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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1916
Page
1
At the Chicago Coliseum on June 10 the Republican National Convention pressed toward ballots as factions argued over Hughes and pro Roosevelt prospects. McGrath and party leaders met with delegates while preparations for potential coalitions and a fourth ballot persisted, with Hughes urged by Progressives and Harding favored by many.
Inter Society contest draws keen interest at Normal School tonight between Tyceum and Morris cloths with a program including Mozart and Wagner pieces, oratory and debate led by Lloyd Fudbie and William Holden. migration question debated after lively exchanges. No infantry fighting near Paris as artillery fronts show no progress. attacks in the Avotourt area are unconfirmed.
At Chicago June 10 Charles Evans Hughes of New York won the Republican nomination on the third ballot with nearly unanimous support and 94914 votes. Roosevelt, Dupont, Weeks, Lodge and others trailed as Fairbanks moved for vice presidential recognition. The Progressive convention in progress announced Roosevelt as their nominee while debates and procedural delays continued.
Resident H J Ross and Acting Secretary Trevor Nulter of the West Virginia Burmuosa Men's Association will lead delegates to Parkersburg for the Seventh Am hand Convention held June 13 at the Chungiloe Hotel. President Ross and Secretary Nattorara M B Coban and others will depart Fairmont by interurban car Monday. The convention opens 8 p m Tuesday with 10 am order and invocation by Rev G M Moreland. Committees hear reports on Legislative, Credit System, Collections, Delinquent Accounts, False Advertising and Donations, and Short Weight. Afternoon sessions run to 4 pm followed by a State Association of Secretaries meeting.
Showalter Tent No. 7 Knights of the Maccabees will hold a memorial ceremony over graves of deceased members with rostered names. Processions form at 1:30 pm then march to Woodlawn and other cemeteries. Teams decorate graves, with prayers and eulogies, honoring 27 listed departed members across distant cities and states.
A newspaper item discusses citizens entering the Went Virginian's 7000 Club where over $2,200 in prizes and cash awards will be distributed. It notes that all entrants receive an award or a value, with attraction prizes for placing, and that participants need not work relentlessly as the public does not view them as canvassers. The piece appears on Page Four.
In a jittery gathering, George W. Roosevelt and Progressive leaders debated whether to sidetrack the Roosevelt bid to a convention clash with Republicans. Messages from Roosevelt urged unity, urging Progresives and Republicans to abandon minor contenders and back a strong finish for a common ticket. Delegates pressed for a peaceful, decisive path toward a presidential nomination.
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