Hughes and Fairbanks usher in a new Republican era
The Chicago convention selects Justice Hughes and Fairbanks as the Republican standard bearers. The vote reflects party unity after tense debates between radicals and moderates, with Roosevelt leaning toward support for Hughes. The choice signals a durable platform aligned with Lincoln era principles and aims to defeat the Wilson administration.
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Justice Hughes
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Washington
Sagamore Hill
Hughes
United States Supreme Court
Chicago
Fairbanks
Wilson
Mr. Fairbanks
Lincoln
Harrisburg baseball plan praises New York State League hopes
The piece argues the proposed Harrisburg team will draw crowds if managed well and praises John Tener’s support. It notes past failed intern regional clubs, comments on China with Mrs Ma, urges planting flower boxes, and comments on strawberries and provincial politics amid postwar optimism and Canadian relations.
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Harrisburg
John K. Tener
Pennsylvania Ex Committeeman Reports Chicago Fallout on Keystone Republicans
The article discusses Pennsylvania reactions after the Chicago conventions, predicting delayed Washington party actions and growing disunity among Keystone supporters. It cites A Nevin Detrich, Penrose faction pride in Hughes nomination, Brumbaugh and Vare dynamics, and the solid, businesslike makeup of the Pennsylvania delegation to St Louis.
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Chicago
Pennsylvania
Washington Party
Keystone Commonwealth
A. Nevin Detrich
National Committee
Hughes
Bull
Louis Emery, Jr
McKean County
Progressive War Chest
William Flinn
Gifford Priichot
H. D. W. English
English
Roosevelt
Alexander P. Moore
Pittsburgh
Charles L. Brown
Philadelphia
William Potter
Italy
Mr. Brown
Brumbaugh
C. H. Rowland
Clearfield
A. H. Gaffney
Kane
Keystone
Burkett
Coliseum
Harry K. Dougherty
Mercer
Frank B. Willis
Ohio
Fairbanks
Hannah J. Patterson
Frank M. Roessing
J. D. Miller
George B. Orlady
Huntingdon
Downing
Commonwealth
Robert McAfee
George E. Tenner
George T. Oliver
From Joy to Sorrow by Wing Dinger
Democratic cheer in Chicago collapses as Teddy refuses to run and Hughes’ candidacy unsettles the party. The piece traces the shift from upbeat hopes for Wilson to confusion and doubt among supporters.
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Wing Dinger
Chicago
Hughes
Teddy
Wilson
Rumors and Riffs Spur Political Echoes in 1915
Telegraph Periscope notes unconfirmed chatter Wilson might not have accepted Hughes resignation. It labels Colonel unpopular in Democratic circles. Billy Sunday vows Kansas City will pay him 20000 for critical remarks, calling the Fourth of July celebration uneven. Charles Fairbanks returns to work faster than his former running mate.
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Billy
Kansas City
A. Wilson Black
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pasenger
Post 58
G. A.R
Conductor Black
Grand Army
United States
Harrisburg
Engineers Reserve Heroes of a Nation’s War Effort
The engineers reserve movement grows from New York to Chicago and beyond, with thousands trained or training in military engineering. Civilian engineers prepare for war by lectures, drills, and Plattsburg style encampments, aiming to support defense and free regular troops for combat.
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General Wood
Plattsburg
Army and Engineering Corps
New York
Reserve Corps of Engineers
Engineers of
Army Engineering Corps
Regular Army
Bar Association Picnic Features Rifle Target Contest
Captain Frank E. Ziegler presided as small arms inspector at the Dauphin county bar association picnic at Inglenook. Judge Kunkel and Judge McCarrell joined in baseball and coaching, while city officers discuss the Republican convention and local weather affects. The piece also notes veterans traveling on passes to reunions, a noted A. M. E. conference, and a West Shore firemen forum aiming to improve schools, safety, and roads.
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Frank E. Ziegler
Dauphin County
Dauphin County Bar Association
Inglenook
Ziegler
County Bar Association
George Kunkel
Kunkel
McCarrell
Wonde
West Shore Firemen's Union
West Shore
Roosevelt not out of politics say New York Sun
The New York Sun replies that Colonel Roosevelt remains deeply involved in national and international affairs. It asserts his vitality and ambition will keep him active in political matters and public service despite any claim to the contrary. The piece argues readers would not accept his withdrawal from public life.
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New York Sun
Roosevelt
Newspap er Waifs and Quick Jokes Mix
Snippets from multiple papers show light humor and social scenes. A Boston Transcript item notes Belle Marie praising a genius husband with talent to support him. A judge remarks on marriage. Races and a governess field glass gag appear. A city joke ends with suburb punchline.
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Boston Transcript
Belle
Marie
Millie
Tommie
Red Rose Payment Ties Baron’s Will to Church Plot
Fifty years after Baron William Henry Steigel’s death his will required a red rose each June for the church plot at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Manheim. William H. Earnest, a Harrisburg attorney, made the payment this year and Miss Annie L. Boyer of Harrisburg, a descendant of the baron, received the rose. To-morrow at Olympia Park near McKeesport, an event will be held.
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William Henry Steigel
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church
Manheim
William H. Earnest
Harrisburg
Annie L. Boyer
Olympia Park
McKeesport
McKeesport Hosts Annual Picnic For 8000 Scholars
J Denny O Neil, a leading local option advocate, honors McKeesport public schools with the yearly picnic held for 8000 students and teachers. Sharon hosts a prize birdhouse contest exciting local bird lovers amid a community tradition. A forthcoming Associated Advertising Clubs of the World convention in Philadelphia features a water pageant on the Schuylkill river with 800 canoes as escorts.
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J. Denny O'Neil
McKeesport
Sharon
Associated Advertising Clubs
Philadelphia
Schuylkill River
Rotary quiz reveals city government hiring and firing practices
Questions posed to Harrisburg Rotary Club members at the annual Municipal Quiz probe how city officers and employees are chosen and dismissed. Responses show mixed practice by the City Council and others. The Toledo Blade and Ohio State Journal contribute humorous or local notes about planning lunches and recalling blackberry jam from the past.
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Rotary Club
Harrisburg Rotary Club
Toledo Blade
Ohio State Journal
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