Hughes and Fairbanks Nominated by GOP Convention
Chicago June 10 Charles Evans Hughes of New York for president and Charles Warren Fairbanks of Indiana for vice president were nominated by the Republican convention. Hughes, former New York governor and U S supreme court justice, and Fairbanks, Indiana attorney and former senator, were chosen amid a long balloting process.
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Whitman
Charles Evans Hughes
Mr. Hughes
Chicago
New York
Charles Warren Vairbeaulis
Tudlane
Heprbligan
Hachman
United States Supreme Court
Wasondtoy Tron Tuillaha
Lormie
Roosevelt
Tom
Laghes
Reput- Means
Glens Walls
Gig Investiga Ing
Thirees
Olovirie Uelit Dompanies
Vast
Columbia Law School
Brown University
Delaware Aeademy
Walter 5. Carter
Antoinette
Hughes
Tie
Cornell University
la Tsgle
New York City
Ite
Taft
Supreme Court of the United States
Senate
Hughes Acceptance Letter Calls for Strong Americanism
In a forceful acceptance, Hughes pledges to restore diplomacy to high standards, resist partisan expediency, and uphold neutral rights and international obligations. He emphasizes loyalty to one country, unity of citizens, and decisive action to defend American interests at home and abroad.
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Hughes
Mexico
Alwiss
Mainstain
National Defense and Preparedness Call Amid Economic Peace
A historic statement urges strong national defense with robust army and navy readiness under competent leadership. It emphasizes industrial and economic strength, fair tariff adjustment after the war, and a peaceful international stance. Acknowledges responsibility and signals full commitment to the campaign.
Worked the Wrong Way His Efforts to Be Famed for Courtesy Met With a Check
A Baltimore American fragment recounts a man’s failed attempt at politeness on a streetcar. He assists a woman with seating and directions, then faces social rebuke over failing to offer help promptly when needed. The anecdote ends with the narrator abandoning hopes of a legacy and returning to ordinary courtesy.
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Bouresy
Morey Street
Amy
Walt Lampenad
Graduation Day at Wood County Normal
Circumstances forced changes to the common school diploma graduation plan. Graduates from across the county will assemble at Wood County Normal in Grand Rapids today, register at 11 00 and receive buttons and badges. Exercises begin at 1 30 with diplomas presented by Superintendent Varney.
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Wood County
Grand Rapids
Wood County Normal
Wool County Normal
Mali
America
Wacd County Normal Girls
W. Davies
Sauk County
George A. Varney
Burlesque Baseball Played At Marathon
Marathon Times notes a burlesque baseball game between Mosinee and Marathon at Marathon. Mosinee tallied 12 runs in two innings and 146 at bats while Marathon scored 12 runs with 47 at bats. Fisher of Marathon logged 18 putouts as umpire Darling handled disputed calls in a humorous, unusually chaotic afternoon.
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Marathon Times
Mosinee
Marathon
Fisher
Ipreak
Darling
May A Prosperous Month For Testers
The Wood County Cow Testing association reports May results with five herds totaling 430 cows. Guernseys rank second after Holsteins. natives are last. A six cow herd owned by Thomas Thompson leads in butterfat and milk, averaging 4 pounds of butterfat and 1207 pounds of milk per cow. One herd yielded over four dollars per cow, another broke even, and a third profit of one dollar per cow, all with twelve cows or more. Results reflect milk quantity and quality on test day, no labor or feeding costs.
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Wood County
Porter Harvey
Thomas Thompson
Salary schedule details for eMeers sand men under army act
The new army reorganization act sets pay levels for National Guard members, with about one quarter of regular army compensation. Company A officers and staff receive specified annual amounts, including Capt. Reigel 500, Lt. Witt 300, Lt. Mittlesteadt 250, and several sergeants 185 to 90. A second lieutenant and other vacancies noted, two nonecommissioned officer posts open, and many recruits to Camp Douglas.
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National Guard
Company A
de Ay Fallow
Frank B. Reigel
Edward
Witt
William
Milwaukee Lumber Imports Signal Shift in 1916 Market
Milwaukee box factories import Canadian lumber for the first time in years, totaling 1 509 000 feet split between two local plants. A schooner from Hessel Michigan delivered 6000 ties, a volume not seen in all of 1915. Domestic wood consumption rose sharply this year, boosting prosperity in Lake States lumber centers.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Milwaukee Box
Georgian Bay
Hessel
Mich
Lake States
Final report on Marshfield street improvements filed
City Clerk announces the Board of Public Works report on benefits and damages from street improvements in Marshfield Wisconsin for streets including A Chestnut B St Josephs North Maple South Maple Second Third Fourth Fifth Sixth Seventh and Walnut. The Common Council will hear objections at City Hall June 19 1916 to decide city participation.
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Marshfield
Wood County
State of
Wisconsin
Board of Public Works
Central Avenue
Chestnut Street
South Maple Street
Fifth Street
Central Avere
Sixth Street
Seventh Street
Depot Street
North Chestnut Street
South Chestnut Street
Second Street
South Chestnut St
Fourth Street
South Walnut Street
City Park
John Seubert
Picnic and church notices mix in Sherry Wisconsin
A June church and school weekend in Sherry features a large picnic with games and an elaborate lunch after a Sunday school event. English services held at a German church included two baptisms while Rev. Adams led communion and four joined the church.
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Wis
Presbyterian Sunday School
Elideess Itn
Presbyterian Church
Adams of
Morrill
A. F. Oakey
Madison
Oakey
Institute
Henry Whitney
S. S
Jennie Evans
Elsie Sommers
St. Peter, Minn
Mra
IF. West
John Parks
Martin Nelson
Mary Davis
Matixate
Community shower honors Florence Hall and Oscar Mathsen
Richfield notes a mixed gathering at Mr. and Mrs. GS Hubd home Friday evening for a miscellaneous shower. Florence Hall and Oscar Mathsen plan to marry on Wednesday June 4. Neighbors report graduations, visits, and local happenings around Richfield including housing groundwork and church events.
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Richfield Dune
GS. Hubd
Florence Hall
Oscar Mathsen
Lefe
Bort Omane
Teaver Dam Ean Uy
Wood County Normal
Dogey
Fleishman
Hamiston
Henbest
Marshfield
George Plank
Plainfield
Harvey Hurd
Jacob Keser
Young Men Wanted for Summer Factory Work
Advertises Bucyrus Company positions for school boys aged 19 to 22 to work in a modern factory during summer. Offers good wages and directs inquiries to Bucyrus Company in South Milwaukee Wisconsin. Brie
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Bucyrus Company
Milwaukee
Wis
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