Progressives Rally Behind Roosevelt at Chicago Convention
The Progressive national convention opened June 7 in Chicago with a record breaking demonstration for Colonel Roosevelt. Delegates roared for one hour and thirty three minutes as they cheered and sang the Progressive battle hymn, moving through aisles and onto the stage amid torn banners and raining umbrellas.
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Denver
William J. Bryan
William H. Taft
Raymond Robins
Colonel Roosevelt
Robins
Teddy
Victor Murdock
Kanaans
Hamilton Fish, Jr
Mr. Robins
Colnel Rosevelt
Walter Brown
Ohio
Johnson
California
Brown
Progressive Party
Resolutions Committee
Igh
Yuan Shi Kai’s Last Words Blame Monarchical Rule
The ex-president Yuan Shi Kai voiced regret that monarchic rule harmed the Qing dynasty and hastened his fall, reflecting on the disaster it brought to China.
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Peking
Yuan Shi Kai
Ching
Justice Hughes Busy at Home in Washington
Justice Hughes remained secluded at his home on Sixteenth Street on Wednesday writing opinions for the Supreme Court bench. The final decision day is set for next fall.
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Washington
Hughes
Sixteenth Street
Harding Elected Temporary Chairman at Republican Convention
Senator Warren G Harding of Ohio was elected temporary chairman at the Chicago Republican national convention. The assembly adopted orderly procedures, heard Harding’s keynote urging party harmony, and adjourned after a concise two hour session with a quiet, disciplined atmosphere.
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Philadelphia
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Whitman
America
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Borah
Idaho
Henry Cabot Lodge chairs resolutions at Republican convention
Henry Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts served as chairman of the committee on resolutions at the National Republican convention in Chicago.
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Henry Cabot Lodge
Massachusetts
Chicago
Murder Charge Shocks Wills Point in Bank Chief’s Death
R. J. Moran was arrested Wednesday and charged with the murder of his father-in-law H. F. Goodnight, president of the Van Zandt National Bank, and Goodnight’s wife, who were beaten to death.
Truck Driver Shot Dead Near Valle In Mexican Town
Reports say an American truck driver attached to train No 13 under Captain Tobias was shot and killed in the Mexican town of Valle on the night of June 3 near Columbus New Mexico.
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Columbus, N. M
Tobias
Valle
Republicans Conclave Opens With Placidity and Sparks
The opening of the Republican convention unfolds in calm fashion as Harding’s address is followed by quick floor speeches and a rapid organization. Delegates cheer, hats fly, and handkerchiefs wave before the temporary setup is replaced by permanent rules and committees.
Nevada Woman Moran Picked to Notify VP Nominee
Mrs. W. A. Moran of Nevada was honored as the first woman to receive official recognition at the Republican convention. At the Nevada caucus she was chosen to notify the vice presidential nominee.
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Chicago
W. A. Moran
Nevada
Hadley Unable to Attend Republican National Convention
Herbert Hadley delegate at large to the Republican national convention and a leading figure in 1912 could not attend this year’s meeting due to health reasons.
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Kansas City
Herbert
Hadley
Peace Conference Held at Chicago
The Republican convention accepted the Progressives invite for a joint peace conference in Chicago. Conferees include Reed Smoot Borah W Murray Crane Nicholas Murray Butler and A R Johnson. No agreement reached on candidates or terms. adjourned at 1 am after deadlock. Platforms urge national defense tariff reform conservation child labor and other policies.
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Reed Smoot
Utah
William E. Borah
Idaho
W. Murray Crane
Massachusetts
Nicholas Murray Butler
New York
A. R. Johnson
Ironton
Republican and Progressive Peace Party
Goss
Wisconsin
International Army and Navy
Navy
China Names General Tuan ChiJui New Premier
Peking reports General Tuan ChiJui named premier at over 60, with long tenure in the army. He is noted as a prominent public figure with extensive military ties.
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Peking
China
Tuan ChiJui
Cotton acreage rising in Washington area
Outlook shows cotton acreage 15 to 20 percent higher than last year with figures leaning toward the upper end. Latest advices from the cotton section indicate a stronger expansion in the region.
