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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1916
Page
2
A El Paso Times mining editor promotes Vitalitas as a cure for rheumatism indigestion and nervous debility quoting a May report from May 19 to May 24 claiming a friend recovered within days. The piece urges buyers to obtain Vitalitas at Summer's Drug Store and other druggists across the South.
Senator Harding urged unwavering Americanism in foreign policy, faulting the Democratic administration for mishandling Mexico and Villa, while championing neutrality and robust defense. He pressed for a strong navy, protective tariffs, and leadership among American republics, warning against isolation and urging renewed national unity.
Major Blanton Winship, judge advocate of the court martial for militiamen who refused to sign the federal muster roll, traveled to Austin Tuesday night to confer with Adjutant General Henry Hutchings. The court will convene only after Winship completes investigations and is ready to proceed.
Employment ad from The Fisk Co Texas seeking a competent bookkeeper and office man in Brownsville. Apply Thursday morning after 8:30 at The Fisk Co. Texas.
The Republican convention featured Senator Harding scoring the Democrats on tariff and Mexican policy while the crowd cheered his contrasts. Frank H Hitchcock said Hughes supporters will control the resolutions committee and push a strong national defense plank. A brief National Committee session discussed coalition talks with the Progressive convention but made no decisions.
June 7 report details a nearly full convention hall with half the delegates seated and galleries sparsely filled. No demonstrations occur as Senator Harding is named temporary chairman amid speeches stressing party unity and defense.
Chicago opened two party conventions with hopes for harmony amid a fierce split between Roosevelt Republicans and Hughes Progressives. Senators Borah and Lodge pushed for conference committees to avoid dual nominations while rain dampened turnout and signaling a tense race ahead.
Detroit June 7 Ford's secretary denied a report that Mr. Ford told the Michigan Republican delegation to back Hughes after their first ballot vote Ford also noted a travel ad offering $84.15 New York and return via New Orleans and steamer Southern Pacific.
A damp packed hall greets delegates and spectators at the Progressive convention. Theodore Roosevelt is hailed as the foremost citizen of the world, with cries of We want Teddy as Roosevelt is named repeatedly by Temporary Chairman Robins. The platform emphasizes preparedness and Americanism with tariff and reform elements.
At the Chicago auditorium on June 7 the Progressive National Committee opened proceedings with about half the delegates present. Victor Murdock, the committee chair, called the meeting to order at 12 27 p m and Raymond Robins of Chicago was presented as temporary chairman as readings of the convention call and temporary officers followed.
The piece argues for a strong, principled Progressive leadership in 1912, praising Americanism and preparedness. It highlights a single leader trusted by both parties, seen as uncorrupted by politics, and calls for firm foreign policy and a clear program to rally millions of Americans watching Chicago for decisive action.
The piece argues for united convention leadership to enforce American rights and protection near the Mexican border, noting more Americans have died keeping peace with Mexico than in the Spanish–American War. It urges against partisan choices and cites a single nominating voice, with a separate sale ad for silk and suit fabrics by Lentz, 312 W Commerce.
Private E L Hammock of Dallas, member of Company A, Texas National Guard, was held to the county grand jury after a preliminary hearing in Donna on a charge of negligent homicide in the fatal shooting of Private W M Kutzer of Van Ormy. Hammock could not post 1000 dollar bond and remained jailed. the shooting in a tent yesterday was described as accidental.
At the Gunter hotel a Committee of One Hundred luncheon hosted optimistic updates on the 1918 Bi Centennal project. Federal Judge Gordon Russell spoke of district interest, while E H Lange and R L Ball discussed funding and bonds. Pompeo Coppini cited national interest in the exposition and its art components.
Two trains carrying Sixth artillery troops bound for El Paso passed through Del Rio Texas on June 17 as part of a regional deployment.
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