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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1916
Page
2
The piece reports on the St Louis convention with Fleming on the Platform committee and Green notifying the president’s nomination. It lauds Shambaugh for school trusteeship, notes Wilson’s restraint on political injections, and mentions a June 23 Fort Wayne parade for public health and civics awareness amid a general party unity tone.
A Chicago convention discussion notes changing priorities from veterans and pensions to newer issues. It contrasts past Republican dogma with current pleas for justice, civil rights, and party unity while questioning the treatment of veterans and the role of elder statesmen.
Fragmentary OCR text discusses political influence on federal judgeships and the integrity of the judiciary, mentioning Supreme Court justices and the risk of politicization. The readable portion warns against political activity affecting court independence.
The article argues that severing diplomatic relations does not abrogate treaties or commercial intercourse. It notes past suspensions with France and Brazil without war, but warns that severance heightens national animosity and can lead to armed conflict. Consuls and trade may continue in theory, with the effect primarily moral.
The piece argues Democrats will frame Hughes nomination as an attack on court independence and accuse Republicans of politicizing the Supreme Court. It notes progressive voices may challenge the move and cites prior warnings from The Indiana Daily Times about the risk to the court’s sanctity and the republic’s integrity.
A garbled U S newspaper excerpt praises Chairman Glynn in a St Louis speech, asserting commitment to Americanism and democracy. It extols citizenship under Stars and Stripes, warns of economic panic, and lauds preparedness and national prosperity while contrasting past struggles with present policy.
A speech in Albany signals the start of the historic convention described as a pivotal moment for OC American pallies and the critical rational movement. The event is framed as a milestone in the history of the gathering.
Weather permitting a dress parade on the Concordia college campus will begin the day’s events, with the entire student body participating. At 2 o'clock this afternoon resignations take effect as new battalion officers are announced. An 8 o'clock graduation diploma distribution follows, featuring a military symphony, choir selections, and oration.
Bluffton moves to pave Market Street with brick after a petition and council vote. A bid by Gessful bidder is noted, with the project to proceed without interruption. A cold remedy ad shares testimonial claims for Felic’s Honey and Tar.
A Columbia City reader endorses Wilson over Hughes, condemns Republican attacks as unfocused, and notes Democratic policies like currency reform, steel and cotton trust actions, and tax shifts benefiting the masses. The letter lauds Wilson’s neutrality in foreign affairs and predicts continued support in November.
Scrambled notes report land and social items from Taud Indiana and nearby areas. Mentions a bridge in Federsen township near Whitley and Huntington vote line and Grover Walter of Columbia City earning a $422 center prize. Also references centennial Wayne event and dinners with relatives and neighbors.
Data covers 24 hours ending 0 p m January 1916. Records show temperatures by hour, 0s highest and lowest temperatures for the period, precipitation totals for the month, barometer reduced to sea level, and humidity readings. Includes last year’s date comparisons and monthly totals.
A June sequence of church events and social visits is recorded. Local residents including Miss Read Spahnaver and Miss Ffallie Sheets attended gatherings in Angola and Columbia City, while families such as the Spahnauers and Murhseks traveled to Fort Wayne for a centennial. Children’s Day services are planned at Evergreen Church of God and Forest Chapel, with a Maple Grove church benefit ice cream social near town.
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