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VOL. XVIII.-NO. 15
SECOND EDITION
KINSTON, N. O, THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 1916
FOUR PAGES TODAY
PRICE TWO CENTS
FIVE CENTS ON TRAINS
Ttt AN END TOBACCONISTS ARE
RUSSIANS 'ABOUT JO IF "WHISKERS" HAD WASHINGTON
COMPLETE AUSTRIAN BEEN FETCHED THE OF CARRANZA
EXPECTING DISINTEGRATE
GOVERNMENT OR A CHANGE
FRIDAY NIGIlTj JIlQBME PL'TFORM WILL TO MEET ASlWilrF
BE BUILT Bi PRESIDENT'S SUGGESTIONS LAST OF THE MONTH
FORTS' INVESTMENT LECTURE 'D BE 0, KJ FOR BETTER
SOON; SOMETHING IS COMING
ONVMllpN jjjj' ' COME
Today ftevoted to OratQryPlank On Americanism Will Association of the United
Denounce the Hyphenates Baker Carried to St. States to Be In Conven-
Louis Tentative Draft from President, Touching High
PlacesrPernocrats Wilj Favor Letting, Weaker Na
tions Shape Their Own Destinies, With No Reference
By Name, to Mexicorr-A Navy for, Protection and Ar
my Adequate for a Start Demanded Income Tax, Sci
cntific Tariff Commission and Low Tariff.
tion Three Days West
Carolina City Ideal Meet
ing Place
(Special to The Free Press)
Asheville, June 15. The conven
tion of the Tobacco Association of the
United States here on June 28, 29
and 30 will bring together the lead
ers in one of the greatest industries
in the country.
Asheville is the ideal convention
city of the South, located as it is in
the center of the 'Hijch-Altitude area
oi eastern America, lor within a
little circle of 100 miles around Ashe
ST. LOUIS, June 15. Chairman James an
nounced that balloting would start at 8 o'clock
tonight.
Plan to Windup Friday Night.
St. Louis, June 15. Speed-up methods were today
api,.IC w inc iiivia vuuvciiLiuil piaus. J. lie icitucrs vin0, are G4 mountain peaks 6,000
plan to adjourn Friday night instead of Saturday. To- feet and upward in altitude, 24 of
day is being devoted to oratory. these peaks higher than Mount wash-
Senator Ollie James, permanent chairman, was the ington of New England, including
main speaker. Ratification of the platform is expected Mount Mitchell, om feet, highest
tonight. It is expected Vice-President Marshall will pnt east of the Rockies, which is
have nO Opposition. now reached by one of the longest
Resolutions Committee members are trying to get and most wunlerful sci!nic mountain
planks inserted appealing to the Progressives, hoping to raijwavs in the world- Delegates and
et their support. Workmen s compensation and suf
frage planks will be favored by Progressives.
James, Speaking This Afternoon.
When the convention was called to order today re
ports of the Credentials and Permanent Organization
committees were adopted. Senator James was made per
manent chairman. Nominations will be made tonight
John W. Westcott will place Wilson in nomination at 8
Have Cfit Off Defenders of Chautauqua Program First Battle Between Two Troops 14th Cavalry and Hundred
Czernowitz From Lem
berg, Reported
OCCUPY RAILROAD POINTS
Day Most Interesting
Dr. Wirt and Boys' Choir
Hcadliners Victor's
Band and Juggler Today
Slavs Continue Conquest of
the Zone No Infantry
Fighting on the Verdun
Front During Night; the
French War Office Says
The entertainment of the Brook
line Choir Roys and the lecture of Dr.
Lincoln Wirt, the headline for
Chautauqua's first day, were thor
oughly enjoyed by the largo audien
ces which congregated at the mati
nee and evening hours Wednesday.
Dr. I. Alvadoro Downev. the sunor-
Mexicans at San Ignacio, on U. S. Side, Today Troop
ers Whipped Raiders and Are Pursuing Two Sol
diers Killed and a Number Injured Five Bodies of
Mexicans Recovered,, and Search Continues In Brush
for Others Complete Crumbling of De Facto Govern
ment or the Opposite Inevitable, Say Reports From
Authoritative Sources Shakeup In Few Weeks
o'clock!
