Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 10, Number 148, Decatur, Adams County, 20 June 1912 — Page 1
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iS LEAD THE PROGRESSIVES
Roosevelt Advises Followers to Place Principles Ahead Os Party
LOOKS LIKE TAFT I As the Nominee of the Regular Convention — Both Sides Use Strategy. COLONEL GIVES UP Calls His Men from Committees —Adjourned Until 4 O’clock Today. • < j (United Press Service) Chicago, 111., June 20—(Special to 1 Daily Democrat) —Colonel Roosevelt today repudiated the republican national convention and announced that he was willing to lead an independent movement for what he concedes to be progressive principles. In a careful-1 ly worded statement whiciu he read , to personal advisors, Roosevelt announced his willingness to lead an independent fight for what he concedes • to be the principles of the progressive movement and called on such of nis friends as placed this principle I above party loyalty, who joined in the, I fight. He promised to make the fight to the finish, regardless of the convention and regardless of the number of his followers. He thankel his friends in the republican organization and the party who has fought with . him up until the present time and released them from any obligations other than their own desires to join him in the fight for a principle. Chicago, 111., June 20—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Only a formal ses-1 :
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sion of the republican national convention was held at noon. At 12:02 Chairman Root called the convention to order. Five minutes later an adjournment was made until 4 o’clock this afternoon. (United Press Service.) Chicago, 111., June 20 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The credential committee of the republican national convention gave the Taft forces the victory this afternoon in the case of the two contested delegates from the Ninth Alabama district. Over the protest of the Roosevelt supporters the committee voted to seat the Taft delegates by a vote of 34 to 14. The Roosevelt forces were overruled by Chairman Devine in their effort to have both denied these committeemen from those states in which the delegates are contested. Chicago, 111., June 20- (Special to Daily Democrat) —In a statement to the newspaper men ROosevelt said: “The time has come when T feel that 1 must make certain statements, not merely to honestly elected members of the republican national convention, but to the rank and file of the republican party, and to the honest people of the entire nation. I went into this fight for certain principles. At present 1 can only serve these principles by continuing to bear the responsibilities which their advocacy has brought.” Chicago, 111., June 20—(Special to Daily Democrat) —In accordance with the plans perfected by the Taft leaders a fortnight ago the committee on permanent organization voted today to recommend the temporary organization he made permanent, This will make Senator Root permanent chairman and obviate the necessity of tt test vote on a new man, while at the same time will save time by doing
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I away with the permanent chairman's speech. Chicago, 111., June 20 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —This afternoon the Arizona contest may be passed and the contest from Fourth California district taken up. The Roosevelt leaders are considering taking only four contests, those of Texas and Washington, and in addition Alabama and California. Chairman Devine ceased his alleged “gag rule” so far a sto permit committeemen to explain their vote upon the roll call. Chicago, 111., June 20—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Governor Johnson and Francis J. Heney protested against any delay. They held that the country understood perfectly the moral issue and insisted that it would be unparliamentary tactics. Chicago, 111., June 20—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Colonel Roosevelt has released the delegates pledged to support him in the republican national convention for the presidential nomination. Regis 11. Post, governor of Porto Rico under Roosevelt’s administration, made this announcement today. Roosevelt was in conference with his friends and political advisors during most of the mornifig. That Roosevelt released his delegates from any obligation was taken to mean that they need not support him unless he is their personal choice for the nomination. Former Governor Post said, however, that Roosevelt is "still in the fight.’’ Sudden shifts of tactics made by Colonel Roosevelt and his supporters in the republican presidential nomination struggle made uncertain the outcome of the maneuver. Following the withdrawal of the (Continued on Page 5.) BAKING OF BREAD Exemplified at Gas Office i Wednesday Afternoon by Competent Instructor. I SIXTY SOUVENIRS I In Shape of Loaves of Bread Given Away to Ladies in Attendance. i The first of the series of three-day ' demonstrations at the gas office under the direction of Mr. Kauffman, brought a large attendance of fortyeight ladies Wednesday afternoon. The baking of bread was demonstrated and sixty loaves in the little English tins were baked in the new glassdoor oven. Each lady then was given one of the golden-brown loaves to take home with her as a souvenir of a very instructive and delightful afternoon. At the demonstration this afternoon, bread-making and broiling were demonstrated and the instruction will be carried still further Friday afternoon in the baking of cake. At that time also a gas stove will be given away to some one of the ladies present. The use of paper bags in baking as well as other cookery, was demonstrai 1 Wednesday by Mr. Kauffman when he baked a loaf of bread in one. T : gas company is giving regular mon ly free demonstrations and the Ju :e series is proving of as much merit, T not more, than the preceding ones. o j — BELIEVED TO BE SUICIDE Bloomington, Indiana. June 18.-— Dr. H W. Johnston, head of the Indi I ana university Latin department who last night dropped dead while on a train near here, was a victim of poison, according to a report of physicians who performed an autopsy today. James Lowder, a custodian of the chemical building of the university testified that he gave Dr. Johnson a small quality of cyanide of potassium two weeks ago to be used in I killing a dog. Members of bis family say he ' was worried concerning finances.
