Republicans Cheer Keynote Plea for National Defenses
Republicans in Chicago respond to a keynote plea urging stronger national defenses as party leaders rally at a city event.
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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1916
Page
1
Republican convention adjourns amid harmony hopes
At the Chicago gathering the Republican and Progressive conventions opened amid talk of peace and harmony. Harding’s speech urged unity and defense strength as leaders debated provisional officers and committees and considered delaying nominations while seeking cross faction accord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baily
Chicago
Warren G. T Warding
Washington
Harding
Willes
Reed Smoot
Senator Lippitt
Noozie South Dakota Weather Forecast Update
Fair tonight and Thursday with little temperature change. Week opens with normal temperatures and fair conditions, followed by possible local thunder showers and cooler air after Wednesday. Temperatures range from the upper 60s to mid 50s during the listed times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Republican
Delegates and leaders weigh Hughes as Roosevelt foes
Reports from Detroit and Chicago show tensions over Hughes amid Republican divisions. Roosevelt opposes Hughes and would back a third party if nominated, while New York supporters deny such backing. National Woman’s Party seeks prompt federal amendment advocacy at the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
Tughes
Roosevelt
Hughes
National Woman's Party
Anne Martin
Nevada
Woman's Party
Miss Martin
Moemberg
Republian
Congressional Union
Chicago Coliseum Hosts Historic Republican Conventions
The Chicago Coliseum on Wabash Avenue hosted more national political conventions than any other U.S. venue, including three Republican National Conventions in 1904 1908 and 1916 and the 1912 Progressive convention nominating Theodore Roosevelt. Built on the Libby Prison site by Charles I Gunther and associates, it opened in 1900 at a height of 110 feet and a cost near 7 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Progressive Party
Cl. Theodore Roosevelt
Chicago Coliseum
Charles I. Gunther
Old Libby Prison War Museum
Wabash Avenue
Fifteenth St
Old War Prison
Roosevelt Steering Committee Formed Amid Convention Tensions
The piece notes progressives lining up against the likely Roosevelt-backed ticket as George Gorelyou joins William Loeb Jr and George von L Meyer on a Roosevelt steering committee within the Republican convention. It reports Senator Smoot warning no nomination before Sunday and Senator Penrose saying no decision before late Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Mrr
George , Gorelyou
William Loeb, Jr
George von L. Meyer
Smoot
Senator Penrose
Pennsylvania
Harding Plea for Harmony at Republican National Convention
United States Senator Warren G. Harding opened the Republican National Convention as temporary chairman urging party reunion and reconstruction over recrimination. He criticized Democratic foreign policy, urged adherence to Monroe Doctrine, defended national defense, faulted shipping and tariff policies, and urged unity to restore American principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Chicago
Ill
United States
Warren G. Harding
Ohio
Philippines
Hamony
Seaman resigns as president at Dakota Wesleyan
Dr. William Grant Seaman, president of Dakota Wesleyan for three years, submitted his resignation to the board yesterday afternoon and it was accepted last night. The move takes effect July 1. Trustees plan another meeting to name a committee to suggest successors. A $250,000 campaign is approved to raise funds including for a new gymnasium with construction to begin after January 1, 1917, and Chester C. Dillon may be retained as coach. The board also approves upgrades to the music school facilities and instruments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Grant Seaman
Dakota Wesleyan
Assion
Seaman
Dakota
Watertown
Chester C. Dillon
Wesleyan
Dillon
Illinois
Champaign
Ill
Wesleyan School of Music
Miners Strike Looms as Anthracite Pact Frays
In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania the Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal company faces a 30 000 miner strike after officials retreat from the eight hour day stance under the anthracite agreement Three collieries are idle with 4 000 men out The miners reject union leaders and demand shorter hours while the company imposes eight hours regardless of output The men insist on the right to go home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
Lehigh & Wilkesbarre Coal Company
Indians Scrap Over New Chief on Pine Ridge
Sioux on Pine Ridge report turmoil after tribal council ousts Jack Red Cloud from leadership. Indignation meetings denounce the action and demand reinstatement for Red Cloud, with potential internal conflict if the council does not reverse the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine
Ridge Reservation
Jack Red Cloud
HEAD
TRIBE
Sioux Walls
S. 10
Pine Ridge Indian Reservation
Red Cloud
Pine Ridge
Six candidates vie for South Dakota speakership
In Pierre six hopefuls seek the next house presiding officer job including A. C. Roberts Day A. G. Johnson Spink J. G. McFarland Codington H. Withee Turner Lewis Benson Moody and I. B. Patterson Potter Roberts and Withee have served as temporary presiding officers. Ex Governor Andrew Fe Lee supports a partial return to the old convention system amid primary reform debate.
Germans Claim Warspite Sunk Off Jutland Amid Denials
Berlin asserts the British battleship Warspite was sunk in a day battle with Koenig in the North Sea, despite British denials. Kaiser's Wilhelms haven speech proclaims destruction of Britain's sea supremacy. Other items note Russian advances with prisoners and guns, a German destroyer sinking after a mine, and a French destroyer Fantassia sunk in collision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Kiel
Kaiser
Wilhelmshaven
Jutland
Great Britain
Paris
France
Fort Vaux
Verdun
Teuton
Amsterdam
Netherlands
Telegraff
Zeebrugge
London
England
Pripet River
Roumanian
Petrograd
Russia
Test
Fantassia
Primary Advocates Split Over Position
Key advocates split on the issue as debates continue. Supporters press for a favored approach while critics push for alternatives, signaling ongoing contention within the movement.
Robins Leads Progressive National Convention Opening
Chicago August headlines report a rousing start as Temporary Chairman Raymond Robins announced Teddy Roosevelt as a preferred figure amid protests over Walter Brown’s nomination for permanent chair. Delegates cheered, insurgents pushed for Governor Johnson but backed by Robins words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Raymond Robins
Roosevelt
Walter Brown
Ohio
Johnson
California
Teddy
Robins
Ill
Progressive Party
Kitchener Mourned As Army Proclaims National Grief
London reports the British army in mourning for Earl Kitchener with crepe bands and half mast flags. The king orders a week of mourning for officers while war efforts continue and colonial legislatures adjourn as a mark of respect. The Windsor race meet is cancelled per Jockey Club guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Earl Kitchener
Department
Kitchener
Asquith
War Office
Jockey Club
Windsor
Sars Kitchener
Russia
Lord Kitchener
Roosevelt Man of the Hour in 1912 Campaign
The article notes Theodore Roosevelt as the focal figure of the campaign and cites Robins praising his leadership. It describes a 1912 Progressive draft platform centered on preparedness with Americanism as the foundation, detailing military spirit and industrial tariff reforms. The draft, about 1500 words, will go to the resolutions committee and likely reach the convention in its current form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Roosevelt
Mr. Robins
Resolutions Committee
Milbank bootlegging case ends with acquittals
Milbank South Dakota Hawes and Dan Flemming were arrested on bootlegging charges but acquitted. The state could not prove the buyers paid for liquor, and a confusing testimony sequence raised questions of possible perjury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milbank
S. D
Hawes
Dan Flemming
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Oyster Bay
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Justice Hughes
Noozie
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Detroit
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Michigan
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Kansas City
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