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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1916
Page
5
The document presents Justice Hughes accepting the Republican nomination with a call for firm Americanism and strong national defense. It outlines foreign policy critique, preparedness, tariff reform, and the need for an efficient, impartial civil service. Roosevelt’s withdrawal and possible support are discussed, with emphasis on unity for national good.
The St Louis Globe Democrat notes that many former allies remain Republican at heart and would back Hughes if Roosevelt stops running. The colonel has a chance to reassert himself within the party and is unlikely to let it pass.
In the convention hall the old guard lingered with epaulets and polite reception but little influence. New leaders, younger and more progressive, seized the initiative as veterans faded from committee rooms and speeches.
The piece argues Roosevelt cannot remain neutral and will likely endorse the Republican ticket. It emphasizes his active, assertive nature, his enduring popularity, and the likely shift from hesitation to full support in backing Republican policies.
A speaker remarks that many people are wrongly pursued by money and that real appeal lies not in wealth but in having more time to loaf. The statement suggests a critique of pursuing prosperity for its own sake and highlights leisure as a desirable outcome.
The Republican platform declares women should be enfranchised to the same extent as men, reaffirming government by the people. It stops short of an immediate constitutional amendment, noting states may decide but brings the day of universal suffrage closer.
The text notes presidents christened with new names in youth, mentions Washington era Virginians and Ohioans, ties White House births to Cleveland and others, and observes public weariness with chasing new trends as people ignore advancing the clock.
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