Roosevelt Nominated by Progressives at Acclamation
At Oyster Bay June 10 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt was nominated for President by acclamation with no roll call. Delegates cheered as Col Roosevelt’s name was presented and acceptance signaled. Roosevelt telegram to Chicago praised Senator Lodge and urged a potential compromise candidate amid continued convention deliberations.
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Progressives Nominate Roosevelt By Acclamation At Convention
The Progressive convention opened at 46 o'clock this morning with M. Parker of Louisiana among those participating. The gathering aimed to nominate Theodore Roosevelt for President by acclamation as the convention prepared for the write in nominating scenes. Conservative leaders faced difficulty in restraining delegates from pushing for an early nomination.
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Hughes to be presented for Progressive convention
At a Republican Progressive conference, Benator Borah announced Fat Joe Hughes will be presented to the Progressive convention immediately. No vice presidential candidate has been chosen yet. Borah cited a report that Col Roe would back Justice Hughes if nominated, relayed from George HB Cortelyou three days earlier.
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Progressive Leaders Hold Conference Before Convention
In Chicago on June 16 the Progressive leaders met before the convention. Perkins left for a Republican Progressive peace talks session and then joined state chairmen. They said ongoing negotiations continue. Bainbridge Colby elected to nominate Roosevelt. They urged delaying authos until the Republican convention can review the Lodge compromise idea.
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Delegates Face Uncertainty at GOP and Progressive Conventions
In Chicago on June 14 delegates to the Republican and Progressive gatherings entered the fourth day with apprehension over suspending events. Justice Hughes Senator Heat and Del Roosevelt's notes dominated discussions as delegates gathered.
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Roosevelt opens as GOP nominee amid rival Nominating talk
Oyster Bay June 14 Col Roosevelt refused to comment when told Republicans had nominated Hughes and the Progressive party had named him. Friends here believe Roosevelt will accept. Indianapolis June 6 Fairbanks telegraphed Ex Senator Hemenway at Chicago that he will decline the vice presidential nomination.
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Hemenway
Chicago
French Commander Joffre In London Conference
General Joffre arrives in London to attend a high level conference at the Foreign Office with Paul Cambon Sir Edward Grey and the war council members.
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Joffre
Foreign Office
Paul Cambon
Edward Grey
War Council
Violent artillery fighting near Verdun fronts
Violent artillery fighting was in progress along the Verdun front last night near Ave court Thiaumont Chapitre and Fumin woods. There were no infantry attacks.
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Paris
Verdun Front
Avecourt-Thiaumont
Chapitre
Fumin Woods
Skating Rink Roof Collapses in Atlanta
A downtown Atlanta skating rink roof collapsed tonight trapping about 25 people. Fire crews cleared ruins and two injured were brought out, feared fatally, as crews feared further collapse of the one story brick walls.
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Chicago Conventions Nominate Hughes and Roosevelt for President
Washington June 19 word that Justice Hughes and Col Roosevelt had been nominated by the two Chicago conventions was communicated to President Wilson at once. Administration supporters were delighted but silent. Newspaper men told Justice Hughes of his nomination at his home. he said he would probably issue a statement later.
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Chicago
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California
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Marines Pare Well Ship To Carry 2960 Marines To Santo Domingo
The transport Han cock sails tomorrow from New Orleans with 2960 U.S. Marines to Santo Domingo to aid in quelling the revolution. It carries vast food stocks including 60,000 pounds of beef and 160,400 pounds of potatoes among others, totaling hundreds of thousands of pounds of supply.
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New Orleans
Santo Domingo
Little Island
Holly Ridge to face Monroe in Sunday baseball game
The Monroe team meets Holly Ridge Sunday afternoon at For aythe Park in a 4 30 start with Averett umpiring. Holly Ridge has a fast season record and Monroe plans its strongest lineup to compete, promising a competitive afternoon with standard admissions.
