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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1916

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Committee Favors 21 Woman Suffrage at Convention

Debate at the Roosevelt convention centers on a suffrage plank. The resolutions committee favored woman suffrage by a narrow margin but demanded seven absentees before final vote. McKinley said platform decisions would come after nominations, as delegates slowly arrive and the day opens with a contested nomination process and resumed sessions.

Coliseum Nich Republican Party Tom Suathons Resolutions Committee Anjaye Lnmitthe McKinley Hnols

Roosevelt address teased at Chicago convention amid rain soaked day

Report of a formal gathering of leaders who hoped Roosevelt would address the Chicago convention as delegates faced wet streets and unsure prospects. The scene described a damp hall, sparse attendance, and a temporary chair being named amid a tense party atmosphere.

Roose Rhiam Pb Jackson' Invita Roosevelt Valdbleggies Warren D. “Ering Gail

Roosevelt Poised for Bull Moose Nomination Vote

Progressive radicals in Chicago expect Theodore Roosevelt to be nominated by midnight at the Bull Moose convention. Conservatives press for April timing while a heated debate unfolds over the convention’s course and support.

United Chicago Lonel Roosevelt Bull Moose Vention

Republican platform and war stance outlined by KOBARE report

United Press correspondent Carl Ackickell transcribes a Republican convention platform debating war policy and national defense. The text notes resistance to a regular army and emphasizes deterrence, civilian military training, and social justice tied to industry, with references to Mesian and international status.

Prosbout Eee Prshton

Lawson, Maxor Pair in Explosive Plot Claim

Thomas W. Lawson and Maxor appear in a dramatic public notice alleging a plot by Nominate Hughes. The article reports a claim that a major issue is returning, with legal or political implications hinted at by the phrasing and context.

Thomas W. Lawson Maxor AW Nominath Hughes

Plot to Nominate Hughes Sparks Convention Sensation

A dramatic disclosure by Lawson claims Wall Street financiers plot to nominate Hughes at the Republican convention. The explosive circular argues Hughes would be a spontaneous choice, untouched by press, challenging the party’s unity.

Chiral Lawson Amerite Thomas W Incul Free-Lamce Financiers Repubican Ji Wall Street Lawson Hughes Vermont

Wilde Chosen Compromise Candidate Wins Favor of Supporters

A compromise candidate named Wilde wins backing as relief for favored sons. The selection aims to steady factions and secure steady governance amid internal pressure. Strong supporters hail the move as prudent, while opponents warn of concession risks.

Wilde

Fairbanks Favored as Republican Course in Chicago Convention

In Chicago the leading Republican view centers on selecting a compromise candidate at the convention. Fairbanks' managers push their final drive for delegates, asserting a moderate choice can unite the party and win the general election. A strong sentiment favors a tested candidate, with discussions ongoing in the tense political climate.

Chicago Fairbanks

Fragmented OCR summary of election candidate noise

Fragmented OCR text mentions elections and candidates with garbled phrases. It references a United States Senate context and factions seeking a presidential ticket. The readable portions are too incomplete to identify names, dates, or locations with certainty.

Teddy's Picture Trampled by Vandals at Roosevelt Committee Site

Telegraph wires were smashed early today at a Roosevelt committee location at Ave n, with a life sized portrait of Roosevelt left unharmed while other items were damaged. Wreckage scattered across the floor as telegraph lines were cut during the incident. Committee members and operatives sought to identify those responsible.

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Pwerl Quits the B and O Railway Board

United Press report notes J McNeal retires from active service at age twenty years after thirty years in the service of the Baltimore and Ohio. No action on his fourth vice president role. Devereaux elected treasurer, Luckey promoted to assistant treasurer and transfer agent in New York.

United Presa Ork, Inne Baltimore McNeall M2. Devereaux Iw York R.B. Luckey Ridgewtrk Desereux

Terrorize Convention Seeks Sepia Pie Electrien

A terse note mentions a group called Terrorize Convention and references a sepia pie and an entity named Electrien. The fragmented text hints at an event or gimmick but lacks clear details.

Roosevelt Attacks German Americans at National Convention

The narrative notes Colonel Wornie Saye and Roosevelt speaking to the Republican National Convention. Roosevelt denounces professional German Americans accused of terrorizing the convention and asserts the aim is to elect a strong, capable leader in a united party. He contends replicable national unity and expresses interest in addressing the convention if invited.

Theis Wiliam Fekson Marslang Roosevelt Wilson Vleet

Hughes Candidacy Violates Rules Claim

A misheard report alleges campaign rule violations linked to a Oklahoma Democrat, Bill Murray, cited by United Press. The transcript suggests confusion over names and party affiliations, with scattered fragments implying a political dispute and possible corrective statements forthcoming from officials.

United Press Bill Murray Democrat Oklahoma

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