Sen'
Wilson,
visitors to Asheville can leave the
city at 8:50 in the morning and re
turn at 8 o'clock in the evening
spending three hours on the top of the
mountain
The great Biltmore estate will be
open to the tobacco men and there
are many other places of interest in
and around Asheville
The Tobacco Association of the
Senator James started his keynote speech lauding portant Sanitations iin catenae,
and mimbers among: its members
McCormick, Manager.
" Washington; Jumr-15. President Wilson today de
tided to name Vance C. McCormick of Pennsylvania his
campaign njanager.
President to Dictate Platform
St. Louis, June 15. Hyphenated organizations will
le denounced vigorously in the Democratic platform.
The President's ideas on international relations, Mex
ico and suffrage will dominate the platform.
A tentative draft was brought to St. Louis by Secre
tary of War Baker, giving the President's views. It
touches only the high spots, leaving minor issues to be
worked out by the Resolutions Committee.
Denunciation of the hyphenates will be embodied in
the Americanism dank. The nlatform will endorse suf-
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rage, won't mention Mexico by name, will demand a na- UL 41 V KVK. M.IU WW lillfl V
vv sufficient for protection and an armv forming an effi- IlLit I ULrtU tULU 111111 rtllU I HULL U1HLU
cient nucleus for a fighting force, and will favor the in
come tax, a scientific tariff commission, and a low tanlt.
Keferrmg to Mexico, the President says the weaker na
tions ought to have the right to shape their own destiniea
Laredo, Tex., June 15. Two American soldiers were
killed and seven wounded today in fighting with Mexican
bandits who crossed the Rio Grande near San Ignacio;
intendent, made a happy introducto- say repoits. The Mexican casualties are unknown. ' The
ry speech, telling of the work of ,.. . - . i i i ,1 i . T
ready.
Official Report. 1
San Antonio, June 15. General Mann, commanding
the Laredo forces, reported to General Funston that
troops I and M of the Fourteenth cavalry were attacked
by a hundred bandits at San Ignacio. He said two sol
diers were killed and eleven wounded. Soldiers are pur
suing the bandits. -
Explosion In Mexico Bound to Come Soon.
Washingto, June 15. The Administration has evi-
gates of Czernowitz and taken stra- " ' " (lentf Ltfliuing U Miuw Uie giauuai ui&niicgi atiuu ui tno
tegic points along the Czernowitz- y K K uaiTanza de iacto government, uonsuiar reports -re-
Lemberg Railway. ceivea ac ine state uepartment, ana private aavices giv-
kuuu du u,c ... ;n the a b officers and civilians in Mexico, give evi-
were all well taken. ,
(By the United Press)
Paris. June 1!. There were no in
fantry attacks on either side of the
Meuse last night, it is said officially
A German detachment in Vosges
tried to reach French lines, but was
repulsed.
Bear Tightening His Grip.
Petrograd, June 15. The Russian
offensive concentrating north of
Czernowitz to cut off the defenders
from Lemberg has been succe ful,
say unofficial reports. The Russians
have advanced along the Pruth to the
Chautauqua and the advantages to
bo gained by having the annual
Chautauquas. The required number
rtf season tickets to coven- the guar
antee fund were disposed of and
some few over before the day closed.
In the choir there were six boys
and two young men and their con
certs were well rendered and receiv
ed. The soprano soloist, a young
boy of about 14, was called upon to
sing until the director explained that
prominent men in the trade in all
parts of the United States, as well
as many bankers, transportation men,
manufacturers of tobacco supplies,
machinery, etc.
The Association during the 16
years of its life, has done a good
work for the tobacco industry; and
as it is growing rapidly in numbers,
the scope and value of its work will
been enlarged and its influence will
be greater each year.
An interesting program is being
arranged for the meeting, and the
occasion will be one of So much plea
sure and value that many tobacco
men will tremaiu over in Asheville
Saturday and Sunday following the
regular convention days.
Convention headquarters will be
the famous Grove Park Inn, and Mr.
Seely, the proprietor, has given re
duced rates, and promises to see that
tobacco men with their families shall
have a great time. G. E. Webb, Win-son-Salem.
N. C, will gladly give
desired information.
Dr. Wirt told of his three-year ex
pedition through the wilds of Alas
ka. The hardships and thrilling ex
periences of the frozen country fur
nished the basis for a most interest
ing hour's entertainment. Ir. Wirt's
Officials believe that a few weeks will bring develop
ment of a spell either of complete crumbling or a decided
change for the better.
