Lodge Acts as Permanent Chairman at GOP Convention
At the Chicago Coliseum on June 9 Senator Henry Cabot Lodge was named permanent chairman as the Republican National convention began a slow day. Delegates debated credentials and rules while the resolutions committee wrestled with the platform and league of nations, and the crowd waited for fireworks.
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George R. Holmes
International News Service Star
Coliseum
Chicago
Henry Cabot Lodge
Committee On Resolutions
League of Nations
Senator Lodge
Phe
John Timothy Stone
Hal
National Committee
Wood
Lowdon
South
Edward D. Duffield
New Jersey
R. TR. Churchill
Memphis
Tenn
Jesse M. Littleton
Tennessee
William York
Credentials Committee
Londen
Morrow
Kentucky
Committee
Lodge
Semalor Lodge
Paul Howaland
Ohio
Committee On
Rules and Order of Business
Pam
Fragmented Wire Service Snapshots Reveal Local Accidents and Political Banter
The report cites a $15000 damage incident at Akron soap plant, a Kent electrician killed in a Mason Tire and Hubber plant explosion, and a Derry resident burned fatally. It also notes fruit growers urged to curb canker, Chauncey Depew and Henry Lodge appearances, school board meetings, and stock exchange chatter amid a busy regional scene.
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Ore Thurry
Kent, C
Mason Tire ‘Anil Hubber
Johnson and Wood Cohorts Ready for Fray
In Chicago on June 9 1912 Wood forces named Frank Hitchcock Loday to command operations and Frank K Knox to direct floor management. Hiram Johnson campaign leaders Borah Neylan and Neylan would steer the floor as Johnson insists he seeks the Republican nomination not a vice presidential post.
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Chicago
Hiram Johnson
William M. Borah
Johnson
John Francis Neylan
San S Francisco
Convention Today at Chainoan Lodge Opens
Irayer by Rev John Timothy Stone opens the convention with the credentials committee reporting. The permanent organization is formed as committees present reports on rides and matters of business. Actions will determine future proceedings of the convention.
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Convention
Chainoan Lodge
John Timothy Stone
Platform May Be Submitted Thursday Noon
The steering committee of the Republican convention in Chicago dampened hopes for finishing a platform by noon tomorrow. Members faced a difficult task reconciling divergent views on the League of Nations and other disputed planks. They aimed to avoid major fights on convention floor while molding a platform acceptable to the party and presidential candidate.
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Bart
Campbell
Cltcago
Tfl
Resolutions Committee
League of Nations
Catemittee
Republican Party
Death notices and ages across multiple local towns
Death notices list Roland Blair 72 Newport Mrs Allen Greenwood Ellwood City Neary Gle Hays 52 Pittstarg Miss Margarey Hogan 19 Sharon Marin Lombards months 908 South Mill street
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Roland Blair
Newport
Allen Greenwood
Ellwood City
Neary Gle. Hays
Pittstarg
Margarey Hogan
Sharon Marin Lombards
South Mill Street
Old Guard Chases Hiram Johnson at Chicago Convention
The Old Guard pursues Senator Hiram Johnson around the Coliseum floor in a vivid political tableau. Talk centers on Penrose and a possible McAdoo candidacy, with mentions of Wood Hanover and Conticuea. The scene mixes fashion, gossip, and power hopes as the quadrennial drama opens.
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Marlene
PEW International News Service
Coliseum
Chicago
Til
Jane
Hiram Johnson
Lowden
Spront
Harding
Kansas
Wood
Hanover
Constage
Conticuea
J P Hays Brother Dies in Street Car Accident
Samuel Seward Hays aged 62 a Beckford Street brother of J P Hays Pittsburgh resident died Monday night after being struck by a street car on Perrysville avenue near his home He is survived by his wife Nora Barker Hays Funeral services will be held at his residence Thursday at 1 PM.
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Samuel Seward Hays
J. P. Hays
Beckford Street
Pittsburgh
Perrysville Avenue
Nora Barker Haya
Big Three Are Still In About Same Position
International News Service reports the Republican convention in Chicago opens with no change in the leaders among the top three candidates. A Johnson Wood alliance in credentials shifts delegates, signaling possible moves in party strength as the convention unfolds.
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George R. Holmes
Btatl
Chicago
Repub
Wood
Johnson
National Committee
London
Jonson
Sidelights On G P Convention Chicago July 2
Chicago social scene frames the GOP gathering with Mrs. Vincent Astor and Mrs. Herbert Pratt among leaders. Delegates mingle with British ambassador prospects, New York’s large delegation, and curious spectators at Central Station as journalists and partisans barter notes on candidates and past presidents.
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Chicago
Bar Marbor
Newport
Atlantic City
United States
Heras
Vincent Astor
J. Gordon Harriman
Herbert Pratt
Thirty Two Die Injured in New York Central Crash
Hardings crossing near Schenectady sees eleven confirmed dead including engineer Martin Doyle of Albany and Crouse family maid Annie Sullivan. Thirty two injured with seven unidentified bodies recovered. Edith Brayton of Fall River in serious condition at Ellis Hospital. Railroad officials probing cause.
