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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1916

Page

3

Roosevelt Aids Maine Drive Aims at Hughes

Roosevelt to open fire in Lewiston on August 3 as part of a Maine campaign drive. The plan includes a heavy speaker roster, with Senators Borah Harding Sherman Lodge and Weeks along with various House members, aimed at building momentum for Hughes before the September election. The piece notes Republican hopes to blunt German American sentiment and avoid alienating voters while pressing for policy changes.

Hy Sumaer Washington Post York Ivan Wilccox Maine Bea Pine Tree Theodore Roosevelt Lewiston Roosevelt Hughes Rtis Atump Borah Idaho Harding Ohio Sherman Ilinois Lodge and Weeks Massachuetts House of Representatives Richard W Austin W. Bennet Philp & Campbell Wo M Chandler Simeon I. Feas Augustus P Gardner Hamilton Nicholas Longworth Woa Moenvers Charles Sloan Guy Frank RB Willis Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M Shaw Senator Burton Daly James Watson Indiana Henry J Estabrook New York United States Moe Soo Ig Congress Senate Nast Nlicht Borah, Norris la Follette

Suffrage Leaders Reject Wilson Reelection Bid

Suffrage organizers told the Colorado Springs convention that no aid would come from the Democratic administration after a final appeal to Secretary Tumulty. Mrs Abbey Beott Baker said the group would go on record opposing President Wilson's reelection, though she could not specify the form of opposition.

Tumulty Colorado Springs Abbey Beott Baker Wilson

Daniels Campaign by Yacht On Maine Coast Speech Tour

Secretary Panters plans a yacht campaign along the Maine coast aboard the Dolphin. He will sail to several ports to deliver speeches, combining travel with political outreach and vacation time.

Panters Maine Dolphin

Wilson to Mediate as Railroad Brotherhoods Stand Firm

Four railroad brotherhoods and their employers remain deadlocked over an eight hour day and overtime pay. Federal mediator Martin A. Knapp cautioned that only the future could break the impasse as President Wilson’s involvement looms if talks stall. A meeting of the brotherhoods is planned for tomorrow morning while mediators weigh the next steps.

Knapp Arbitration New York Wilson United States Martin A. Knapp Ito

St Marys Sunday School Excursion Draws 2060 Parishioners

St Marys parishioners enjoyed a large outing at Marshall alt with 2060 attendees. The day featured faces, athletic contests, and dancing to benefit the St Marys School fund. Winners included William Mc Closkey in the potato race and Paul Segelman in the candle race.

St. Mary's Questa Marshall Alt St. Mary's School Fund William McCloskey Paul Segelman Robert Mills Emil Brahn Windthorst Club Admmittees John D. Geier J. B. Geier J. F. Zerowka J. A Berberich F. J. Neubeck Gregor Kramm F. Nolte Emil Spahn J. A. Kunlo Atten Ostman F. J. Ruth G. J. Weiss John Grim A. Bonnillet John Miller GL Borger Andrew Nolte A C Hammer J. J Milig A.C. Neuback J A Woite Rey MR. Roth G of Notte Gregor Hramm JF Begontta Entertainment

Colby backs Wilson and coop with Democrats

Bainbridge Colby, who nominated Roosevelt in Chicago, declares support for President Wilson. In a letter to Democratic chairman Vanes McCormick, Colby joins a Progressive committee with a cooperative link to the Democratic campaign. He says opposition to reelection comes from an unregenerate Republicanism led by Hughes, warning of an attempt to control and ruin Hughes if elected.

New York Bainbridge Colby Matthew Hale Massachusetts Albert D Nortom Missouri Francis J. Heney California J. A. Ho Hopking New Jersey Ole Hansen Washington Henry M Wallace Michigan McCormick 9Sodate Committee of Progress Democratic Campaign Committee Progressive Party Democratic Party Wilson Progressives Hughes Lewis Philadelphia Theodore Roosevelt Chicago Vanes McCormick Democratic National Committee Colby

Mrs Minot Dies After Self Inflicted Wound

Mrs Fimma Minot, 48, of Suitland Maryland, died at Providence Hospital from a bullet wound believed self inflicted during a line as attack. The shooting happened at the Minute home Wednesday night around 6. The only person in the building was her husband Joseph Minot. The body was taken to Suitland for inquest with Justice Samuel Hax presiding.

Fimma Minot Suitland Providence Hospital Joseph Minot Buitland Lance

U S Purse Looted and Campaign Attacks on Waste

Mr Hughes condemns 1814 and 1915 pork barrel bills as Republican extravagance while praising restraint against needless appropriations. He cites river and harbors funding, attacks party excess, and reads Durand and Bryan letters to illustrate administration motives and accusations of Democratic favoritism. He discusses the Arkansas River project and a disputed $36,000 appropriation.

Senate Townsend Charles K. Hughes E. Dana Durand Hughes Burton Congress Republican Party Durand The Cenmua Red Neld William J. Bryan Secratary Santo Domingo Democrata Hugh Arkansas

Hughes Delivers Night Address As Cabinet Nominee Plans

The report notes a $200,000 appropriation in the examination of the project and discusses the Mexican situation and diplomatic appointments at length. Hughes declines panaceas, saying he can analyze facts and serve the United States, as his schedule shifts to depart four hours earlier to Billings Montana for a night address.

William J Kerby Catholic University Catholic Total Annumence Eaton America United States Kerby McMahon Hall St Patrick's Church P. J. O'Callaghan Dennis J. Keane Joseph BM. O'Hara St. Patrick's University Hughes Billings Mont

Capn Stehman G. Forney Dead in New York

The Commerce Department reports the death of Capt Stehman G. Forney in New York on Tuesday. He surveyed Alaska when purchased in 1867 and served with the Coast and Geodetic Survey since 1865. Born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania in 1846, he worked on the Fotomec River region, Chesapeake Bay, and rivers including the Wittware and Hudson. He had recently engaged in Long Island Sound work and Crwater Bay survey work.

Department of Commerce New York Stehman G. Forney Conal and Gendetic Survey Alaska Capt. Forney Lancaster Coast and Geodetic Survey Capt Forney Fotomec River

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