Harding and Coolidge Secure GOP Presidential Nomination
At the Republican National Convention Harding won on the tenth ballot after a nine-ballot deadlock, receiving 682 votes. Coolidge was chosen as running mate on the first ballot with 674 votes, as support shifted from Lowden and Wood to Harding, culminating in a broad late surge and a near-unanimous push.
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Warren G. Harding
Ohio
Galvin Coolidge
Massachusetts
Chicago
Masachusetts
United States
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Irvine L. Lenroot
Wisconsin
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Johnson
Hill
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California
Connecticut
Florida
Kentucky
Pennsylvania Delivers Harding Victory at Republican Convention
The tenth roll call swings Harding forward as Pennsylvania’s 60 votes push him past Lowden Wood and Johnson. Coolidge rises to second, taking 674 votes to Leaproot’s 146 as suffragists press for constitutional amendment action. The 1926 convention, the second longest, ends amid fatigue and record crowds in an auditorium of about 14,200.
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Wood
Harding
Coliseum
Pennsylvania
Johnson
Lenroot
Coolidge
Leaproot
Allen
Kansas
Republican Party
Warding
Garfield
Hayes
Harrison
Bilsine
Lincoln
Hughes
Michigan Delegation Plays Minor Role At G O P Convention
Michigan's delegation at the Republican convention pursued Johnson on the sixth ballot, then split, with Burt D. Cady and several others casting 39 votes for Johnson. Over ballots, Wood, Lowden, and Johnson fluctuated, ending with a united shift to Harding on the final ballot while eight Johnson delegates stayed through to the end.
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Harding
Coolidge
Michigan
Johnson
Burt D. Cady
Port Huron
McLean
I. Stevenson Lumber
Wood
Mr. Hamilton
Grand Brb Rapids Trust Company
Wood l
Lowdon I
Claude H. Hamilton
Grand Rapids
Arthur
Glasgow
Jackson
Donald C. Osborn
Kalamazoo
E. R. Cook
Hastings
W. H. McCarren
Sturgis
Frank D. McKay
Arthur Vanduren
Holland
William J. Pierson
Charlevoix
Richard McLean
Delta
Otto C. Davidson
Iron Mountain
E. C. Bowers
London
John H. Hands
Sandusky
Charles W. Burton
Jerome H. Remick
Ira W. Jayne
John W. Smith
Robert Oakman
Detroit
Robert H. Shields
Houghton
Grace G. Brown
Ann Arbor
William G. Guttman
Monroe
John C. Davis
Coldwater
Leonard Freeman
Flint
Thaddeus Seeley
Pontiac
Wiliam F. Gallagher
Owosse
Robert Shields
Martin Brown
Leland
Mr. Cady
Lowden
Leonard Freaman
Thaddeus D. Seeley
William F. Gallagher
James E. Deavidson
Bay City
Alfred Jr. Doherty
Clare
Ohio
Charlie Burton
Grace Greenwood Brown
Fred Green
Fouls
Harris E. Galpin
Muskegon
Bert Cacy
Port Waaren
Robert
Reappearance of Malady Urges Protective Measures
Officials in western Kansas and eastern Colorado report a resurgence of what veterinarians call forage poisoning or cerebrospinal tis in horses. The outbreak, dubbed the Kansas horse disease, has prompted a federal and state campaign to isolate affected animals and feed only hay and grain from previous crops to prevent further losses.
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Sue United
Kansas
Colorado
Bureau of Animal Industry
Colorado Agricultural College
Local Social Notes From Clear Creek Ranch Area
Clear Creek Ranch BE F Ackard traveled to Saginaw on business Friday. Prof Peterson of Clare made a professional call at the ranch Thursday. Mr and Mrs Cecil McNeill from near Lake George visited Mr and Mrs Frank Cosgrove Tuesday. Mrs Jas Calkins returned to her Lake George home Friday after assisting Mrs A E Achard. Mr and Mrs Frank Cosgrove and daughter Kathryn spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Oliver Campbell of Cherry Bill. Mrs Walter Pettit and con Robert of Clare arrived Monday to live in the bank house and help during the summer.
