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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1916
Page
4
The Chicago Conventions saw progressives back Theodore Roosevelt while stand-patters backed Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes. Roosevelt is expected to decline the nomination to avoid a party split, and Hughes faces weak support from rank and file. Many progressives may instead support Wilson.
The Houston Post front page hints at Buffalo River name usage with a line urging to speak write it. The writer, claiming ties to Buffalo Bayou heritage, resists changing the historic appellation and discusses the stream’s identity.
A Chicago gathering of Progressive supporters echoes the demand for Teddy as the party’s favored candidate. Delegates call for unity to back Teddy Roosevelt, urging strong party leadership and reform agenda alignment in forthcoming platforms.
A large Shiner Fair opens with excitement as season tickets go on sale. Hon. Aug Heth Fol Houston is scheduled to speak on Youlay, drawing local attention and crowd anticipation.
One plank of the Republican platform adopted at Chicago adjasts the Democratic administration for its dilly dallying policy with regard to Mexico.
A Chicago crowd of Bull Moosers questions how Villa would fare under Roosevelt, predicting he would remain in oblivion. The remark frames a political jab during the crossfire of reform era debates.
Hon R M Johnson, editor of the Houston Post, has announced his bid for State Senator from his district. He cites past services to the Democratic party as basis for his candidacy.
Jupiter Plagius hindered two Chicago Republican conventions by unrelenting rain for three days and three nights, testing adherence to party rules and schedules.
Editor Jeff Cox announces retirement from active conduct of the Yoakum Herald after leasing the paper. He had previously indicated he would leave a personal imprint on Yoakum and the 9th Congressional District.
The era of tense diplomacy continues as Mexico issues a war threat over demands tied to Mexico City. The United States reacts to Mexico's ultimatum while historical strains with Germany stand as a cautionary backdrop for relief or escalation.
Lavaca County will be represented by W. T. Bagby H. S. Paulus and the Mach Schnel brothers as Democrats nominate Woodrow Wilson for president. The piece notes the St. Louis convention and contrasts it with the Republicans.
Waco Times Herald quotes Mr Culberson asking Professor Ivy about voting on nationwide prohibition. He insists he will not vote to submit the question unless instructed by Texas Democrats through their primary. He argues States should keep police powers reserved by the Federal constitution, warning surrender would lessen states to provinces. His colleague Mr Sheppard supports nationwide prohibition.
A color filled ad touts Dead Quick spray as delightful and instant in cleaning and disinfecting. It claims to kill insects and germs immediately and can be used on the home, vegetables, and stock. Kubn's Drug Store in Shiner sells it.
The Houston Chronicle urges a decisive U S policy toward Mexico. It condemns half measures as harmful to good US Mexican relations and urges either full backing of Carranza or open repudiation. The paper calls for consistent intervention or none and for a coherent strategy.
Vague lines promise a bright era ahead, noting we may not witness its dawn. The text references a ray of hope and a forthcoming period of improvement.
Advert tells Abilious half sick energy loss and constipated bowels relieved by Herbine. First dose brings improvement with several doses putting the system in fine vigor. Price 50 cents, sold by all dealers.
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