Roosevelt In Rally As Progressives Back Hughes In 390 Vote Claim
Progressive leaders assert Colonel Roosevelt cannot win the Republican nomination and hint at a prearranged joint ticket. They say Hughes could be acceptable only if he adopts their Americanism and preparedness platform. Republican chiefs favor harmony and seek an informal agreement to unite behind a single nominee.
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Justice Hughes
Bull Mogsers
Lestlere
Hughes
Carolher
Charles W Fairbanks and Hughes Aim for Republican Nomination
Indiana candidate Charles W Fairbanks seeks the presidential nomination as part of a peaceful fusion of Republican wings. Justice Charles Evans Hughes leads the field with support, while Roosevelt’s attitude raises doubt among Hughes backers and prompts progressive leaders to demand clear positions before endorsing any candidate.
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Mr. Roosevelt
Republican Party
Charles R. Hughes
United States Supreme Court
Colonel Roosevelt
Hughes
Theodore E Burton Seeks GOP Presidential Nomination
The Ohio Republican Theodore E Burton and Indiana’s Charles W Fairbanks are highlighted as leading contenders for the presidential nomination amid Progressives’ hesitations over timing. Rhode Island’s Hughes support grows as Hitchcock reports strong delegate backing. A separate brief notes the Columbus widower Isaac N. Beam, aged 55, who killed himself after years of despondency following his wife’s death.
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Burton
Fairbanks
Justice Hughes
Charles W. Fairbanks
Indiana
Theodore Huyton
Ohio
Hoosgevelt
Justice Tinghes
Indiana Statesman
New York
Columbus
Jane
Isaac N. Beam
Mr. Beam
G O P Leaders Gather in Chicago for Convention Buzz
In Chicago June five reporters note big GOP names present including “Big Steve” Stevenson of Denver backing Roosevelt while aiming to unify rival Roosevelters. Massachusetts Senator Weeks pushes influence, Perkins and George W. tout Roosevelt, Whitman backs Hughes, and Harding of Ohio rehearses the keynote as temporary chairman.
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Chicago
Big Steve” Stevenson
Denver
Roosevelt
John
W. Weeks
Massachusetts
Bay State
Perkins
George W
Bull Moore
Governor Whitman
New York
Hughes
Empire State
Harding
Ohio
United States
Warren G. Harding
German Attacks Stopped as French Regain Ground
Paris reports German plans for two Verdun assaults were thwarted on the Meuse west bank near Hill 304 and against Bois Pumin northwest of Fort Vaux. French barrier and mitrailleuse fire halted the first and second attacks, while a German foothold near Damloup was retaken by a French counterattack after briefly securing trenches in the ravine.
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Paris
Verdun Front
Meuse
Hill 304
Bois Pumin
Fort Vaux
Dam Joup
Damloup
Japanese Ambassador Goes 10 London
Japan requests Britain’s approval to appoint Viscount Sutemi Chinda as ambassador to the court of St James. Chinda, current ambassador to the United States, would succeed Marquis Kaigonosuke Inouye who wishes to return home.
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Tokyo
Japan
Great Britain
Viscount Sutemi Chinda
United States
Court of St. James
Kaigonosuke Inouye
Viscount Chinda
Tornado Kills Child as Green County Sees Destruction
A June 5 tornado in southeastern Green county cuts a swath under one mile wide, killing seven year old Luther Everett Harness, son of John Harness, and causing extensive damage to farm property and timber along with crippled telephone service.
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Green County
Luther Everett Harness
John Harness
Jementown
Still at large after fatal shooting in Zanesville
Police say William Compton shot and killed Emma Compton and his father Edward Wilson on the Licking road near Wilson Bend. Compton is believed to be hiding in the area as authorities pursue him in a case tied to long standing domestic trouble.
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Zanesville
William Compton
Emma Compton
Edward Wilson
Wilson Bene
Licking Road
Compton
Wells
Ohio home supt term extended to July fifteenth
Xenia Ohio June 6 Colonel J P Eyton's term as superintendent of the Ohio Soldiers and Sailors' Orphans' home will be extended one month to July 15. At the organization meeting three board members, two Democrats and one Republican, were chosen. Albert Kern of Dayton Democrat was elected president and Sylvester Garver of Defiance Secretary of the board of trustees.
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Xenia
J. P. Eyton
Ohio Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Orphans’ Home
Albert Kern
Dayton
Sylvester Garver
Defiance
Preacher Divorced After Hearings In Urbana
Urbana, June 6 Reverend Harlan E. Glazier pastor of the Universalist church at Woodstock was granted a divorce while two witnesses remained to be heard Judge EB Middleton stated enough had been proven Glazier said domestic troubles began when furniture salesman Lester Hough began to appear at their home
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Urbana
Harlan E. Glazier
Universalist
Woodstock
EB. P. Middleton
Mr. Glazier
Lester Hough
Toledo family killed in collision near Millbury
A New York Central accommodation train struck a car near Millbury eight miles from here, killing Toledo, Jie 5 UA own horoarh. His wife Cora is reported dead and his daughter Jia and son Irving were seriously injured.
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Horoarh
Cora
Jia
Irving
New York Central
Millubury
Here
Pressing Attack on Mexico City Threatens Carranza Troops
Early June reports from El Paso describe Emiliano Zapata’s forces pressing toward Mexico City, prompting confidential orders for Carranza generals to hold troops in reserve to aid if needed. The move could pull Mexican units from Chihuahua, easing tensions with the United States and allowing continued American presence against bandits. General Gavira warned that any Constitutional soldier who attacks U.S. troops would be punished by death.
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Tex
Mexico
Mexico City
Emiliano Zapata
Carranza
Themeslves
Zapatiatas
Chihuahua
United States
Gavira
Durham man fatally shoots woman then kills self
At Durham North Carolina Pon Anderson, unmarried, fatally shoots Mrs Lote Taylor and then kills himself after a woman refuses to elope. In Lexington Kentucky a black man named Will shoots Mrs A A Robinson and three other white persons. he is captured after being shot twice. Miss Grace Field, eighteen, is fatally injured by an automobile in Indianapolis driven by W R Lee of Amo Indiana. Lee is charged with manslaughter.
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Durham
Pon Anderson
Lote Taylor
Will
A. A. Robinson
Lexington
Live Stock and Grain Prices From East Buffalo Markets
Cattle prices across several markets show prime steers and heifers with varying feeder and cow values. Mixed stocker and feeder figures appear for native cattle, with calves, lambs, and woolly sheep also listed alongside regional quotes from Chicago Cleveland Cincinnati and Boston markets.
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East Buffalo
Voortings
Chicago
Lamus
Cleveland
Goring
Cincinnati
Pone
Palvem
Rammin
Tikit
Tame
Boston
British Losses Claimed Heavier in North Sea Battle
London reports say Beatty lost three battle cruisers in Wednesday’s Great Naval Battle while German losses were heavier, with estimates including two battleships and several cruisers. Admiralty claims German casualties exceed British figures, noting daylight and mist limited engagement before nightfall. Casualty lists show numerous officers and crew killed or wounded on multiple ships, including the Warrior and Neator, with tens of thousands of men involved. Peach grower Albert Rahs dies at his Ottawa County home in Danbury.
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Innes
David Beatty
Beatty
Sir John Jelliow
Admiralty
Wiesbaden
Eibing
Rostock
Germany
Beelin
Northena
Joln Jellico
Queen Mary
Invincible
Fortune
Ardent
Shark
Defense
Black Prince
Tipperary
Turbulent
Warrior
Igor
Beamon
Port Clinios
Albert Rahs
Electytour
Ottawa County
Danbury
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