Old Guard Hughes Leads as Roosevelt Slippage Felt
Washington Post reports on May 17 that the Republican old guard in the West seeks control of the national convention to nominate a family favorite, with Theodore Roosevelt’s strength rising among rank and file. Roosevelt leads in public sentiment as conservatives push for a strong nominee, while middle and western Republicans anxiously prepare for a November win.
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Toosevelt
West
Washington Post
New York
Chicago
New York Werald
Old Guard
Deel
Justie Hughes
Theodore Toosevelt
Glen Root
Theodore Burton Samel
Charles W Parrbinks
Hutzephyrs
Convention
Atself
Middle
North
Far West
Bone
Obituaries from May 1916 District notices and deaths
Multiple obituary notices list May 1916 deaths in Washington and surrounding areas. Included are Eliabeth J Kaker Foerdl, John Flammione, Emily Eawes, Minnie Minter Key, and Henry Smith, with funeral plans at Greenwich Mount Vernon and Arlington ceremonies, plus relatives and attending friends invited.
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Paradise
Toy Wobin
Mount
Toren
Poancreeiney Hospital
Linsero Iiness
Laes Chapel
Fennsylvanm Avenue
Noorthwert
Thoraday
United Conferrite Veterans
Westion
Arlington Nation
al Fore
Nashville
Shelbys
Sixteenth Street
Emily EF Awes
Ton Franklin Mar Leagh Norton
Moore
United States Base Hospital
Fort Lisa
Tex
T Moore
Siareauth
United States’ Infantry
Aregament
West Point
Stubardey
Tor Sen
Henry Smith
Conternth Street
Elghty
Reslone
Bridas
Vcary
van Nostrand
Lloclock
Peto Desia
Phidelphia
Men See Framing G. O. P. Platform In Chicago
Chicago May 17 Various commercial and trade bodies seek to shape a Republican platform endorsing their interests. Delegates and leaders host representatives with early arrivals including former Treasury Secretary Leslie M Bhaw from New York. He plans a preconvention drive for a protective tariff and against bipartisan tariff commissions. Over 50 organizations established Chicago hotel headquarters. Chief of Police Healey assigns six policewomen for convention duty.
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Chicago
the Treasury
Leslie M.bhaw
New York
Congress
Healey
St Louis Democratic Convention Prep Parade Details
United Press reports St Louis delegates to the Democratic national convention will walk or ride from the Jefferson Hotel to the Coliseum through a white garment suffrage procession with yellow parasols. The Old Guard leader Fred W Upham notes cautious stance toward national issues and midwestern candidate from the bloc. Secretary of the Navy Daniels rooms secured in New York while Cook County delegation stays on steamboats in the Mississippi River. James E Smith of the citizens' committee announced arrangements.
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United Press
St. Louis
Jefferson Hotel
National Committee
Golden Lane
Ested
Eost
Fred W. Upham
Old Guard
Middle West
Justice Hughes
Sherman
Pennsylvania
Secretary of the Navy
Daniela
Breveort
Cook County
Illinois
Mississippi River
James E. Smith
Citizens’ Committee
Fairbanks as Running Mate for Hughes Emerges in Vermont
Special to The Washington Post reports growing talk of Charles W. Fairbanks of Indiana as a running mate for Hughes. Supporters cite Indiana Senate gains and belief Fairbanks could be persuaded if Hughes is nominated, with Indiana delegates reportedly backing Fairbanks to the last ballot.
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Boperia
Highea
Pheodore Roosevelt
Washington Post
New York
Vermont
Hughes
Charles W. Fairbanks
Indiana
Fairbanks
Justice Hughes
Chicago
Baker to preside in Ohio at state convention
Newton D. Baker, Secretary of War, was named temporary chairman of the Ohio state Democratic convention to be held in Columbus June 1. The state central committee and Ohio delegation to the national convention at St Louis will meet May 31, with district delegations meeting morning of June 1 and the convention convening at 1 PM.
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Columbus
Ohio
State Democratic Central Committee
Newton D. Baker
State Central Committee
St Louis
Counting Hughes Out Too Late To Give Views
Roosevelt supporters say Hughes cannot be a viable candidate without clear principles. Taft denies a confidential meeting, and Hughes previously vowed to quit politics forever. Roosevelt plans speeches on preparedness and peace, while campaigns enroll thousands in three days. James Francolini backs Roosevelt, praising his strength and leadership.
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Roosevelt
International News Service
New York
Hughes
Supreme Court
Justice Hughes
Taft
Oyster Bay Plate
Detroit
Roosevelt Nonpartisan League
James Francolini
Italian Savings Bank of New York
Michigan Democrats Name State Delegates to St Louis
Michigan Democrats at a statewide convention in Lansing endorsed Wilson and Ferrin, named delegates to the national convention pledged to support renomination, and chose Edmund C. Shields and Andrew E. Stevenson for reelection as state leaders. Delegates from each district and four at large include Gov Ferris E C Wood Shields and Rep Frank E Doremus.
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Lansing
Mich
Michigan
Andrew E. Stevenson
Port Huron
St. Louis
Ferris
E. C. Wood
Edmund C. Shields
Frank E. Doremus
Detroit
Uniting to Beat Hughes at Convention Ahead of Ballots
The five top opponents Burton Cummins Weeks Sherman and Fairbanks plan a coordinated strategy to deny Charles E Hughes the GOP nomination at the Chicago convention. They seek to pool support for a second ballot push after eliminating favorite sons, while Hughes backers align with old guard efforts, including possible leadership from Frank Hitchcock. The naval policy debate runs parallel with a push for six capital ships and 20 000 more enlisted sailors, boosting preparedness ahead of key votes.
