Peace or War in Pa Delegation at Chicago 1916
In Chicago on June 6 1916 Pennsylvania delegates debate leadership as Governor Brumbaugh steps aside for Senator Penrose. The fight centers on unifying support for Brumbaugh with Penrose and Oliver pressed to back Knox, while Attorney General Brown weighs public data on delegation sentiment.
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Penna
Chicago
Ills
Pennsylvania
Brumbaugh
Senator Penrose
Louis A. Watres
Scranton
Dr. Brumbaugh
Penrose
Oliver
Knox
Brown
Capitol Hill
New Party to Adopt Platform
Chicago June 6. The woman’s party convention resumed with three sessions detailing committee work and suffrage state reports. It, plus the suffrage assembly, aims to press a suffrage plank in Democratic, Progressive and Republican platforms and back the Susan B Anthony amendment.
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NEW Party
Chicago
Ill
Woman's Party
Woman's Political Party
Democratic Party
Dudley Field Malone
New York
Progressive Party
Gifford Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Prohibition Party
Eugene N. Foss
Massachusetts
Republican Party
Chase M. Osborne
Michigan
Cealist Party
Allan Benson
Princess Theater
United States
Protective tariff urged to assure national prosperity
John Hays Hammond told the National Republican League convention in Chicago that the country faces serious economic and social problems and a grave crisis. He argued that national prosperity depends on a protective tariff and prudent conduct of national affairs.
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Hammond
World's Court League
League
China
Belgium
Associated Press
Chicago
Ill
John Hays Hammond
National Republican League
Hughes Debate Sparks Debate as Roosevelt Forces Rally
The article notes Justice Hughes addressing Americanism in Washington and faction talk of Senator Lodge as a possible Roosevelt compromise. Republicans discuss the Progressive convention with leaders pressing for immediate action and a strong Roosevelt showing, as figures like Victor Murdoch and Gifford Pinchot loom large.
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Roosevelt
Victor Murdock
Gifford Pinchot
Henry J. Allen
Kansas
Hiram Johnson
German Attacks Hughes Spark Campaign For Roosevelt
Senator Penrose and Pennsylvania delegates face German American pressure as Roosevelt supporters push for an immediate nomination. Roosevelt boosters rally at the Congress Hotel with Harmony talks ongoing among regular Republicans and Progressive factions. Justice Hughes delivers a public address at National Cathedral School, stressing America first and national unity as he presents the school flag to top graduates.
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Roosevelt
Johnson
Florentine
Congress Hotel
Col. Roosevelt
Senator Lodge
Telegraph
Washington, D. C
National Cathedral School Lawn
Charles EK. Hughes
America
Justice Hughes
Catherine Hughes
Senator Martin
Virginia
Progressive factions clash over Roosevelt and La Follette paths
Republican leaders scoff at Lodge as a compromise and suspect Progressive sincerity as they discuss delaying nominations. Progressives weigh holding off on a nominee while pressing for a Roosevelt aligned plan, with factional maneuvering centering on Hughes and a potential compromise.
Roosevelt backers urge support for Roosevelt at Chicago
George W. Perkins says Roosevelt has not declared for or against Hughes or any man and condemns using Hughes speech for nomination. Perkins stresses Roosevelt as the only matchless leader and calls for unity among Roosevelt supporters in Chicago.
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Perkins
Roosevelt
Efforts to Get Hughes Statement on Speech Unavailing
Washington dispatch reports attempts to obtain a statement from Justice Hughes about his speech to girl graduates yesterday. He was not available for comment and his secretary said he accepted the invitation to present a flag to the honor graduates months ago and spoke for no political purpose.
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Justice Hughes
Washington
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Roosevelt
Friends of the Justice
Hughes
Associated Press
Bishop Berry to Address Methodist Mass Meeting
Bishop Joseph F Berry will speak at a Harrisburg Methodist men’s mass meeting at Grace Church. The event promotes a statewide Methodist men’s convention planned for fall with Rev J W Sumwalt of Beaver Falls also speaking. The gathering marks the 16th anniversary of a 1900 convention in Harrisburg.
