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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1916
Page
1
Victor Murdock opened the Progressive convention at 12 27 with a large audience reacting to a Roosevelt tribute. A draft platform centers on preparedness with Americanism as the base and divides into military spirit and industrial reform including tariff questions.
Oyster Bay reports intimate friends say Roosevelt may enter the race if Hughes is nominated. Private Chicago wires shielded by police hint Roosevelt dislikes Hughes flag speech. Roosevelt’s backers expect a broadside soon to blunt Hughes, with a convention likely after a Republican conference. Murdock Perkins and others receive cheers as Robbins hails Roosevelt as the world’s foremost citizen.
Chicago June 7 Progressives hear Raymond Robbins as temporary chair at the national convention. He declares the party may join Republicans if aligned with Progressive principles, or go it alone. He elevates preparedness as the central issue and praises Theodore Roosevelt as the man of the hour.
The Rev. Timothy Stone of Fourth Presbyterian Church led a prayer at the Republican National Convention in Chicago urging unity and divine guidance. He asked for peace, wisdom, and restraint in the deliberations, hoping God’s will align with the party’s actions and outcomes.
Kansas City reports that death toll from Monday’s tornado damage is expected to exceed 150 with 126 deaths already confirmed across Arkansas Missouri Mississippi Tennessee and Illinois. Hundreds more are believed injured.
Copper prices show firmness in New York trading with electrolytic and nearby copper steady. September and later contracts quoted around 28.00 to 29.25 cents per pound amid quiet market activity.
The piece critiques Democratic policy and praise for Republican progressivism. It questions neutrality violations, fiscal conditions, and security as economy, citing Villa as a patriot turned bandit while urging amends to the nation.
The Idaho Technical Institute holds the class of 1916 graduation tonight at 8:30 in the institute auditorium. Walter S. Bruce of the state board of education presides with remarks and a broad connection to the NTI. The program includes piano and violin solos, a vocal duet, Tech orchestra, Lorelei club song, and Felix Plastino’s address. Graduates listed include Carrie Amundsen, Alfred Budge, Lorraine Barrett, Lloyd Byrne, Stephen Chandler, Nell Curtis, Richard Eastman, Kate Gardner, Fastman Gorton, Harry Jenkins, Roy Logan, Gladys Merrill, Vera Norby, Juanita Noblett, Eugene Olson, Felix Albina Van Reuth, Beulah Ream, Herschel Roberts, Sadie Stoy, Laurence Taylor, Sidney Tobey, Berenice Watts, Emilton Wilkins, Alyse Weideman.
Britain reacts to the death of Kitchener as the army resumes operations while Premier Asquith takes charge of the war office. Dominions and colonies flood telegrams of sympathy and South Africa declares deep impact. Immediate enemy internment urged over rumored German involvement.
Wheat futures closed July at 1.045 dollars per bushel. Corn at 70 19 cents. Oats quoted around 39 1/4 cents per bushel. Market notes indicate steady tone amid light trading.
The Commercial club approves a bold plan for a large Fourth of July celebration in Pocatello featuring a preparedness parade and diverse acts. Up to 20 000 visitors are expected for aviation races war dances and a queen crowned Susgana Luff. Theodore Turner leads a five-committee setup with W F Howard A C Hinckley W E White and E H Carke heading divisions. The event aims to be Idaho’s summer entertainment peak with extensive publicity and community participation.
At Chicago on June 7 delegates were seated quietly as leaders Penrose Lodge Hitchcock and others arrived unseen. Chairman Hilles opened the session and the crowd sang America. Borah voiced optimism noting Hughes could win against Wilson and spoke with Roosevelt by phone expressing satisfaction.
In Chicago on June 7 Perkins and Senator Lodge voiced brighter harmony prospects and a roaming plan to end the Roosevelt campaign. Delegates planned a possible Friday nomination with Hughes gaining influence in the resolutions committee. Harding, as temporary chairman, urged unity and a renewed Republican covenant to restore the country amid rain-soaked proceedings.
Chicago June 7 The convention adjourned until 11 tomorrow morning. Harding received hearty applause as he urged not recrimination but reconstruction and unity after four years of discord. The crowd roared at talks on national defense and efforts to align with Roosevelt while committee work focuses on eliminating planks.
Chicago June 7 reports Henry Ford told Michigan delegates they could switch to Hughes after the first vote but before results. Ford’s secretary issued a statement denying any instructed Michigan delegates would back Hughes after the first ballot.
Chautauqua grounds committee chair P C O Malley reports securing one of the best sites near the L D S line at Garfield for the Chautauqua. A guarantors meeting and all committees meet tonight at 8 in the Commercial club rooms. Tickets are on sale and strong interest suggests a great event this year.
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