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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-06-15

preciated their loyalty to him and
their efforts to get him nominated, but
that he thought the time had come
when carrying out the spirit OF the
statement of the Progressive national
committee In January and the state
ment made by him In Trinidad in
February. II was their duty to present
an alternative name on which he
hoped the Republicans and Progress
sives could unite. He presented the
name of Henry Cabot Lodge. He
quoted the three paragraphs of his
telegram to w. B. Jackson of Mary.
land.
He stated that Mr.. Lodge had been
. member OF the lower house OF con-
gress and OF the senate of the United
States for thirty years: that he was
man of the highest integrity, great far
sightedness, and of wide vision as to
national needs. and qualified In every
way for the high Office of president.
The Republican convention opened
at the Coliseum at IL a. M, June 7.
Senator Warren g. Harding of Ohio
was elected temporary chairman, and
he delivered a speech setting forth
conservative Republican principles.
Following this the regular committees
were appointed and organized and rou.
tine convention business went for
ward. There was only moderate ex.
preston OF enthusiasm at any time.
With the hope of agreeing an a presi.
dental candidate whom both parties
might support, the Progressives, in
convention at the Auditorium, and the
Republicans appointed a Joint confer.
ence committee Thursday. and this
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-06-15

the convention met at noon Saturday
indications pointed to the naming of
the New York man and the vote was
Overwhelmingly Hughes from the mo-
ment the first state---Alabama--wa
called upon. He was given 949h !;
Roosevelt, 1914 DUPONT, 8; Weeks,
3. Lodge. Z. and LaFollette, 3. Only
494 votes were necessary for the nomi-
nation.
Compromise Candidate Refused.
The nomination of Hughes came at
ter the Republicans turned down the
proposal of Col. Theodore Roosevelt
that United States Senator Henry Ca
bot Lodge Of sachusetts be named
as compromise candidate.
The action OF the Progressives in
tabling the suggestion of their leader
was read before the Republican dele
gates and Chairman Harding an
nounced that the message would be
recorded in the proceedings of the
convention.
Roosevelt In q telegram to the Pro.
gressive convention received In the
morning suggested the name of Sena-
tor Lodge as a compromise candidate
upon whom both progressives and Re-
publicans could unite.
Mr.. Roosevelt said that ut about five
he WAS notified by the Progressive
conferees that they had come to no
conclusion with the Republican con-
ferees and that the Republican con.
ferees had again asked for any sug.
gestion of name as a candidate from
the Progressive conferees.
He then wrote to the Progressive
conferees stating that no deeply ap.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-06-15
TEUT0N CASUALTY LISTS
QUOTED IN STATEMENT

London, June 13.-Germany I'D to
the end of May had lost 2,924,5S6 SOL
diers, Of whom 734.4l2 were killed. &C
cording to a British official tabulation
of the German casualty lists given
out here. The compilation did not in
clude German losses in naval engage
ments or in the fighting in the Ger
man colonies.
The losses since June / are believed
to have been sufficient to bring the to-
tai casualty list in excess of 5000 900.
Quotes German Lists.
The British official statement quotes
the German casualty lists for the
month of May as placing the total
German losses in killed, prisoners and
wounded at Io2,507. This number it
Is pointed out. brings the German to-
tai losses. exclusive of naval and CO.
lonial casualties to 2,924,5S6.
The German figures in the Nav list.
as enumerate in the British account,
are as follows:
Dead. 22,471.
Wounded 1905.
Prisoners and missing, 1861.
Total, 102.507.
The German official lists of casual
ties up TO the end of May give these
totals:
Wounded, 1,S5l.652.
Prisoners and missing. 3Ss.522.
Total, 2,924.5S6,
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-06-15
Dec. Oath, 1915. Norman, Neb.
Prove What Swamp-Root VIII Do For 70
Not Available This Year.

