Hughes Wins G. O. P. Plum by Unanimous Vote and Resigns
President Wilson accepts Justice Hughes resignation from the Supreme Court after Hughes is nominated for the presidency by the Republican convention in Chicago. Chas Evans Hughes of New York and Chas W Fairbanks of Indiana named as Republican ticket. Roosevelt balks, progressives nominate Roosevelt. convention adjourns after ballots.
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Supreme Court
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Chicago
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Evans Hughes
New York
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Supreme Bench
Wilson
Republican Convention Nominates Fairbanks for VP
Justice Hughes learns of a potential nomination from reporters at his home and says he will respond with a statement at 3 o clock if true. In Chicago the Republican convention nominates Charles W Fairbanks of Indiana for vice president by acclamation.
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Justice Hughes
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Injunction Denied in Morgan County Cattle Dipping Case
Chancellor James E Horton refused the injunction sought by Thomas A Warren to halt dipping of cattle by Morgan county inspectors. Warren’s lawyer was granted five days to file a brief on health claims and election legality while crowd support showed mixed views on tick eradication.
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Morgan County
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Warren
H. ¥. Cashin
Horton
Cashin
Court House
D. €. Almon
Demonstration At Malone Coal Firm Draws Car Owners
An unusually successful demonstration at Malone Coal Grain and Auto Company shows. Experts from Standard Oil and Goodyear Tire Company present. Henry C Brown Tom D Cole G S Taylor attend. Hundreds of automobile owners visit the show rooms to learn about oil economy proper use and selection.
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Malone Coal, Grain & Auto Company
Standard Oil Company
Goodyear Tire Company
Henry C. Brown
Tom D. Cole
Goodyear
G. S. Taylor
Birmingham
Decatur Bond Vote Aims to Expand Tax Burden Says Skeggs
Former mayor H A Skeggs urges Decatur citizens to study city records before the June 15 1916 bond election. He notes a 50 000 municipal electric plant proposal and explains current debts and legal bond limits, arguing the city could gain no extra indebtedness without property value increases. The message references past bonds from 1888 and 1908 and warns against misinformation about the Alabama Power franchise set to run through 1926.
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Sato
Decatur Light, Power and Fuel Company
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City Hall
Roosevelt is Nominated by Progressive Party in Chicago
Theodore Roosevelt is unanimously nominated for president at the Progressive convention in Chicago with acclamation. The event is marked by cheers and a dramatic display as dissension ends and support consolidates for Roosevelt. John M. Parker of Louisiana is nominated for vice president at 4:30 PM.
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Chicago
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Henry J. Allen
Hughes
Col. Roosevelt
George W. Perkins
Progressives
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Auditorium
John M. Parker
New Orleans
Progressive National Committee
Louisiana
Willa in Saddle Captures Supply Thain
Willa in Saddle reports rising bandit activity in Mexico as warnings tighten. Conditions grow alarming with thieves and incursions affecting supplies and security.
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Willa
Americans report capture of army trucks near Namiquipa
An unconfirmed El Paso report says Mexican forces under Villa captured fifteen U S army supply trucks in a rear guard action near Namiquipa during punitive expedition operations. The details were not independently verified and officers awaiting fuller information.
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Namiquipa
Villa Again in Saddle at Head of Large Force
Washington June 10 reports Villa has gathered a formidable force again and is seeking Americans for a serious case near Santa Barbara, Mexico, as state department cautions.
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International News Service
Washington
Villa
Santa Barbara
Mexico
Officials seek word on American deaths amid Villa attack near It
Department officials gathered to confirm if Americans were slain as Villa reportedly struck the rear guard of the punitive expedition near It. If true, Villa could gain native support and swell his forces as locals join to expel the Americans. President Wilson and Secretary Lansing continue drafting a note to Carranza and refuse to withdraw American troops from Mexico.
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Consule
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Villa
Wilson
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Carranza
Ameri Ican
Mexico
Trevino Cannot Guarantee U S Protection in Chihuahua
Anti-American sentiment in northern Mexico has escalated beyond military control. Gen. Trevino, leader of Carranza forces in Chihuahua City, told British Consul Harry Scobell he cannot guarantee American lives and property as he does for other foreigners. Scobell handles U S consulate affairs in Chihuahua City in Marion Letcher's absence.
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International News Service
el Paso
Mexico
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Carranza
Chihuahua City
Harry Scobell
Scobell
Alhuahua City
Marion Letcher
Carranza Troops Allegedly Aid Bandits Near Namiquipa
Report from Columbus New Mexico dated June 10 states Carranza troops south of Namiquipa threatened American cavalry detachments and were moving in concert with bandits in the area, stirring tensions in the region.
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International News Service
Columbus
N. M
Carranza
Namiquipa
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