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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-29

A college presidency is being offered to Mr..
Bryan but that is not the kind Of a presidency
he has been hankering after
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-29

Get ready for the official induction of Hitch
cock, Tanning g. Co." into the Omaha postofice
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-29

Incidentally, however the reasons are just as
strong for being humane and kind 10 animals in
the winter time as in the summer time
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-29

Lowering the levy is a game at which the peo-
pie will be very willing to assist the taxing pow
ers.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-29

The Bermuda high" may be just another eff
fort OF the British war Office to control elemental
conditions.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-29

With Herbert Quick on the land bank board
there can be no excuse for delays on loan appli-
cations.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-29

The consolation of the weather table is that
II always exhibits few spots that are hotter than
ours.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-29
TIMELY lettings and Reminders.

Walter Hines Page, the American ambassador
in London sails for the United States today on
months leave of absence. .. -
Robert Bowling l9-year-old long distance
swimmer, is to attempt today to swim from the
Battery to Sandy Hook and return, feat that
has never been accomplished by any swimmer
Bible teachers and students from all parts OF
Mich, for the opening of the Interdenomnat ionai
Bible Conference and Christian Workers Insti-
tute.
A committee OF American business men is to
sail today from New York for Brazil as result
of the movement inaugurated by the Pan-Ameri-
can conference to advance the trade relation be-
tween the two countries.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-29
This Day in Omaha Thirty Years Ago.

]. S. Moss Of Queensburg, Ind, is in the city
the guest of his old time friend, Grover Stevens
of Rush & Seby Real Estate agency.
Mrs A. Crawford and Miss Tot Melvin OF Chi
cago are visiting Mrs Charles J. Daubach, 22l3
Leavenworth.
Mr.. S. B. Bowles Of Maryvile, Pa, one of the
largest soap manufacturers of the country, is
looking for location for western branch estab
shment and has been attracted to Omaha. He
has written Secretary Nattnger of the Board of
Trade about Omaha.
S. P Morse has installed a new cash and par
eel railway carriage system in his dry goods
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-29
This Is the Day We Celebrate.

Theodore L. Ringwalt, the insurance and real
estate man, who died this last year, was born
July g. 1854, in Pittsburgh. He entered the rail-
road service with the Pennsylvania in 1871 and
came to Omaha as chief freight clerk for the Bur-
lington in $780,
Max Simon Nordau, eminent writer and a
leader of the Zionist movement, born at Buda-
pest, sixty-seven years ago today.
Prince Christopher, brother of the king of
Greece, and whose engagement to Mrs. Leeds,
wealthy American widow is rumored born at
Athens, twenty-eight years ago today.
Booth Harrington, one of the most successful
of American novelsts and playwrights, born in
Indianapolis, forty-seven years ago today.
Ri. Rev. Thomas S. Byrne, bishop of the
Catholic diocese Of Nashville born at Hamilton,
o., seventy-hve years ago today
Rear Admiral Cameron McRae Winslow, who
retres from the navy today, born in the District
Of Columbia, sixty-two years ago today.
DR.. William F. Slocum, president Of Colorado
college, born at Grafton, Mass, sixty years
ago today
John T. (chief) Meyers, catcher for the
Brooklyn National league base ball team, born
at Riverside, Cal, thirty-four years ago today
George w. Cutshaw, second baseman for the
Brooklyn National league base ball team, born
at Wilmington, ILL.,, twenty-nine years ago today.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-29
Where They All Are Now.

c. o. Sandstrom, formerly emergency officer
at Central police station, is serving as captain of
Company L, Third Missouri National Guards,
stationed at Laredo. While on the police force
here he was known for his physical development.
Robert (Bob) Fink, formerly county and city
treasurer has gone back to the land" some
where in California. ..-
Virgil o. Stricken. remembered as an Omaha
lawyer, is now identified with the Church of
Christ Scientist, as travelling lecturer, with resi-
dence in New York City.
c. M. Burdette. formerly district manager for
the Sharples Separator company with headquar-
tiers at Omaha, is now vice president and man
ager of the company at West Chester, Pa.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-29
JUNE CIRCULATION.
57,957 Daily-Sunday 52,877

