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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1916
Page
1
A national meeting of Republican convention delegates will be held to discuss party organization and platform priorities. The gathering will involve key party leaders and regional representatives, aiming to coordinate strategy and candidate selection.
The Chicago Coliseum in 1916 hosts the Republican National Convention with seating for about 9 490 on the main floor and 3 000 in the balcony. The annex links to Wabash Avenue and includes 22 exits and 100 doorkeepers.
The description outlines the convention complex with a telegraph room, a temporary hospital staffed by twenty five Chicago physicians, administrative offices, a convention post office, and many rooms for the Republican National Committee and its delegates. The interior ornamentation, designed by C R Hall and Julius Floto, features white and gold with flags and bunting, using thousands of yards of fabric and hundreds of flags to achieve an elaborate, artistic scheme.
Arthur A. Hammond a former Jackson lawyer and former Midway Baptist Church pastor shot himself in the Caddo hotel in Shreveport. He had separated from his wife Grace Roach amid two years of family disputes and had sent his daughter Lurline out before his act. Hammond had earlier moved from Miss to Texas and back, with court wrangles over custody and a succession of threats, and asked to be buried at Midway Baptist Church with his daughter placed under a legal guardian.
Republican and Progressive leaders pace as Chicago politics edge toward a decision. Tension builds over strategy and timing as key figures weigh next moves in a contested电 locale.
A Chicago report from June 5 describes Republican and Progressive leaders unsure about Roosevelt's nomination. Many see Justice Hughes as the man who could unify factions and present a solid front to Democrats, with debate over strategies and possible cross-party support.
Party leaders acknowledge Roosevelt supporters may shape the candidate and platform while aiming for party unity. Critics cite Justice Hughes lack of timely positions on current events, drawing both Republican and Progressive opposition. Report notes continued discussion on page eight.
In Monterrey on Sunday a 15,000 strong Mexican parade protested possible American intervention in Mexico. Ant-American sentiment appeared in disparaging remarks and yelled slogans as a circular letter’s call helped spur the demonstration.
Chicago June 5 The campaign for Justice Hughes as Republican presidential nominee shows strong momentum with arriving delegations reporting rising support. Several guard Republicans say many delegates are instructed for Hughes and the movement gathers steam.
London reports renewed German attacks northeast of Verdun after a failed assault on Fort Vaux. French and Germans clash near Demiloup as French hold the fort. Turkish forces push west of Erzurum with Russian retreat after losses. Seydlitz reported heavily damaged in Jutland. British losses list 22 officers.
A restrained report notes both nations claim victory while English sentiment remains subdued with pessimism prevailing. The piece highlights contrasting official statements and a cautious public mood.
Survivors arriving from British destroyers report the German battleship Hindenburg sunk after a massed attack in the Jutland battle. Four torpedoes struck the Hindenburg as destroyers pressed the attack, with claims the ship reeled and sank. London reports strong grounds for British losses estimates, listing German ships sunk and noting ongoing uncertainty over ship names. Admiral Beresford criticizes admiralty timing but praises Beatty's victory while condemning delay in releasing news.
Berlin reports Germany's Baltic fleet, nearly intact, defeated the British squadron at Skagerak. The victory ends English naval dominance, with Vice Admiral Scherer hailed as a national hero alongside von Hindenburg and von Mackensen amid nationwide celebrations.
The Supreme Court holds the Mississippi River Commission may proceed with levee construction and repair along the Mississippi in suits filed in Mississippi and Louisiana. It also interprets Harrison anti drug law to apply to dealers, not users.
R B Ireland who ran an automobile and bicycle business here and later at Clarks died Sunday afternoon at St Francis Sanitarium after months of confinement. He had many friends who will regret his death. His remains were moved to Peters' undertaking parlors awaiting instructions from relatives in Detroit.
E N Funk a well known traveling man and former Monroe resident was killed last week near Beaumont Texas when his car overturned while rounding a curve at a railroad crossing and he was thrown against a railroad bridge as he attempted to reach a station in time for a train.
Washington on June 5 marks Louis D. Brandeis's formal seating as Associate Justice, becoming the sixty second citizen to attain that distinction.
Washington reports that party leaders expect Congress to be largely inactive for the next two weeks as senators and representatives attend national conventions. The Senate will meet briefly Thursday then recess. the House will stay in session on routine matters largely by unanimous consent. Many members have left for Chicago and St Louis, reducing attendance. leaders plan to remain.
The fifth week of the legislature opens tonight as numerous bills await action. Key measures span budgeting, governance, and policy changes, with committees expected to advance or amend proposals before floor votes.
Baton Rouge June 5 The fifth week of the Louisiana Legislature opens with outlines of bills and hearings on fiscal measures. A vote on woman suffrage is planned for Wednesday as the House and joint committees tackle appropriation requests. Institutions demand more funds, while revenue shortages threaten to shrink the new appropriation bill by as much as two hundred thousand dollars.
London June 5 British officers who fought the Germans off Jutland return home and identify two sunk battleships as the Hindenburg and Lützow.
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