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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1916
Page
12
At Chicago, Charles Evans Hughes was nominated on the third ballot with near unanimous support. Theodore Roosevelt and others split the progressive faction as Fairbanks was named vice president after a largely unanimous rally by the convention.
The Republican candidate Hughes faced cheering Republicans on the floor as Mississippi Democrat Harrison announced Roosevelt's nomination. Telegrams flooded Hughes's residence before the convention vote predicting his nomination. The justice spoke calmly to reporters after a tense morning, promising a statement at 3 o'clock.
Justice Hughes telegram to Chairman Harding confirms acceptance of the Republican presidential nomination and announces resignation from the Supreme Court. The action marks a career shift as the party solidifies its 1920 ticket.
At the Chicago Progressive gathering June 10 Colonel Roosevelt was unanimously nominated as the party’s leader, prompting wild reaction while delegates awaited at 8 p.m. for a report from the Coliseum. Governor Hiram Johnson urged a clear statement from Roosevelt on acceptance before adjournment, as the party planned a vice presidential choice and a show of unity.
Justice Hughes learned of a presidential nomination from reporters at his home during the Republican convention. He said he had nothing to say now and would issue a statement later, as he continued work on decisions due Monday, likely his last day on the high court.
June 10 Theodore Roosevelt telegraphed from Oyster Bay naming Senator Henry Cabot Lodge as a compromise candidate for the Progressive convention in Chicago, with expectations that Roosevelt will be nominated despite Lodge as a unifying option. Roosevelt's friends anticipate his formal statement later the day.
Indianapolis June 10 Former Vice President Fairbanks will decline the nomination for vice president if nominated He telegraphed former Senator Hennenway that his name must not be considered and if presented he wishes it withdrawn
In Chicago on June 1 at 9 o clock Roosevelt and aides held a close conference with Chairman Robbing and ALTA Damien and Seog leaders as debates continued. The session aimed to secure last minute support for the administration.
A reform era parley between Republicans and Progressives ends with leaders urging unity and postponing final action. Col Roosevelt urges common ground, while Perkinn reports the conference decision as vital to the nation. Governor Jonneen misses the platform, and Senator Ledge’s compromise idea draws delegates.
The report notes Robinson leading at a conference with remarks from a speaker about presidential nomination prospects. The meeting discussed motions, delegation majorities, and a poll order showing Statton Jurist ahead by 2,536 votes over the Attorney General.
Wheeling June 1 The Republican primary results show Congressman Howard Sutherland with a commanding lead over William Hite for the nomination. Judge Lea Mobli of Cabfton and Attorney General A Dilly are noted contenders, with party figures reporting significant margins in multiple districts.
A criminal court grand jury on Saturday morning returned an infliction indictment against Laene Glen Brinage Telony and seven co defendants including Arthur Rowe Morr, Fenni Miles, Andel Pitts, Larry Nibles, Gilbert Huret, Thonine T. Wohardon and Barnet Penres in a to lend in auore case.
A small freight wreck near Point Marion, Pennsylvania, delayed multiple trains Friday afternoon. Train No. 4, due at 11:25, and Train No. 2, due at 10:00, were affected. Passengers were carried by a special from Point Marion to the city as repairs and wreckage cleared the line for hours. One freight car jumped the track on a short curve, injuring no one.
Thelma May Prince of Oraswalli died Saturday morning at Braxton county hospital after a long illness. Survived by parents Adon and Broderick Prince and siblings Kilbors Harley, with funeral arrangements to be announced. In Varis June 10 a violent incident on the gun front involved a firefight and infantry attacks in the night.
Chicago reports a Republican convention in session with Progressive conferees seeking a compromise. Debate centers on Hughes as a front runner with talks of Senator Taft as an alternative, as party factions maneuver near the end of the conference amid uncertain ballots and delayed county canvass results.
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