Vast audience cheers party chief after speech
A large crowd applauded as the party chief spoke, with prolonged applause following his claim that he has little doubt about the results of the November election.
06 Sep 1916
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1916
Page
1
A large crowd applauded as the party chief spoke, with prolonged applause following his claim that he has little doubt about the results of the November election.
Charles E Hughes spoke to a large Cincinnati audience declaring a reunited party and strong support for protectionist policies. He warned of European competition after the war, urged preparedness, and criticized the administration over the Mexican situation while praising cordial national unity.
The speaker advocates Republican unity and strict enforcement of public interest laws. He supports protection for American industries and honest business with open competition, calls for a strong regular army for policing duties, safeguarding rights at land and sea, and keeping wages and labor standards high while opposing imported lower wages.
A large crowd gathers for the Republican standard bearer as the GOP nominee is accorded a grand ovation at a series of reception events. The mass turnout marks a record breaking show of support.
Cincinnati gave Charles E Hughes a lavish reception with a citywide ovation as thousands gathered along Third street from Central Avenue to Elm and Plum streets. The crowd, including many women, hailed the GOP standard bearer amid music, fireworks, and flags, praising his calm resolve and eloquence while officials praised the campaign team led by Louis E Capelle and George W Tibbles.
The bulletin reports unsettled conditions with scattered showers in Ohio Indiana and New York Wednesday into Thursday. Fair weather expected in Kentucky Tennessee West Virginia south, with a central storm off the North Carolina coast moving northward and bringing gale winds and rain to the South Atlantic coast. Temperature trends show little change, with regional readings near or above normal and next 48 hours largely steady east of the Mississippi.
The Senate passed the administration emergency revenue bill 42 to 16. It raises funds from inheritances and war munitions taxes and boosts income tax and tariffs. The measure empowers the President to retaliate against foreign interference, deny mail and clearance to belligerents, and withhold trade facilities until reciprocal liberty is achieved.
Reports say Greece will join the Entente within 48 hours after a secret cabinet session led by Premier Zalmis. Berlin circles discuss a German ultimatum as street clashes flare in Greece amid arrests of alleged Teutonic agents by Anglo French secret police.
Berlin reports a scheme to release thousands of interned civilians in Germany and England by parole exchange. The plan would swap all civilians above military age and extend to younger detainees, aiming to end the broad internment problem with American mediation led by Ambassador James W. Gerard. Britain’s stance is still unclear but the idea gains support in Berlin and among German authorities.
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