Westminster Commencement Closes With Diplomas Four Students Honored
Westminster College held its commencement at the United Presbyterian church with Dr Arthur A Hamersehlag of Carnegie Tech delivering the sermon. Valedictory by Sloan P Reed and salutatory by Ruth Randolph Steele announced, as degrees were conferred on candidates including Aurel Anderson Frank Burton Martha Cook Helen Ferguson Robert Poster Cuthbert Van Dusen Fuehrer Lillian Garvin Theodore Gilfillan and others from New Wilmington and nearby towns.
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the News
New Wilmington
Webirth
Westmnster College
United Presbyterian Charet
Artur A. Hansersehlag, Sr
L. Ds
Carnegie Institutey of Technology
Pittsburgh
Slean P. Reed
Ruth Randolph Steevle
Ruth Randolph Steele
Arthur A. Hamersehlag
Carnegie Institute of Technology
Orcheostra
Glenn Patterson
Sheyappar
Aurel Anderson
Frank Leroy Burton
East Brook
Westminster Confers Degrees Amid Honors
At Westminster College in New Attlmington Vandita honors were bestowed for Doctor of Divinity, Doctor of Laws, Doctor of Science, and Bachelor of Music. Recipients included Rev. McLeod Smith of Buffalo New York and Willian Crate of Philadelphia. Ceremony recognized several clergymen and scholars with named degrees.
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Attlmington
Vandita
Thaint
Westminster
McLeod Smith
Buffalo
N.Y
le Dasilian
Genoa
Tawa
Hanes
Stewart Hay
Clevetanil
Otto
Willian
Crate
Philidelphin
Jamey McCon
Six more dead identified in New York Central crash
The New York Central reports six additional victims identified including Hugh Norton Dokeville Nov Homer W Haig Syracuse A J Kennedy Providence Fred Smith Worcester Mass and W J Znilla Syracuse Mrs Iris Crouse of Utica was not a victim her mother Mrs Watson Browne of Utica died. Train No 28 rear ended by Express No 34 three miles outside Schenectady. Eleventh death toll expected with many injured treated at Schenectady Hospital.
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New York Central Railroad
Hugh Norton
Dokeville
Homer W. Haig
Syracuse
A. J. Kennedy
Providence
Fred Smith
Worcester
Mass
W. J. Znilla
Iris Crouse
Utica
Watson J1. Browne
Schenectady
New York
Elis Hospital
United
Massachusetts
Poluta
Albany
Orelock Railroad
Mrs C F Johnson Heads Y W Board
Mrs C F Johnson was reelected president of the Young Women's Christian Association at a meeting Tuesday. New officers include Vice Presidents Mrs George Greer Mrs T W Phillips Mrs J J Stretton and Mrs B C Turner, Secretary Miss Helen Westlake, Treasurer Mrs W G Eckles. The board also welcomed Fant Woods as secretary for the coming year while noting several veteran members remain.
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Charles LH. Johnson
Yous Womin’s Christian Association
George Greer
Second View
T. W. Phillips
J. J. Stretton
B.c.turner
Helen Westlake
W. G. Eckles
Johnngon T
Asseettion
Venta
Bony
Mars
Woods
Pe Porte
Lee
Searge
Johnson, Provident
Elden Westhike
Worrall
Alts
Teamp
Wemeorge Grent
Werk
Abadia
Atk
AU Odt
Stratten
KN Verry
Jania AL
Sail
Pormer
Men of Rhimiers Wiest
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Pershing
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Burns
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Derry
Siete College
Herty
Chauncey M. Tropew
Ife
Teanidy
Hogan
Benator Lodge
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Order of the Waxtern
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TV Cannat
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Stock Exchange
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Moonen
Johnson and Wood
Hiram
Penrose
U. P. Place
G. O. Ps
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J.P. Hays
Ible
Sproul
Leirete
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Dohison
Mrs
Lowelen
Mua
Fohidester
Mies
Aed
Ankhuial Geddes
Tie
Dud Se. Tur
San Francisco
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Swett
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Leonid Swern
Lay Pidner
Chatemim Tays
Sutton
Bryan
Fullers
Arkisas
Chile
Folkwe
Tenry Cabot Lodge
Maryland
Simcir
Grint
Genval Gineh Crowder
Talher
Waa
Sani Oe
Comiseum
N. Y. Central
Carnegie Technical School
Glenn P, Reed
Ohn Storey Campbell
Portersville
Matha Agnes Cook
Poland
Helen Huber Ferguson
Wastington
Robert
A. Poster
Shushan
Cuthbertus van Duesen Fuehrer
Connellsville
Lillian the Garvin
South Styegate
Theodore Calvin Gilfillan
New Castle
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