrats have no desire to do business with the Progressive leaders. "We welcome the pent-up Americanism of the real Progressive Individually in our ranks." he said, "offering them a have in principle." Today's session of the convention was exceptionally harmonious. The atmosphere in the convention hall was sweltering, but the delegates did not seem to mind tt. ' VOTE OF CONGRESS SHOWS DEPLORABLE LACK OF RESPECT WASHINGTON, June 14. A lack of respect for the American flag was indicated in the House today when Representative Webb. Democrat of North Carolina, demanded a roll call on a motion to adjourn "out of respect to the flag." Shortly after the House met Minority Leader Man said: "Because of today being Flag Day I move that the House adjourn out of respect for the flag." Representative Webb Jumped to his feet and demanded a roll call. The motion carried by a vote of 92 to 62, many Democrats voting against it. MARCH IN PARADE FATIGUES PRESIDENT; WIFE IN STANDS WASHINGTON, June 14. Mr. Woodrow Wilson, descendant of Pocahontas, sat in the presidential revlew--ing stand here today and saw a float pass by in a preparedness parade of 60,000 persons, portraying Pocahontas saving the life of Captain John Smith. When the .float appeared Mrs. Wilson smiled and then leaned over and touched her husband's arm drawing his attention to it. President Wilson was plainly fatigued by his march of one mile from the capitol to the White House in front of the parade. ' oi ouczaca. utnerwise. the aenera' OTTICiai reports announcing the can. in Galicia, Voihynia and Bukewina. OBSERVE FLAG DAY CHICAGO, June 14. Today, tha one hundredth and thirty-ninth annfc. versary of the birth of the American flag was observed with appropriat celebrations in twenty-seven states according to Dr. C. J. Cigrand, of Batavia. national president of the Sons of the Revolution.