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Burton
Big Five
Theodore E. Burton
Ohio
Albert B. Cummins
Iowa
John W. Weeks
Massachusetts
Lawrence Y. Sherman
Illinois
Charles W. Fairbanks
Indiana
New York
James A. Hemenway
GO. M. Weller
Maryland
George Moses
Greece
New Hampshire
Weeks
Kenyon
Sherman
Edward J. Brundage
Chicago
Roosevelt
Hughes
Harding
T News Service
Congress
Wilson
Naval Affairs Committee
Senate
Warren G. Harding
Sour
North Carolina
Aklahoma
Granville W. Mooney
Cummina
Charles W. Rawson
Fairbanks
Cummins
Horton
New England
Cumming
Navy
United States
Marine and Hospital Corps
Penrose Still Chief Leader in Pennsylvan ia Primary
In a tight race Senator Penrose defeats Brumbaugh faction in the Pennsylvania primary, securing a large majority for auditor general Charles A. Snyder and most national delegates. Early returns show Brumbaugh leading Penrose for a delegate at large with partial district results.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
United States
Penrose
Republican Party
Gov. Brumbaugh
Charles A. Snyder
Penrose Nian
Henry G. Wasson
Pittsburgh
Brumbaugh
Ford
Roosevelt
Hughes
Lebanon
Alleghany County
Chaplains Named for Progressive National Convention
Chicago May 11 Secretary C K Davis of the Progressive national committee will arrive to organize pre convention plans for the June 7 start in Chicago Chaplains named by the local arrangements committee include Bishop William F McDowell of the Methodist Episcopal Church Rev John Timothy Stone of Fourth Presbyterian Church Chicago Rabbi Joseph Stolz of Isaiah Temple Chicago and Rev Thomas V Shannan of St Francis Roman Catholic Church Chicago
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Chicago
C. K.davis
Progressive National Committee
Progressive National Convention
William F. McDowell
Methodist Episcopal Church
John Timothy Stone
Fourth Presbyterian Church
Joseph Stolz
Isaiah Temple
Thomas V. Shannan
St. Francis’ Roman Catholic Church
Bryan Declines as Nebraska Alternate Delegate
Lincoln Neb May 17 William Jennings Bryan says he will not attend the Democratic national convention as an alternate delegate from Nebraska. He adds that Charles W Bryan, defeated candidate for Nebraska governor, will not run independently. He cites correcting misrepresentations by corporation controlled papers.
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Lincoln
Nebr
William Jennings Bryan
Nebraska
Charlies W. Bryan
Bryan
Sey Eee
Roosevelt Name Incites Roar At Iowa GOP Meet
At Cedar Rapids May 17 the Republican State convention wrestled with delegates chosen to Chicago. Webster county’s Robert Healy urged Roosevelt for President over Senator Albert B. Cummins. Healy called Roosevelt the strongest man, sparking yells and hisses and forcing his retirement.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Chicago
Robert Healy
Webster County
Roosevelt
Albert B. Cummins
Healy
Healey
7000 Marchers Parade in Baltimore for National Preparedness
About 7,000 Baltimore citizens from all classes marched in support of national preparedness. More than 100,000 spectators lined the route while Gov. Harrington and other state officials reviewed the procession. Mayor Preston did not participate and barred the city band from the event.
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Baltimore
E C. Harrington
James H. Preston
Laundress Suspected in Family Wash Money Loss
Mrs. Kaufman reported $700 missing from her bank withdrawal three weeks earlier. She stored $500 and two $100s in a pillow slip hidden in a closet, then suspects the washwoman who received the laundry took the money. Police seek the laundress as clues are pursued in the Third precinct. The article also notes Gov. Tom C. Rye’s renomination by the Democratic State convention.
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Northwest
Mra. Kaufman
Nashville
Tenn
Tom Co. Rye
Governra
J. Kaufman
Convient 4
Landmore
Wention
Twenty-fourth Street
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Kha Far Bineral Srvices
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Mert Chapel
Thos
M. Hindle
Ant Pabahoer
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F. A. Speare
H Street
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Almus R. Speare
Willis B. Speare
Eimer
WM H. Sardo & CO
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Embalators
Mopenn
Automobile & Funerals
Thos. S. Sergeon
St Nw
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Adertaker
Embalmer
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George P. Zurhorst’s Sons, Inc
East Capitol Street
Charles
George F
R. Harris & CO
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Justice
Col. Roosevelt
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J. H. Small & Sons
15Th
Washington
Waldorf-Astoria
Madison Ave
Bell-Ans
Suimer Olive Oil
Tokalon Co., Inc
F St. N. W
Dicker
Jurist
Ay Snell Smith
Charles E. Hughes
Isternational
Enhu Root
Hughes and Fairbanks
Charles Warren Fairbanks
House
ITO
Hitchcock
Frank H. Hitchcock
Republican National Committee
Hurties
Slemp
South
Jnt
Progressive Convention
Horlick’s
Lew Yorke
Paris
SF Street Orner Thirteenth
W.& J. Sloane
H St. N. W
Tennessee
Quantico
St. Johns
7Th Street
Alexandria
The
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