Subscribers leaving the city temporarily
should have The Bee mailed to them. Ad-
drsss will be changed ~ often a. requested.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-12
ROOSEVELT REFUSES TO RUN.
Nomination Of Pogessyes Convention Accepts Decinaon
and Adowns Sine Die.
Declines to Accept


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CONDITIONAL
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-12
German Attack on Verdun
Again Swings to East
Side of Meuse.
FALL OF SOUVILLE
MIGHT PROVE COSTLY
Would Open Breach Which Might Com
pei French to Fall Back on Inner De-
fenses on Right Bank Of River-Spee-
taeular Drive Of Russian Forces in
GaIieia Apparently Unchecked - vi.
enna Comedies Withdrawal.

The German attack on verdun
has again swung to the east Of
the Meuse following the assaults
OF Saturday night on the French
positions near Hill No. 304. west Of
the river. Last night German in
fantry charged French positions
west Of Fort Vaux, but, the French
war office reports, was unable to
gain ground.
At the same time French posi-
tions near Forts Souville and Ia
vannes. south Of Fort Vaux, were
bombarded heavily. Should the
Germans capture Fort Souville
they would open a breach which
might compel the French TO fail
back on the inner defenses on the
right bank Of the river.
The spectacular advance of the
Russians In Galicia apparently has
not been checked, altho few details
OF the campaign are permitted to
come to light Vienna comedies
the withdrawal Of Austrian troops
in northwestern Bukowina. where
the advance of the Russians has
brought them within thirteen miles
Of the capital, Czernowitz.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-12
70 NAME SUCCESSOR SOON.
President 70 Fill Vacancy on Supreme
Bench at Once.

Agp i .-gN $ =
Washington. June Selection Of a
successor to Charles Evans Hughes on
the supreme court bench is already be-
Ing constderedr by President Wilson.
Attorney GenArai Gregory probably
will be called II conference in a day
t0f tseo and the appointment made in
the next two weeks.
II Is understood the president would
like to appoint John w. Davis. present
solicitor general. Several messages
urging the appointment Of Former
President Taft have been received. but
the president will name a democrat.
While the supreme court adiourns
today until October. the president will
appoint Justice quickly so that he
can give consideration to cases now
pending.
President Wilson will leave late to-
day for West Point where he will ad-
dress graduates OF the military aca-
denny tomorrow morning. He will be
accompanied by Mrs: Wilson.
Rearrangements Of seats was the
only evidence OF the resignation Of
Justice Hughes shown today In the
supreme court. Justice Van Deventer
succeeded Mr.. Hughes as fourth asso-
ciate in point of service. Justice Bran
deis established the record Of a Justice
to sit only one day. in the new MEM
ber's seat on the extreme left.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-12
NEWS OF THE Al
T..R. BULLETIN.
Tho Weather.

Tho Weather.
Sun rises June 1s at 4:2S: sets at
1881.
Iowa - Partly cloudy tonight and
Tuesday; not much change In tenn
perature.
PAGE ONE
Telegraphie News:
Moosers Lining UP For Hughes.
Roosevelt's Support Predicted.
Ways Creased For Democratic Meet
ing.
Germans in Drive Toward Fort Sou
Mexican Situation Again Threaten
ing.
Anti-American Demonstrations.
PAGES TWO, THREE, FIVE.
Iowa News:
Curb Weeds and Hay Fever.
Woman Shoots and Kills Woman.
w. B. Martin Dead.
Two Killed When Train Hits Auto.
Mania For Speeding Kills Two.
Another Packard Wreck Victim Dies.
PAGE FOUR
Editorials:
A Winning Nomination.
Cummins at the Convention.
Business Last Week.
Topics of the Times.
Iowa Opinion and Notes.
Story, The City of Numbered Days
PAGES, SIX, SEVEN, EIGHT, NINE
City News:
One Killed. Three Hurt, in Auto Ac-
cident.
Earl Satterf1eld. Rhodes Victim.
First Tragedy on New Viaduct
Delegates Here For Iowa Labor Con-
vention.
Ansons Now Head Central Teams.
City Sewer Contract Let.
General and Brief City News.
PAGE TEN.
Markets and General:
Hughes For Preparedness and Ameri-
canisin.
Wheat in General Downward Turn.
General Rush to Unload Corn.
Demand For Cattle.
Hogs Fail to Hold Early Gains.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-12
MOOSE LEADER FOR HUGHES.
Henry Allen, Of Kansas, sslisvss Rooss.
velt Also Will Enter Camp aian.

