Ben Cummins Pleads For Special Convention Opposes
The Roosevelt faction faces a split as Ben Cummins urges a special convention to change the party’s basis of representation. Ormsby McHarg argues the committee has power to call and alter representation, stressing reform to restore public confidence. Two resolutions propose calling a convention or directing state conventions, with primary laws and electoral certificates to determine delegation limits. Auction notice ends page.
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Roosevelt
Chicago
McHurs
California
Cumming
Representative Woods
Iowa
Republican Congressional Committee
Confarento
Warren
Law Committee
Saunter
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Allen scores GOP leaders in speech at progressive party meeting
The Progressive Party state conference heard Allen criticize Republican leaders for steering back to Democrats. He accused them of scuttling the GOP to appease progressives, cited Prendergast as fearful, and argued Republicans remain entrenched while denying loyal progressives seats and influence.
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Chicago
Fmanca
Tate
Wera
Tade
HJ. Allen
Wichits
Ian
Beaton
America
Juna
Leadara
Republican Party
Prendergast
New York
Mr. Prendergast
Progressive Party
Hosayano
Ilkewine
Forsete
Thay
Tharnsetven
Orchestra Hall
Republian
Wilson pardons Morton companion of Hawthorne
In Washington on December 16 President Wilson pardoned Dr. W. J. Morton, who served time in Atlanta for complicity with Julian Hawthorne in mining stock selling frauds, restoring his civil rights.
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Hawthorne
Washington, D.C
Wh. J. Morton
Atlanta Penitentiary
Julian Hawthorne
Wilson
Choir Singers at First Baptist Church Program
A feature-filled program at the First Baptist with a mixed chorus of sopranos altos and tenors led by Gertrude Freera and Miss Mary Powelankey. Soloists Josephine Reatink and Elsie Richardson, with Arthur J. White, performed pieces including For You Alone and The Worker. Cast lists and glee numbers followed as the afternoon program closed.
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Baptist Hirch
Ithex ‘Klee
Tolcond
bMine Gertrude -Freera
Margaret, Hipke
Max ‘Béuleh Reynolds
Mary Powelankey
MiIas Mabel
Hyink
Josephine Reatink
Necond
Minn
Gladya -Hudter
Aingers
Elsie- Richardson
Arthur J. White
Adv
Theels
Phe
Lohr
Cowen
Beurgh
Reynolds
Phillips
Wests Burnalde
Bishop
Gertrude
Freera
SnokraTy
Powolaukey
Sanderson
Charles Hoeffila
Licht
Glee
Clay
Leonard Plosa
Bong
Tom Jones
Gertrude McNutt
Prenuptial party at Lady Bosten home in Geneva area
A mixed prenuptial shower for Miss Blair Blrws and groom Elmor Wilson was hosted Monday evening at Lady Bosten's home. Decorations featured Christmas colors red and green. games and contests awarded prizes to Goldie Nick Jas Minnie Facks Mende Angle Hilda Dammant. Light refreshments ended the evening with plans for Cabaret dinner and club night activities.
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Bosten
Misa Blair
Local Club Meetings and Oysters Served
Members of the Ladlea Auxiliary of the Muscatine Launch Club gathered at Mrs Lulu Magoon home for a short meeting. The B Y P U society of Providence Baptist church will host an oyster supper at D A Kleist’s country home on Tuesday evening December 16. WWRC members plan a meeting tonight at the G A R hall for their regular session.
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Bridge “Club
Frank
Ladlea’Auxilary
Muscatine
D. A. Kleist
WWRC
The
G. A. RB. Hall
Root Won't Accept GOP Presidential Nomination
Washington December 16 Senator Root declared in the senate that he could not and would not accept a Republican presidential nomination if it were offered to him. He said he would not seek the office under any circumstances.
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Washington, D. C
Root
Senate
Allo
Christmas River Cruise Planned for A Launce
A Launce organizes a Christmas Day river trip from the local levee for a picnic party aboard toward Geneva Island. Weather permitting, Alex Grossheim leads the excursion with a small crew and guests expected to join the holiday outing.
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Eneva
Alex
Grossheim Mus
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