Hughes Nominated on Third Ballot by Republicans
Charles E Hughes and Theodore Roosevelt were nominated for President by the Republican and Progressive conventions. Hughes won on the third ballot, Roosevelt by acclamation, with Fairbanks Nominated for Vice President on the Republican ticket and Parker for the Progressive.
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National Committee Votes to Meet in Chicago
Charles Evans Hughes and E. H. Hooker of New York serve as treasurers. The national committee elected an executive committee and unanimously agreed to another meeting on June 26 in Chicago. Members avoided discussing the meeting, signaling no settlement on keeping Colonel Roosevelt's name on the ticket. The executive committee includes George W. Perkins New York William Flynn Pennsylvania Matthew Hale Massachusetts Harold L. Ickles Illinois William Allen White Kansas Pearl Wright Louisiana Chester H. Rowell California Everett Colby New Jersey D. Polk Michigan.
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Roosevelt declares he is out of politics
Oyster Bay, N Y Theodore Roosevelt reiterates he is out of politics and will not answer questions. He has made no public plans beyond literary work and has not decided on supporting Hughes or heading a third ticket.
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Moose Committee To Meet Again June 26
After a stormy session lasting more than three hours the Progressive national committee reorganized electing Victor Mirdock of Kansas as chairman and O. K. Davis as secretary. Matthew Hale of Massachusetts was chosen for a position.
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First Ballot Tallies in Early Vote Totals
Hughes leads with 263 votes while Root has 103 and Weeks 105. Burton 77 1 2, Dupont 12, Sherman 66, Pairbanks 74 1 2, Cummins 85, Roosevelt 65, LaFollette 25, Brum baugh 29, Ford 32, Knox 36, Borah 2, Willis 4, McCall 1, Taft 14. Not voting 21 2. Total 987 ballots recorded.
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Vote tallies from legislative roll call report
The record lists vote totals for multiple legislators and party lines with names including Total-Hughes Root Burton Weeks Dupont Sherman Fairbanks Roosevelt LaFollette Brumbaugh Knox Harding Wanamaker Wood McCalla Willis and Not voting. The total count sums to 987 with 9 listed vote totals and several nonvoting members.
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Delegate totals show Hughes leading across states list
The record lists state by state tallies for Hughes in a convention, with Roosevelt and other figures interspersed. Delegates like Stevenson and Burton withdraw or shift support, and several states report Hughes in double digits while others show Roosevelt or mixed votes.
Hughes Dominates Rosters Across States in Firm 987 Total
Series of scores shows Hughes leading in multiple state matchups with Rhode Island 10 to 6 and Roosevelt Texas 26 to ? Roosevelt 18 1 2 in another, while Dupont and Weeks post small totals. Absence noted for La Follette and others, final count listed as 987.
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Five Names Mentioned for Hughes Campaign Leadership
Chicago Republican leaders discussed possible candidates to chair the Republican National Committee and manage the Hughes and Fairbanks campaign. Names listed include Frank H. Hitchcock Ralph Hi Williams Joseph Kealing Fred Tanner and Charles B Warren plus W Murray Crane. A committee was formed to confer with Hughes on appointing an executive and selecting officers.
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Russians Take More Prisoners Amid Vast War Loot
Petrograd wires report a major Russian offensive in Volhynia Galicia and Bukowina. General Techitshyn's forces overwhelmed Austrian troops claiming 18 000 prisoners in one sector and about 108 000 since the week began. Russians seized searchlights convoys field kitchens trains and large quantities of ammunition and weapons. Turks in the Caucasus again attacked Platana and were repulsed with heavy losses.
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Mexican Bandits Raid Two Ranches Near Laredo
Mexican bandits attacked four employees at the T. A. Coleman ranch near San Manuel, about 40 miles northeast of Laredo, driving them from the corral and escaping with 83 horses. The same party reportedly raided the Johnson and Coleman ranch, capturing two American cowboys, George Conover and Arthur Myers, who were taken into Mexico but released unharmed after a short distance. A U S cavalry troop was sent to the scene after foreman George R. Alexander reported the raid by telephone.
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Resigned: Italian Cabinet Falls After Clash Over Budget
Premier Salandra leads a cabinet resignation as the Italian chamber fails to pass a confidence vote on the interior ministry budget. A Rome telegram reports the crisis may end soon despite the crisis.
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President Delays Hughes successor as Supreme Court vacancy lingers
Washington reports President Wilson has not begun considering a successor to Justice Hughes. The White House notes the Court recess extends into October and Brandeis appointment process influenced by prior survey of available lawyers.
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Editors Charm York Visit for South Carolina Press Meet
York hosts the South Carolina Press Association gathering with 40 years of hospitality. J C Wilburn delivered welcome remarks. J L Mima and J C McAuliffe spoke on newspaper economics. A 765 mile auto tour covered King's Mountain and Edgemont, closing with a White Rose club reception.
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Prizes Offered by American Berkshire Association
The American Berkshire Association offers four prizes for Columbia clubs open to boys and girls. Awards include 12.50 for best pure bred Berkshire gilt under one year, 12.50 for best pure bred Berkshire brood sow with litter over one year, 12.60 for best pure bred Berkshire boar under one year, and 12.60 for best pure bred Berkshire boar over one year. Information available from L. L. Baker, supervising agent of boys' club work.
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Anderson City Contracts New Fire Engine Model
The Anderson city council approved a contract to purchase a triple combination fire automobile truck. The unit is a model 1T with 760 to 800 gallons per minute capacity and will include chemical and pump components. Delivery is to occur within days after purchase.
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