West Virginia Governor Hatfields Chicago clash with Mann
A reported confrontation in Chicago between West Virginia Governor Hatfield and Isaac T. Mann chairman of the Mountain State delegation sparked accusations of threats and a street fight at the Republican convention. Reports cite a blow to Mann and Hatfield’s disputed push to nominate a national committeeman amid broader intra delegation tension.
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W. P. Hawiey
Chicago
Isaac T. Mann
Hatfild
Cincinnati Enquirer
Bluefield
West Virginia
Harding
Henry D. Hitfheid
Bramwell Coal
Manin
Mann
McDowell County
Hatfield
Pittsburg Dispatch
Mercer County
Colcum
Repubcan
R. J. Black
Meeesport
West Virgnia
West
Delegation Re-elects Highland Amid Absence Rumor
Two delegation members were absent as the group met at the appointed hour and re-elected Virgil L. Highland of Clarksburg to the national committee after an assault was reported to have followed the meeting.
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Virgil L. Highland
Clarksburg
Committee
Day in Congress Senate and House Sessions
Senate nominations in session, meets Saturday. House met at 11 a m, passed many private bills, adjourned at 4 30 p m until 11 a m Saturday.
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Senate
Death claims owner of Washington Post
John R. McLean, owner of the Washington Post and former Ohio Democratic national committeeman, died at his suburban home Friendship in Wisconsin Avenue at 2 50 PM. He was 88 and had suffered a prolonged illness with jaundice and related complications. He was born in Cincinnati and became sole owner of the Enquirer in 1881 before purchasing the Washington Post a decade ago. He leaves a son Edward J. McLean and a sister, married to Admiral Dewey.
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Washington
John R. McLean
Washington Post
National Democratic
Ohio
Friendship
Wisconsin Avenue
McLean
Cincinnati
The
Enquirer
United States
Edward J. M Lean
Post
Admiral Dewey
Gubernatorial Nominee Still Not Positively Known
Republicans name Young for Secretary of State Durst for Auditor Johnson for Treasurer Murray for Superintendent England for Attorney General Stewart for Agriculture Returns show Young Durst Johnson Murray England Stewart The race remains unsettled as canvassing continues with both parties claiming victory and French supporters optimistic in Democratic nomination push.
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Young
Darst
Johnson
Murray
England
Stewart Agriculture
Houston Young
John Durst
Wm. S. Johnson
R. Murray
E. T. England
Jas. H. Stewart
Lilly
Robinson
French
Cornwell
Hughes Leads Field on Two Ballots for Supreme Court Nomination
On the Coliseum ballots Justice Hughes heads the field with growing strength and backing from supporters. Indications point to a Hughes nomination by Republicans and Roosevelt by Progressives with a presidential naming expected today.
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Justice Hughes
Gol. Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Hughes
Hughes Leads In First Ballots At Republican Convention
At Chicago's Coliseum on June 9 Justice Hughes led with 253.5 votes on the first ballot and 328.5 on the second, needing 494 to secure nomination. Roosevelt showed strength with 81 first-ballot votes, Fairbanks, Burton, and others gaining on the second ballot as delegates shifted.
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Fairbanks
Burton
Hughes
Whitman
Oregon
Florida
Col. Roosevelt
Charles W. Fairbanks
Colonel Roosevelt
Senator Fall
New Mexico
Senator Week
Elihu Root
Cummins
Sherman
Roosevelt
Knox
Henry Ford
Michigan
Taft
Texas
Borah
Willis
McCall
Massachusetts
Senator Lodge
Senator Weeks
W. Murray Crane
Missouri
New Jersey
New York
Pennsylvania
Wanamaker
DuPont
Root
Brumbaugh
Leonard Wood
Harding
Republicans and Progressives Hold Harmonious Meetings in Chicago
In Chicago on June 9 the Republican and Progressive harmony conferences met as planned. Both sides adjourned without nominations, signaling expectations of nominating Mr. Justice Hughes at the Coliseum and Colonel Theodore Roosevelt at the auditorium, with sessions to resume next morning.
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Chicago
Republicans and
Progressives Harmony Conference
Justice Hughes
Theodore Roosevelt
Peace conference resumes in Chicago after 11 tonight
The Republican and Progressive peace conference in Chicago began its second session shortly before 11 o'clock tonight. No indications were given on the expected duration of the talks.
