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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1916
Page
10
The article reports Hetty Green, reputed as the world’s richest woman, ill at 7 West Ninety fifth Street. Her son admits she suffered a stroke and that two nurses, disguised as seamstresses, are with her. Rumors swirl as reporters crowd the door and Green’s condition is debated.
A fragmented item urges citizens to contribute 25 cents to reduce a national debt seen as $1,106,552,974. The clumsy text invokes an “Interested Citizen” and appeals to Americans to aid in liquidating perceived European ruin and public charity.
Hughes days in Long Island conclude with a Presbyterian service as he and family attend church in cold rain. He greets worshippers after, rests the day, and plans notification speeches likely July 25 in New York. Republican leaders prepare to meet with Hughes as talks continue after the Chicago Progressive convention.
Terpracs 19 Tos Tritine reports Roanoke Virginia details a Briton, June Thomas Gilbert from Sydney, who journeyed 15000 miles to marry his fiancée Mrs Hattie 8 Nance only to learn she wed his uncle Jacob Harvey two weeks earlier. Gilbert, a sugar refining worker, plans to return home soon despite disappointment.
Article analyzes 1916 election prospects for Woodrow Wilson. It argues reelection depends on carrying New York Indiana New Jersey or if not those, Connecticut. Democratic leaders plan heavy campaigning in these pivotal states, with New Jersey noted as a tough fault line.
A party insider argues New York Republicans weak governorship helps the President. He predicts Democratic gains in New Jersey Indiana and Connecticut with Wilson at risk only if Hughes carries New York. Electoral math shows 202 for Wilson vs 248 for Hughes, with several states in play.
The Claremont Progressive Club of New York City telegraphed the Nations Progressive Committee urging Roosevelt’s declination be accepted and another candidate chosen. They argue Hughes was not the delegates’ nominee and that endorsing him repudiates why the Progressive party formed in 1912.
Eight year old John Kingsforde of Great Notch New Jersey climbed a cherry tree to steal eggs and pick cherries with both hands. He fell from the tree sustaining a fractured leg and wrist and a lacerated scalp while the mishap brought his “one thing at a time” lesson to life.
In Chicago the Progressive national committee split into camps over Roosevelt’s indorsement of Hughes with Parker and other insurrects resisting. Leaders at the Brackstone and Auditorium hotels plotted strategy as they debated a third party ticket opposed to Hughes. A separate 36-woman committee urged Mayor Mischel to protect dependent children and ensure humane, nonsectarian care in city institutions.
A manuscript lists numerous prominent figures and their spouses, including the Belmond, Whitney, Winthrop, Satteries, Gerry, Morawetz, Vanderbilt, and Burden families among others. The Mayor also received a letter from Dr. Lyman Abbott commending his sectarian stance in relation to city investigations.
In Venice three years ago Bryan introduced Miss Mary Gertrude Morton to Edward J. Kelly, a New York lawyer. On June 23 Miss Morton will wed at her Boston home. Monsignor Supple will perform. Guests include Miss Agnes Morton and others from the Venice party.
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