REE mi1 M! ma 11 Uli TBK WEATHEH Unsettled 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- . I mm mm m m mm .- w a mm m-. m m H WWt W W n mTm 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. 4

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