Progressives Open Chicago Convention as Teddy Chant Rises
At Chicago on June 7 the progressive convention opened with cheers for Roosevelt as temporary chair Robbins announced the name. Delegates debated Walter Brown’s nomination, while a push for Johnson of California found him unwilling to join. North Dakota chose Dorr Carroll as delegation chairman and planned Friday’s nomination. a state dinner was set for La Salle hotel. The draft platform centers on preparedness, Americanism, military and industrial questions, tariff reform, and social policy, largely echoing earlier principles.
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Resolutions Committee
Roosevelt Opposes Hughes In Nomination War Says Third Party Threat
Convention bulletins report New York supporters claim Roosevelt would back a third party if Hughes is the Republican nominee. Whitman says Hughes has an 68 vote second-ballot edge and denies any knowledge of such a pledge. Hadley unavailable due to ill health. Ford aide denies Michigan delegation guidance on Hughes. Oyster Bay intimates say Roosevelt opposes Hughes and may run third party, criticizing his flag speech as weak.
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Kaiser Claims British Sea Supremacy Destroyed Warship Sunk
Kaiser tells fleet at Wilhelmshaven that the great naval battle off Sutand Mas destroyed Britain's supremacy of the seas. Dispatches report the British Warspite sunk in the North Goader battle, though denials persist. Koenig observed Warspite badly damaged before a large explosion sent it to the depths. German destroyer reportedly struck a mine and went down off Zeebrugge May 31. French destroyer Fantassia sunk in collision.
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Zeebrugge
J E Paulson Named on Resolution Committee by N C Delegation
North Dakota delegation selects J H Paulson of Hillsboro and confirms G under Olson of Grafton for national committee roles. Delegation notes Olson’s election in March is formal, while Paulson is named to the resolutions committee as a progressive GOP figure.
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Suffrage Lost in Iowa by Five Thousand Votes
Results from Des Moines show the state governing body failed to pass the suffrage amendment. Early indications suggest a margin near five thousand votes, with turnout shaping the final tally and public reaction pending official certification.
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Hurley Named New Chairman of Federal Trade Commission
Washington report says Members of the federal trade commission voted to appoint Commissioner Edward Hurley as chairman to succeed Joseph Davies effective July 1. The action includes adoption of the rotation system in the chairman whip used by the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Federal Trade Commission
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Delegate Contest Enlivening Feature of State Firemen's Meet
Delegates gather for the state firemen's meeting as a fiery parade and contests showcase the 1916 fire service. A dramatic 2 minute 50 second run from Great Northern to Moody, reenacting the 1893 Fargo blaze, thrills crowds on Broadway. Fire engines from Moorhead join Fargo units, while prize money for parade awards and officer elections highlight the convention. North Dakota representatives include Nostdal, Glasarud, Rice with challengers Neville, Fort, and Haines as potential delegates to the Providence meeting.
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Wahpeton
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Bottineau
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Towner
Women Demand Immediate Action at Republican Convention
Miss Anne Martin of Nevada leads the national woman's party appeal for a federal suffrage amendment. She will urge influential party members to push for immediate action rather than seeking a platform plank or promises. Officers of the woman's party were announced today by the Congressional Union.
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National Woman's Party
Anne Martin
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Woman's Party
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Congressional Union
Thirty Drowned in Storm Near Pleasantview Tennessee
Memphis Tenn June 7 Daylight search for bodies of about thirty or more believed drowned when the steamer Blanorecapuleed near Pleasantview Tenn in Monday nights storm Two bodies were recovered last night Two other white men and about thirty negroes are still missing
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Thousands of miners strike looms in Wilkes-Barre region
In Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania the Lehigh and Wilkes-Barre Coal Company faces a potential strike involving about 29,000 miners as mounting tensions threaten continuous coal production. Officials warn disruption could impact regional supply and prices.
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Leaigh & Wilkeabarre Coal Co
Convention Adjourned Until 11 Tomorrow Keynote Address
Chicago June 7 The republican national convention adjourned at 1 25 p m until 11 a m tomorrow Senator Warren G Harding as temporary chairman received loud applause when he urged unity and a strong navy The two conventions opened with hopes of harmony amid rain and wet flags as leaders sought a conference plan to avoid factional fights and end the four year feud between factions
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Paterson Opposes Roosevelt at Republican Convention
Chicago dispatch notes Robert George Paterson, noted writer and editor of Paterson's Magazine, will attend the Republican National Convention as an observer to oppose Theodore Roosevelt's nomination. A staunch Wilson admirer, Paterson criticizes Roosevelt's personal ambitions and hints at potential future political involvement.
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