Hughes Named as Likely Republican Nominating Hope
Chicago dispatch reports Hughes remains the favored field choice for the Republican national convention. Oregon primary results and a rising Hughes tide alarm the party old guard who fear a split if Hughes is not tamed. Roosevelt’s approaches and conservative leaders like Burton Weeks and Sherman are said to be out of contention.
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Sherman
Ford Furns
Roosevelt
Wrahington Post
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Supreme Court
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Crane
Penrose
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Justice Hughes
Elihu Root Mesers Burton
Hughes Leads Oregon Primary With 25 000 Plurality Over Cummins
In Oregon's state wide primary count 69 percent of votes tabulated with four counties left, Charles K Hughes leads Republican field by about 16 000 over Albert B Cummins. Cummins holds more than double Theodore Burton in votes while Roosevelt’s line is negligible. Democrats rally behind Wilson. Marshall defeats Major for Vice President.
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Hughes
Cummins
Oregon
Portland
Oreg
Charlies K. Hughes
Albert B. Cummins
Theodore Burton
Ohio
Col
Roosevelt
Wilson
Marshall
Elliott W. Major
Missouri
Hughes and Roosevelt Favorites of Delegates From Pennsylvania
Special to The Washington Post. May 21. The Pub- No Ledger canvassed Pennsylvania delegates to the Republican national convention and found Hughes and Roosevelt as the top preferences for president. Roosevelt received the strongest backing, with many advocates vocal in praise. Knox appears as a strong favorite in the western end of the state among business leaders.
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Roosevelt
Pennsylvania
Washington Post
Philadelphia
Pub- No Ledger
Knox
Columbus
Ohio
Theodore HE. Burton
Harding
Justice Hughes
Buckey State
Burton
Madison
Wic
Wisconsin
Leonard Wood
Madison News
Milwaukee News
HE. E. Garrison
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Rough Riders
Buch
Cuba
Gen Wood
Suffragists Campaign for Col Roosevelt President Beginnings
The Washington Post reports a nation wide suffrage drive to elect Theodore Roosevelt president. Harriet Vittum of Chicago outlines a National Women's Progressive League plan at the Hotel Manhattan asProgressives seek to swing women voters to Roosevelt on either the Progressive or Republican ticket. Oregon primary results deepen the split with Hughes leading in the bull moose era. Ford looms as a potential spoiler with a $1 million plan to defeat Roosevelt if he runs.
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Washington Post
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Manhattan
Roosevelt
Harriet Vittum
Chicago
Northwestern University
Women's Progressive League
Miga Vittum
Col Roosevelt
Women’s Progressive Association
Hastern States Committee
Charles Sumner Bird
Winston Churchill
Francis Hyde
Mary Ingham
Herbert Knox Smith
V. G Simkhovitch
Misa Alice Carpenter
Henry Ford
Ford
Jews Observe Flower Day fundraising for Palestine aid
Jewish Flower Day in Washington raised about 400 for the National Fund Council. Adas Israel Temple members and Young Women’s Hebrew Association members visited homes distributing literature and collecting contributions. An evening program at the temple featured Rabbi Grossman, a stereopticon exhibit, Sol Gluck recitation, and the Adas Israel choir conducted by Prof. Arthur Green. Martinsville obituary notes death of B F Stevens prominent stock farm and dairy owner.
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Washington
National Fund Council
Adas Israel Temple
Grossman
Celia Sheffermann
Misa Bessie Bach- Tach
Calia Wolf
Anna Grossberg
Lena
Ras Hirachmann
Dobkin
Young Women’s Hebrew Aa-botration
Adas Israel Bible Class
Adaa Israel Junior League
Rabbi Grossman
Sol Gluck
Adas Israel Choir
Arthur Green
Leopold Glushak
Ohio Buckeye delegates split on Roosevelt as Garri son ads seek Wood support
Ohio 48 delegates pledged for Col Burton show division with only four favoring Roosevelt while Harding and Hughes attract some backing. Wisconsin campaign for Gen Leonard Wood opens with a wanted ad listing supporters and claims strength among Roosevelt allies and defense advocates.
Contempt Ruling Over Returns Could Cast Shadow on GOP Delegates
In a letter dated yesterday Frank J Hogan, the returning board member George C Gertman described the board’s decision awarding the Chicago convention delegate seat to Miller Chase as contempt for the board’s certificate. He claimed the election must be canvassed behind closed doors and that ballots and evidence should be destroyed, noting a plurality of over 4,000 for Hogan over Miller-Chase. Ballot boxes were opened publicly with observers present, including The Washington Post and Washington Herald representatives.
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Frank J Hogan
Returning Board
George C Gertman
Election Board
Miller-Chase
Hogan-Williston
Charles Linkins
Miller-Chaze
Chicago
Gertmans Jetter
Hogan Treads
Miller-Chaste
Snyder
Vast Naval Mass Welcomes 50,000 At Boston Yard
Fifty thousand people attended an open air mass at the navy yard in Boston to honor deceased sailors and marines. A parade led by military and civic groups preceded the service, with Cardinal O Connell among attendees. The mass was celebrated by Rt Rev Mgr John B Peterson of St John s Seminary and preached by Very Rev Charles W Lyons SJ president of Boston College.
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Havy Yard
Department of Massachusetts
Army and Navy
Union
Cardinal O'Connell
Mgr
John B Peterson
St John's Seminary
Charles W. Lyons
Boston College
Alfred N Dalrymple Dies in Dover Auto Crash
Alfred N Dalrymple, longtime Essex County Republican leader, died in a Dover hospital from injuries after an automobile accident near Dover. He was en route to Newark with his wife and two friends when the car veered off a road, overturned, and pinned him beneath the wreckage. His death comes as he was poised to lead New Jersey’s delegation to the Chicago convention.