Rev. w. H. Book, pastor of the
Tabernacle Christian church of Column
bus. is telling story told him by a
schoolteacher In county not far from
Bartholomew. The teacher and the
township trustee were talking over
plans for the annual school commence
ment. The question of a speaker for
commencement arose.
Let's get this here Rip Van Win
kle to make the speech" suggested
the township trustee.
Who?" asked the surprised
teacher.
Why, this here Rip Van Winkle."
the trustee replied. I've heard a
good deal about him and | thought
maybe he might make a right smart
speech"
The teacher had to tell the trustee
that Rip was not available for COM
nencement addresses this year.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-06-15
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SuHraa'sts at ST. Louis hopeful.

st. Louis. Jane lS,-Hope was high
In suffrage circles that the Democratic
national convention will incorporate
an equal rights plank in It's platform.
No official declaration Of the con-
vention's Intentions was forthcoming,
Tor until the resolutions committee in
appointed there will be meme to sneak
authoritatively is 20 what viii be done
with the proposed n,ank. but suffrage
leaders regard the attitude of many
Democratic leaders toward their cans.
As decidedly friendly,
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-06-15

Chicago.-~Charles II. Hughes of
New York and Charles Warren Fair
banks OF Indiana are the nominees
Of the Republican party according to
the verdict OF the delegates In con-
vention assembled In this city ON Sat.
urday. Hughes was named on the
third ballot and the voting was halted
To make the nomination unanimous be.
fore half Of the states had been polled.
Fairbanks was selected as the run.
ming mate on the first ballot. His
name was placed In nomination by
John Wanamaker of Philadelphia.
Almost at the same time Theodore
Roosevelt was unanimously named as
the Progressive candidate for presi-
dent at the Bull Moose" convention
n few blocks away. For two days
George w. Perkins and other Progress.
sive leaders held the delegates In
check hoping that a compromise can
didate might be agreed upon by the
two parties, but they would no longer
be stayed when 1t was seen that the
nomination OF Hughes was to he of.
fected by the Republicans. John M.
Parker OF Louisiana was named as the
candidate for vice president.
The naming of the associate justice
OF the Supreme court OF the United
States was the signal for wild out.
burst OF cheering In the Coliseum
the scene OF many demonstrations dur.
Ing the convention. Likewise the nam.
inK OF the big CHIEF of the Progress
siyes permitted his followers to let
loose their pent.up enthusiasm that
fairly rocked the Auditorium.
Named on Third Ballot.
Two unsuccessful ballots were taken
BY the Republican delegates before
they adjourned Friday night. When
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-06-15
REPORTS OF RAPID SPREAD OF
ANTi-AMERIcAN FEELING POUR
IN FROM coNsULs IN
NORTHERN MEXICO.
NEW FORCE OF 1900 MEN
TO FILL GAP, BAKER SAYS
Patrol of Three Cavalrymen Fired on
Near Hachita and One Private
Wounded -- Considerable Un-
rest in Region of Vera
Cruz Reported.

Washington, June IA. - With ] 1900
additional regular troops ordered to
the Mexican border and reports of the
rapid spread of anti-American feeling
continuing to pour in from consuls all
over Northern Mexico administration
officials made no attempt to disguise
their uneasiness. 1t was admitted
officially that there is growing alarm
over what the agitation may produce
and over the possibility of an attack
on General Pershing's expedition.
No case of personal attack up Am.
erican residents in Mexico has been
reported. although there have been at
tacks on vacant consulates and other
American property.
Mexicans Fire on Cavalry Men.
The new force sent to the border,
Secretary Baker said, was to fill in
gaps in the guard The secretary said
there is no present intention of call
ing our additional National Guards
regiments for border duty
General Mann, commanding at Lar
SaSs AOPcit IhdI q pdlioi vi III CO
cavalrymen was fired on during the
night of June 10, near Hachita and
Private w. l.. Saunders, Troop K,
Twelfth cavalry. slightly wounded.
A message from Captain Burrage,
commanding the battleship Nebraska
at Vera Cruz said there was consid.
cradle unrest in that region.
Carranza Troops Idle.
Where his regular troops are in con-
troll, apparently General Carranza has
tried in most cases to prevent the
holding Of anti-American meetings.
There are instances. however, where
the troops appear to have stood idly
by while agitators stirred up antag-
onism against the United States.
Several consular agents have frank
ly declared that any eventuality might
be expected if the agitation continues
to spread
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-06-15


