Roosevelt Allies Hold Conference On Nomination Strategy
Chicago June 6. Senator Lodge plans to nominate Weeks and met with George W. Perkins to discuss cross party candidates. Perkins said no agreement yet but Roosevelt was the only candidate presented. Hilles joined later. he refused to discuss details of the talks.
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Theodore Roosevelt
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Hilles
Charles D. Hilles
Republican National Committee
Battlefront updates from Ypres to Verdun in June reports
The wire service notes heavy fighting around Ypres and trench warfare near Verdun with British, German, and Austrian forces. It cites 5,600 Austro-Hungarian prisoners, Russian offensives across a 250 mile front from Petrograd toward the Romanian frontier, and persistent artillery bombardments around Vaux and Damaux as troops hold trenches and exchange bombardments.
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Knox's Future Assured With Sage Endowment
A large donation from Mrs. Russell Sage boosts Knox College's campaign for a 25000 yearly endowment. Dr John E Finley announced the gift to trustees, McClerland presided at the baccalaureate, and construction plans for a new men's dormitory were set. The college had struggled with funds, aiming to raise sufficient endowment to sustain its high academic standing.
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Russell Sage
New Rk
Ionex College
John E. Finley
Yas McClerland
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Nox
Relief for Levee Floods Suits Move Forward
Mississippian landowners rally against the Mississippi River Commission and levee boards, seeking action over alleged flood damage. The Supreme Court ruling clears cases to proceed in federal courts across Mississippi Louisiana Tennessee and Arkansas. Named plaintiff is John Sabbin of Memphis with Riparian Land Owners Association leading suits.
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Mississippi
Louisi
Tennessee
Arkansas
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Tenn
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Dead 25 in One County as Arkansas Tornado Toll Rises
A string of Arkansas tornadoes on Monday left at least 25 dead and over 100 injured. Judsonia in White County reported 25 dead and 50 injured, with widespread destruction across Norman areas including Heber Springs Cabot and Greenland. Rail and telegraph lines were down, hampering casualty tallies as rescuers labored through the night.
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Greenland
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Fayetteville
Ed Wilson
Will Gabbert
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Tenn
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Morriton
Pulaski
Democrats Win Judges In Chicago
Chicago voters in Cook County precincts reported the entire Democratic judicial ticket victorious by a wide margin. Progressives and Socialists trailed, bond issues for a new county jail failed while two new judges joined the bench. Justice Burke McDonald Gridley Cooper Devere retained. Sullivan and David elected. Tur ney defeated. River dispute ruling asserted river valley not identical to bed, aligning with state and federal riverwater controls.
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Cook County
Superior Court
Richard E. Burke
Charles M. McDonald
Martin E. Gridley
William F. Cooper
William E. Devere
John J. Sullivan
Joseph D. David
Robert E. Turney
Mississippi
Congress
Casualty List From Jutland Battle Publicized
London date June 6 The admiralty released a partial casualty list from the naval battle off Jutland. The report covers petty officers and men aboard ships not sunk in the engagement. It records 116 killed and 233 wounded in the first section shown.
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Hawkeye Voters Rally In Wide Iowa Primary
Unusually heavy statewide primary turnout in Iowa described as voters studying two strong contests. Suffrage supporters claim a statewide victory with rural gains anticipated. anti suffrage leaders report a slight deficit but uncertain totals linger into Tuesday. Harding leads for governor with 35 percent needed for nomination, while Allen and Cosson contest for second place.
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Cosson Close
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George Cosson
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Kuehnnle
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Cosson
Kuehnle
Unprecedented turnout in Dubuque primaries prompts extra ballots
In Dubuque County on June 6 an unprecedented voter turnout due to local option contests and the suffrage referendum required additional ballots in several precincts. Suffrage results show 1364 for and 2237 against in eleven precincts.
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Clinton Vote Totals Show Narrow Suffrage Result
Clinton Iowa on June 6 reports citywide totals of 710 for suffrage and 1802 against in complete returns.
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Tight vote in Wanella county precincts report
In Ottumwa Wanella county 11 of 27 precincts reported a suffrage result with 968 for and 1,093 against. The tally reflects early returns from June 6 across the county capital.
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Defeat of Woman Suffrage Favored in Scott County
Snowed in Davenport Iowa June 6 indications point to the defeat of woman suffrage by a vote of at least three to one in Scott county Harding for you continued on page two
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High Tide Threatens Republican Harmony at Nomination
CHICAGO June 6 Representatives of Republican candidates faced a perplexing move by Justice Hughes as Roosevelt’s fate loomed. Leaders sought harmony by offering veto power to Roosevelt or naming acceptable alternatives, while Hughes emerged as a strong second choice among delegates. Progressives worry over a Hughes boom and fear failed transfers among delegates.
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Delegates Arrive as Chicago Preconvention Parade Starts
Delegates pour into Chicago for the Republican national convention with bands banners and badges adding color to preconvention days. Hotel lobbies clear for security while street processions and caucus preparations highlight the city in anticipation of the nomination battles.
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Michigan Avenue
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Roy G. West
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Charles 5. Deneen
Thompson
Sherman
Frank CG. Lowden
Thifteen Hundred
Marion Club
Indianapolis
Charles W. Pairbanks
Benjamin Harrison
Mayer Thompson
Americanism May Lead 1916 Republican Platform
Chicago June 6 The Republican party weighs platform ideas with Senators Lodge Borah Sutherland and others pushing Americanism as a central theme. Discussion seeks an inclusive nationalist declaration, possibly favoring woman suffrage while avoiding a brief, terse platform.
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