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Newark
Alfred N Dalrymple
New Jersey
Dover
Dalymple
Dalrymple
Essex County
Republican Committee
Chicago
Fairbanks Campaign Opens Chicago Headquarters
Joseph B Keating of Indianapolis arrived to open Fairbanks campaign headquarters for the Republican presidential nomination. Headquarters to be ready in a large hotel within ten days. J M Dodson of Kansas City prepared a compulsory arbitration plank for the resolutions committee, urging a constitutional amendment and remedial legislation to safeguard capital and labor interests.
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Chicago
Joseph B Keating
Indianapolis
Charles W. Fairbanks
Keating
J. M. Dodson
Kansas City
Aero Club to Present Fast Plane to New Mexico Guard
The Aero Club of America purchases the Victor Carlstrom fast twin motor aeroplane used in Newport News to New York flight, to gift to New Mexico National Guard on border duty. It will be equipped with a two pounder gun and air company, costing about 710,000, with 7500 raised by club and 2500 by New Mexico guard. The shipper is expected by midweek, with Lt Ralph Baker in Los Angeles for training. War Department aviator assignment requested.
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Victor Carlstrom
Newport News
Aero Club of America
National Guard of
New Mexico
Aero Club
London
New Mexico Guard
Bronson M. Cutting
Ralph Baker
Los Angeles
War Department
Missing Nelms Sisters May Be Alive in Alaska
Messages to a Georgia paper claim Eloise Nellms and her sisters Dennis and Beatrica Nelms, last seen over two years ago in Atlanta, are alive in Alaska. Innes and wife once faced a murder charge tied to the Nelms case, were freed, now jailed for larceny after trust related to the disappearance.
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Rilings
Snohomish
Wash
W J McGuiness
Eloise Nelms
Dennis
Beatrica Nelms
Alaska
Victor E. Innes
San Antonio
Innes
Nelme
Dapaon City
McGuiness
Woman dies at 105 in Florence long charitable life
Mrs Lucy Alexander mother of Francesca Alexander the artist and author died in Florence at 105. She supported 40 families with annual pensions and engaged in many charities. Born in Cambridge Massachusetts she lived in Boston and Florence before passing. Her estate is valued at about $6 000 000.
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Lucy Alexander
Francesca Alexander
Florence
How to Heal Skin Diseases From a Baltimore Doctor
A Baltimore doctor recommends simple home treatment for eczema ringworm rashes and similar skin troubles using Resinol Soap and Ointment. Bath affected areas with warm water until crusts soften, dry gently apply a thin layer of ointment and cover with a light bandage twice daily. Sample free Dept 30 A Bealhol Baltimore Md.
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Bealhol
Tornado wipes Kemp City with nine dead and destruction
A Kemp City Oklahoma Denison Texas tornado killed nine and injured eighty eight. Only three small dwellings remain as twelve businesses and sixty residences were demolished. A two year old child was hurled 160 yards yet survived with minor injuries. Emergency aid arrived hours later as merchants doubt rebuilding. A second tornado hit Kirksville Missouri causing one death and several injuries.
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Maryland Delegation Faces Battle Over Weeks in Chicago
Baltimore May 21 Senator Weeks is expected to garner a half dozen votes or more from the Maryland delegation when ballots start in Chicago. If Weeks withdraws the running may trigger a stampede toward Hughes among Maryland delegates.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
Weeks
Maryland
Chicago
Hughes
Russian Duma official says friendly ties with United States
Protopopoff, vice president of the Russian Duma and leader of a delegation in the United States, says Russians are amiably disposed toward America and respect the American character. He argues Russia is underdeveloped and seeks American work example and technical know-how.
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Washington Post
London
AIC
Russa
United States
Russia
Trussia
Waite Trial Opens in Murder of Father in Law
New York May 21 The trial of Dr Arthur Warren Waite for the murder of his wealthy father in law John E Peck of Grand Rapids begins tomorrow morning. One hundred fifteen witnesses have been summoned including his wife Clara Peck Waite who has sued for divorce. Twenty other Grand Rapids witnesses arrived to testify. The defense plans an insanity plea asserting dual personalities. Alonsits will testify for both sides.
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New York
Arthur Warren Waite
John E . Peck
Grand Rapids
Waite
Clara Peck Waite
Two Die for Friend in Canal Rescue Attempt
In New Orleans on May 21 Louis Pinero, George Troescher, and William Buhler, all under 24, attempted to rescue a drowning friend in a rain-swollen canal. Buhler was seized by a cramp. Troescher and Pinero went to his aid but all three drowned.
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Louis P'neru
George Troescher
William Buhler
Buhler
Troescher
Hig
Pinero
Club Women Gathering Opens National Federation Convention
New York May 21 Thousands of delegates gathered for the General Federation of Women's Clubs convention opening tomorrow. It is expected up to 20,000 women from every state and Cuba, Porto Rico, the Philippines, Japan, and China will attend. New York clubs prepared elaborate entertainment and a program covering all aspects of women’s activity includes social events and excursions to city sites.
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New York
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Japan
China
Wll
Any Man's Race as Roosevelt or Hughes Nominated
Republicans edge toward a Roosevelt or Hughes nomination at Chicago with curbs on withdrawals. Curtis calls the race any man's. McKinley hints at Sherman as a potential compromise. North Carolina primaries June 3 draw attention as Roosevelt and Hughes vie for southern delegates.
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Kansas
Roosevelt
William B McKinley
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