Hughes and Fairbanks to Lead Party at Stalwart Convention
The Chicago convention witnessed Hughes and Fairbanks emerge as the leading contenders for the Republican nomination amid a subdued, orderly process. Weeks and Lodge drew strong applause for Hughes and support for Fairbanks grew as Ohio’s Burton dropped out, leaving Burkett as a possible Western balance. The event marked a historic, unbossed convention with restrained demonstrations and smooth balloting that culminated in a confirmed choice.
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Third Ballot at Chicago Republican Convention
The Republican National Convention in Chicago was delayed as leaders awaited progress from the progressive side. Senator Smoot reported on the peace conference, Hughes touted as a unified choice with broad support, and Fairbanks nominated for vice president amid a tight roll call. Chairman Harding announced Hughes and Fairbanks as nominees as the convention closed with tributes to Charles Hughes and Stephen Phillips.
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Montana Delegation Split Over Hughes Support at Nomination
Special Dispatch from Chicago notes Montana Republicans delayed backing Hughes until nomination was assured. On final roll calls Montana cast seven votes for Hughes and one for Roosevelt. Delegates followed instructions for president while one Montana member voted for Burkett for vice president, with Mrs. Lusk backing Fairbanks.
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Democratic Plans for St. Louis Meet
St Louis June 10 Out of Chicago echoes comes the Democratic host ready to meet next week to name standard bearers for the presidential campaign. Delegates from Michigan Illinois arrive and will be joined by reinforcements from across the country. McCombs says renaming Wilson and Marshall is anticipated with a smooth convention. Governors and senators are discussed as potential officers with no storm clouds seen. A Texas contest and Hawaii district disputes loom but are expected to be settled by the national committee. President Wilson will be kept informed and may influence the convention’s leadership selection.
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Bloodiest British Front Battle Since Loos Ends
British officers report the June 22 clash in the Ypres salient as the bloodiest on the British front since the Loos battle. German forces used Verdun tactics with heavy artillery and trench mortars, vastly shelling front lines as Canadians engaged in fierce combat in front-line trenches.
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Justice Hughes Accepts Nomination in Convention Crisis
Telegram to Chairman Harding shows Supreme Court Justice Hughes accepting the Republican nomination amid a national crisis. He pledges firm Americanism, calls for strong defense, coordinated foreign policy, and protection of labor while urging unity and nonpartisan patriotism.
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Nomination News Sparks Cheer at Convention
Reporters file as Senator Harding announces Justice Hughes as the party pick amid cheers. Hughes fights tears as she meets newsmen and a 3 PM statement is promised, while Roosevelt is named by Representative Harrison and other Republicans.
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Charles Hughes and early career of a future governor
The text outlines Charles Hughes born April 11 1862 in Jens Falls New York son of a Baptist minister and a religious mother. It notes Brown University graduate 1881 Columbia Law School prize fellowship 1884 87 and early roles as counsel for Stevens and Armstrong committees amid 1905 08 insurance investigations. It mentions he became governor of New York in 1906 and later joined the supreme bench under Taft. It also references films and cast details for The Dope Fiend and Knickerbocker brand productions with Chester Withey and others.
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RESIGNATION MARKS TURN OF SUPREME COURT JUSTICE HUGHES
The article recounts Justice Hughes resigning from the Supreme Court amid praise and controversy. It notes his early year decisions on Alabama peonage, food law interpretations, and anti discrimination rulings, plus opinions on Oklahoma Jim Crow, foreign worker access, and the Mary Phagan case. It mentions telegrams from Taft and Republican leaders, including a reply to Fairbanks.
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