Eighth to Be First to Go to the Border
Ohio regiments chosen for border service include the 8th, noted for prior Santiago campaign service in 1898. Gov. Willis ordered 300 convicts to aid mobilization and oats and hay supplies are in short, sought in carload lots. Gen. Miles asks Ohio to promote his son to colonel and the governor selected units for the call.
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Nelson Miles
State
Ohio National Guard
Ohio
Santiago
Willis
Adjutant General’s Department
Nelson A. Miles
Sherman Miles
John Sherman
W. T. Sherman
West Point
Cuba
Miles
Buckeye State Leads GOP Push At National Convention
Ohio Republicans dominate coverage of the party's national convention scene. Governor Willis delivers a powerful nomination address for Burton while Justice Hughes gains momentum. The Ohio delegation polishes harmony, hospitality, and a strong show of statewide support for a November victory.
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Columbus
Buckeye
Ohio
Theodore E. Burton
Justice Hughes
Willis
Burton
Chicago
Chauncey M. DePew
New York
Harding
Congress Hotel
Columbus Glee Club Dazzles at Chicago Convention
The Columbus Republican Glee Club arrived Sunday night in force and energized the Chicago convention with patriotic songs. Mary Roberts Rinehart praised the group’s impact noting their performance of Dixie and the Star Spangled Banner drew cheers and flags in the Florentine room.
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St. Paul’s
Columbus, C
Chicago
Republican Glee Club of Columbus
Glee Club
Grant
Mary Roberts Rinehart
Republican Glee Club
Chicago Examiner
Florentine
Congress Hotel
Ohio Republicans Shine at Chicago Convention Headquarters
Prominent Ohio Republicans drew national attention at the Chicago Convention, aiding guests and hosting programs at the Burton headquarters. Gov Willis chaired the Ohio delegation while figures like Herrick Dick Daugherty Woodmansee Turner Hildebrant Cole Howland Procter Fess Keifer Sullivan and Harding aided reception and entertainment. The Ohio Glee club performed as Mrs Willis led a ladies committee giving souvenirs and refreshments.
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Columbus
Chicago
Ohio
Burton
Gov. Willis
Myron T. Herrick
United State
Charles Dick
Senate
Harry M. Daugherty
D. D. Woodmansee
Edward C. Turner
Charles Q. Hildebrant
Ralph D. Cole
Paul Howland
William Cooper Procter
Simeon D. Fess
Republican Glee Club of Columbus
Hughes praised as a strong campaigner in Republican shift
Col. Roosevelt endorses patriotic rhetoric while Hughes mobilizes broad support. Early push for Hughes came from Progressives who returned to the Republican fold. The Progressive base was stirred at the Coliseum as Hughes asserts independence from politicians.
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Mr. Hughes
Republican Party
Longworth Praises Convention Support for Hughes Fairbanks
Representative Nicholas Longworth arrives in Washington from the Chicago Republican National Convention. He declares Hughes and Fairbanks will win by an overwhelming plurality and notes Cincinnati satisfaction with the ticket. He questions a civil service inquiry into Revenue Collector Gilligan and says he has not decided on future action.
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Washington
Nicholas Longworth
Roosevelt
Cincinnati
Hughes
Fairbanks
Longworth
the Civil Service Commission
Treasury Department
Gilligan
German Submarine U-35 Delivers Autograph Letter to King Alfonso
The U-35 arrived at Cartagena with an autograph letter from Emperor William for King Alfonso. It carried hospital stores for interned Germans and reported sinking 50 ships including the Provence with heavy loss of life. Spanish authorities and newspapers note allied warships may await the submarine beyond Spanish waters.
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Cartagena
Spain
Mediterranean
Arnault
Madrid
Paris
Alfonzo
Alfonso
Kamerun
Roma
Catalina
Pais
London
William
Provence
Germany
Fortifications Bill Passes House With 34 Million Cap
The fortifications appropriation bill totaling 34 800 000 for defenses and artillery ordnance and ammunition won approval in the house by 165 to 9. The measure reflects about 17 million more than last year. An amendment urged by labor groups to end stop watch systems and bar bonus payments to arsenal workers passed 197 to 115 after a contentious debate.
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Washington
House
Taverner
Illinois
Hughes Unable to Attend Republican State Convention
Columbus reports Charles B. Hughes declined to address delegates by wire delaying replies to similar invitation for Theodore Roosevelt. Charles W. Fairbanks also cannot be present. State House speculation says General J Warren Keifer won t be permanent chairman. Warren G Harding may be offered the role.
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Columbus
Charles B. Hughes
Bert B. Buckley
Theodore Roosevelt
Charles W. Fairbanks
State House
J. Warren Keifer
Springfield
Warren GQ. Harding
One Dies Two Hurt In Mine Strike Fight
In Virginia Minnesota on June 24 a clash between special police and striking L W W pickets near the Alpena mine of Oliver Iron Mining left one man dead and two wounded. A woman on a miner’s porch fired a repeating rifle at random. officials charge Mrs Nick Rosendich started the shooting.
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Virginia
Minn
Alpena
Oliver Iron Mining Company
Nick Rosendich
Messenger with Greek king's autograph passes Lugano
A special messenger carrying an autograph letter from the king of Greece to the German emperor travels through Lugano Switzerland June 26. He is escorted by two officers and arrives via Paris to Kaiser.
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Kaiser
Geneva
Paris
Greece
Lugano
Switzerland
Allies Recommend Lifting Blockade After Ultimatum
There is general satisfaction over the result of the ultimatum sent to King Constantine by the entente. The representatives of the allies have recommended immediate lifting of the blockade.
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Athens
London
Constantine
Entente
Kidney Medicine Swamp Root Ad From 1916
A 1916 advertisement from Barnett Schenk Drug Co. touts Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a trusted kidney remedy. It claims long-standing sales, high customer regard, and invites readers to send ten cents for a sample and booklet about kidneys and bladder health.
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Dr. Kilmer
Swamp T
Barnett Schenk Drug. CO
Swamp-Root
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Total N. Y
Married life boosts public speaking for retiree
The speaker says college oratory was limited but marriage has increased opportunities to address audiences. The remark highlights a shift from student stage to home and community settings, implying a humorous view of civic oratory gains through domestic life.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment Ad Offers Free Sample
Heal skin troubles by bathing with Cuticura Soap, drying, then applying Ointment. Stops itching, clears pimples and blackheads, reduces redness and roughness, removes dandruff and scalp irritation, and heals rough hands and baby skin issues. Free sample by mail with Book. Address Cuticura Dept Boston. Sold everywhere.
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Cuticura
Dept
Boston
American ensilage tower proved successful in Holland
The first American ensilage tower at Johannahoeve farm Oosterbeek built last year by the Institute for Agricultural Improvements has shown strong results. Two more towers will be added to supply maize for winter stock. The project head says the American method outperforms previous practice producing excellent fodder with lower fermentation losses. He estimates up to 44 cows can be kept on 37 acres, or about 22 1/2 acres with exclusive stable feeding and albuminous fodder only in winter.
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Holland
Johannahoeve
Oosterbeek
Institute For Agricultural Improvements
Leap Year War Absence Triggers Proposals Quip
A humorous exchange notes leap year and war keeping men away, leaving women unable to propose in half the world. The remark contrasts fate and gender with light satire on social norms.
The Size of a Man and His Heart
A thoughtful remark contrasts physical stature with inner courage, suggesting true strength lies in character rather than outward form. The adage emphasizes moral fiber over external appearance.
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