Midwestern Republicans Deny Plan to Capture 1916 Convention
Midwestern Republican leaders returning from Washington report unity talks aimed at a open convention in Chicago. They deny moves by an old guard faction to nominate a candidate behind the scenes and say direct primaries will decide many delegates. Rumors about Hitchcock and Root linked efforts are dismissed.
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States plan distribution of 597 delegates and shipyard boom
States will elect 597 delegates while 388 come from states without primaries. New York loses delegates amid a new representation basis. only Northern state to lose. American shipyards show record under construction with 98 ships over 3,000 tons and total tonnage rising to 8,444,258. First Baptist Church Sixteenth Street NW to hold special Christmas music service next Sunday led by Rev. William M. McMaster.
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Gary Roosevelt Dinner Sparks Political Boom Debate
A Gary dinner for bankers and business leaders in New York sparks belief it aims to boost Theodore Roosevelt’s 1904 bid. Attendees from United States Steel and other power groups deny political intent, while speakers like Horace M. Towner and Charles F. Curry call the gathering nonpolitical and a simple show of support for Roosevelt. Local Republicans note no clear plan emerged and warn against reading signs into private talks.
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No Candidate, Says Report, Seeks Only Defeat of Wilson
Roosevelt says he is not a candidate for the Republican nomination in 1916 and aims to defeat Wilson. He would back Hughes Hadley Knox or other progressives if the party nominates such a candidate. Observers note talk that Roosevelts might favor a Burton Johnson ticket or Cummins Johnson leadership, depending on conditions.
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Missouri Leaders Up in the Air Progressives Say Roosevelt Dinner
Special to The Washington Post from St Louis Missouri December 19 Elbert Gary hosted a dinner for business leaders with Theodore Roosevelt as guest prompting curiosity among Missouri politicians led by former Governor David R Francis and Progressive nominee A D Norton who speculate on its purpose while Republican leaders like Charles Nagel refuse to comment.
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Bay State Sees Roosevelt in the 1916 Race
Boston dispatch reports that Judge Gary's dinner with Roosevelt signals a shift as Massachusetts Republicans believe Roosevelt seeks the 1916 Republican nomination. If Weeks or McCall fail to secure support, Roosevelt’s prospects rise with Lodge among his backers. McCall declines interviews until after New Year. Gov Walsh asserts Roosevelt influenced the 1916 GOP nomination.
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Penrose Silent on Gary Dinner in The Philadelphia Era
Senator Penrose declined to discuss the dinner for noted financiers by Judge Gary where Col Roosevelt attended. William Flinn, Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania Progressive leader, said the party will nominate a national ticket and that Pennsylvania will send 76 delegates to the next year’s Progressive convention. he pledged to stay with the movement.
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Mrs Vanderbilt leases Lenox estate Wentfort Hall
Mrs Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt, staying with Mr and Mrs B Osgood Field at Highlawn Lenox Mass, arranged a two year lease of Wentfort Hall the Lenox estate of the late George Hall Morgan cousin of J Pierpont Morgan. She plans to return after year start to review changes for next season. Wentfort Hall is a 40 room brick and brownstone house built 25 years ago by Morgan and vacant since his death in April 1911.
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Cabinet Members No Better Than Head Clerks Says Champ Clark
Champ Clark, Speaker of the House, said cabinet members are no better than head clerks, appointed by the President, not elected. In a Colonial Theater address the speaker urged the cabinet be House members for policy scrutiny, promoted larger Naval and Military Academies, and favored preparedness over peace at any price.
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Bell wedding in Beacon Street home
Mrs Eleanor J Bell widow of Gordon T Bell of Cleveland married Richard Whitall of Philadelphia in Boston at 289 Beacon Street the bride’s parents home. Ceremony performed by Rev Thomas Van Neas with two small flower girls present.
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Wedding Details Highlight Whitall Family Ceremony
The narrative notes the bride and her sister Jean Cotton with family members including John Whitall of New York as best man. The ceremony featured palms and living plants for decor and a string quartet performed softly as the vows were exchanged.
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Zayas Nominated for Cuban President by Liberal Faction
Havana December 18 Alfredo Zayas was nominated yesterday for president of Cuba by a liberal faction called the Zeylata wing. The move signals irreconcilable hostility of the Zayista party to ex President Gomez's presidential prospects.
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