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Washington
Roosevelts Appeal Urges Unity for Americanism and Preparedness
Oyster Bay, N Y Colonel Roosevelt urges Chicago Progressive and Republican conventions to unite for the safety and honor of the country and to endorse genuine Americanism and preparedness. He assails Wilson and warns of foreign influence while promoting a strong navy and universal military training. The Progressive platform favors Americanism, preparedness, protection, and woman suffrage, with a peace-focused finish after the war.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Roosevelt
Chicago
Mexico
Utah and Idaho Shine at Republican National Convention
Chicago report notes Utah dominates coverage with Senator Reed Smoot as convention credentials chair and key role in steering to a consultative committee. Idaho's Senator Borah addresses the gathering while Sutherland of Utah and Chauncey Depew join Depew and Cannon in morning remarks.
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Chicago
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Resolutions Committee
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Coliseum
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Kansas
Charles Innes
Massachusetts
Henry Cabot Lodge
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Chauncey M. Depew
Joe” Cannon
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Milwaukee
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McKinley
Roosevelt
Senator Smoot
Porto Rico
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Hawaii
Charles Warren
Michigan
Smoot
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Borah
Senator Sutherland
Suffrage Plank Adopted at Republican Convention
Chicago Woman suffrage moved to a curious path at the Republican convention. Denied then accepted as a plank, it ended as a favored principle with a proviso that each state decide the suffrage question locally. The Susan B Anthony amendment plank from the new women’s party was rejected.
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Chicago
Woman's Party
Borah Receives Roses for Women Suffrage Support
Senator Borah was honored by the National American Woman Suffrage association with a bouquet of roses and a commendation letter for securing the woman suffrage plank in the Republican platform.
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Chicago
Borah
National American Woman Suffrage Association
Suffragists March in Rain Through Chicago to Coliseum
About 6,000 women braved a heavy rain and cold wind as they marched two miles through downtown Chicago to the Coliseum. Led by a platoon of police and bands, they gathered to present Equal Suffrage arguments to Republican leaders.
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National Equal Suffrage Association
Pa Ee
Coliseum
Corncill City Threatened by Floating Ice Cakes
A remote report says Corncill City on the Neukluk river was nearly swept away by drifting ice cakes. The lower town suffered demolition of many buildings while long distance telephone service relayed the warning.
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Neukluk River
Mourning for Kitchener Across Britain
Britain observed a national day of mourning on June 7 for Lord Kitchener. Officers wore black crepe armbands as flags flew at half mast and ceremonies were held across cities and towns.
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Londooe
Balfumasi
Arkansas Tornado Toll Rises Across State
Reports from Little Rock indicate 76 killed as a line of tornadoes swept Arkansas and neighboring states. Judsonia suffered massive destruction with a third of the town gone. Morrillton saw fatalities and injuries. hundreds of buildings were leveled and dozens injured across the region.
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Morrillton
Missouri
Mississippi
Ilinois
Tennessee
Illinois
Eleonore
Chinese President Yuan Shi Kai Dies in Beijing
Yuan Shi Kai, president of the Chinese republic, died on June 6 in Peking after several days of stomach trouble. Premier Tuan Chi-Jui advised Vice President Li Yuan Hung of succession to the presidency, ending a heated political crisis.
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Peking
China
Yuan Shi Kai
Chinese Republic
Tuan Chi-Jui
Li Yuan Hung
Jeopardized Coup Sparks Early 1916 Chinese Revolt
After Yuan Shi Kai’s collapse and a growing revolutionary mood, a December 1915 uprising sought to crown a monarch as the first emperor of a new dynasty. The revolt spread swiftly through Southern China, with multiple assassination attempts on the president and a bomb plot at the imperial palace.
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Yuan Shi Kai
Terrident
China
Imperial Palace
Canadians Lose Heavily in Battle Near Ottawa
Reported June 6 states more than 100 Canadian officers were killed or missing after a clash near Ottawa. Private losses were also heavy as the battle results were released to the public.
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Ottawa
Park City Utah Association Calls for Abolition of Bars
In Park City the Utah Association in annual session on June 5 voted in favor of abolishing bars in clubhouses. The move aims to end alcohol service within association facilities and enforces stricter clubhouse conduct.
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