Progressives Seek Harmony as Three-Party Struggle Opens
Chicago political scene opens with Republicans and Bull Moose debating unity for 1912 election. Talks of conference committees, possible Roosevelt nomination, and Hughes as a rival candidate unfold amid rain and party splits. Senator Borah pursues reunion while Perkins and Lodge push for orderly balloting and a strong platform.
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Roosevelt
Ite
Horah
Hughes
Bull Moose
Wilson
Moose Prepares Brief Platform
A tentative draft of the progressive platform drafted by a committee outlines three main themes Military, Spirit, and Industrial. It emphasizes Americanism and industrial preparedness through tariff reform while noting substantial omissions from the 1912 platform. Names associated include Dean Willing Draper Lewis and James R Garfield among others. A dental department has been aided to a Boston animal hospital.
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Chicago
Dean Willling Draper Lewis
Univerty
Pennsylvana
Chester Rowell
California
James R. Garfield
Gifford Pinechot
Herbert Knox Smith
Willan Bear Foulke
William Alten White
Boston
Roosevelt Opposes Hughes and Hints at Third Party
Oyster Bay reports Colonel Roosevelt opposes Justice Hughes and may enter a third party if Hughes is nominated. His followers expect a broadside to eliminate Hughes while Chicago aides assure not against any candidate. Governor Whitman notes Hughes likely to win on the second ballot.
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N. Y
Roosevelt
Chicago
Justice Hughes
Justine Hughes
Pussy Footers
Walter Hayos
Tnet
Sagamore Hill
Progressive Party
New York
Justis Hughes
Hughes
Coleone
Highes
Hobhew
Whitman Muder
Equal Suffrage Loses in Iowa Primary Vote
Des Moines reports show the equal suffrage amendment defeated by about 4700 votes amid heavy city turnout. Rural counties mostly opposed the measure, with 46 counties against and 64 in favor, and Polk County yielding mixed results. Iowa suffrage leaders vow to push for another submission, though current rules bar resubmission until 1923.
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Des Moines
Mississippi River
Dubregie
Kolk
Iowa
Suffrage Forces Plan Reorganization in Des Moines
Des Moines June 7 suffragist forces begin reorganization for the next legislature calling a state board meeting for Saturday. Both men’s and women’s leagues will keep headquarters and continue the campaign without pause. Officials say Harding era influence hindered the cause and that Germans and Bohemians opposed suffrage while Scandinavians supported it.
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Des Moines
State Board
Harding
AX MURDER SHOCKS TEXAS HOME
In Wills Point Texas Mrs H F Goodnight 70 was killed and her husband president of the Vandrandt National Bank fatally injured as their daughter Mrs Rt J Borau was beaten unconscious. An ax was used and signs of attempted robbery appeared with screams heard about 4 80 this morning.
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Wills Point
Tex
H. PF. Goodnight
Vandrandt National Bank
Rt. J. Borau
Rh. J. Morau
Scorman
Mr. Goodnight
Mrs. Goodnight
FTC Names Edward M S Turtle as Commissioner
Washington June 7 Members of the federal trade commission voted to appoint Commissioner Edward M S Turtle Chatcot to succeed Joseph Ed Davies effective July 1 and to adopt the rotation system in the chairmanship as proposed by the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Edward MS. Turtles
Chatcot
Joseph Ed. Davies
Avatem
Interstate Commerce Commasson
Carnegie leader opposes military teaching at New York college
Henry Pritchett president of the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching declared today at the New York university commencement exercises that the college will not provide room for military instruction in a way that would come into being. He warned against introducing military content into the modern curriculum.
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New York
Willary
Henry
Pritchett
Carnegie Foundation For the Advancement of Teaching
Kitchener Death Blamed On Spy Rumors Across Allies
London reports flag half staff and mourning for Earl Kitchener. Officials press on with war planning at the War Office as dominions adjourn in tribute. Calls mount to intern enemy aliens after rumors linking Kitchener’s death to a spy plot. Windsor race meeting canceled after the loss.
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London
War Office
Earl Kitchener
Dominions
South Africa
Tmws
Otha
Great Britain
England
Korl Kitchener
Hampshire
Asquith
Jockey Club
Windsor
Hughes Siu s For Cums Support In Chicago Event
Chicago June reports indicate Hughes and Cumming factions discussing delegate release. Cumming leaders refuse any rapid concessions and keep their delegates, seeking assurances from Minnesota Nebraska South Dakota and Montana.
