Progressives weigh platform as Hughes push intensifies
Chicago dispatch reports the Progressive National Committee forming a publicity group to consult with Republicans on a platform and candidate. The panel headed by Perkins Johnson and Wilkingon could influence Roosevelt and Hughes dynamics as old guards seek to nominate Hughes late and claim credit for pressing the GOP toward a Hughes bid.
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Chicago
Progressive National Committee
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Pri
Georges W. Perkins
Hiram Johnson
California
Horace Wilkingon
Ea Teneran
Cliitago
Dune
Mads Ite
deBnite Ptotter
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Lis
Hughes
As. Ry
Justice Hughes
Frank Hitchcock
Atalemert
Root
New York
Hughes Gevelt
Hoosier Delegation-Strong for Fairbanks
Hoosier Republicans declare for Charles Warren Fairbanks for president as the destined solution for the convention. The Indiana delegation will support Fairbanks with backing from party leaders and supporters.
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Hoosier
Fairbanks
Charles Warren Fairbanks
Toda
Indiana
Brandeis Takes Oath of Office on Supreme Court
Washington January reports Louis D Brandeis became the first Jewish justice to sit on the United States Supreme Court bench taking the oath of office at noon. A distinguished assembly of public men witnessed the ceremony as justices filed into the court chamber and Chief Justice Wright administered the oath in the presence of all court members.
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Congress
Wrightcin
Still Refuses to Make Statement on Disposition
Fragmentary OCR notes from June 5 indicate unclear references to Dr United Pres Washington and a dispute over an accept and red position. No concrete names, events, or outcomes are clearly readable.
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Washington, DD
Republicans Prepare Platform With Tariff and Americanism Focus
Universal Training and preparedness are set as chief issues as the Republican platform is drafted. A tariff plank and vision for protection are debated, with suffragists planning a large demonstration at the convention. A divorce case in Rapids, Michigan aims for July 1 completion as Waite’s estranged wife seeks separation.
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Cidearo
Republicas
Committee On
Wednessey
Cent
Nights of Col e ls Initiation Across Councils
Initiation event linked to multiple councils including Homnt, Ted, Vincennes, and Washington. Details read as fragmented notes from a regional lodge or fraternal group meeting, outlining names and involved groups with unclear dates or sequence.
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Ted
Vincennes
Washington
Knighte of Coluubus Hold Banquet and Initiation
A large assembly from southern Indiana attended a Loogootee Vincennes and Wash initiation at K of C hall. Morning mass at St Marys church featured Rev Hillebrand, with Deacon Hillebrand and Gul-deason. Afternoon degrees, banquet at Simon's hall served by St Marys women, music by Kiefer orchestra, and speeches by Veneman Holland Jena Denuzan Boland and others.
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K. of C. Hall
St. Mary's Church
William A. Jochum
Job H. Hillebrand
Evansville
William V
Rowland Gul-Deason
Father Hillebrand
Kniphts
Simon's Hall
Ising Beinz
Kiefer
Maret
Indiana
Gnartz
Jena
Denuizan
Loogootee
Wiliam V. Boland
Father Hammill
William Heffernan
Walter Smith
Phil McGovern
Langpotee
Mr. Davis
Wnlling
Pythian Knights Honor Dead With Memorial Service
Members of the Pythagorean lodge of Knights of Pythias, in a large gathering, held a memorial sermon for deceased knights at Oak Grove cemetery. Rev W Rader delivered the address, focusing on the lodge creed Friendship Benevolence and Charity and urging active church involvement alongside lodge duties. The group met at Castlehall and marched to the church, where Rev Studer spoke on lodge work and Christian living.
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Pythagorean Lodge of
Knights of Pythias
Moe
W. Rader
Oak Grove
Castlehall
Mr. Studer
Tes
Danion
Pythiae
Indiana
United States
Pearl
Iis Chiarch
Vincenties district Epworth convenes in Joogootee
More than 250 delegates and visitors from 46 Epworth leagues attended the twenty seventh Vincenties district convention in Joogootee over three days. Attendance and membership rose to 1,100 plus, with the Maud Yeas ey fund receiving 25250 for India mission work. Notable program highlights included lectures by Miss Gertrude Voigtlander on Missions and Dr L C Bentley on Echoes From the General Conference.
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Epworth
Joogootee
Vincenties
League of
Maud Yeasey Fund
India
Gertrude ‘Voigtlander
Thdia
Eighth Annual Conference Focused on Missionary Work
The Im patril s Glee club presented a concert with readings by Ralph Smale and solos by Miss J Lisavkeon and illustrated projection by Fulkerson. Sunday attendance reached sixteen people. The gathering emphasized Christian ministry and missionary activity for the region. MeClure of Oaktown was elected penitent of the district, with plans to report next year.
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Impatril S Glee Club
Ralph Smale
J Lisavkeon
Jecthre Fk
Fulkerson
Hlearon- 151
Leasuers
Conn
chapoTming
Gdom
Ueatinn
Oaktown
Wien
OWE MEXICAN ARMY QUIT AND PRIVATE CITIZENS KEEN OUT
Mexican forces withdraw as leaders claim to spare private citizens from politics and plan to settle where work is available. Salazar says he fears arrest in Mexico and claims to have abandoned supplies, implying a withdrawal under Carranza era expectations.
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Bunchi
Elieo
Tex
Glen
Tore
Inez
Prietes
Juarez
Salazar
Mexico
Carranza
Submit Counter Of Mand New York Rail Demands
A June report outlines railroad workers demands and the carriers' counter. The engineers repeat the request for no double compensation and the same classification for train service. The document discusses application of any settlement to protect current compensation benefits and references a lengthy session comparing present rates with proposed terms. John Lhimore was fined in the morning for intoxication.
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New York
Combine Serviche ‘Sesson Opendd
A.R. Garthe
John’ Lhimore
Prison clemency plans loom over arson and murder cases
Newkings Wardlon Alva and Dr Wolfe face state pardons as hearings begin June 19. Wolfe, accused of arson to swindle insurers, rendered a sensational trial with Van Allen Perry Drake witnesses. DeBoard, serving life for murder, seeks clemency amid petitions from relatives and jurors.
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Davi
Hmviay Bee
van Allen
Perry “Drake
Sullivan ‘Courity
Ata
Perry Drake
Ab Periins
J. W. Ratio
Evans- Ville
Perkins
Walker
Oe Wolfe
Bardén
John DeBoard
Daviess County
DeBoard
Knox County
Freight Wreck Delays Passenger Train at Banister
A freight wreck at Banister involves three rail cars overturned injuring one crew member. The incident delayed a passenger train numbered $, stopping service until about 10. Authorities report crews working to clear the line and restore operations.
President Wilson Drafts Note On Carranza Response
President Wilson today prepared a draft reply to Carranza amid U.S. demand for withdrawal of troops or a clear explanation. The administration aims to complete the note before the end of the week to forestall anticipated adverse Mexican actions and influence the convention discussions.
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Wilson
Witdrawal
Ito
Tn Carr
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