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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1912
Page
2
Mr Roosevelt delivered a forceful Chicago address on party unity, pledging fair play between the people and bosses and urging an end to factional quarrels. He faced a storm of applause as he denounced opponents and pressed for salvation of the Republican Party.
The crowd roared as Roosevelt entered the hall. Borah spoke briefly before Roosevelt's appearance. He framed the Taft matter as a moral issue contrasting wealth and labor, stressing fairness and broad public interests beyond partisan lines. The speech touched on Lincoln’s spirit and modern industry abuses.
A severe storm moving from Kansas City toward central Missouri killed at least twenty nine people and caused widespread destruction. Reports indicate two deaths near Creighton Cass county and two in Leeton Johnson county with many injured and extensive property damage.
Amid gossip in hotel lobbies and campaign headquarters both Taft and Roosevelt supporters discuss a compromise. Senator Kenyon and advisers relay the promise doctrine while Director McKinley accuses Roosevelt forces of promoting compromise in a tense political moment.
National committee decision on contest cases backs Roosevelt factions in North Carolina and Missouri. Eight Roosevelt and six Taft delegates approved from Missouri, with Roosevelts gaining in two NC districts. Postmasters hold session in Chicago as church federation sets headquarters.
Chicago roars with partisan zeal as delegates flood the city for the Republican convention. Enthusiasm runs rampant with brass bands and crowds at every hotel, while supporters of Taft and the colonel demand a decisive fight with no middle ground.
The Hatfield McCoy feud appears settled as A J McCoy endorses Dr H J Hatfield for West Virginia governor. The telegram dated Princeton West Virginia reads I wish you success in November. Hatfield won the Republican nomination last week.
Governor Aldrich and other delegates returning from the Republican national convention session in Chicago express limited optimism about Roosevelt's presidential bid. They report most contests favor Taft, but Aldrich believes Taft cannot win a renomination and suggests a third candidate may be named.
In Albany a large boulder blocked a train carrying Colonel Theodore Roosevelt two miles north of Tarrytown. The sudden stop halted the journey for an hour delaying arrival in Albany though no serious injuries were reported.
A tornado touched down near Lancaster County causing minor damage with no injuries reported. In Greensburg Pa Elmer att aged eighteen poisoned his father’s whisky to free his mother and family from abuse. authorities say he planned to act on the morning of June 17.
The Nebraska Church Federation establishes its headquarters at the Lincoln Y M C A with Rev. F P Wigton as secretary. Formed in February 1909, it moves to begin aggressive work to unite evangelical churches for state welfare, planning county secretaries, a statewide religious survey, and preventing overchurching.
Colonel Roosevelt appears in Chicago amid a festive scene wearing a new fighting pad. The event highlights his public appearance and military paraphernalia. Roosevelt greets crowds as reporters note his attire and demeanor.
Senator Dixon campaign manager for Colonel Roosevelt accuses a Republican National Committee member of being offered a United States marshalship to swing Taft votes. He says he can name the man and vows to block any such bribe in the Senate.
Leonidas P. Funkhouser of Omaha died in Hendersonville North Carolina where he had intended to spend the summer with family awaiting burial and funeral arrangements.
An old advertisement extols Doan's Kidney Pills as a cure for backache and kidney trouble. It features a testimonial from Mrs. C. F. Mace of Shawneetown Illinois who reports severe pain and weakness eased quickly, with full recovery after using the product. The copy promotes Doan's as a trusted remedy sold in all stores.
A four year old girl climbs onto her father’s lap and says I love you better than the devil to coax a nickel from him. The sweet ploy highlights a child’s innocent mischief and a parent’s playful response in a domestic vignette.
A troubled labeling incident from a Chicago firm involves the Marine Eye Remedy Co. and a blended batch of eye care items. Consumers are advised to check packaging and seek alternatives as testing continues.
A fragmented snippet. The text references a powder trust and calls for alarm if present. It notes Roches Pak and Garfield Tes. it mentions birds of a feather flock together and plucking each other. Also cites Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup and a Chinese Proverb.
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