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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1912
Page
4
On the second day of the Republican National Convention Ed C. Toner of Anderton and Enos Porter of Shelberville presided as nominations were debated. Thousands gathered near the coliseum as Roosevelt and Taft supporters filled the scene amid tense procedural moves and disputed rulings by Chairman Rosewater.
The excerpt shows a prayer by Father Cauaehans at the opening of a Republican Moral convention. It invokes the Father and the Son and the Holy Ghost, asks for guidance in all actions, and follows the Lord's Prayer structure. It ends with a closing “In the name of the Father, and Amen.”
The Republican National Convention appoints temporary officers through a sub committee on arrangements led by Captain Hares S. New. Appointments include Chairman Ilhu Root, Secretary Lafayette H. Gleason, and a full slate of assistants, sergeants at arms, doorkeeper, ushers, medical staff, parliamentarian, stenographer, clerks, chaplains, and reading clerks with multiple state affiliations.
Architald G Graham Indiana Henry C Woodill Massachusetts OFFICERS CHOSEN Chicago June 19 Officers elected yesterday by National statue of Republican clubs: President John Hays Hammond New York vice president Job E Hedges New York John C Yoser Nebraska Henry D Davis Ohio Henry Jackson Georgia Secretary Treasurer TD E Atherton Pennsylvania general counsellor John Gapers South Carolina sergeant at arms James B Davis Pennsylvania John J D Trenor of New York heads the nominating committee Hays Hammond the campaign committee Mr Trenor the special organization committee and R Te Hane cisted of New York the committee of solutions A iss of S0 000 from renist cans of Wawall was announced
Report from Chicago dated July 19 notes a historic moment as a full picture of the president Kansas appears in the Coliseum. Delegates from states and territories gather to nominate a candidate for president and vice president and to formulate a party platform.
Chicago June 19 Senater Eliza Root of New York elected temporary chairman by a vote of 402 to 24 with four abstentions and fourteen scattering ballots The Roosevelt forces led by Governor Flatley of Missouri failed to substitute seventy two Roosevelt delegates for Taft delegates The convention adjourned after no committee decisions were made and no speech by Root was delivered at that time
The Coliseum seating and standing room were tested again despite a ban by the city barring commissioner and daily notices from convention managers that guests would be limited to 11 190 seats. People entered without credentials while guards and officers watched as hundreds joined for money or political influence.
William Jennings Brean, at the Republican convention, says he enjoys the gathering more than any previous national meeting. He notes he has been defeated by both principal candidates before and can now support the winner without worry, anticipating Democrats will control Baltimore next week.
Justice Hughes telephoned from Camp Abenaki Lake Placid to New York friends urging effort to check delegates seeking his nomination at the Chicago convention. His representative said Hughes disapproves of the move and was surprised by its growth despite his stated refusal to allow his name.
Deaths honored include J. J. McCafferty and Margaret Christenberry in Harrison and Madison townships, ex slave Jessen Thomas, and Winnie Jane Shaw in Washington. Obituary notes detail Civil War veteran McCafferty's service, family survivors, and funeral arrangements at Bethany Church with Rev. R. W. Alexander and Rev J. W. Darby. Local citizens mourn multiple illnesses and long illnesses preceding death.
W Cloud Bradford and Amy Mitchell quietly wed May 25 in Lincoln UL. The ceremony was kept secret from both families until Monday night when Bradford announced the marriage at the bride's home. Bradford is linked to the local railroad shops and the couple will reside with the Mitchell family.
Mrs Shaw born October 4 1949 in Barr township daughter of Mr and Mrs James McClellan. She married Joshua Shaw who survives with eight children four living including Fannie Sims Ota Williams Clara Cochran Nellie Smith and Helen Shaw. Burial planned in Bethany cemetery.
The Vincenars Uastriet Tadisana Christian deavar Virion convened sessions Monday afternoon and the event closed with members present including Mrs. and others. Reports from various chapters were read, noting the condition of groups and district progress, as attendees reflected on plans and future work.
Fragmentary text shows the Union officials and officers listed with roles such as district secretary and superintendent. Mentions James Ramsey Jr and Wra. 3. w. Dar by and Darby and a convention held at Edward auditorium under supervision of Junip ert Ross and others.
Miss Harriett Cook teaches at the Washington post, Glenwood Chautauqua assembly to host a lecture. Notices invite bids for Hart school district frame building, heating ventilating plumbing vacuum system clock and related work with required certified checks and public bid opening details.
The document presents a bank statement showing liabilities and deposits with notes on fractions, overdrafts, and outstanding items. It lists National Bank notes, certificates of deposit, and cashiers checks, with a sworn signature by cashier Hayes and attestations by directors.
Mary A. Gogin appointed by the Daviess circuit court of Indiana as administratrix of the estate of John Murray, deceased. The estate is believed to be solvent. Hastings, Allen and Hastings, attorneys.
Trustees announce weekly and biweekly office hours to transact township business. Frank Swann in Veale Township sets second and last Thursday of each month at his residence. R V Cox in Reeve Township holds Saturdays at Alfordsville office. Daniel I Myer in Bogard Township hosts Tuesdays and Fridays at his residence. Grant Keith in Washington Township operates at Waller's harness shop with Friday being the designated business day.
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