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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1916
Page
1
Chicago conventions place Hughes as Republican nominee on third ballot with near unanimous vote. Roosevelt leads Progressives as Col. Roosevelt is chosen by acclamation. Fairbanks named vice president. Hughes to respond to reporters after lunch with Mrs Hughes.
At the Coliseum in Chicago on June 10 delegates break from favorite sons as Hughes gains momentum. Weeks and Smoot present peace notes while Roosevelt signals mixed support. Balloting shows Hughes leading with 949 and Roosevelt at 18, others trailing as states split between Hughes and rivals.
Justice Hughes, informed at his Washington home of his nomination by newspapermen, remained silent and stated he would issue a statement later in the day. He had been working at decisions all day during the Republican convention, with Monday seen as likely his last as an associate justice of the Supreme Court.
Discharge 6 3 sailor caught after shooting. While each man charged in the Hills shooting blames the other. William Melady is charged with assault with intent to kill and is in custody. Raymond D Parks discharged. Parks says they argued at a circus grounds, a revolver fired, and Hills was shot. Melady case continued to June 24. Roosevelt telegram suggests Henry Cabot Lodge as unity candidate for Progressives and Republicans.
Frances Helene Heft widow of Col. N H Heft will appear next Tuesday in superior court to press for additional alimony after divorcing Col Heft. She previously received about $20 000 and alleges concealment of estate wealth by Heft. Executors will contest the claim. Also noted is Connecticut Coast Artillery units from Stamford parade details.
Isabelle Jarvis of 433 West avenue appears for probate with a cash estate around 5100 dollars. She leaves most to nephew Stephen S Jarvis and nieces Susan Jarvis Miller and Buela Louise Miller, asks no appraisers or inventory but probate court must appoint under federal law. The will also directs division of family silver and small cash gifts to her brother William H Jarvis and Minnie F Foster, with cemetery care bequests. Judge Miller sets June 20 at 3 for the hearing on admission of the will.
Forecast calls for probable showers tonight and Sunday with fresh east winds shaping the weekend. Temperatures not specified.
The American & British Co. faces a $150,000 suit from G. W. McNear Co. Inc of California. The claim alleges failure to deliver quicksilver flasks per a Jan 28 contract, causing McNear to pay higher prices and impairing credit. A June term of the superior court is set for return.
London reports the British cruiser Hampshire was sunk after striking a mine. Field Marshal Earl Kitchener and staff were lost. Twelve men from the Hampshire were washed ashore on a raft, with hope abandoned for others.
Washington reports that Justice Hughes and Colonel Roosevelt were nominated by Chicago conventions and relayed to President Wilson with evident administration delight. A daughter named Marjory was born last night to Judge Paul Miller and his wife at 210 Beechwood Avenue. the baby weighed ten pounds and Judge Miller presides over Bridgeport district probate court. The child’s mother, before marriage, was Helen Capers.
In Chicago delegates debated Lodge as a compromise, delayed action awaiting the Republican convention, and by 3 p.m. announced Col Roosevelt as the Progressives’ unanimous nominee while Hughes was named by the Coliseum for the Republicans.
Washington reports uneasy Administration circles as anti American demonstrations in Northern Mexico prompt Americans to flee toward the border. Riots feared but most actions remain mass meetings with agitators resentful of US troops on Mexican soil. Carranza forces attempt dispersal while officials worry public opinion could ignite violence against citizens. General Pershing’s troops are considered safe.
Joseph Deuch will fight extradition to this city from Wilkes Barre Pa for stealing a $125 diamond ring from Morris Teyloyt. He was arraigned in Wilkes Barre yesterday as Detective George Jiman attempted to extradite him. Deuch has a lawyer and will contest the return. The ring and $75 in cash were found on him. case continued until Monday.
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