Hughes-Ranch Leads Republican Ticket at 1916 Convention
The Republican party nominated Charles Evans Hughes for president and Charles Warren Fairbanks for vice president on the third ballot. Theodore Roosevelt headed the Progressive ticket with John M Parker for vice president as debates over Lodge as a compromise candidate played out in the convention. Unanimous support followed Hughes’s nomination amid rowdy Coliseum scenes as New Mexico backed Fairbanks and Lodge received minority votes.
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Political conventions and early 1920s election scene
The piece recounts early balloting at the 1920 Republican and Progressive conventions, noting state vote patterns, discussions on fusion with Roosevelt and Lodge as a compromise, and the absence of a Hughes nomination. It also covers Charles Evans Hughes’s career, birth in 1862, education, and rise in law and politics.
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Early 1900s life of Walter Hughes political rise
The excerpt chronicles Walter Hughes gaining attention in 1905 as counsel for the Stephens investigating committee and exposing gas and electric monopoly issues. It notes his role in insurance reform, his 1906 election as New York governor, and his 1910 appointment by President Taft as an associate justice of the Supreme Court, taking office October 1.
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Supreme Court
Hughes Accepts and Resigns Office in Broad Appeal
A dramatic statement from Justice Charles E. Hughes marking acceptance of the Republican nomination and resignation from office. The speech condemns foreign policy indecision, urges vigorous national defense, and pledges unwavering support for American rights under law while criticizing former diplomatic conduct and calling for firm national unity.
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Willanmé
Interesting Facts From a Curio Packed 1910s Almanac
The clipping surveys curiosities across science, industry, and society. Notes on lead tin salts in fabrics, Hawaii ukulele demand, Pacific colonies, whale blubber, sugar by products, and rubber concerns. Highlights include deer hunting in Vermont, brain resilience tests, explosives, German artillery, San Francisco street sanding, Siam rice cultivation, and a Maine pony saga.
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United States
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Roosevelt Declines Nomination Maintains Uncertain Race
Chicago dispatch reports Theodore Roosevelt declines the Progressive nomination conditionally amid a split view on his support for Hughes. National committee adjourns sine die and plans further talks in Chicago June 25. Four tickets expected this fall with possible alternatives including Fincher Johnson Parker.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
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Jean M. Parker
Louisiana
Word From Brer Williams Riddles and Resolve
A brief item noting Brer Williams speaks on riddles and hopeful work for wings to fly. The Atlanta Constitution style voice conveys resilience and determination in a local quotation. The fragment captures a regional dialect and a determination to persevere.
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Atlanta Constitution
Still Doing That Postage Stamp Love Missives
A fragment notes married couples sending love letters with post stamps and room for a postscript. The quirky line hints at traditional correspondence habits and playful romance within marriage.
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Veshinton Post
New Sertition Idea for Unique Dental Ridge ID
A Omaha dentist claims a registration method for upper gum ridges, said to be permanent and unique to each person, as an addition to the Beciiion system of identification. Uncle Eben warns against reading and writing depicted in summer books, noting suspicions the pictures may mislead readers.
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Actor seeks move into film company role
Caller insists on joining a moving picture company and confirms acting experience. Manager identifies him as an actor and notes the unusual aim of performing without audiences as the reason for his visit.
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Moving Picture Company
Best Source of Beauty and Emerson Quote
A compact aphorism on beauty and virtue cites Emerson noting there is no better beautifier than the wish to scatter joy and not palm around others. The line links moral conduct with aesthetics, suggesting inner goodness shapes outward radiance.
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Emerson
Democrats Open Their Big Meet in St Louis Parade
The Democratic convention opened in the Coliseum with William F. McCombs presiding and Glynn delivering the keynote praising President Wilson. A large suffrage demonstration titled the Golden Lane impressed delegates, followed by a long evening of excursions and banquets along the Mississippi.
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Cadets Hear Wilson Declares America Must Be Ready
A wartime speech by Wilson emphasizes that the United States has nothing to gain from conflict yet must protect its rights. The president warns that America will act decisively to defend freedom and justice, urging national readiness and unity.
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America
Fire kills ten as elevator burns at North Canton harbor
A deadly blaze at a Baltimore area elevator claimed ten lives and damaged two ships. Forty men were trapped by the flames with many saved by leaping into the river. One report lists more than 1,060,000 grain tickets affected amid the disaster tied to the Steinsylville railroad yard.
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Hughes Attitude Clear on Americanism in GOP Stance
New York reports Hughes stating his position to be undiluted Americanism and that supporters are backing an out-and-out Americanist, in line with his Republican presidential dictate. Dispatch notes his clarification amid repeated requests from viewers.
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Torturing Skin Troubles and a Lost War Era Tale
Fragmented OCR reveals references to torture skin issues and a long interleaved narrative about Cabicuen Bowp water, political parties, and a naval wreck involving Captain Travid Girardi. It mentions a dog rescued from a storm wreck, a 30 year old wartime job inquiry by G H Pawler, and a final irony about talk and work for the undertaker.
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