25 Jun 1912
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Newspaper
The Richmond Palladium And Sun Telegram
Location
Richmond, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1912
Page
1
The Blythe article records Democratic leaders, delegates, and managers in Baltimore as they pursue unity ahead of the November election. It notes confidence in victory, anticipated patronage, and efforts to avert conflicts while preparing the party for the coming roll call and convention decisions.
In Baltimore and across Wayne County a split in the Republican party sparks talk of a new progressive banner. Local Progressives plan to form at the Pythian Temple while Roosevelt‑aligned Republicans in Crawfordsville Lafayette Anderson Petersburg pledge to join the movement. County leaders foresee mass desertions if Chicago standpatters prevail at the national convention.
Nashville educator Sutton E Griggs told the Baptist Young People Union that Negroes should support Theodore Roosevelt and the square deal. He argued the Civil War era parties misused slavery and urged breaking from old loyalties as voters now face political masters and privilege seekers.
The Lake and Park company outlines plans and specs for a dam north of town. Hydraulic engineer John Miller of New Castle will prepare the submission for bids within a week to ten days. Landscape architects Sandusky and Walker of Cincinnati will layout the grounds and begin work immediately.
Public call for third party formation for Progressive representation. Wayne County residents invited to Pythian Temple lower room Tuesday at eight to appoint a committee for a mass countywide meeting soon.
Wayne County residents push for macadam road projects across many townships. Proposals include Ernest Cox road, Richmond and Newport turnpike, Oliver Scantland road, East National road, Easthaven avenue, Commons road, West Fifth street, Williamsburg pike, and more. Joint Wayne Randolph meeting set for June 29 to decide on Ernest Cox road. contracts and viewers appointed for several others under the three mile road law. Themania for better roads linked to autos and speed spreading across farming communities.
About 400 members of the LO. F. lodges from Richmond will join more than 1,000 Odd Fellows at Centerville for the annual county meeting. Two interurbans will shuttle attendees from Terre Haute, Indianapolis and Eastern traction company lines. John L. Rupe will give the welcome, with F. L. Torrence, W. H. Leedy, Kate R. Nichols, and J. L. Harmon scheduled for talks. A 1:30 pm parade is planned with Lawrence Handley as marshal.
The Sons of Veterans voted for a Decoration Day bell tribute to Civil War dead and authorized a committee with the Women's Relief Corps to pursue a county Warne memorial. They will canvass the city for funds, with squads led by captains, while a G A R room meeting plans further campaign steps.
The Payne Fireworks Company has won the contract to stage a spectacular exhibition titled The Destruction of Pompeii on August shorcom with shows on the 1st 2nd and 3rd at the baseball park.
The forecast calls for fair weather in extreme southern portion tonight and Wednesday with little change in temperature. No rain is expected and conditions remain mild.
W R Nelson in The Kansas City Times notes the Chicago convention theft and patronage led to the birth of a new Progressive party. The movement, led by Theodore Roosevelt, targets young men and social justice, breaking old party ties and promising action free of special privilege.
County and city dog muzzling orders may be withdrawn by the end of July if no new hydrophobia cases occur. Health officers Dr. T. H. Davis and Dr. King say the step hinges on the absence of cases within about 30 days and overall control of the situation. The order has reduced street dogs, with many residents noting compliance and few muzzled animals seen.
In Baltimore on June 25 the official vote for temporary chairman at the Democratic National Convention showed Parker leading Bryan 578 to 509 amid confusion. Bryan nominated Kern of Indiana, while Parker's supporters rallied as delegates crowded the hall.
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