Open fight for Republican nomination in Chicago scene
The Republican national committee reports an open fight for the nomination with a dark horse in sight. West Coast support favors a man like Hughes, while leaders push to recruit a candidate uniting the party. Root Fairbanks Weeks Burton and Roosevelt are debated, but no name gains firm backing.
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Coleman du Pont Emerges as Best Republican Pick
Special dispatch from Washington cites Coleman du Pont of Delaware as a leading presidential possibility and notes Southern Republicans favoring him as a unifying candidate. The piece discusses convention-site choices, regional blocs, and the aim to rally progressives behind a single nominee.
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Convention Fight Looms Up Over Louisiana Delegates
Walter S. Cohen, leader of Louisiana’s black and tan faction, told Republican National Committee Chairman Charles D. Hilles that Louisiana will send twelve colored delegates to Chicago to challenge twelve lily white delegates. Cohen alleges improper organization of the state central committee and exclusion of colored members, citing Gruvewald Hotel’s doors barred to colored people. Victor Lojzel, a lily white Republican national committeeman, represents Louisiana.
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Rally Planned by District Republicans January Meeting
At a DC United Republican Clubs executive committee session plans were announced for a January rally in the city. Chapin Brown was said to be endorsed for reelection as national committeeman from the District. A committee to handle arrangements was named including Dr Samuel M Piensa Charles S Williams John A Moes J Les P M Mitchell James Conway Jackson C R Barkley John A Love Dr W S Richardson James OC Holmes R K Manning Dr W L Beard Dr J W Smith and John Kibble.
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House Eyes Revenue Law Extension Amid Deficit Debate
Treasury figures cited a projected deficit of 81.5 million dollars for 1916 as justification for renewing the emergency revenues law. A session today was set to focus on extending the law to year end 1916, with expected monthly revenue of about 6.8 million. Revenue from spirits ferments and tobacco fell by 25 million in the past year.
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Committee to Hear Antis Opposed to Woman Suffrage
Chairman Webb and the House judiciary committee will hear a delegation from the National Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage at 10 o clock this morning. Mrs Arthur M Dodge will head the group with speakers including Mrs A J George Miss Lucy Price Mrs J Brock and Mrs Henry B Thompson and Miss Emily Brasell. They will also present their case to the Senate committee next Monday at 1 o clock. The association ended its convention after paying respects to President Wilson who thanked them for their address.
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Stricter Passport Rules Enforced by State Department
President Wilson issued an executive order public yesterday tightening passport rules. Duplicate applications and duplicate photos required. applicants must specify call dates departure ports and steamers. files must be submitted at least five days before travel. State agents must inspect and endorse all passports and all travelers abroad must carry passports.
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Marshall Sees Wilson for Defense Postures
Vice President Marshall, back in Washington, met with President Wilson yesterday and said he supports adequate preparedness but does not claim expertise to judge the administration's national defense details. He emphasized prudence and reliance on informed policy.
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Dewey Urges Strong Navy to Halt Coastal Invasion
Admiral George Dewey writes Representative Gardner outlining coastal defense, stating only a navy strong enough to meet the strongest adversary can prevent large hostile landings from Eastports Maine to Cape Henry Virginia. He cites past landings near Vera Cruz and Gallipoli and lists key harbor and coastal defenses from Maine to New York.
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Telegraph Delays Hit Western France During Storms
Storms cause telegraph outages and delays across France with lines from Paris to Brest and other western points working poorly. Wires fail to carry messages promptly, affecting communications.
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Paris Debates Corruption Over War Ministry Figures
In Paris a bitter debate in the Chamber of Deputies touched a war ministry scandal. Deputy Julen Antoine Simyan accused officials of tolerating exploitation by private groups posing as charitable enterprises. He cited a woman repeatedly convicted and a magistrate's demand to shut down such cavities amid millions in commissions. The chamber rallied around Simyan as he urged accountability.
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Lord Alverstone Dead Prominence in British Public Life
Viscount Alverstone former lord chief justice of England dies at 78. He rose to prominence before American public on the Alaska boundary commission where his vote supported U S claims. Canadians bitterly accused England of trading territory to appease the United States. He was a widower. his wife died in 1875 and his only son in 1910. no heir to the title remains.
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Fewer heads in power in district government address
Commissioner Brownlow outlines prospective legislation to centralize authority under the executive head and district commissioners at a Washington Credit Men meeting. He argues for fewer independent boards, tighter control, and greater efficiency. Readouts include year’s reports by H. H. McKee and officers elected: Arthur J. Day president, Carl C. Musiler vice president, R. Preston Shealey secretary, John Poole treasurer, and several directors elected for two and one year terms.
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Allies Hm Fq Base In Greece
Allied military observers anticipate German focus on the Romanian border and possible invasion routes through Romania. Balonski gains daily strength with warship support and Gallipoli positions are bolstered. Russians are believed capable of meeting Teutonic forces on the Roumanian frontier while Egypt is placed in a defensive state.
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First Gun in House Fight Attributed to Tavener Attack on War Trust
Report of a House debate over national defense spending and munitions control. Representative Tavener of Illinois attacked the navy league, J. P. Morgan, and a supposed war-control trust. Speaker Clark ordered him to withdraw after remarks tied to a Senate figure and a party dispute with Miller and Tilson protesting the point of order.
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Gompers Seeks Labor Voice in War Mobilization
Sam Gompers, head of the American Federation of Labor, told President Wilson that organized labor is ready to aid national defense and should have a labor representative on any mobilization commission. Wilson said he would consider the suggestion. Also noted, the Emancipation Society marks the fiftieth anniversary of the thirteenth amendment abolishing slavery.
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