Hughes Nominated for President by Republican Convention
At the Chicago Coliseum on June 10, Charles Evans Hughes was nominated for president on the third ballot with 349 votes, while Fairbanks secured the vice presidency on the first ballot. Roosevelt and DuPont trailed as Hughes unified the party, with strong progressive backing for cohesion ahead of the campaign.
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Roosevelt Nominated Progressive Leader at Coliseum
Reports from the 1912 Progressive convention say Colonel Roosevelt was unanimously chosen as the party leader while Hughes was announced as Republican standard bearer at the Coliseum. Delegates were left in confusion as officials paused for order before adjourning for a recess amid strong reaction.
Weather Outlook for Harrisburg and Eastern Pennsylvania
Unsettled weather tonight and Sunday with occasional showers and little change in temperature. Eastern Pennsylvania partly cloudy tonight and Sunday with local showers possible, light to moderate variable winds. Moon phase full on June 15 at 4 42 PM. River stage 8.1 feet above low water mark.
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Republican convention bulletin from early sessions
The convention showed slow seating with many gallery seats vacant at 11 o'clock. Delegates moved to seats as police urged order. California prepared to vote Hughes with all 26 votes. Roosevelt’s secretary McGrath joined the platform as Harding spoke of gathering. Delegates discussed root withdrawal, vice presidential preference, and possible ticket with Hughes and Fairbanks. Ohio and New York delegations outlined unit voting and shifts toward Hughes or Fairbanks.
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Americans Flee Mexico as Demonstrations Rise Near Border
News reports describe Americans leaving northern Mexico amid anti-American demonstrations and fears of rioting. Border agents warn against returning to Mexico while Mexican authorities deter gatherings. incidents include property damage in Chihuahua and Monterey.
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Sleepwalker Hurt in Fall From 3rd Story Window
J. K. Spohn of 1619 Wallace street walked in his sleep and fell from a third story window onto the sidewalk. He sustained fractures of both arms and a probable leg fracture. Passersby assisted and he was taken to Harrisburg Hospital. He said he dreamed the house was on fire and recently came from Newport.
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Seventh Warders Organize Beidleman Kreider Club
Forty or more voters in the Sixth precinct of the Seventh ward organized the Beidleman Kreider Republican Club electing Noah Dock ens president William Banks vice president Charles Johnson secretary and Robert Waters treasurer Plans include a campaign push and a benefit ball on June 22 at Ver Becke and Monroe streets to fund the treasury.
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New Ten Per Cent Wage Increase at Hershey
Hershey Chocolate Company announced a 10 percent wage increase, the second 10 percent rise this year. Internal Revenue Collector Davis of Lancaster appointed A. B. Gardner, former Ninth Ward Democratic select councilman, to replace William Bricker.
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Jealous Wife Kills Husband in City Street
Frederick Maryland June 10 A jealous wife followed her husband for two blocks then shot him in front of a saloon. Mrs Net tie Hickman said she shot to frighten him not kill him and claimed he was running with other women. She was taken to jail after the fatal event.
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