committee met at the Chicago club.
Shortly after midnight II was an
nounced that no progress had been
made toward fusion Of the two parties.
The Republican members OF this
committee were Senator Reed Smoot
OF Utah. w. Murray Crane. ex-senator
from Massachusetts; Senator William
r. Borah OF Idaho. Nicholas MURRAY
Butler OF New York. president of Co
iumbia university: A. r. Johnson of
Ohio. former congressman. The Pro
sresslve members were Gov. Hiram
Johnson of California, Horace s. VII.
kinson OF New York. Charles ]. Bona.
parte OF Maryland. former attorney
general, John NJ, Parker OF Louisiana
George w, Perkins Of New York.
Nominating speeches began in tho
Republican convention about three
o'clock Friday afternoon, and nomina-
tons were closed before eight o'clock
Balloting began at once. Two ballots
were taken before adjournment for tina
night.
SO" aioStesSifS convention 0n6Nnd
at exactly the same time the Repuhli-
cans started their meeting. Temno.
rary Chairman Raymond Robins deliv.
cred the Progressive policy speech
Routine business followed-but IL
wasn't routine in the same way as tina
Republican session was. The Progress
sives, with such men as William Allen
White, Victor Murdoch and Hiram
Johnson, were loudly enthusiastic
This convention was really an explo-
sive affair-cheers. table pouudinr
radical talk and all that.
1t is said that George W. Perkins
and some others Of the Progressive
group had hard time keeping the
radical element from nominating
Colonel Roosevelt shortly after the
show started. The conservatives lived
in the hope OF fusion with the Re-
puhitcans. The radicals said they
didn't care what the Republicans did,
They wanted Teddy" and they want
ed him quick. There was no dicker.
Ing spirit In these fellows.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-06-15
Truman society cannot Be stable
unless 10 progressive"
Tho common welfare must be thu
supreme law"
Self-preservation

A New Yorker tells Of a married
couple no observed At country fair
IN Ohio. They found themselves i'm
the center Of quite = crowd near one
OF the amusement booths. and the hus.
oand addressed his wife In this wise:
/ say. dearie. think you'd better
give ME the lunch basket. Don't van
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-06-15
Physiological Gem.

Recently. in an examination Of
some school papers the following ex.
haustive definition was returned in
answer to the question. What IL q
germ"
"A germ In . very little thing.
smaller than the smallest thing that
can't be seen, and the only way to
Kill 1t is to hold dioxygen under its
nose"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-06-15
CARRANz,STAs CAPTURE

TWIN 5ANDif IEaUERS
Laredo, Texas. June 13.-Car-
rnza troops and Mexican bandits I
engaged in a battle at Sanches. I
Mexico. 20 miles south of Nueyo
LAREDO, which resulted in the cap .
ture of four bandit leaders. The
outlaws were a part Of Luis De Ia I
B" Rosa's band, according to accounts I
OF the Battle which reached the .
border.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-06-15
Disappointing.

II read today said the young man
beside the girl on the sofa, that the
chance of two fnger-prints being alike
Is not one in 100000, 900"
That's awfully disappointing news,
dear" replied the sweet young thing:
Il thought we had everything in COM
mon"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-06-15

oUfcers OF the Equitable Lite and OK.
tending to other companies, 1905.
Refused nomination Of Republicans
Tor mayor Of New York. 1905.
While governor Of New York his ad-
nlnlstration was marked by the public
utliitlss bill. new insurance code,
Reorganization Of the banking system.
registration Of iobbyists, m employer
liability law, suppression Of race track
gambling. the so-csnt oas bill and
graduated inheritance tax.
In 1907 two Of his remarks became
famous. These were:
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-06-15
Siavs Sink IS Turk Shics.

Odessa, via London, June lS.-Rus-
sian torpedo boat destroyers have
sunk IL large Turkish ships laden with
merchandise of the Anatolian coast
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-06-15
CAREER OF HUGHES

Born April, 1852
Admitted 10 bar, 1854.
Elected governor OF New York. 1908.
Elected governor for second term,
1908.
Appointed supreme court justice,
1910.
WHAT HE HAS DONE.
investigated GAS monopoly and aid.
% IN ieuislatton for relief In 1905.
Began famous life Insurance hives
tI0ation originating In . quarrel among
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-06-15


Hills VI
gave oral vote ~
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-06-15

Most of the light rays from metallic
ilament electric lamps are radiated
at right angles from the filaments.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-06-15
THOUSANDS RECOMMEND THIS
RELIABLE KIDNEY MEDICINE

