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Washington Washington Democrat

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Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1916

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A fragment from a historical newspaper describes the opening of the Republican National Convention with Senator Warren G Harding of Ohio delivering a brisk keynote on Americanism. Delegates, soaked by rain, applaud as the crowd warms to the weather and proceedings.

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Convention Echoes at Chicago Shows Sparse Enthusiasm

Observers note the national convention features almost total lack of forward momentum and crowd energy. Delegates discuss rivals and potential ballots while meetings shift from lobbies to hotel rooms, with progress limited to talks and conjecture. A tabulated vote tally is mocked by lingering drafts of speculation as Hughes remains a focal point.

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Tornado Alarm Triggers City Warnings Tonight

Fragments describe a tornado alert issued after 5 PM with local neon signals and a tense standoff as residents respond. Reported attempts to reach emergency services and scattered alarms marked a panic moment across the city.

Blo Boom for Shoals

A dramatic burst of activity centers on Shoals as developments accelerate. Local officials and business interests push plans forward, signaling a period of rapid growth and new opportunities for the community.

Plan to develop iron and shale resources near Shoals

Drifters took samples of shale and iron deposits around Shoals in Martin County as part of a scheme by Way Italists to build a mill and hundreds of homes. Drillers worked in tents to study resources, with deeds expected soon, amid talk of reviving local iron ore and shale production once active near Ironton.

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Mexican bandit executed at Santa Rosa for mass killings

Pablo Lopez a Villa lieutenant was executed by firing squad in Santa Rosa Chihuahua after leading the Columbus New Mexico raid that killed 18 American soldiers. He expressed no remorse saying he faced the firing squad for his country. He left letters to his wife and father. Also reported are quadruplets born June 4 1915 to Mrs. F M Keys and a Kansas City auto fatality case where Ralph Smiley received two years imprisonment.

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Me Dated Republican Unity Appeal In 1920 Convention

United Press report on the keynote address by Warren G. Harding at a Republican convention. He urged harmony, unity, and a return to core Republican principles, criticizing Wilson era excesses and stressing a protective policy, productive tariff, and national defense. He warned against military restraint and called for loyalty to the party's enduring ideals.

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Fragmentary 19th century prose on world war era progress

A fragmentary passage reflects on American progress through war era chapters and republican credit. The text hints at a discussion about the world at war and its impact on national progress, without clear specifics or context.

Papen in Holland Aims to Influence Public Opinion

Amsterdam June 7 Capt Franz von Papen recalled at U S request as military attache in Washington arrives in the Netherlands. The Telegraf says he seeks information on munts and political mature and to watch foreigners visiting Holland while also aiming to influence public opinion in favor of Germany.

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Washington Drys Face Move as Trial Nears

In a tense session in the Martin circuit court, attorneys clashed over a change of venue for the administration versus Cornell case. Judge Gwin overruled the request, ensuring his seat for the trial. Police chief McCriskaken coordinated liquor-sale restrictions as Washington state nears a full dry status, with wholesalers warned and one licenseholder nearing shutdown. A crowd gathered but dispersed quietly by 11 pm Tuesday, marking the end of the last riotary disturbance as enforcement tightens.

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Roosevelt Emerges As Convention Mobilizes Support

At the Chicago auditorium, June 7, Theodore Roosevelt dominates as Robbins hails him as the greatest leader of our time. Supporters chant We want Teddy as progressives outnumber regulars, the crowd roaring through hours of demonstrations and speeches while delegates arrive, songs rise, and the atmosphere tightens for the convention’s decisive moment.

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