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BE. F. Ackard
Saginaw
Prof. Peterson
Clare
Cecil McNeill
Lake George
Frank Cogrove
Jas. Calkins
A. E. Achard
Frank Cosgrove
Kathryn
Oliver Campbell
Cherry Bill
Walter Pettit
Con Robert
Bank House
Dr. Frye
Jackson
Beulah
Wade Saylandt
Martha Saylandt
Frank Melvin
Sarah Melvin
Henry Waddington
M. EH
Ladies Aid Society
G. P. Whaley
Ann Arbor
Chas. Blakesley
Detroit
Fuller
Babcock
E. J. Eager
Lekman
Owoesoe
Heber
Osceola
Sup’t
Lansing
W. C. Fuller
A. J. Chappell
Donald Flint
Alma
Chappell
Davis
Wisconsin
Bert Badger
Jennie Rogers
Durand
Ira Badger
Louis Gee
Lawrence
West
Alvin Fair
Port Heron
Fannie Munger
Freeland
Mt. Pleasant
Mrs. Sleight
Old Home Farm
Delegates criticize primary method at convention
Delegates show apathy toward the convention and favor their own candidates as critique focuses on the primaries and election procedures. The piece notes concern with prize structure and methods used in the election process.
COLONVILLE NOTES FROM WEAK GRADE GOSSIP AND TRAVELS
Community snips report visits and stays around Colonville including Frank Waltere and Chas Bodkina at Dale Davis in West Grant. Jay Clute weekends with mother in Grand Lodge. Duschane family returns to Illinois. Mrs Cotton hosts extended visit with daughter. Harmes of Clare visit Bedkina family. J J Jones family plans June 10 arrival after a 2500 mile trip.
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Frank Waltere
Chas
Dale Davis
Weat Grant
Jay Clute Apent
Allen
Grand Lodge
Duschane
C. A. Cotton
Ilinois
Alias Bmackiem
Sheridan
Hazel Bodkins
The Whyfare of the Lakes Review
The text discusses lakes in the northern region vs southern region of a country, noting lakes are numerous in the north and rare in the south due to atmospheric effects and waterborne sediment. It explains how erosion and deposition tend to level land and fill lake basins over time.
Trains From Parnell Ann Arbor South or North
Train times listed for Parnell and Pere Marquette connections with morning and afternoon departures. Local notices recount visits, illnesses, commencements, and society activities among residents of Ann Arbor, Clare, Saginaw, Detroit, and surrounding areas.
Farwell Women's Club Outing at the Ranch
The Farwell Women's Club enjoyed a pleasant afternoon at the ranch hosted by Mrs. Frank Littlefield. Alfred Richmann drove the motor bus carrying seventeen and the five mile lake trip was a highlight. Mrs Brown with five members, and Messrs Oliver and Brown with a boat, fished successfully. Mrs Fred Shepherd, Mrs Steve Shumway, Mrs Littlefield, and families joined for a lively outing.
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Farwell Women’s Club
Frank Littlefield
Alfred Richmann
Mre. Brown
Oliver
Brown
Fred Shepherd
Steve Shumway
Littlefield
Building a life sermon at Congregational church service
Mr Whitney of the MBE Church spoke on Building a life at a pleasing service held Sunday evening at Cong Church. The High School Glee Club performed under Mrs Madge Lamb, and the talk urged pure thoughts, honesty, and the pursuit of nobler living inspired by the Creator.
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Cong’s
Whitney
M. BE
Madge Lamb
Glee Club
Lamb
Whituve
Mr. Whitney
Woman Seeks Separation For Six Husbands
A London woman told a magistrate she has headed six husbands and requests separation. The remark suggests she is breaking up her collection of spouses as reported by Punch in London.
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Punch
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Minnie Chappell
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Mich
Live Stock Insurance Co
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Bank For the People
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