] wish to state that in the seven years
that / have sold DR.. Kilmers Swamp
Root / have never known of single Gus
toner who did not feel satisfied with the
results obtained from it's use and speak
very favorably regarding Swamp Root.
They always come back and ask for it and
that in itself is a sufficient guarantee Of
the value of the preparation in the trou-
bles for which it is intended. 1t is splen-
did kidney medicine and / take happiness
in handling and selling same.
Very truly yours,
LIENHART PHARMACY,
c. J. Lienhart, Prop.
Dec. oath, 1915. Norman, Neb.
Prove What Swamp. Root VIII Do For Yos
Send ten cents to DR.. Kilmer & Co.,
Binghamton, N. Y, for a sample size bot
tie. 1t will convince anyone. You will
also receive a booklet of valuable infor-
nation, telling about the kidneys and blad-
der. When writing, be sure and mention
this paper. Regular fifty-cent and one
dollar size bottles for sale at all drug
stores.-Adv.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-06-15
HUGHES IS NAMED
BY REPUBLICANS
Associate Justice Of Su-
preme Court Nominat-
cd for President Of
United States.
"MO0SERS' FOR T. R.
Refuse to Accept Senator LODGE
Of Massachusetts as Com
promise Candidate.
Is NAMED By RECLAMATION
Fairbanks and Parker Of Louisiana
Selected ~ Running Mates
Story Of the Two Big CHI
cauo Conventions.
Republican Ticket
For prsstdent: Charles z. Huahes
o. Nav York.
For vice president: Charles w.
Fairbanks Of indiana.
Progressive Ticket
IS NAMED BY ACCLAMATION
Fairbanks and Parker OF Louisiana
Selected - Running Mates
Story Of the Two Big Chi
caoo Conventions.
Progressive Ticket

For president: Theodore Roosevelt
o. New York.
For vice president: John N. Park.
er OF Louisiana.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-08-19

ITO hold ts place in the sun, is the avowed purpose
of great nations conflict. To hold tits place in
the is the object of every business In the great
fight for industrial and commercial supremacy.
To be able hold ts place in the sum- the supreme
of asphalt roof 1t is the sum- rain
that plays havoc with roof If it resist the drying
process of the beating down upon it, day after
day, the rain will affect 1t except TO wash
it clean and keep it sanitary.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-08-19

Geo. Hamilton Corner ......,... 1900
w J Johns Livery .............. 500
Frank Johnson Services ....... 800
w d. vanAllen Justice fee ....10.S5
Arthur Ames Justice fee.......9S.S0
w H. Morrison Justice fee ..., 500
Jesse Allen Und Sher.. 1904
Will Broad City marshal ........ 30
Wesley Rice Constable. ......... SIS
Albert Slapp Sew & Exp ......a 4SS2
+. c. Lacessell Sev & EXP. 1910
Chas. Mcfarland Dep Sher fee 21.S0
VIM Eldred Dep Sher fee ....... 7.95
Lawrence Luba Interpreter. .,... 800
John Trombley Dep Sheriff ....15.00
John w Daley Dep Sheriff $500
John Chard Dep Sheriff. .47.62
John Lind Dep Sheriff ...... 1.40
jess lessen Dep Sheriff ,,...... 20.45
Silas Moore Dep Sheriff ..... 1900
r. Antonelli Dep Sheriff ..,.... 1920
Mich Tele Co Rent & Toll. -. .14.53
&C.. c. Rite Toll ............ lis
Mich Tele Co. Rent & Toll. .. POOP
Stambo Hospital Services. 5000
Or. w $. Haines Exam Bre child 10000
Lillian Lindstrom Steno. .,.,. $500
Mrs Keast Juvenile Matron. 10000
Geo. c. Higbee Ser Pros. Atty. ..7.15
w c. Brownsor Livery .......... $500
C. Falls Liver 90
c. Falls Livery Liv-Morrison. -. $50
stambo Livery iv-Mason ....... 7.50
VIM Moss Livery Mason. .... 400
Lndwall a Lindstrom Liv Mason. 200
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-08-19
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
July 20. 1916.