ACTIVE STEPS TAKEN. Monmuent Committee Advised to Push Matters Rapidly. It was an enthusiastic meeting of the G. A. R. and Shns of Veterans at the hall Wednesday evening, when the report of the committee to secure a monument for the soldiers of Adams county was heard and the matter taken up in a more general way. Excellent addresses bearing upon the matter were given by S. B. Fordyce, Joshua Parrish* Dr. J. Q. Neptune, F. F. Freeh, J. D. Helm, L. N. Grandstaff, P. L. Andrews, T. R. Moore, D. K. Shackley, D. F. Quinn and others. A resolution was adop :ed that the monument committee b< instructed to devise plans of raisi ig the money for the purpose and ho v it shall be paid, active work on the same to begin at once. The cause is! a worthy one and will, no doubt, have the encouragement of every patriotic citizen. o OTTO THIEME DEAD I Died at Wisconsin Sanitarium Where he Had Gone for Treatment. WORD THIS MORNING Stated Death Occured Wednesday—Remains Arrive Friday Morning. Word of the death of Otto Thieme, son, of Theodore Thieme of Union township, was received this morning by Gustave Reinking, death having occurred at Watertown, Wisconsin, on Wednesday, where he has been for the past year, taking treatment, the '■.ord later being sent to his father. He had been an epilep- ! tic for years, and h?jd been a sufferer all his life, everything in medical skill being done’that was thought would effect a cure. A year or so ago he was taken to a Lutheran sanitarium at Watertown by his father, the institution being famed for cures of this illness, but which never seemed to benefit him in the least. He was past twenty years of age. being the eldest son, and the message received this morning was a sad one to all. The remains will arrive over the Erie at 3:37 Friday morning, as stated in the telegram and will then be taken to the parental home and arrangements made for burial. The last sad rites will be held from the Emmanuel Lutheran church, with the Rev. Bauer officiating. Burial at the church cemetery. HE WILL RE-ENLIST Ed Overly Finishes Term of Service in the United States Navy. TWO WEEKS’ VISIT Here and Then He Goes Back to Re-enlist—Was in Boxer War. Ed Overly, a former Decatur boy, son of Mrs. Abraham Whitright is at home for a two weeks visit from the navy, where he has just completed a three and a half years term of service. Mr. Overly was on the cruiser, Albany, • and has travelled far and wide over the waters. During the Boxer war, h’s ship was in Chinese waters, and what he did not see of the Boxer uprising, be heard from pretty close quarters. He has lately been in Manila. Mr. Overly likes the navy life with Uncle Sam exceedingly well, and after his two weeks' visit, here, he expects to go back and re-enlist. Mr. Overly is a nephew of Jesse Smith of this city, and is well known here. CHILDREN’S DAY EXERCISES The North Salem Sunday school will hold their annual Children’s Day exercises, Sunday evening, June 23rd. Everybody invited.
ERVEN MILLER WED 'ormer Decatur Boy and Miss Lura Robison of Rockford Married *" • ——e— —« < * ON JUNE SIXTEENTH Mr. Miller Has Been Engaged in Baker Business— Will Live There. Friends of Erven Miller, the former Decatur boy, w-ho for two years has hefli engaged in the baker business ?n Rockford, Ohio, will be pleased to hear of his marriage to Miss Lura Robison, a well known Rockford young lady, which took place Sunday, June sixteenth, at the Presbyterian parsonage at Rockford. Mr. Miller is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Miller of this city and in his younger days was one of the Democrat’s carrier boys. He took up the baker s trade then and for some time was employed as baker, both in this city and in South Whitley before going two years ago to Rockford, Ohio, where ho has since been employed by E. F. Roetzer, in his bakery establishment. Mr. Roetzer, who has been in the bakery business for twenty-six years,: speaks very highly of Mr. Miller, stat- | ing to friends here that he was the j best baker he had had during his twen-' ty-six years’ experience. Miss Robi-1 son, the bride, is well and favorably ( known here, having often visited here [ and became acquainted with Decatur friends. Mr. and Mrs. Miller went to 1 housekeeping at once, in Rockford, I having furnished their house in advance, and purchasing their household goods from the Meye, Scherer & ■ Beavers company of this city. EVERYTHING READY I Closing Exercises of St. Jos- ‘ eph’s School This Evening Will be Good. i BOSSE OPERA HOUSE i Two-act Play Will Follow, Commencement Program ■ Rendered First. I All arrangements have been com- 1 pleted for the commencement exer-' cises of rhe St. Joseph's school to be gryen this evening at the Bosse opera house and a full house is assured from the large number of tickets already disposed of. The graduation program will be one of exceptional interest and the class address of Father Travers will no doubt please, and will be an appropriate one for the occasion. The program will be short, consisting of but three numbers, and the address will be followed with the presentation of diplomas by Father Wilken. The play, “The Bell of the Forest," a two-act dramatic play, will be presented by the higher pupils after the graduation exercises, and will also be something altogether different from what has been seen at any previous occasion. The costumes which were ordered from Cincinnati, Ohio, were misdirected and were forwarded to Decatur, 111., but reached this city this afternoon and are ready for the , evening performance. The weather will be such as to make the evening a pleasant one, and a crowded house is promised. o PREBLE LUTHERAN PICNIC. The Preble Lutheran congregation ' will give its annual picnic next Sunday afternoon, June 23rd, in the William Grote grove, a half mile north of Preble. There will be music by the Friedheim band, the children’s day exercises, all sorts of amusements, .preluding bowling alleys, etc., refreshments, and everything to make the day one of pleasure. Rev. Koch, the pastor, and Mr. Goede, the teacher, with the children and other members of the church, will do all In their pow- : er to give a cordial welcome to all. j Everybody invited to attend.
