Smoke Out Attempts Falter in Hughes Roosevelt Rift
New York April 18 The New York Herald says Theodora Roosevelt and Justice Charles E Hughes lead in the race for the Republican nomination yet lack strong backing from a national party. Many party leaders would back Hughes if he would accept while Roosevelt could run if electable. Smoke out efforts fail as Hughes remains a silent sphinx delaying any clear front.
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Alfalfa Bill Named as Oklahoma Delegate to Democratic Convention
Oklahoma assigns William I Murray known as Alfalfa Bill as one of eight delegates at large to the Democratic Convention in St Louis. Murray, notable at the Baltimore convention of 1904, helped push Oklahoma’s banner for Woodrow Wilson with a half vote. Representative Scott Ferris is also chosen as an at large delegate with a half vote.
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Tariff as Key Issue Quietly Pushed in New England
In New England a faction active on economic policy presses to keep tariffs from being overshadowed by war era concerns. They view Senator Warren G Harding as giving the keynote of the Republican convention, arguing that Wilson's era leaves the party with the paramount issue of tariff policy and antiwar sentiment shaping their stance.
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Municipal election in Trantavilla reelects mayor for fourth term
April 15. In Trantavilla Missouri the municipal election reelects H. C. Bonim as mayor for a fourth term. Every eligible voter cast a ballot pushing turnout high with sixty one votes. Bonim leads Nathan 33 to 21 with two voters on sick beds casting ballots.
Morning inside bath habit promoted for health reform
The piece argues people suffer nervousness headaches and dullness from waste buildup and advocates a daily morning drink of warm water with limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims this inexpensive treatment improves digestion and energy, calling many “cranks” about internal cleansing.
Wilson Appeals to Young Voters In a Letter to Democratic Club
New York April 15 President Wilson censured the Democratic party as the force for forward looking citizens. A letter read at the Young Men's Democratic Club annual dinner explains he could not attend due to foreign affairs demands. The party is praised as the champion of human rights and forward progress for the youth and all reform-minded voters.
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Flinn Warns Republicans to Align With Progressives
Philadelphia April 15 William Flinn declared Republicans cannot win unless they join Progressives. Progressives pledge for Roosevelt at Chicago but will abandon him if GOP offers a platform and candidate they cannot accept. Flinn stressed support for Roosevelt but urged GOP to nominate an acceptable candidate and platform.
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Hot Political Campaign in Louisiana Closes
A lively Louisiana political campaign neared its end in New Orleans with major rallies by six parties as gubernatorial contenders John M. Parker and Ruffing Pleasant addressed crowds. Statewide events followed, highlighting party tensions and the looming general election.
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Republican State Convention Set for Lansing May 3
The Republican State central committee announced the convention will be held in Lansing on May 3. Arthur H. Vandenburg of Grand Rapids was elected temporary chairman of the convention.
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Views of a Republican Colossus by Senator Lewis
Senator Lewis lauds Theodore Roosevelt as the towering figure of the Republican Party and its current leadership. He recalls Roosevelt’s rise from Rough Rider to New York governor and vice president, asserting the colossus’s dominance over lesser leaders. An Illinois senator questions his authority while Lewis cites legal notions of ownership when property yields to command.
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Plan to Speed Legislation in Congress
Speaker Clark and Democratic leaders adopt a plan to speed adjournment by setting 11 am daily sessions, ending day sessions by 6 20 pm, and replacing two unanimous consent days with nightly sessions for small bills. Sugar tariff conferees fail to agree, with May 1 as deadline before a tax reset unless an accord is reached.
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Bowers Named for Congress in Berkeley Springs Nomination
Berkeley Springs April 16 George M Howers former United States commissioner of fisheries was nominated by the Republican convention to run for Congress from the Second district to fill the late Willam G. Brown's unexpired term. The special election is set for May 9. Rockville April 14 Dr Joseph France in the Montgomery county Republican rivalry for U S senator against former Gov Phillips Lee Goldsborough plans to spend next Thursday campaigning in Rockville with a conference for prominent Republicans backing France. Detroit April 15 Henry Ford disclaims plans to run for President stating he is a businessman not a politician and would not organize a third party. He refused to comment on activities by Roosevelt and others. Thoreday the House passed a bill creating fifty immoral art and literature duties?. the goal is to support art and literature in America according to supporters. details of methods remain with the War Department. a Philadelphia Frankford arsenal project impends as Baker factory fuses may proceed.
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Republicans Clash Over Americanism Versus Tariff Issue
A New England faction pushes Americanism as the main campaign issue, challenging Warren G Harding as temporary chairman. The Boston Transprint editors urge rejecting Harding, signaling a split within Massachusetts Republicans and rising East-West tensions ahead of the national convention. Roosevelt and Hughes supporters gear up to oppose Harding, while the moral issue angle gains prominence.
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Bird urges Roosevelt bid to unite Progressive ranks
Quincy Mass April 15 Charles Summer Bird former Progressive candidate for governor and for a Massachusetts place at the Republican national convention spoke here. He said Col Roosevelt has signaled willingness to lead the fight against President Wilson if the people desire him. He added that Wilson would receive Progressive support against any man but Roosevelt and acknowledged Wilson has in some directions followed Progressive lines.
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Aerial raid on Washington staged for preparedness
An aviator led a dramatic nighttime raid over Washington using a biplane, circling the White House and dropping fireworks style bombs as crowds watched in horror. The stunt, arranged by wealthy backers to boost aerial preparedness, ended with Thompson landing near the White House after about twenty minutes.
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Counsel to Run for Governor Urged Folk Candidacy
Special dispatch from Washington notes urging former Governor Joseph Folk to enter the race for Missouri governor. Petitions circulate as supporters say Folk’s candidacy is vital to party success and his administration could position him for a future presidential bid. A state convention previously indicated possible presidential prospects. In Zurich, a Vienna report claims Bohemian leaders were secretly tried, executed, and buried in secrecy, with two alleged parliament members among the dead.
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