Roosevelt Will Not Accept Progressive Nomination
A 1916 Payette Enterprise report covers Theodore Roosevelt's conditional refusal to the Progressive nomination. It notes the Chicago convention backing Hughes and Fairbanks, Roosevelt's hope the party endorses the ticket, and the vote on vacancies amid tense, dramatic moments as the gavel fell.
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Chicago
Charles Evang Hughes
New York
Charles Warren Fairbanks
Indiana
Roosevelt
Cobnel Roosevelt
Tominge
Republican Party
Harmony
Progressive National Committee
Theodore Roosevelt
William Filnn
Pittsburg
National Committee
Oyster Bay
Nomination Battles Highlight Two Conventions in Chicago
At the Republican gathering Charles Evans Hughes won the presidential nomination with a hefty 949 1/2 votes, while Theodore Roosevelt declined the Progressive nomination after a tumultuous four days. Fairbanks and Burkett vie for vice president as Hughes plans a possible second choice.
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Charles Evans Hughes
Charles Warren Fairbanks
Chicago
New York
United States
Indiana
Theodore Roosevelt
Ggan
Bara
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Roosevelt
Hoomeyel
Hughes
Lodge
du Pont
la Follette
Weeks
Frank
Hitchcock
Burton
Ohio
Eld
Fairbanks
Burkett
Nebraska
Borah
Webster
Barton
Johnson
John M. Parker
Louisiana
Raymond Rolling
Oyster Bay
Hind
Hughes Accepts Republican Nomination for President
Charles Evans Hughes resigns from the Supreme Court and accepts the Republican nomination for president. In a telegram to Chairman Harding he denounces the Wilson administration, calls for a strong Americanism, national unity, and robust preparation for defense and diplomacy. He pledges to pursue civil service efficiency and fair foreign policy while criticizing prior diplomacy toward Mexico and urging steadier leadership.
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Washington
Charles Evans Hughes
Supreme Bench
Harding
Hughes
White House
Wilson
Supreme Court of the United States
Stettowa
Mexico
Irving
Congress
Hughes Resigns Judicial Post for National Convention
Charles E. Hughes confirms full endorsement of the adopted platform and volitional readiness to devote himself to the convention. He resigns his judicial office and pledges united patriotic effort while awaiting Roosevelt's stance on the Progressive nomination and public reaction follows.
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Charles E. Hughes
Chicago
Hughes
Lawrence Green
Roosevelt
Hoosevelt
International Operatic Company at Chautauqua
An advertising style summary touts the International Operatic Company as a diverse 18 member troupe with star performers. It highlights polished vocalists and accompanists, elegant costuming, and a program featuring operatic selections and folk songs. It contrasts value with other attractions and lists season-ticket pricing and related offerings.
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Chautauqua
International Operatic Company
Tekla Farm
Madame Schumann Heink
Rose Heidenreich
National Grand Opera Comany
Chicago
J. Allen Grubb
America
Burt McKinnie
Savage
Grand Opera Company
Margaret Day
Comus Players
Thomas H. Green
New York City Marine Band
New York
River Sisters
Sequoia
Harmony Four
Wood Briggs
Skibinsky
Mov‘ies
Opera Inspired Performers Condense Grand Theme Onstage
In a striking stage piece artists reinterpret a vast operatic theme through concise, expressive movements. The production emphasizes mood and orchestration over literal plot, highlighting the performers’ collaborative dynamics and the audience’s interpretive engagement.
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Payette Enterprise
Payette Valley Eaterprise
Will Wells
Burt Venable
Soria
Idaho
Nternational Operatic Company
Lou Beauchamp
Mawson
Sylvester A. Long
Saturday Evening Post
Kaffirs
Perry Pictures
Bath
Payette National Bank
Inter Mountain Map Co
Boise
Melchers Park
Payette Heights
Payette Land & Improvement Co
P. H. Brown
Payette, Idaho
State Depository
Carload
Giesler Bros
Geo. Rezac
Payette
Sothman’s Millinery
South Moss Mere. Co
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