GIVE SOCIAL TONIGHT. A cordial invitation is extended to I all to attend the social to be given this evening by the Ruth Circle of the j Christian church at the home of Mrs. | Minnie Daniels on Sixth street. A 1 : good program has been arranged and i refreshments will be served. Some I unique entertainment features are ar- ■ ranged and a good time will be assur-1 ed. A silver offering will be receiv-1 ed. ' Q , ANNUAL RECITAL’ To be Given Friday Evening at Presbyterian Church by Pupils OF MRS. C. J. LUTZ Will be Big Event—Varied Program in Voice, Piano and Pipe Organ. Plans and preparations are well under way for the annual recital of the music students of Mrs. C. J. Lutz!, which will be given Friday evening ! at the Presbyterian church. This will 1 | be the big musical event of the season | and one to w’hich the large class of I forty-six students in piano, voice and pipe organ, who will have part, eagerly anticipates, as well as the muslc- ! living public. The program is varied, i both as to form and composition and a very rare treat is in store for those I who attend. The class includes the . following: Alta Tceple, Corn Peck, Mildred j Strebe, Marcia Helm, Louvia Stone- ’ burner, Irene Smith, Ruth Mayer, RobI ei t Colter, Veronica Anker, Billy Linn, : Emma Heckman, Joe Burdg, Irwin ' Merry, Alma Brown, Marie Connell, ' Julia Gillig, Crystal Kern, Kathryn | Kocher, Richard Reiter, Mrs. Zeser, j Urcile Amspaugh, Johanna Jaebker, I Mrs. M. Andrews, Abbie Bingham, i Ralph Tyndall, Dora Marshall, Ruth i Patterson, Helen Archer, Portia I Thomas, Ida Fuelling, Matilda BerI ling. May Judy, Mary Brown, Mary i Patten, Effie Patten, Helen Andrews. Bertha Zeser, Ethel Tague, Zelda Schnitz, Doris DeVoss, Gladys McMil- * ’ len, Mary Erwin, Albert Johnson, Inez Coverdale; pipe organ, Lulu Atz.
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MR.PARKER I IS CHOSEN New York Lawyer Selected on Second Ballot as the Temporary Chairman. HAD EIGHT VOTES On First Ballot—James of Kentucky Was Close Second With Six Votes. (United Press Service.) I Baltimore, Md., June 20—(Special i Daily Democrat) - Alton B. Parker ’ was today elected temporary chairman ; of the democratic national convention on the second ballot by the commitee on arrangements, shortly aftpr 3 o’clock today. Only one vote was needed on the first ballot for Parker to have been elected. . --r ♦ (United PresS Service < ’ ‘ Baltimore, Md., June 20—(Special Daily Democrat) —On the first ballot I Parker had 7 votes and Ollie James j of Kentucky, his nearest competitor, ' had 6 votes. On the second ballot the | chairman of the commitee voted with the Parker forces, electing him. The ' seco - d ballot was Parker 8, Henry of 1 Texas. 3; Kern, of Indiana, 1; ■ \ James of Kentucky, 1, and O'Gorman ■ ‘ of New York, 1. ..... (United Press Service) Baltimore, Md., June 20—(Special I Daily Democrat) —With the republican , convention drawing near a sensationi i al close the eyes of the world will now , j be directed toward this eity, where i the next big political drama, the dem- . | ocratlc convention, Is to be staged U next week. Already there is some- . ■ thing doing and this city is filled with 1 political leaders. The first scrap ' came today in the selection of a tem- ■ | porary chairmanfl and resulted in the , honor going to Alton B. Parker. The convention opens next Tuesday. Speculation now as to the permanent organization is rife. Senator Kern of Indiana is most prominently mentioned as permanent chairman.