Root urges awakening in campaign at Utica club dedication
In Utica Elihu Root pins campaign themes to a revival of Americanism. He criticizes the Democratic Party as milking the government while praising Hughes and Fairbanks. He leads a crowd in three cheers for the Republican ticket.
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Utica Club
Utica
N. Y
Elihu Root
Republican Club
Thomas Redfield Proctor
Charles S. Whitman
America
Democratic Party
Charles Evans Hughes
Charles Warren Fairbanks
Colonel Roosevelt Returns to Oyster Bay Amid Political Waiting
Colonel Roosevelt, after a trip to Oyster Bay, declines to discuss politics while aides and supporters inch toward a clear endorsement. George W. Perkins and Gov Johnson confer. Hughes backers seek a timely Roosevelt statement that could steer Progressive and Republican factions before the June 26 meeting. Roosevelt’s walk in the city shows vigor as he plans to regain full health in the countryside.
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Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
George W. Perkins
Johnson
Langdon
Hughes
Perkins
Whitman
Hotel Astor
Washington
Indica
Ren
National Progressive Committee
Wilson
Mr. Hughes
Betwen Hughes
Nencerelt
Progressive National Committee
Aghes
Langton
Arthur PD
Fiftyseventh
German American Alliance will not organize vote
Henry Weismann of Brooklyn head of the German American Alliance in New York says the group will take no part in the Presidential campaign. He insists German Americans are not to form a separate political organization and will vote for the candidate whose Americanism and country’s welfare they favor.
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Henry Weismann
Brooklyn
Association
New York State
Mr. Weismann
Wilson
McCormick Accepts Democratic National Chairmanship
Vance C. McCormick accepted the newly won Democratic National Chairmanship stating an aggressive campaign will be mounted. He resigns from the Federal Reserve Bank post and will travel to Washington to confer with President Wilson before coordinating with party leaders and partners. The message of support from Fred B. Lynch accompanied the telegram.
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Harrisburg
Penn
Vance C. McCormick
Democratic
McCormick
Federal Reserve Bank of
Philadelphia
Washington
Wilson
Fred B. Lynch
The
Nationalmmittee
Democrats Return From St Louis Convention in High Spirits
Delegates and supporters of the St Louis Convention streamed back to New York last night filled with enthusiasm for their candidate and platform. Thomas E Rush reported Grand Central Station arrivals at 8 40 noting strong campaign energy despite Wilson’s renomination being a foregone conclusion. Others arriving included Thomas F McAvoy Judge Robert BE Luce Arthur KK Keating and Borough President Maurice Connolly with trains reaching Grand Central and Penn Station between 7 36 and 10 15. Some travelers were delayed by rail disruptions.
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St. Louis
New York
Thomas E. Rush
Grand Central Station
Wilson
Bronx law student fined for embracing neighbor
Matthew G. Torrans, a Bronx law student, was fined $10 by Magistrate Frothingham in Morrisania Court for embracing Mrs. Marguerite Wypler of the same apartment building. He rang her bell and claimed a dropped pin, then kissed her several times when she opened her door. Torrans’s arrest also cited disorderly conduct.
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Matthew G. Torrans
Simpson Street
Bronx
Frothingham
Morrisania
Marguerite Wypler
Torrans
Wypler
Girls at birthday party dispute Davis testimony in Orpet murder trial
In Waukegan Illinois on June 17 jurors heard several Marion Lambert schoolmates counter Davis testimony. Bernice Wells said Marion seemed happy at the Feb party and did not cry. Other witnesses recalled Marion’s happiness and noted Orpet's rumored engagement to Celestia Yonker.
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Waukegan
Josephine Davis
Will H. Orpet
Marion Lambert
Marion
Helm’s Woods
Lake Forest
Bernice Wells
Miss Davis
Ron
Florence Russell
Racine
Wis
Anna Paulson
Mr. Cady
Potter
Hughes Chooses Campaign Manager and Plans Quiet Summer
New York reports Hughes has picked a campaign manager after returning from Providence. He may visit the Low Island estate near Bridgehampton for a short stay before deciding his summer plans. He will not return to Washington nor stay in New York while arranging his permanent summer home.
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Hughes
Providence
R. I
Low Island
Washington
New York
Bridgehampton
Montauk
Long Island
Southampton
Easthampton
Esterbrook
Berwind
Long Taland
Uch
E. Nn Stephens
Roosevelt Republican
Los Angeles
James
Jersey Moose Favor Supporting Wilson or a Third Ticket
In Trenton New Jersey June 17 reports note internal dissension among Jersey Moose regarding presidential support. The article signals debate over backing Wilson or aligning with a third ticket in the party contest.
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Jersey
Wilson
Trenton
N. J
Progresive factional fight over Hughes candidacy in New Jersey
In New Jersey Progressive circles a split over backing Hughes reopens after National Committeeman Irving K. Taylor and State Chairman J. A. H. Hopkins say it is too early to decide on Hughes. They note Everett Colby’s statements were unofficial and await the National Committee's June 26 action before delegates meet to decide the movement's future. Colby declined comment on recent remarks praising Hughes.
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New Jersey
Wilson Standard
Chicago
Hughes
Irving K. Taylor
J. A. H. Hopkins
Taylor
Hopkins
Everett Colby
Colby
National Committee
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Miss Paulson recalled assuming I would stay with her that night as it had become routine. She said she had not seen Marion much in the final five months of her life and they did not share confidences. The court adjourned until Monday.
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Marion
Miss Yonker
Minnie Rumsey
Miss Rumsey
Frances Bishop
Anna Paulson
Anna
Miss Bishop
Miss Paulson
Osborne Plans to Return as Sing Sing Warden
Special to the New York Times reports Thomas Mott Osborne of Auburn intends to resume duties as Warden of Sing Sing. He initially refused to answer but then affirmed his expectation to go back. Osborne spoke at a Mutual Welfare League address, criticizing a letter supporting Owen County Penitentiary Superintendent Markell.
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New York Times
Syracuse
N. Y
Thomas Mott Osborne
Auburn
Sing Sing
Osborne
Mutual Welfare League
Markell
Owen County Penitentiary
Rudolph Diedling
State Prison Commission
Election Reforms Report From Honest Ballot Association
The Honest Ballot Association released a six year review through 1915 detailing gains in New York elections. It cites 22 officials convicted of fraud, notaries convicted for petition falsifications, and widespread disciplinary actions. The group reports citywide polling place changes, cost savings, and a major reorganization of the Department of Elections, plus enacted amendments creating bipartisan boards and improved voting safeguards.
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Reco
Eleien
Associa
Campaten
1915
Yor
Mitchel
Comminsioner of Accounts
New York City
Volunteer Watchers’ League
Association
German Americans Back Hughes as Payback for Wilson
The Cologne Gazette reports German Americans, whose votes may decide the election, publicly back Hughes at the Chicago and St Louis nominations. They view Wilson as hypocritically neutral and attacking their American nationality, offering a chance to pay back.
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London
Chicago
St. Louis
Cologne Gazette
Hughes
Wilson Pack
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