Henry Alien, Of Kansas, sslisvss Rooss.
IS velt Also Will Enter Campaign.
st. Louis. June 1S - Henry Allen.
Kansas progressive leader, here as a
newspaper correspondent, reporting
the convention, who has announced his
support Of Mr.. Hughes, today ex-
pressed the belief that Colonel Roose-
welt also will take an active part in
the Hughes compaign. Mr.. Allen said
former Representative Vic Murdoch,
chairman of the progressive national
committee. was most prominently sug-
gested to succeed Colonel Roosevelt as
the progressive standard bearer.
4 think the hour is too important
forsany man to worry about the name
Of the party he is going to support"
said Mr.. Allen. IF Colonel Roosevelt
accepts thes plencid statement OF Mr..
Hughes majority of the progressives
In the central and northern states will
support Mr.. Hughes.
AS far asI am personally concerned,
n Colonel Roosevelt declines the pro-
gressive nomination, will support Mr..
Hug hes. / think the fight is going y to be
z7leanly between Wilson and Hughes
and in that case prefer Hughes. As
read the Hughes statement 1t seems to
;s,;s - 10 meet the conditions laid down
by Colonel Roosevelt and ] believe COL
oncl Roosevelt will maintain m Inn
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-12
WASHINGTON LEADERS DEPART
secrstary 7aker to Represent Wilson
at st. Louis Convention.

Secretary 6aker to Represent Wilson
at ST. Louis Convention.
Washington, June 12.-Democratic
leaders today We're departing for the
party convention at st. Louis with
President Wilson's final suggestions
on the work OF the assembly
Secretary Baker on. his departure
for st. Louis today was one of the
presidents personal Representatives.
Indications were that Homer Cum
mings. Connecticut national COM
mitteeman, was tie most likely choice
of Mr. Wilson as chairman of the ma
tional committee Mr. Cummings now
is vice chairman.
Mr.. Baker has been made fully ac-
quainted with the presidents ideas on
every conceivable situation which may
arise. Associated with him will be
Senators James, Hughes and Stone,
Representative Doremus and Frederick
w. Steckman, publicity manager Of the
democratic national committee.
Senator Taggart said today the vice
presidential candidacy of RogerSull-
van, altho 1t has the support Of the
Illinois delegation, probably will not be
placed before the convention.
Chances that the Mexican sit
uation would change between now and
the election makes the platform deal
ing with that subject difficult to draw,
but it is believed emphasis will be laid
principally upon the presidents policy
Of slight interference with internal
Mexican affairs.
Strenuous efforts are to be made to
smooth out differences Of opinion in
the party and to present united front
in the campaign, it was said
Despite the departure Of many
democratic congressman for st. Louis,
congress took up the fortification ap-
prOpriatiou bill
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-12
BEGIN HIGH COST OF
GASOLENE INQUIRY
Representatives o. Principal Predueing
Firms Prepared TO Testify Before
Federal Trade caring
to Conclude Investigation.

Washington, June 12.--Inquiry into
the advance in the price OF gasolene
was begun today by the federal trade
commission with representatives Of the
principal producing firms on hand to
testify.
The commission has concluded an
analysis of the data gathered and the
hearing marks the conclusion Of it's
investigation.
! Commissioner Harris presided today
and appearing before the commission
to explain their side Of the case were
representatives of the Standard Oil
companies of New Jersey. New York
and Ohio, the so-called independent re-
finers of Ohio New York and Pennsyl-
vania, and the Western Oil Jobbers'
Association.
The commission was prepared to in
quire into the alleged failure of the
Standard Oil companies to compete
with one another and into reasons for
wide price variations.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-12
ELDER oRPET TEsTlFIEs.
Father OF Defendant Resumes Story a
Murder Trial.

