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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1916
Page
7
James J Hill dies at 82 after a lifetime shaping the Great Northern and related railroads. The funeral will be private at his Minnesota home. Wealth estimated around 290 million to 350 million dollars. Executors to manage Hill’s estate and the famed Northwest expansion legacy.
New Haven May 23 Prof William Howard Taft denied a peace mission by Roosevelt emissaries. He said he had seen no one on such an errand and insisted no one contacted him about peace efforts. News notes recount Hill family railroad influence and the 1901-04 antitrust actions involving Great Northern and Northern Pacific stock.
Senator Knute Nelson of Minnesota offered a tribute to J J Hill praising him as a pioneer of Northwest development. He credited Hill with transforming a wrecked railroad into a statewide system and extending it to the Pacific without subsidies, shaping transcontinental lines and aiding farmers and cities before Hill's death.
Wall Street betting runs active with Chief Justice Hughes as favorite for the Republican nomination. About 225000 dollars, mainly from Chicago, Philadelphia and Boston, reportedly placed for Hughes at even money. Roosevelt bets stood around 75000 at 8 to 5 against. Odds for Root 8 to 1 Fairbanks 15 to 1 Burton 25 to 1 Ford 40 to 1 others 50 to 1.
Chicago May 29 delegates from 25 states and Alaska, authorized by German American churches and organizations, announced a platform of principles. They call for neutrality per Washington, a foreign policy protecting American lives and interests, opposition to policies favoring one belligerent, and unity in party nominations for president in line with these views.
Chicago May 29 State delegates control suggests Hughes will enter race only if a reliable pledge from Progressive leaders guarantees no third ticket. Justice Hughes would resign from the Supreme Court before the first ballot if such authority exists. Negotiations in Chicago over 48 hours seek definitive assurance before the convention.
New York dispatch reports Champ Clark Speaker of the House will not attend the Democratic national convention in St Louis. He was elected Missouri’s delegate at large but cites heavy legislative workload as the reason to keep the House in session. The move affects Republican plans to influence the Chicago gathering.
Special to The Washington Post reports a private wire will run from Chicago to Sagamore Hill for ten days at a cost of 9000 dollars. If conventions run longer the wire stays active. the rate roughly equals 37.50 per hour for a full day. The setup targets Col. Roosevelt and his residence during the eventful period.
A Chicago crowd greets colonel Roosevelt amid a tense GOP scene. National committee control shapes contests with 986 delegates, 493 needed. Insurgency ruled out as committee leaders seek a safe path, favoring non Roosevelt options over a contested nomination.
A threatened work stoppage by about 600 carmen and electrical workers at Washington Terminal may halt trains on lines from Union Station if foremen accused of extortion are not removed. Three trainloads of strikebreakers from New York Philadelphia and Baltimore were brought in. Union Station police increased patrols as talks with company officials and wage demands continue.
Ohio’s Rutherford B Hayes memorial building, costing about 50 000 dollars and built mainly of Ohio sandstone and Vermont granite, will be dedicated in Fremont tomorrow. Prominent speakers will include Secretary of War Newton D Baker Senator Atleo Pomerens Gov Frank B Willis former Gov James E Campbell and John H Clarke of Cleveland.
The piece traces high level GOP maneuvers with Root and Roosevelt aligned against Hughes. Hitchcock forecasts Hughes likely to lead the first ballot, while Du Pont signals willingness to step aside for party unity. Antisuffrage factions organize opposing platforms as convention plans unfold. Senators Weeks Cummins La Follette Knox Brumbaugh prepare for early campaign headquarters openings.
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