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Newspaper
Connersville Times
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1916
Page
2
In the latest convention reports, Roosevelt is chosen by acclamation for the Progressive side while Hughes secures the Republican nomination on the third ballot. An eleventh hour plea by the Colonel seeks a compromise on Senator Lodge amid heavy support for Hughes.
Washington reports President Wilson accepted Justice Hughes resignation at 4 10 pm as Hughes stated he did not seek the nomination but felt duty to respond. Chicago Coliseum hosts Republican and Progressive conventions with Roosevelt and Hughes prominent, Lodge and Cabot key figures. Roosevelt nominated by Progressives amid party tensions. Hughes endorsed by some as a potential compromise candidate.
The GOP picks a renowned judge and former New York governor as their presidential candidate at Chicago convention. Delegates reject compromise offers and rally behind Hughes amid the scramble for the nomination.
Indiana's popular son is tapped as Hughes's running mate for the national ticket. The vice presidential nomination was conceded smoothly before the ballot. The honor marks a second VP nomination for Firbanks, who previously served under President Roosevelt.
Record of Republican conventions from 1856 to 1912 listing date place nominee and ballots required. Notable entries include Fremont Lincoln Grant Hayes Garfield Blaine Harrison McKinley Roosevelt Taft and Taft with ballots ranging from 1 to 36. 344 delegates reportedly refused to vote.
Torn by factional strife at Chicago June 10 the Progressive National Convention urged nominating Theodore Roosevelt for president while Republicans debate a unity ticket. Delegates and allies, including George W. Perkins, pressed for Roosevelt amid heavy negotiation and staged delays as ballots linger.
Chicago June 10 the official ballot shows Hughes leading with 4044 votes and Roosevelt with 1813. Other candidates Lifoblette Dupont Lodge Alnment receive smaller counts. Total 1077? The phrasing reflects a third ballot tally for the Republican presidential nomination.
The piece notes strong support for Roosevelt on Wednesday and the new plan's perceived impact on Republicans. Progressives, after conference reports read by Perkins, assume an armistice favors their cause and anticipate the old guard led by Crane Penrose Smoot and others may join in singing for Teddy.
The Connersville Boys' Band now wears new blue suits trimmed in black braid and matching caps presented by the Lexington Motor Car Company. The ensemble, identified by the ensign CC C B, is praised for its neat, conventional appearance ahead of the Centennial and is expected to earn public approbation from local citizens.
Mrs Anngelina Reynolds aged sixty six of Glenwood Rushville Ind died suddenly at her home from heart disease this morning. She had been in declining health but seemed well earlier today. Survived by two sons Arthur P Reynolds and Matthew Reynolds of Glenwood a sister and a brother Alvin Payne Waldron and by the late Eldwin Payne of this city. Funeral arrangements not yet made.
The piece notes that many Chicago visitors and delegates mock the seriousness of national politics during the event. It describes casual, festive behavior contrasting with political stakes and includes an Ohio delegate singing about a waiter’s absence as a humorous aside.
The auto section of the Centennial parade opening day July 3 will be a brilliant feature. A meeting at Inland Motor Sales drew representatives from every township to select prizes and plans. Chairman Wil F P Thomas will host another session next Saturday to finalize the layout.
The letter from Charles Evans Hughes to Chairman Harding after the Chicago convention asserts a firm Americanism stance and readiness to lead. He condemns weak diplomacy, calls for strengthened military and economic preparedness, and pledges to uphold civil service standards and national interests.
The New York Herald reports the convention is leaning to the slogan Win With Whisk ery, calling it more forceful than Win With Wilgon or Win With Waeka.
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