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Gay Revenue Bill Passes To Reach Governor
The measure advances after approval in the chamber, moving toward the governor for signing. Supporters tout revenue potential while opponents warn of broader fiscal impact and policy concerns. The bill’s fate now hinges on the governor’s action and any requested amendments.
Treasury Needs Money Four-Fourth Mili Tax Bill in Hopper
State treasury at June 1 shows $97,000 in general fund. Legislature appropriated $81,000 for contingencies leaving little for ordinary government. unpaid parish balances may still arrive. Revenue measures include Gay natural resources tax passing Senate. other admin bills aim to reform penitentiary control, salaries for sheriffs, and tax collection changes. Senate passes land purchase for utilities bill enabling Monroe to acquire cemetery and waterworks site outside city limits.
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General Fund
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Ouachita
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Republicans Nominate Justice Hughes for President
The Republicans nominate Justice Hal E. Hughes for president. The Smith bill exempting rent shows from license payments when tied to the State fair passed. Senator Gilbert's bill allowing the Tansas levee board to issue and dispose of $350,000 in bonds advanced. A compulsory statewide school attendance bill cleared the Louisiana House and goes to the Senate. Ursa McDougall’s skin grafts story highlights community aid and a long ward of suffering and renewal.
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Tansas Levee Board
Louisiana
Senate
WIFE POURS LYE ON SLEEPING HUSBAND
In Sherman Texas Jane Gathright poured concentrated lye on her sleeping husband L P Gathright a 45 year old restaurant owner. She said she did it to deter other women from admiring him and that she did not intend to kill him though he would be left blind. The sheriff quoted her statement and he was hospitalized hoping for recovery though blinded. The wife asked that she be arrested.
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Gathright
Mexican situation causes uneasiness
Washington officials are uneasy over ongoing anti American demonstrations in northern Mexico. Americans rush to the border as Columbus New Mexico reports threaten from Carranza troops. Customs inspectors at El Paso are said to be barred from entering Mexico, though Treasury State and War deny any Washington order.
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New Mexico
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Secretary Lansing delays Cerranza troop withdrawal reply
Washington secretary of state Lansing said after today’s cabinet meeting he had not completed the reply to Cerranza’s demand for the withdrawal of American troops from Mexico. A reply likely will not be sent for another week.
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Sixty Persons Help Save Little Girl in Lewiston Minn
Sixty townspeople donated skin grafts to save fourteen year old Ursa McDougall after severe burns from a fiery paraffin turpentine accident. Over a year doctors used about 150 grafts. the community gathered for Ursa’s birthday party as she nears recovery.
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Lewiston
Lewiston, Minn
Orea McDougall
Principe Umberto torpedoed and sunk in Adriatic
Rome June 10 The Admiralty reports the Italian transport Principe Umberto torpedoed by an Austrian submarine and sunk in the lower Adriatic with heavy loss of soldiers.
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Admiralty
Adriatic
Machine plants trees faster at Letchworth Park Forest
A machine that plants 16 000 seedlings daily is now used at Letchworth Park Forest and Arboretum in Wyoming County New York. It replaces hand planting of 1200 to 1500 trees per day per man and features root watering and fertilizer attachments, wheels that firm soil, and range suitable for cleared, not-too-rough land.
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Letchworth Park Forest and Arboretum
Wyoming County
N. Y
Forest Service
Third-Ballot Victory After Withdrawals
A candidate secured election on the third ballot as competitors withdrew from consideration, leaving the final vote to determine the winner. The process saw earlier contenders step aside, narrowing the field before the decisive ballot.
Republican Convention Nomination Delays and Hughes Emerges
Chicago and Washington dispatches report the Republican National Convention advancing toward a Hughes nomination with Charles E. Hughes leading and Charles W. Fairbanks potentially stepping aside. Delegates from New York Ohio Indiana and Illinois signal support for Hughes while calls for unity intensify as Roosevelt’s ally John McGrath delivers a harmony telegram. The balloting pace and strategy unfold amid tension and shifting alliances.
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