T&tVOT " SSv0VO0US tNv0uSUO0 0SOry az
Murder Trial.
waukegan, ILL.,, June 1.-THE trial
OF Will Ornet charged .-:.s: :::s:.; ssie MIR
der Of Marian Lambert. was continued
today with the resumption Of the testi-
mony Of o. P. Orpet, father OF the de-
fendant. Mr.. Orpet was called to the
stand Friday and went thru a long
course of questioning. which had not
been finished when court adjourned un-
til today. ~ = f = 55-
1t is expected that Mrs. orpet and
Mrs. Frank Lambert. mother Of the
dead girl, will be called to the stand
next Il
In concluding his testimony. Mr..
Orpet declared his son did not sleep a,
home on the nights OF Feb. 8 or 8, the
nights before the girls body was found
in the snow covered woods.
The elder Orpet also testified that a
month before the death Of the girl he
had instructed an assistant to throw
away the stock Of poison he used in
gardening, which the state alleges
caused the death Of the girl.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-12
fLAGMAN KILLED BY TRAIN.
J. 3. Clements, Of Metz, Run Over by
Rock Island Special.

Special to mes-Republican.
Newton, June 12.-J. b. Clements, OF
Metz was instantly killed by a Rock
Island special passenger train at 10: 40
o'clock this morning. Clements was
tagging for a section crew near Metz
and it is thought fell asleep. Coroner
Hinshaw was called and is holding an
inquest. Clements leaves a wife and
three grown children. The unexpect-
ed special was following No. II.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-12
Several Leaders Of Third
Party to Support
Republicans.
EXPECT ROOSEVELT
TO TAKE STUMP
Men Close TO Colonel Believe He Will
Enter Campaign in Behalf Of Repub-
lican Nomines-Non-Pa artisan Hughes
League Being Formed in New York.
Nomines visiths City 20 Make Plans
For Aggressive Campaign.

New York, June 12-Eforts to read
significance today into consultation
between Charles Evans Hughes, the
republican presidential candidate, and
George w. Wickersham as the medi-
ator-so rumor went-in plans to gain
the support Of Colonel Roosevelt for
the republican candidate, were met by
denial from. Mr.. Wickersham that his
visit had any significance at all.
The conference was held soon after
Mr. Hughes arrived here from Wash
ington. Nothing was allowed to leak
Out As to the nature Of their discus
sion. Mr.. Wickersham insisted his visit
had nothing to do with politics.
X have no expectation Of seeing MA
Roosevelt and no mission to see him."
said Mr.. Wickersham. You entirely
mistake the object Of my visit. I have
had no political relations with Mr..
Hughes on this occasion. am heartily
and siastically supporting him, Of
course. I think that the progressives
will give him their support, and do
not expect Colonel Roosevelt to head a
third ticket
Others who called upon Mr.. Hughes
in the afternoon included Henry w.
Taft brother Of the former president.
and William Cary Sanger, former as
sistant secretary Of war under Colonel
isoossveit fs'' a -
The first organized political move In
AI~sNS
the election OF Charles E. Hughes was
sannounced today upon the arrival OF
the republican candidate from Wash
3ington. 5s 81 s5
AZ was the reorgsniration of the
Hughes Alliance. an organization OF
republican. democratic and aprUgfEssivs
voterss which came Into being when
the justice was candidate for gov
sernor in New York a second time.
Mr.. Hughes went to the Hotel Astor,
where he established headquarters. It
was said that the same men who COM
posed the Hughes Alliance would work
probably under the name Of the,
Hughes Non-Partisan League. The or
ganization i plans to provide Mr..
Hughes with personal headquarters for
his visits to New York.
nuanee Declines TO Taik OF Plans.
Mr.. Hughes declined to discuss his
plans. He was asked how 1t felt to be
drafted Tor the biggest job in the
world"
There are certain circumstances"
he said, under which matter of duty
is supremely clear and, which leaves
no ground for hesitancy in this case.
There was no question as to what I
should do. did It and in my an
,nouncement to the people endeavored
to make my attitude clear.
II came here to hold consultations
in regard to arrangements for the fut-
ure. can say nothing in respect to
the details at this time
Mr.. Hughes then posed for moving
picture men.
There was . procession Of local re-
nublicans 20 call on Mr.. Hughes.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-12
FAIRBANKS WILL ACCEPT.