Washington Hears of Fight. '
Washington, June 15. The War Department this af-
address was spiced with interesting ternoon received official confirmation of the San Ignacio
anecdote and he .paused from time fjtrht. Funston reported two soldiers killed and -seven
wounded. - ...
Reply to Carranza Ready. .
Washington, June 15. President Wilson and Secre
tary Lansing discussed today the final draft of the reply
to the Carranza note demanding the withdrawal of the
troops. It may not be sent for several days.
FOUR DROWNED IN PAMLICO RIVER, WHEN
PACKET WENT TO BOT'M EARLY TODAY iN
NEEDS OF EUROPEAN
WAR SUFFERERS ARE
STILL
Federal Council of Church
es Suggests Citizenship
Sunday' As Opportunity
for Raising Funds An
other Statement
(Special to The Free Press)
New York, June lS.--The Federal
Council of the Churches of Christ
in, America today issued the follow
ing self-explanatory letter:
A Second Message to the Churches.
The response to the War Relief
message ol the Federal Council has
en immediate and promising. The
movement has received the warm ap
proval of the constituent denomina
tions of the Council recently asetnb
fcled. --.
Please bear in mind that this is a
continuous campaign until all of our
people have been reached, and so
long as the suffering in Europe con
tinues its appeal to us.
We earnestly" offer jthe following
oggestions: - , "
1. Appoint a committee of your
church to" develop a continuous in
terest in the morement
(Continued on Pag Three)
PRESIDENT WILSON
SAFE AND SANE IN
TIMES
The Marion Believed to Have Been Overladen Capsized
In Comparatively Shallow Water Sisters Among the
Victims Six Maje Survivors Vessel Bound From
Bath to Washington Went Down In Wide Part of the
Stream Sinking Occurred at 9 A. M. Few of the
Details Had Girls From Prominent Families; Pre
sumed They Could Not Swim Craft Racing to the
Scene In Hope of Picking Up Possible Survivors
to time to point to good morals sug
gested by his points. His story of
the faithfulness of his dogs was most
pleasing and his auditors regretted
that he did not find a way to bring
his lead dog, "Whiskers," with him
when he returned to the States in
stead of leaving him to his rate in
the frozen country.
Dr. Downey gave the first of his
series lectures this aftornojn. "Eu
genics" was his subject. Victor's
band is the musical attraction of the
day. Tonight Rosani, the Prince of
Jugglers, will hold the boards with
the band. Victor's L'and was one of
the attractions two years ago and
the announcement that it is again
on the program this year will be
iAsiA news to the music lovers of
Kinston.
SAY MANY MAY HAVE
LOST LIVES ON SEA
WHEN SHIP STRUCK
BULLETINS
(By the United Press)
Pacific Coaster Bear, Car
rying More Than 200,
Grounded All Hands
Put Off In Boats Bodies
Reported Washed Up
BOY SCOUTS IN('OUPOKATEI).
Washington, June 13. Presi
dent Wilson loday signed the
IJoy Scout hill for the incorpora
tion of the IJoy Scouts of America.
Has Had More to Contend
With '
cessor,
In Keynote Speech Na
tion's Great Leader
(Special to The Free Press)
St Louis, June 15. Governor
Martin H. Glynn of New York in the
keynote speech of .the Democratic
convention yesterday declared that
Wilson had had more to contend
with in the way of national crises
than any President before him. None
of his predecessors showed such dip
lomatic ability and coolheadedne?,
he stated.
Governor Glynn said the Demo
cratic "administration had fulfilled
the party's promises.
"The President "of the United
States stands today where stood the
men who made America and who
saved America," he declared. "He
stands where George ' Washington
stood when he prayed that 1fris coun
try would never unsheath the sword
except in self-defense so long
(Continued on Page Four)
as
fierceness of the Russians offen
sive was emphasized in today's
official war report. It says ab
solute disregard of loss of lives
is causing the Russian successes.