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Chicago
Cumming
Hughes
Trughes
Cummming
Minnesota
Nebraska
South Dakota
Montana
Goethals Seeks Retirement From Canal Post
Col George W Goethals, governor of the canal, conferred with Secretary Baker and reiterated his desire to return to private life. Baker will present the request to President Wilson, who may decide within days. Goethals warned delays could threaten canal operations but navigation would continue for short periods.
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Washington, D.C
Jupe
George W. Goethals
Baker
Maker
Wilson
Goothale
Wuward
Democrats Face Suffrage Fight at National Convention
St Louis June 7 Democrats brace for a suffrage plank in the platform as national leaders anticipate a strong push by suffrage factions. Washington discussions at the White House and with Wilson advisers focus on platform tone, citing peace, preparedness, tariff, currency, Alaska railroad, trade commissions, and rural credit measures.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
Ollie James
Doremus
Democratic Congressional Committee
Glynn
New York
John Wescott
James
Dilla
Comeo Pillippine and
Rural Credite Tls
Democrats Begin Fight on McAdoo as Chairman Nominee
J Loula Mo June 1 The proposed selection of Secretary of Treasury McAdoo as chairman of the new Democratic national committee to succeed William F McCombs may meet slight opposition from some members but President Wilson desires McAdoo direct his presidential campaign and the committee will name him when it meets after the national convention Officials say J Bruce Kremer secretary of the committee will not seek reelection and no successor has been named Meanwhile questions arise on William J Bryan's role in the coming convention with rules requiring unanimous delegate consent for proxy and possible speaking duties expected on Thursday a general speechmaking day with Bryan likely to be asked to address the convention on democracy
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Senator Borah
Idaho
Bull Moose
Hughes
LaFollette
John Hanna
Roosevelt
Wilson
Mc McAdoo
MD Vieihle
McAdoo
J. Bruce Kremer
Montana
K Kremers
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Lodge Suggested as Compromise in Lodge La Follette Talk
Chicago June 6 A compromise proposal involving Senator Lodge appears from Republican and progressive discussions though leaders see little chance of success The offer followed criticism of the progressive path and a Sunday conference where La Follette was briefly mentioned amid efforts to unite Republicans and progressives
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Chicago
Bull Magee
Mr. Lodge
Republe Nime
Opposition Dulles Deepens At Republican Convention
Amid steady rain and crowding delays, Senator Hardline delivers a lengthy keynote at the Republican National Convention in Ol—ecum, Chicas. Delegates organize amid protests and a cautious push for harmony with progressives as leaders consider a conference to seek a compromise ground.
Assault or Fht Vaux Beaten After German Attack
Paris reports a repulse of a major German assault on Fort Vaunx and Verdin line with heavy losses. Attacks on Fort Vins were checked, German troops reportedly retreated after fierce artillery duels near Cauretios wood. Wheat supply projections show a shortfall due to factors including religious holidays and war needs. Advances in edible oil production are noted from new processing methods.
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Hort Vaunx
Verdin
al- Heral
War Office
Cauretios Wood
Germain Parrola
Alune
Roosevelt Bears Roaring Welcome At Moose Party In Tow
In Perkins a large Moose Party gathering opened amid rain with Roosevelt family in a special box. Delegates paraded, songs were sung, and key voices debated a tentative approach to nominating Roosevelt while avoiding a split with Republicans.
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Perkins
Tow
Roosevelt
Bull Moose
Battle Report From Busan Front Amid Viet Nam Action
Dispatches from Vietrina via London describe a fierce clash near Busan lasting four hours as forces push along a 300 kilometer front. General Driowilati leads troops in a mass assault aimed at breaking enemy lines amid heavy fighting and evolving tactical moves.
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Amaterndam
London
Vietina
Busan
Driowilati
Philippine Governor Arrested for Robbery
Governor Orth of Vion province was arrested on charges of attempting to rob the provincial treasury. A guard was killed during the incident, but the robbers were captured before taking any funds.
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Menta
Vion Provinus
Treasuny
Miurdergil
Rolvera
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