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Chicago
Roosevelt asserts Hughes strength peaked as Progressive plan unfolds
In Oyster Bay on June 9 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt took over coordination of Progressives by telephone after the Republican convention adjourned. He contended Hughes’ strength had maxed on the second ballot and urged delaying any nomination while Republicans act, as Progressive leaders pressed for guidance. He noted restless party mood and ongoing hourly contact from Chicago.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Chicago
Oyster Pay
Hughes
Senator Penrose
Leaders pledge postponement urged by former president
At an auditorium gathering last night supporters repeated assurances that the former president desired the selection of a candidate to be postponed. The event did not result in naming a colonel or finalizing any appointment.
Roosevelt at Progressive convention in Chicago through tense day
Three convention sessions in Chicago featured a dramatic entrance by Senator Borah and a brief speech for harmony. A prohibition plank failed 523 to 82 as leaders kept peace in the hall while Roosevelt’s nomination lingered.
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Borah
Idaho
Chicago
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Coliseum
Hiram Johnson
Ballot Activity at Coliseum Cites Roosevelt Support
Two ballots at the Coliseum reflected confidence in the Roosevelt vote and a motion to end the session received backing. James R. Garfield of Ohio contributed as the article noted.
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Coliseum
Mr. Roosevelt
James R. Garfield
Ohio
Weather Outlook for West Virginia and Virginia
West Virginia sees local thunder showers with a Saturday look, Sunday fair and warmer. Virginia trends include partly cloudy to loud south, likely showers in the north, with Saturday and Sunday fair and warmer.
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West Virginia
Virginia
Four Chinese Provinces Pledge Loyalty to Government
Four provinces Sze Chuen Hunan Che Kian and Chen Si rescinded their independence declarations and reaffirmed loyalty to the Beijing government after Yuan Shikai's death and Li Yuan Hung taking the presidency. The move follows earlier May declarations by Hunan Shun Si and Sze Chuen and Che Kiang’s April suppression. Washington reports say northern provinces recognize Li Yuan Hung. southern provinces already deemed him legitimate but may seek cabinet changes.
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Peking
China
Sze-Chun
Hunan
Che-Kiang
Chen Si
Yuan Shi Kai
Li Yuan Hung
Yuan
Hu Nan
Shun Si
Sze Chuen
Washington
State Department
Russian Drive Pushes Austrians Back on Front
London reports ongoing Russian offensives against Austro-Hungary along a 250 mile front from the Pripet to the Romanian border. 1,143 officers and over 64,700 men captured since the drive began. Brussiloff's forces advance along the Styr and Kovel-Rovno railway. Germans aid Austrians. Austrian positions shift on the Styr in Volhynia. French repulse German infantry near Hill 304 as Verdun artillery remains heavy. Italians withdraw to new positions east of Asiago and Campomulo. Rome confirms gains on the Asiago highlands. Australian involvement noted.
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London
Pripet
Roumanian
Stripa
Galicia
Zlotalipa
Petrograd
Lutsk
Brussiloff
Styr
Kovel-Rovno
Vienna
Volhynia
Thiamont
Verdun
Paris
Thiaumont Farm
Chapitre Wood
Fumin Wood
Damloupe
Meuse
Asiago
Campomulo Valley
Rome
Assiago Highlands
Demonstrations Against Americans Rise in Mexican Cities
Anti American demonstrations continue in northern Mexico with tensions in Chihuahua San Luis Potosi and Nuevo Leon. Officials report possible agitation while Carranza forces maintain control and the American expeditionary force remains ready to defend the border.
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Washington
Mexico
Chihuahua
San Luis Potisi
Nuevo Leon
State Department
Offireiels
Carranza
Saitilo
Chihuahua City
Monterey
Baker
Funston
Carranzy
Wilson
United States
Germans Attack Front on Meuse Front Near Thiaumont Farm
Paris June 9 official war office report says Germans opened a general assault along the right bank of the Meuse penetrating the French line at one point near Thiaumont farm. They also launched two small attacks southwest of Hill 204, both repulsed with heavy losses.
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Paris
Meuse
War Office
Thiaumont Farm
Small Naval Engagement Off Zeebrugge
London reports a brief clash off Zeebrugge between British monitors and torpedo boat destroyers and German torpedo boats. The enemy ships withdrew to port after being fired upon. No casualties and no damage to British ships.
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London
Belgium
Greek Army Demobilized After Entente Measures
Paris reports the Greek army has been demobilized as a result of energetic joint representations to King Constantine by the entente powers and an embargo that effectively closed Greek ports.
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Paris
Constantine
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