JETTIE, WARREN, GREENE
COUNTY VETERAN, DEAD
(Special to The Fee Press)
Washington. N. C. June 15. The bodies of three crirls
mm man Any i rcue- arowned when the packet Maron was sudk by neavy Vienna, June 15 The terrific
Declared Glynn 8eas ln Pamlico river today have been recovered. A
searcn is Demg maae ior ine Doay oi a iounn viciim.
the girls were in the pilot house of the craft with the
captain and first officer.- The men managed to escape
through a window when the boat plunged under with
out warning.
Four Drowned In River Tragedy.
Washington, N. C, June 15. Four persons were
drowned when the power passenger and freight boat Ma
rion sunk in Pamlico river about a dozen miles below here
at 9 a. m. The dead are:
Maude Mason, fourteen. " ,
Ruth Brooks, fourteen. x
Katie Brooks, fourteen.
J. S. Woolard, sixty.
The Misses Brooks were sisters. v
The Marion was bound from Bath, to Washington.
The craft cwas laden heavily with potatoes. It is believ
ed that she capsized in rough water.' The river is several
miles wide at the spot. Few vessels were in sight.
Very few details of the sinking have been had. Six
men of the crew and passengers are known to have been
rescued. It is believed none of the girls could swim.
They were of prominent families. The Marion is a fair
sized river boat It is believed she is in comparatively
shallow water. She can be raised. A coast guard ship
is believed to be en route to the scene. Fast power boats
left Here this inorning.
(By the United Press)
San Francisco, June 15. Wire
less messages picked up at Ver
ba ltueii Island Naval Station
(his uftc rn.Min said all but two of
the Ikar's lifeboats had landed
(heir passengers at Eureka
lightship. It is reported that a
lifeboat was trying to land in
(he surf near Mendocino, where
five corpses were reported found.
San Francisco, June 15. Wireless
messages say there is no trace of life
boats from the coast liner L'oar.
ashore off Cape Mendocino. The bat
tleship Oregon, steamer Grace Dol
lar and tug Relief are hunting for
lifeboats.
The Boar crashed into a rock 150
Jettie Warren, in his 70th year, a miles south of Eureka. There were
Confederate veteran and eood citi- 120 passengers and a crew of 82.
sen known throughout several coun- They left the ship safely and took to
ties, died at Snow Hill Tuesday, said the boats. The Bear was en route
a report received here today. The from Portland to San Francisco,
funeral was held Wednesday after- Unconfirmed reports to the Eure
ka today said five bodies had wash
ed ashore on Cape Mendocino. The
report said two boatloads of surviv
ors had landed.
GUESTS HAD NAR'OW
ESCAPES WHEN SNA'
HILL HOTEL BURNED
Some Fled In Night Clothes
Early Today Property
Loss About $10,000 Fire
That Ruined House Orig
inated in the Kitchen
noon.
MAJOR MITCHELL IS
RIDLEY'S SUCCESSOR
TO VACCINATE FIVE
HUNDRED HOGS SOON
Major W. A. Mitchell, now a mem
ber of the staff at the Fort Leaven
worth Army School, has been . as
signed to the Wilmington office as J. W. Sears, Craven County Farm
district engineer to succeed Capt C. I Demonstrator, is to administer an-
S. Ridley. Capt Ridley will attend I ti-cholera serum to 500 hog a within
the Field Engineering School. I the next five or six dys.
A dozen or more persons had nar
row cscap33 when the Hotel Potter
was burned at Snow Hill about 2
o'clock this marnii g. The Games
orijrinatinjt in the kitchen, quickly
spread through the house. The 22
room, two-story frame structure was
entirely consumed, together with
practically all of the contents. Some
of the guests were compelled to flee
from the house in thoir nijrht clothes.
Dr. W. B. Young, a dentist, was
almost suffocated by smoke before
he woke. He hastened through the
house to wake up the other sleepers.
Several barely escaped with their '
lives, so quickly did the fire spread.
The Potter house was owned by
Mrs. L. N. Potter. J. B. Mallison
operated it as a hotel. Although
Snow Hill has very small equipment
for fighting fire, the blaze was eon
fined to the one building.
The property loss was about $10,
000. Insurance on the building was
about $2,500, and on the furniture
about $700, it is said.
COLORED MAN KILLED
BY A LOGGING TRAIN
: A negro man, name not learned, is
reported to have been killed and the
body mangled by a logging train on
the road between Chinquapin and
New Ebrn Wednesday. "' Six ears
passed over the body, it ii sa.il.
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