Nomination Near in Moose Meeting
The progressive national convention crowd sought to nominate Theodore Roosevelt before 5 p.m. while leaders like Geo W Perkins moved to delay. Parker wavered then agreed to speak, amid pressure from Parker and Johnson to time the nomination.
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H. L. Rennick
Chicago
Theodore Roosevelt
Geo. W. Perkins
John M. Parker
Louisiana
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Roosevelt
Coliseum
Perkins
Gifford Pinchot
Wm. Allen White
H.n. Allen
Clarence
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Kansas
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California
Johnson
Vincent
Colorado
Progressive Party
Resolutions
Bedlam
Robins
Atarms
Murdock
Teddy
T. R. Irvin Kirkwood
Kansas City Star
Sagamore Hill
Davis
Wm. P. Jackson
Davia
Telegraphs Long Appeal for Unity to Republicans
The GOP at the Chicago convention awaits the platform report as old guard leaders push for a prolonged session. Roosevelt’s invitation to address the gathering sparks debate while Harding cautions against early nominating speeches.
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Cliseum
Chicago
Chauncey DePew
Joe Cannon
Wm. E. Borah
Old Guard
Harding
Prepared or Conquered by Alien Powers Warned by Leader
A political call urges readiness to defend rights and deter alien conquest. The speaker argues the nation has stood idle during world upheaval and must act now, warning that delay leads to subjugation. The piece cites inaction by leaders and stresses concrete action over vague promises.
Massive World War Parade Prep Draws 50,000 in Line
Preparedness headquarters swamped by marchers applications as organizers expect 50,000 to line up on Saturday. Over 30,000 men assigned to divisions and 11,000+ women already registered. Capt Arthur P B Hyde US Army chief marshal plans Friday orders on marching and float positions. Senator Wesley L Jones expresses interest in participating. 1700 Knights of Columbus to march as patriotic Americans.
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Arthur P
Hyde
Wesley L. Jones
Knights of Columbus
Skagway Votes Dry in Local Option Election
Juneau, Douglas City and Haines approved wet to dry thresholds yesterday. Skagway cast a dry vote by a large margin of 40, marking a substantial change for the former alcohol-friendly area.
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Juneau
Douglas City
Haines
Skagway
Alaska
Double-Crossers Busy at Chicago
In Chicago on June 8 a controversial Progressive leader remarks that the regular Republican convention could name Hughes if acceptable, a statement he privately denied. The piece discusses political insiders, boomers, and the “hoc signo vinces” double cross amid Roosevelt and Fairbanks rumors. A note closes with a Philippine artificial sandstone claim.
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Chas
Edward Russell Hicago
Ill
Hughes
OLD Guard
Fort Vaux Falls to German Occupation in Verdun Zone
Paris June 8 The French war office confirmed Fort Vaux on the Meuse has been occupied by German forces after seven days of heavy combat. The garrison was exhausted and could not hold, though French troops maintained outer positions and trenches around the ruin. Fort Vaux sits on a 300 foot hill near Verdun with nearby works Thiaumont Souville Tavenes and Saint Mihiel.
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Paris
French War Office
Fort Vaux
Meuse
Verdun
Thiaumont
Souville
Tavenes
Saint Miciel
Judge Tallman appoints receiver in Drexel case
Judge Tallman designates Henry Schuster as receiver for the Drexel case located at 519 Third Ave, with the appointment to take effect Thursday.
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Tallman
Henry Schuster
Drexel
Third Ave
Senator Fall to Put Up T R Name at Convention
Chicago reports a cloudy tense scene as Republicans debate nominees for president. Roosevelt’s possible nomination looms, with Sen Fall of New Mexico expected to present the TR name tomorrow. Hughes leads but shows a slump, while progressives gain traction amid calls for a get together plan.
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Chicago
Sen. Fall
Roosevelt
Old Guard
Oyster Bay
Wm. B. Jackson
Maryland
Sen
Fall of
New Mexico
Hughes
Justice
Suffragists Hiss Opponents After Platform Hearing
In Chicago supporters of woman suffrage hissed Republican platform opponents at a hearing. Antis urged the committee to defer any suffrage plank, while suffragists pressed for equal rights during the session.
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Chicago
Equal Rights
Republican Platform Committee
Griffiths Resigns As National Committeeman Bid Rejected
Washington progressive delegates at a caucus in June discussed Austin Griffiths who tendered his resignation after a reelection demand by Ludington Coffin and Mrs Flaming urged no acceptance. The motion to reject resignation passed unanimously as harmony returns and Slater was mentioned as a possible successor.
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Washington
Ludington
Wenatchee
Planning
Coffin
Spokane
Austin Griffiths
Flaming
Griffiths
Seattle
Slater
Griffith
Lund
Roosevelt
Althoit
The Duke of Oblivion Plot Unfolds on The Isle of Oblivion
Fred Brinsmade cannot reveal the Duke proposal. Cardigan suspects the duke and supplies the ladies with the automated device. The tale, The Isle of Oblivion, by John Reed Scott, begins in The Star next Monday.
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Isle of Oblivion
John Reed Scott
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