Forget 1912 pledge calls for unity at GOP convention
Harding appeals to Republican delegates to forget past divisions and unite behind a program of national defense, foreign policy restraint, and protective tariffs. He rebukes Democratic policy, warns of European war impacts, and emphasizes Americanism, neutrality, and a strong navy. He argues for renewed party harmony and policy over personalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicagos
United States
Warren G Harding
Ohio
Lance
Mnnding
Mexicas
Lrief
Xealote
Tiarning
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Mexico
Ty Cobb
Mr Bryan
Harding
Thuvé
Roosevelt Demonstration Breaks All Records
Chicago June 7 A one hour thirty three minute demonstration for Roosevelt breaks the 1908 record set at the Democratic convention in Denver for Bryan. The same year Republican Chicago convention had a longer demonstration by Roosevelt's supporters seeking his nomination over Taft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Roosevelt
Denver
William Jennings Bryan
William Howard Taft
Harding's Keynote Speech At Republican Convention
At the Chicago Coliseum June 7 Senator Harding delivered an hour long keynote critiquing Democrats and praising Washington Lincoln and John Paul Jones while urging readiness and Americanism. Bryan and Cobb observed, but the crowd offered little enthusiasm and the session wrapped shortly after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heywood Brow
Chicago
Harding
Coliseum
Senator Marding
Washington
Lincoln
John Paul Jones
Democratic
Eral Grant
Philippines
William Jen Rings Bryan
Bryan
William Bennett
New York
Billy Stone
Charles D. Milles
James Reynalds
National Committee
Silent conjecture at the convention stirs leaders
A fragment describes a convention scene with a soft speech by a speaker, a tense moment near the platform, and onlookers including Boles Fenroce acting nervously as the event continues despite unsettling exchanges and possible concerns about a railroad ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Harding
Hughes Campaign Aims To Hasten Nomination Ballot
Chicago June 7 Hughes campaign managers fear unless Justice Hughes secures nomination by the third ballot his chances of winning the Republican nomination will fade. They plan to convene quickly with old guard allies, delay adjournment until Saturday for conferences, and push a rapid nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Hughes
Hiughes
Old Guard
Huithea
Justice Hughes
Frank Hitchcock
Alabama
Arizona
New York
Goernor Whitman
Fulton
Oregon
Roosevelt
Charles E. Hughes
New York State
Tafts
White
Mughes
Koenig
Gavis
Dunn
Ysurer
O'Malley
Williama
Al Kaufman Trial Postponed in City Court
Al Kaufman, manager of the Famous Players' Film Company studio on West Pitty sixth Street, secured an adjournment of his trial to June 19 on charges of permitting a twelve year old boy to appear in a film. His attorney told Magistrate Harri the Weat Side Court the boy was employed by one of the company's directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Kaufman
Famous Players’ Film Company
West Pitty-sixth Street
Harri
Roosevelt Wager Draws $5,000 Bet On Nomination
New York followed Chicago in taking even money wagers that Roosevelt will win the G. O. P. nomination for the Presidency. Betting commissioner Chester Thompson said a $5,000 bet at even money was placed on T. R. against the field despite opponents calling his campaign a losing fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Roosevelt
Chester Thompson
T. R
Feld
Taft denies backing Hughes in presidential race
Cincinnati publisher Charles P. Taft states he is out of politics and not backing Charles Evans Hughes. He notes his money is out of politics, contradicting rumors and adds Ohio favors Burton for president. He confirms no truth to reports he supported Hughes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton
Cincinnati
Charles P. Taft
Cincinnati Timen Star
William Howard Taft
Justice Hughes
New York
Hughes
Ohio
Justice Hughes Writes Opinions at Home in Quiet Day
Washington June 7 Justice Hughes secluded at his Sixteenth Street home spent the day writing opinions to be delivered from the Supreme Court bench on Monday the day reserved until next fall. His only diversion was an automobile ride in the evening with Mrs Hughes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Justice Hughes
Sixteenth Street
Northwest
Supreme Court
Mre. Hughes
Roosevelt Leads Y M C A Vote on Railroads Branch
In a straw poll by 364 members at the Railroad Y M C A on Park Avenue, Theodore Roosevelt won with 146 votes. Charles Evans Hughes received 20, Woodrow Wilson 111, and several minor candidates trailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad Branch
Theodore Roosevelt
Railroad Young Men's Christian Association
Park Avenue
Roosevelt
Wilson
Hughes
Root
Burton
Benson
Ford
Sulzer
Taft
Mr. Beson
Plans Training Camp for 1000 Schoolboys
A military training camp for 1,000 schoolboys aged sixteen to nineteen will run from August 9 to September 9 at Peekskill, by the New York National Guard. A schoolmen's battalion will train principals and a 10,000-strong high school corps in New York City under new state law. Estimated cost per boy is about $16, including uniform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peekskill
New York National Guard
New Wall
New York City
Peace platform themes outlined for Democratic convention
The report says the 1912 Democratic platform will stress the administration’s success in upholding U S honor, keeping the nation at peace, and opposing foreign entanglements. It notes praise for neutral rights on the high seas and a tariff plank linking Underwood with currency reform, as prepared under White House direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
High Seas
Europe
Asia
Huerta
Washington
United States
Democratic Nation
St. Louis
Wilson
Marshall
Ansuc
Prarie Teade
Nis Vne
Hay Cong
Hoge
Asa
America
Columbus
Americs
Cluss
Underwood
House
Tong Wa
Michigan Delegates to Convention Face Ford Hughes Badge clash
Michigan delegates arrive at the convention under orders to back Henry Ford. One member to wear Hughes badges to signal dissent while Chairman Marx says the first ballots will go to Ford and future steps will follow. Other delegates openly favor switching to Hughes before the initial vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Chicago
Henry Ford
Hughes
Marx
Ford
Also Mentioned on This Page
Srepadiums
Varcom Ataten
Republias
Republic
Henet
Stet
Great Britain
France
Anita
Liberty
Democratic Party
Missouri
Congress
Sion
Senate
Dit
Nator Harding
Tiffany & CO
MENT
Sam Hlythe
Greanus
Anand Haat Ahaut
W.L. Douglas
W. L. Douglas
Brockton
W & Ar Co
L. Douglas
Sting
Prom
Dovplas Crockton, Mase
8Th St
Broadway
14Th St
Eighth Avenue
West
125Th Street
Brooklyn
Fulton Street
Gates Avenue
Lname Boys
Greater
Manhattan Avenue
Pitkin
Jersey City
Newark Ave
Union Hill
Bergenline Ave
Newark Broad Street
Paterson
Market Street
Strenton
E. State St
CURB
C. P. Taft
New York Guard
Nation AT Peace
U. S
Thomas
Dixon
D. Appleton & Company, Publishers
Ack
Great Northern
National Park
Vis
Skyland Lakes
Glacier Park
Spokane
Seattle
Tacoma
Vancouver
Victoria
Puget Sound
Pacific
Glacier National Park
Alaska
Great Northern Railway Way
Mudie
Rmis Mas
Econal Pt
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!