Changes Mind and Decides to Be
Running Mate 81 Hughes.
indianapolis, Ind. Jnna 12.Charles
w. Fairbanks issuedSa statement ac-
cepting the republican nomination for
the vice presidency. The statement
follows:
Z was not a candidate for the vice
presidential nomination and requested
the chairman OF the 1pdian ma delegation
to withdraw my name presented.
The nomination was made and the
convention adjourned before my dis
patch was received. I feel it my duty.
under the circumstances, to accept the
commission which the party has so
generously placed in my hands"
In reply to a telegram Of congratu-
lation which he sent Justice Hughes.
Fairbanks received the following:
your telegram is deeply appre-
ciated, I heartily congratulate you
upon your nomination. It is most
gratifying TO me.
(S;gned.) "Charles E. Hughes"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-12
10 maintain peace within her own bor-

ders.
On the question of preparedness that
platform will assert that the party has
| met the demands Of the worldwide sit
uation by an advanced. stage of pre-
paredness of the navy and the enlarge
ment of the army and the reorganiza-
tion Of the national guard.
The tariff plank will point out tina
reduction Of tariff duties so that
the income from that source "A nor
NAL times would meet the demands
of the government, is an achievement
Of the democratic party.
Wilson>to Pick Chairman,
The national committeeman we're
awaiting today an intimation from
President Wilson as to whom he would
prefer as chairman of the committee
to succeed McCombs. 1t was learned
word had been sent to the president
asking him to suggest the name of a
chairman agreeable to him that the
new committee may act upon the sug-
gestion Immediately after the final ses-
sion Of the convention.
Early trains brought scores of dele
gates and visitors to ST. Louis today
and Chairman McCombs said there was
every indication that a tremendous
throng would attend the convention.
This is a remarkable tribute to the
president and the party" said Mr.. Nc
Combs, when one remembers that the
convention lacks the alluring feature Of
an exciting contest over the head OF
the ticket"
The convention hall is rapidly taking
form and the national committee said
it would be ready in ample time.
St Louis hung out bunting and flags
in profusion today.
Suffragists on Hand.
Suffragists of the newly organized
woman's party and the National Amer
lean Woman's Suffrage Association to-
day rained demands for two widely
different actions on their issue upon
democratic leaders.
The national organization, headed
by Mrs. Carrie Chapman Gait, insisted
upon a declaration for suffrage in the
democratic 8s platform, while the
woman's party representatives, thru
It's chairman, Miss Ann Martin, de-
clared that. unless the convention
resolutions committee demands i'm
mediate adoption of the Susan B. An
-thQny resolution by congress, her
organization will declare war.
There is no use to delay" Miss
Martin declared today. "The party
has the votes in congress to pass this
amendment If it so desires. We will
present our last move and the leaders
can do as they choose"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-12
Mexicans Of Northern Sec-s
ton Of Country Demand
Expulsion.
UNEASY
OVER SITUATION
Disgusting Rsports Also Rsaehinu
Washington Regarding Situation
Along eordsr-Crowds e Chihuahua
Demand That Americana ss "rhrswn
ou" = Mining Men Fleeing From,
Disturbed Sections.

Washington, Juno H. - Increasing
excitement and anti-American feeling
thruout northern Mexico was de-
scrfbed today in dispatches to the
state department. Carranza au-
thorfties are reported to be indifferent
to what is going on.
Officials made no attempt to conceal
their anxiety over the situation.
Equally disquieting reports are
reaching the department Of Justice
from along the border.