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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1916
Page
19
Fragmented readable names and phrases hint at a historical scene with references to individuals and activities. The legibility is poor, yielding scattered nouns and partial sentences about people, places, and actions without clear narrative or dates.
St Louis June 1 Vance McCormick of Harrisburg Penn a former Yale football captain and progressive Democrat will be priested chairman of the Democratic National Committee by President Wilson. Representative Clifton Glass of Virginia is named secretary with plans to raise funds through state finance committees and central campaigns in New York and Chicago. Edward M House will guide strategy from a private office at headquarters while the public will see little of his involvement.
Televio 11 June reports a $200,000 merger plan for an automobile company failed due to lack of cash. John N. Wills of Willys Riverland Co says the proposal shifted to a different plan without payment basis and he withdrew. He notes anti trust concerns did not drive the abandonment.
Reported rumors persist that Colonel Roosevelt and Charles Evans Hughes may meet in New York City. A Union League Club conference is discussed by Republican leaders as a potential step toward formal support or alliance.
Roosevelt advisers discuss his entry if Hughes rejects the Girard–American alliance tactics. A meeting with Hughes is seen as key, with Roosevelt indicating sympathy for a note sent to the Republican convention. Doctors confirmed a rib strain from coughing. Roosevelt walked to a doctor visit with his nephew Monroe Robinson as aides and supporters visited and discussed strategy.
Astrologer Guntave Meyer claims stars favor Charles Eyann Hughes for the U.S. presidency. He cites Leo rising at birth, Sun as ruling planet, and Aries celestial patterns predicting inspired leadership and possible reelection. Meyer notes President Wilson’s star set and Roosevelt backing the Republican ticket.
Cresap Sprigg, organizer of the embratic Union of New Jersey and Wilson supporter, urges the Democratic Convention to back Theodore Roosevelt or Champ Clark. He mails a bold telegram to Senator James R. Martine urging candidates worthy of the nation and condemning spoils politics.
Election coverage details efforts by York Republican leaders to press for support of Hughes. Century of campaign travel outlines Whitman talks, schedule in Washington Providence and New England. Discussions cite invitations, party maneuvers, and planned appearances to boost Hughes across multiple states and events.
Amid high level backing for Hughes from Samuel H. Ordway and other Progressives, a conference yesterday reaffirmed broad enthusiasm for a Hughes victory in 1917. Prominent backers including Aldermen Bowles, Hepburn, and Chamber of Commerce leaders praised his candidacy and warned of a strong Republican administration if elected.
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