Republicans Endorse Consistent Foreign Policy and Navy Strength
The Republican platform pledges a fearless navy and strong army, opposes government ownership of vessels, and favors regulation of transportation by the federal government. It calls for industrial preparedness, immigrant literacy tests, child labor laws, and liberal compensation for requisitioned mail ships, while avoiding a prohibition or suffrage plank.
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Wilson
Republicans Split Over Platform and Nomination Tactics
Chicago dispatch notes a heated debate over the Underwood tariff and war taxes as Republicans weigh platforms and nominees. Hughes remains silent on a possible Roosevelt bid while Borah is eyed for vice president. Conservative and radical wings clash as the convention seeks approval of the platform and potential Roosevelt nomination.
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Chicago
Hughes
Fall
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Root
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Weeks
Burton
Cummins
Germans Capture Fort Vaux Key to Verdun
Paris reports Fort Vaux on the Meuse has fallen after seven days of heavy fighting making it a crucial Verdun stronghold. In Chicago the Republicans reportedly plan nominations this afternoon with Representative McKinley of Illinois saying he thinks so. Harding offered no comment on Roosevelt's message as the Republican resolutions committee adopts a suffrage plank but defeats the prohibition feature.
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Paris
Fort Vaux
Meuse
Khown
Verdun
Chicago
McKinley
Inois
Harding
Roosevelt
Republian Resolutions Committee
Special Purchase Sale Announcement
Department wide sale notice from M. Spivy & Co. Zt announcing a special purchase sale across all departments. No further details on dates locations or terms are provided in the readable text.
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M. (. Spivy & Co
The Social Highwayman at World Film features Curtis Jaffray
Curtis Jaffray, lord of a vast estate, robs the rich by night to aid the poor in the lowlands. Edwin August stars in The Social Highwayman, directed by August, a five part picture. The feature screens tomorrow. don’t miss it.
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Curtis Jaffray
Edwin August
Band Concert Invite From Board of Trade Leader
H. and Rodgers, president of the Board of Trade, spoke at the Normal today and invited Normal students to Simpson Park tomorrow night to hear the Municipal Band in concert.
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H. & Rodgers
Board of Trade
Simpson Park
Card of Thanks for Support During Sorrow
We thank all who visited and assisted us during our illness and sorrow. We especially remember those who supported us, and we commend you to Him who sustains us in each day.
Roosevelt May Address Meeting
Oyster Bay June 8 Roosevelt replies to Marylander William Jackson inviting him to address the Republican convention. He may speak if the convention desires, saying GOP divisions with the Progressives are minor beside issues vital to national life. He accuses Wilson of harming democracy by rhetoric over substance.
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Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
William Jackson
Maryland
Wilson
Alfalfa Murray Attacks Hughes in House
Oklahoma Democrat Alfalfa Bill Murray launched a sharp attack in the House against Justice Hughes candidacy claiming it violates the American rule that courts must be kept out of politics.
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Washington
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Bill Murray
Oklahoma
House
Justice Hughes
Roosevelt says he has no present plan to go to Chicago
Oyster Bay report from June 8 quotes President Roosevelt stating he has no current intention of traveling to Chicago.
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Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Itedey
Chicago
Damask Table Linen Ad From Spivo & Co
An advertisement by M. C. Spivo & Co. offers 50c table damask at a fine value, highlighting a bargain in linen goods.
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M. C. Spivo & Co
Rag Time Played by the Band at Republican Convention
In Chicago on June 8 the Republican gathering filled seats as reporters noted a lively mood. Senator Harding was named permanent chairman amid strong ovations while rain fell outside. The band played ragtime during a long credentials report and the temporary organization became permanent.
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United Press
Chicago
Senator Harding
Monsignor Kelley
Harding
Two Dromeos Deliver Anecdotal Convention Speeches
Chicago June 8 Depew and Cannon addressed the convention with anecdotes and humor in their remarks. Roosevelt's message reached the National committee with no comment. Secretary Reynolds said no invitation movement had begun yet.
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United Press
Chicago
Depew
Cannon
Roosevelt
National Committee
Reynolds
Sale Prices on Dozens of Crisp New Items
Local advertisement from M. Spivy & Co at 21 highlights sale prices on dozens of new goods. The notice lists bold markdowns and invites shoppers to visit the shop for discounts and special offers today.
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Spivy & Co
Preparedness sale offers seeds and farming supplies
Our idea of preparedness is to have the goods you want when you want them. See us for re cleaned cane seed to plant, cotton seed meat and hulls and oats to feed. Binder twine hay ties and oat are for the harvest. Phone number obscured in clipping.
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Smith
Moose platform pledges big national defense plan
Chicago June 8 The Moose platform to be adopted today calls for a regular army of 250000 men the second strongest navy in the world and nationalized Federal military training. Preparedness and Americanism are the keynote themes of the document.
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United Press
Chicago
Charles Hughes Short Estimate as Political Cartoon Icon
The piece notes Charles Hughes as a key political figure and Supreme Court justice known for cartoon whiskers and a bold, combative style. It recalls his New York roots, Welsh descent, and career from educator to law student at Columbia, highlighting his aggressive Republican stance and public speaking talent.
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Blanche Sweet Stars in The Sowers at the Queen Tomorrow
Blanche Sweet headlines The Sowers a Screen adaptation of Henry Seton Merriman's tale of serf liberation in Russia. The film features Thomas Meighan Mabel Van Buren Camille Astor and Horace B Carpenter under William C DeMille direction with the Lasky Company. Also on bill King Baggott in a big laugh comedy for 5 and 10 cents.
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Oo Brillanti
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Lasky
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Lasky ‘Ll Star Company
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Clothing Sale Offers Girls White Dresses at Reduced Prices
A local store advertises a sale with a hundred white dresses for girls ages 1 to 4 and 1 to 3 off from regular prices. The fragment mentions Spivy & Co and Bates Antiseptic German Liniment but the text is garbled and incomplete. A referenced figure hints at 1891 and academic ties to Cornell, with unrelated legal notes about corporation law and a Legislative Committee investigation in New York.
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M. (. Spivy & Co
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