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Joseph IF. Berry
Joseph F. Berry
Harrisburg
Bishop Berry
J. W. R. Sumwalt
Beaver Falls
Pennsylvania
Grace Methodist Church
A. 5. Fasick
Contests for Delegates Settled by Republican Committee
The Republican National Committee adjourned after settling sixty two contests for Coliseum convention seats. Notable actions include DC delegations denied entry to the temporary roll, Louisiana delegations seated with half votes, and Armand Romain replacing Victor Loisel. The resolutions committee will hear delegations from suffrage and preparedness groups. Charles J. Holland died at 62 in Palmyra after a year long illness. He leaves a widow, two sons, two daughters, and siblings James, William, George, and Mrs. George L. Heiser. Funeral in Duncannon Presbyterian church with Rev. Dr. George H. Johnson officiating. Burial in the church cemetery.
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Chicago
Republican National Committee
District of Columbia
Louisiana
Armand Romain
New Orleans
Victor Loisel
Committee On Resolutions
Charles J. Holland
Palmyra
James Holland
Duncannon
William
George Holland
Harrisburg
George L. Heiser
Hershey
Duncanshon Presbyterian Church
George H. Johnson
Flinn backs reunion of Roosevelt and Republican forces
Chicago June 6 William Flinn once a fiery Taft foe now favors practical reunion of Bull Moose and Republicans. He praises Roosevelt as a great American and says party leaders must pacify Roosevelt's 4,000,000 voters while considering Hughes, Penrose, and Pennsylvanian prospects in a shifting 1916 scene.
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Chicago
Pennsylvania
William Flinn
Keystone State
Auditorium Hotel
Flinn
Republican Party
Taft
Elihu Root
Roosevelt
Bull Moose
Wilson
Justice Hughes
Moosers
Oyster Bay
Penrose
Nomination of Gen Wood Would Be Most Acceptable to Roosevelt
Oyster Bay June 6 General Leonard Wood nomination would be acceptable to Colonel Theodore Roosevelt as a Chicago solution. Two visitors reported Roosevelt told them he was neither for nor against any candidate but that Wood would be the most acceptable and he would work for him.
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Gen
Wood
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
N. Y
Leonard Wood
Theodore Roosevelt
Chicago
New York
United States
Wilson Plans Democratic Convention Platform with Cabinet Advisers
President Wilson met with his cabinet and advisers at the White House to outline the Democratic National Convention platform. Senator Ollie James and Representative Doremus joined the discussion as planning continues ahead of the Republican gathering. The draft will reflect Chicago convention outcomes and influence from Glynn and Wescott. Mothers to Hold Social in Halifax area.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
White House
Ollie James
Doremus
Democratic Congressional Committee
Chicago
Glynn
New York
John W. Wescott
James
Republicans All Dressed Up at Chicago Convention
A Chicago correspondent notes the Republican convention style scene on June 6. Attire varies from high hats and frock coats to straw hats, with the North favoring cutaway coats while Southerners wear lighter flannel outfits amid lake breezes.
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Chicago
Ills
See Nature at Her Very Best in Glacier National Park
Feature advertisement extols Glacier National Park in Montana with 60 living glaciers, 250 glacier fed lakes, rainbow and lake trout, 60 wild flower varieties, and lodging options. Promotion invites postcards or mail to receive free booklets on the park, costs, and travel via Burlington Route from Philadelphia.
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Glacier National Park
America
Montana
Blackfeet Glacier
Burlington
Wiliam Austin
R. R. Co
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
Wonderoil Safe Antiseptic Promise for Ailing Children
Mothers use Wonderoil an antiseptic remedy claimed to relieve croup colds and chest pains. Instructions advise melted in a spoon and plaster on throat and lungs. touted as never burning or blistering and with 50 years standard use. Sold by Geo A Gorgas Ballston Spa NY and others. free sample offer from M E Raymond Inc Ballston Spa NY.
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Geo. A. Gorgas
W. B. MacBain
Dayton
Ohio
M. E. Raymond, Inc
Ballston Spa
N. Y
Monkeys Wear Glasses At Johns Hopkins Warn Eye Risks
A Baltimore ad warns that glasses on monkeys can damage vision and affect thyroids, urging readers to distrust misfitting eyewear. It promotes a home remedy and a free eye-care book distributed by druggists, claiming strong results and urging immediate use.
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Baltimore
Johns Hopkins Hospital
United States
H. C. Kennedy
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T.R
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Pittsburgh
Charles J. Hexamer
John W. Weeks
Root
Maurice Germer
Wallace Street
Lodge
Mr. Lodge
Senator LaFollette
la Follette
George W. Perkins
Progressive National Committee
Murdock
Petrograd
Pripet Marshes
Col Roosevelt
Mr. Perkins
LINN
New Views
Halifax
Mothers’ Association
Ryan Bresssler
Matamoras
Wonderoil
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