08 Aug 1912
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Newspaper
Grand Traverse Herald
Location
Traverse City, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1912
Page
1
A wild demonstration for President Roosevelt drew the largest ovation of his career. Crowds gathered in major streets as supporters cheered, signaling strong backing and widespread enthusiasm for his policies.
At the Progressive convention in Chicago Roosevelt appeared to a colossal crowd, receiving 45 minutes of cheering as banners waved and Jane Addams joined the scene. Rumors swirled about gubernatorial favors, while vice presidential contenders surfaced with Johnson, Lindsey, and Parger in play. The platform drafting continued amid calls for conciseness and undecided questions on the negro issue, with preparations for a strong regional promotional label for Western Michigan diamonds and apples underway.
Charles P Buck has created an original fruit label design likely to be adopted by the Western Michigan Development bureau. If approved the new label would appear on every box barrel or package of fruit shipped through the bureau's efforts.
The Sunday school tour runs August 8 to August 14 with afternoon and evening meetings at Bates Forks of Poundman Fife Lake Mayfield Grown Long Lake East Garfield Mapleton and other locations. Speakers include FLOP Cleveland Demag Cocilin C H Irving J W Miller and others. A cordial invitation is extended by E Ives and Mrs Webb.
Democratic factions prepare to push for two battleships in the naval appropriation bill as a caucus vows to end previous blocking tactics. A notice will seek two hours of debate and pressure Speaker Clark, Majority Leader Underwood, and Burleson to release Democrats to vote their convictions. Representative Sulzer signals that reversal would ensure two big fighting ships are included.
A large audience on State street watched the local naval reserves drill with precision as the division prepares for a cruise starting next Sunday. They will drill and review at Chicago, expected to be among the lake’s best marine units, with a program at Chi XO featuring boat and land exercises. A final drill will occur next Friday evening on State street for all cruisers, and the Yantic is due here at nine Sunday morning before sailing for Manitous.
Ed W Abbott a Detroit farm specialist visited Grand Traverse Peninsula and inspected the Tf Morgan estate. He praised the Morella cherries as the finest he had seen and noted a record cherry harvest in the region. Abbott planned to continue his tour of northern Western Michigan.
The council approved purchasing John F. Ote Lumber Co. property along the bay shore for 28000 dollars, amid mixed votes and objections from some aldermen. The move includes mill and docks, with option expiry noted as August. A petition urged purchase as beneficial. meanwhile paving West Seventh Street cost over 11000 dollars and taxes for Mrs. McGuire were remitted due to poverty.
The city council discussed a long tour and a ten dollar per month plan amid opposition. A tie vote led Mayor Germain to support the motion, but two thirds approval is needed to pass. a renewed vote is anticipated. Alderman Unlorowns backed higher patrolmen salaries and a police committee study was ordered. Lat ter Day Saints camping grounds received tent and water permission west of Monroe street. Mayor Germaine appointed Gus Retiled as motor vehicle cop to catch speed violators, with special police named and confirmed: John Dewitt, Homer Doty, WK Horst, Horst's Academy, and Charles Germaine.
The Board of the Bureau of Associated Charities met Tuesday afternoon for its first monthly report by General Superintendent Miss Knee. Knee, trained at Aldrich Desconess Home and Training School in Grand Rapids, expanded the bureau’s usefulness to a thoroughly practical basis. She accepted the position of Probation Officer and formed a Working Girls' Club as part of ongoing efforts. The past month’s report covered miscellaneous office work and program expansion.
The report details broader campaign activity across many states. It covers charity calls and aid, employment and work placements, garment and shoe donations, fruit shipments, and a sewing class with machine provided by Mrs. A. La Land. Probation work began July 2nd, with four cases noted. The treasurer’s report and a decision at the Chicago convention are listed.
Seventy five employees barely escaped as Mill No 2 owned by WW H White Co. burned to the ground in Boyne City Michigan around 11 yesterday forenoon. The shingle and sawmill mix suffered extensive loss, with unknown origin and insurance partly covering the damage. The fire rapidly fed on gases in the lower section, keeping the machinery running until the building collapsed and flames halted the belts and chains. No cause is evident from the workers.
A California man tops the field as new party leaders back him for second place, signaling a shift in local political dynamics. The matchup centers on a broader reform effort and anticipated coalition support ahead of the forthcoming vote.
At Chicago on August 7 delegates pushed to omit a colored rights plank to appease a faction. Roosevelt and Johnson favored for ticket as committee finalizes party organization and Dixon named Roosevelt campaign manager. Prendergast nominates Roosevelt amid praise of Lincoln era justice and national leadership.
The cornerstone of Marion Indiana's new Masonic temple was laid with impressive ceremonies under the Grand Lodge of Masons of Indiana. C W Prather of Indianapolis delivered the day’s address as secretary of the Grand Lodge.
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