Hughes Will Make Formal Statement Later in the Day
Washington reports Hughes and Fairbanks named Republican nominees and Roosevelt backed by Progressives. President Wilson notified of Hughes Roosevelt pairing on June 10 as a third ballot confirmed Hughes vote. Justice Hughes told reporters he would likely issue a statement at 3 PM after lunch with his daughters Katherine and Elizabeth.
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Hughes
Washington
Roosevelt
Wilson
Eup Portera
Hugh
Katherine
Elizabeth
Harding
Supreme Court
Chicago
New York
Penrose
Fairbanks
Ohio
Indiana
Fairbanks May Decline Vice Presidential Nomination
Indianapolis June 10 Fairbanks may decline the nomination for vice president. He telegrammed former Senator Hemenway asking that his name not be presented and to withdraw it. The text notes he was asked whether he would accept or decline but no final decision is given.
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Fairbanks
Indianapolis
Republican conferees back Hughes for president
The communication from Republican conferees led by Reed Smoot and others endorses Justice Hughes as a presidential candidate. It argues he would unite the party, align with progressive principles, and attract broad support across states and voter groups. Roosevelt signals possible compromise and Hughes backing by New York and Ohio delegations.
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Chicago
National Progressive Party
Justice Hughes
New York
Nce
Burdick Campaign: Insistent Demand for Speaker Tours
A. L. Burdick, Williston Republican hopeful for North Dakota governor, is in high demand as a speaker at farmers gatherings across the state. Nearly every date before the June 28 primary is booked, with many invitations refused due to prior engagements. A special train funding his tour will run at about $30 per passenger, extending coverage from Minot to eastern Williams County as his supporters rally statewide.
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Williston
N. D
A. L. Burdick
Burdick For Governor Club
Powers Lake
Bottineau County
Bengon County
Harlow
Burdick
Cayler County
Dickey
LaMoure
Richland
Williams
Jaurdick
Wallis
North Dakota
Mr. Burdick
Ston Burdick
Governor Club
Sara Degen
Mass Meeting Sunday for Noncombatant Suffering
Principal speaker Dr Wilbur P Craft will lead a mass gathering at the auditorium Sunday evening to raise aid for noncombatant sufferers in war torn nations. Local speakers will detail crises in Serbia Armenia East Prussia and Belgium with addresses on America’s duty followed by hymns and prayers. The Ford band will play at Broadway and Front streets at 7 30.
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Wilbur P. Craft
Crafts
Inter=national Reform bureau
America
E. A. Ricker
Ford Band
Broadway
Front Streets
EB. A. Ricker
Jesus
Dean Kloman
Solo
Josef Sucher
Servia
Armenia
H. F. Emery
East
Prussia
Galicia
Charles Pollock
Belgium
France
M. W. Murphy
Dr. 1
Owatonna Wins U C District Convention Choice
G M Peterson of Duluth was re elected grand councillor for the Minnesota and North Dakota district of the United Commercial Travelers at the final session in Minot North Dakota Owatonna won the 1917 convention site over Duluth by a substantial vote Other officers elected J L Farge J P McGramm W L Greasse C E B Mable H Tisdale rank Tempker and C A Hitchcock named to the grand executive committee
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Minot
N. D
G. M. Peterson
Duluth
Minn
Minnesota and
North Dakota
United Commercial Travelers
Grand Council of the Order
Goon
Owatonna
J. L. Farge
W. L. Greasse
Fargo
C. EB. Mable
St Paul
J.p.mcgramm
Grand Page
Rank Tempker
Stillwater
Grand Sentinel
EH. Tisdale
Minneapolis
Land
Unveiling of Bjornson Bust Marks Festival
The Mayville event celebrated the unveiling of the Bjornstjerne Bjornson bust with Norwegian language remarks by Waldemar Ager of Eau Claire Wisconsin. Wreaths were presented by officials including Dr Platou for Sons of Norway Valley City and Martin Scholt of Madison Minnesota. A banquet followed in the evening.
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Bjornstjerne Bjornson
Mayville
Waldemar Ager
Eau Claire
Wis
North Dakota
St. Olav
Roosevelt Nominated by Acclamation by Progressive Party
Oyster Bay June 10 Roosevelt made no comment upon learning Hughes was named by Republicans and his own nomination by Progressives. After acclamation, the convention adjourned at 12 42 until 3. Robins announced Roosevelt’s nomination as the crowd cheered and a recess followed after a verse of America. A vice presidential nomination was also mentioned.
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Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Hughes
Hss
Robins
Coliseum
Johnson
Nominations Made at 12 31 As Hughes Nominated by GOP
Chicago June 10 Justice Hughes was nominated for president by the Republican convention on the third ballot. The Progressives nominated Roosevelt by acclamation. Fairbanks was considered for vice president with Wanamaker and Burton as leading choices.
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Chicago
Justice Hughes
United States
Roosevelt
Fairbanks
Burkett
Johnson
Borah
Webster
Burton
Hughes
Dupont
Weeks
LaFollette
Lodge
John Wanamaker
Frank Hitchcock
Colorado
Pennsylvania
Wanamaker
LaFollette Wins North Dakota Votes on First Two Ballots
North Dakota delegation casts ten votes for LaFollette on both official ballots. First ballot totals show Hughes at 23 percent and Roosevelt at 65 while LaFollette secures 25. second ballot repeats LaFollette’s support with 2 votes listed for LaFollette and Willis gaining minor counts among others.
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Chicago
North Dakota
LaFollette
Hughea
Root
Burton
Weeks
DuPont
Sherman
Fairbanks
Cummins
Roosevelt
Brumbaugh
Ford
Knox
Democratic Convention Plans for St Louis June Events
Detailed plans outline delegate entertainment under the general committee with the Business Men's league. Activities include automobile rides on June 14, a ball game, a river excursion on the Grey Eagle or St Paul with buffet aboard, and Kentucky guests dining at a nearby inn. State clubs coordinate city hospitality and lodging.
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St. Louis
General Entertainment Committee
Business Men's League
Grey Eagle
St. Paul
Kentucky Society
Metropolitan Opera Company of
New York
Wagner
Siegfried
Robinson
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William E. Borah
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A. R. Johnson
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Choice
Charles E. Hughes
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Theodore Roosevelt
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