July %, 1916.
Meeting Of the Board Of Supervisors
Of Iron County. Michigan held in the
supervisors room at the City OF Crys-
tai Falls this Goth day of July. 1916.
The meeting was called to order by
w j. Richards chairman with the fol-
lowing members present: Olson.
Erikson, Udd. Wanzer Jacka, Oster-
berg Rowe Williams, Richards Alb
sent Corbett.
The minutes Of the last meeting
were read and approved
The auditing committe made their
report to the board as follows:
Joseph Dorm wild cat bounty ~. 800
Joseph Dorm Wolf bounty 800. 5000
Sam Habamer Wolf bounty ..... 5000
II. l.. Fullerton Wolf Bounty $500
Frank Forest Wild cat bounty -. 800
Chas Shallman Wolf bounty 10000
Geo. Hamilton Coroner fee .....120 90
Ole Lundin Juror ............ 100
John G. Rogers Juror ........... / 30
Sigrid Youngren Juror ......... 100
SiXtus Anderson Juror ........ 100
Jas. Doucette Juror ............ 100
Sam Mclean Juror .............. 100
V. A. Dorrard Witness .......... 5.25
Archie McRae Witness ......., 5.25
Mac Morrison Witness. ......... 5.25
Floyd Churchill Witness ....,. 5.25
W. ]. Johns Witness .......... 200
John Chard Reporter ........ 800
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-08-19

John Williams Ser Supr. .......6.52
T.. j. Wanzer Ser Supr. .6.52
Chris Rowe Ser Supr. ........9.6S
Charley Olson Ser Supr. ...7.12
Diamond Drill Publishing -. 1888
Martin Nicholson Ser Alpha case. 2053
Tom Lawrey Ser Alpha case. -. 1410
Jim Duffy Ser Alpha case. -. 1000
o. b. Johnson Ser Alpha case. !. /. 500
VIM. Roth Ser Alpha case 1900
John Trombley Dep Sheriff 80. 500
II. G. Hoopingarner Sup. .. 5000
Chas Neugebauer Sup. ..97
John Trombley Dep Sheriff. 49,. 1886
c.. Treasurer Exp acct. ..51.50
j. S. Jacka,
John Erikson.
Moved by supervisor Jacka aud sup
ported by supervisor wanzer that the
report OF the auditing committee be
approved and accepted; that the clerk
and chairman be instructed to draw
orders for the same
Roll called on the above motion as
follows: ayes. supervisors Olson.
Erikson, Udd. wanzer. Jacka, Oster-
berg. Rowe. Williams, Richards. Nays.
none.
Motion carried.
| Moved by supervisor Olson and supS
ported by supervisor osterberg that
the clerk be instructed to notify the
sheriff that il Is the sentiment of the
board TO hold up the payment Of all the
bills that are not presented to said
board for payment within thirty days
from time OF service rendered. said
bills to be held up the same number
Of days as held by the party presenting
same.
| Motion carried.
Moved by supervisor Osterberg and
supported by supervisor Erikson that
the clerk be instructed 10 draw an
order in favor of W j. Falkensten
General Inspector of the G. M. 6 st.
Paul Ry Co. for the sum of $S0.0s re-
ceiv' as restitution moneys under tho
order of the Circuit Court and belong
ing to said Railroad Company.
Roll called on the above motion as
follows; ayes. supervisors Olson.
Erikson, Udd. Wanzer. Jacka, oster-
berg, Rowe, Williams Richards. Nays,
none. ~
Motion carried.
Moved by supervisor Osterberg and
supported by supervisor Erlkson that
Chas. Fl. Watson be appointed to all
tend the meeting Of the State Board
OF Equalization at Lansing. Michigan
his expenses TO be paid by the County.
Motion carried.
! Moved by supervisor Osterberg and
supported by supervisor Udd. that the
chairman w. J. Richards be instructed
to purchase two Blood hounds for Iron
County.
Motion carried ~sar
On motion the board adjourned until
September 9th, 1916 at nine O'Clock
! A. NJ
John Wall
Clerk.
W J Richards. f.
/
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-04-22

palms and fern baskets. the ideal day
making the outdoor setting unusually
enjoyable. -
Miss Ross was assisted. by her
mother, Mrs. George Ross, and by
Mrs. Francis Terrier and Miss Del
phine Ferrier.-Berkeley, CAL, Ga.
zette ~... -.
y ~ - az" .@5.z
Expected From Honolulu.
Mrs. Eleanor Hyde Smith and her
daughter, Mrs. Harold Dillingham;, are
expected from Honolulu the latter
part of the month. They will visit
their relatives, Mrs. Alexander Gar
ceau and Mrs. Baldwin Wood San
Francisco Bulletin
ig.ts - - y s,fft
Miss Marie Tyson, who recently an
nounced her engagement to Frank
Kales, supplemented the number OF
functions given for her across the bay
by an enjoyable luncheon at which
Miss Linda Bryan presided on We'd
nesday san Francisco ehronfci -.