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About The monitor. (Omaha, Neb.) 1915-1928 | View Entire Issue (July 15, 1916)
THE OMAHA MAN WHO NOMINATED HUGHES (Continued From First Page) Mr. Hitchcock was from New York. Mr. Hitchcock learned that Mr. King was from Nebraska, the state that William Jennings Bryan has put po litically on the map. King did not know Hitchcock’s first name and did not connect him with Frank H. Hitchcock, Taft’s campaign manager, and one of the most skillful political leaders of the country. They, however, discussed politics. A Twelve-Mile Wagon Ride One day King and Hitchcock were two of a party who had to take a twelve-mile ride in a wagon. It was not “the band wagon,” although we indulge the hope that that ride may land Scott King in a good substantial seat somewhere in the national re publican band wagon, when Hughes is elected in November. King and Hitchcock rode together in the back seat and fell again to discussing politics. A Chance Conversation The following conversation took place: Mr. King—“Say, Hitchcock, you’re from New York and in touch with the situation there; from your point of view, who do you think the next re publican nominee for president will be ? Mr. Hitchcock— Its a little too early to say, but here are a few of the probable candidates. Hoot, Roosevelt, Cummings, La Follette and, of course, others, but in my judgment, the best available man, and the strongest man that can be put up is Root. He’s my preference. He’ll most likely bo the man.” Mr. King—“Root is very able and the biggest statesman in the country, but somehow people don’t warm up to him; and for that reason I think his nomination would be a mistake. Mr. Hitchcock—“Well, who do you think it ought to be?” Mr. King—“Hughes! He's the man. He ought to have been nominated four years ago.” Mr. Hitchcock threw up his hands and said: “By Jove, King, if we cou'd get Hughes to take it he’d be just the man, but I don’t believe he’d accept. No, he wouldn’t accept it.” No American Big Enough to Refuse Presidency Mr. King replied: “No American citizen is big enough to refuse to be President of the United States. If the nomination comes to him clean and unanimous you can just bet your sweet life that Hughes will accept it.” Hitchcock Pulls for Hughes Frank Harris Hitchocck in a few days went east. He visited Hughes in Washington. Soon thereafter the Hughes’ boom began. Frank H. Hitch cock became Hughes’ campaign man ager. Charles Evans Hughes was nominated clean and unanimously and accepted immediately as Winfield Scott King of Omaha said at Tucson, Arizona, in 1915, that he would. Conversation Leads to Nomination Who would have thougth that a chance conversation between a New Yorker and a Nebraskan would lead to the nomination and of course, the election of the next republican pres ident ? We learned these facts in a con versation with Mr. King a few days ago and asked his permission to pub lish the story in The Monitor and we feel rather proud of the fact that we have the distinction of being the first newspaper in the country to publish this sidelight on the nomination of Mr. Hughes. In the light of subsequent events we believe that W. Soctt King, of Omaha, Nebraska, is the man who really nominated Hughes. SOUTH SIDE (Mrs. Lulu Thornton, Correspondent) There will be a barbecue and free lawn social Saturday evening, July 29th at 39th and T streets. A free concert will be given by the Toussaint Dramatic Club No. 2. The public is cordially invited.—Adv. The Rev. Thomas Taggart is win ning the approbation of the South Side people. He is meeting with much deserved success. Tomorrow he will deliver two sermons at his new charge, the Bethel Baptist Church. The text of his morning sermon will be “Though I Give Up My Body to be Burned,” and of his evening ser mon, “I Am Bound in Prison and How Shall I break Loose.” Tell your friends about The Monitor. We wish to thank our many friends for their kindness during the illness of our deceased husband, father and brother-in-law, Mr. Jake Broomfield, also for the beautiful floral offerings. The Allen Chapel, A. M. E. Church, will hold special services in a large tent on the lawn back of tlie church. Everyone is invited to attend these services which will begin Sunday eve r.ng, July 16, 1916. Since sin is ever present, we must be ever busy trying to save others as well as the constant effort it takes to save ourselves. Rev. T. M. Reeves, of Hutchinson, Kansas, an evangelist of considerable renown, will be with us. Come over and help make this to be a comp-meeting to be remembered. Rev. J. H. Nichols, Pastor. Mrs. Roxy Casey of 6212 South 27th street is seriously ill. Mrs. L. Olliver, of 1514 Y street, died Thursday morning, July 13, 1916. No arrangement will be made for the funeral until the arrival of relatives. Master Mortain Russell, of Kansas City, who has been visiting his aunt in South Omaha for about a month, is spending this week with his little cousin, Master Robt. J. Graves, of 2803 Miaina street. CHILDREN HAVE PLEASANT PARTY In honor of the sixth birthday an niversary of their daughter, Charlene, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph O. Lewis, of 2604 North 25th St., entertained at a de lightful children’s party Monday. The afternoon was spent in playing games after which a dainty luncheon was served on the lawn. The little hostess received many beautiful presents. Forty children were present. Mrs. Lewis was assisted by Mesdames A. I). James, C. W. Dickerson, J. F. Smith, W. W. Peebles, L. E. Britt, B. Pegg, T. Phannix, John Smith, J. Turner and H. W. Black. LEAVES FOR SOUTH AMERICA Mr. B. D. Webb left Tuesday even ing for New York City. From there he will sail about August 1st for Buenos Aires, Argentine, where he expects to go into the automobile business. Mr. Webb is well equipped for his new ventures as he speaks Spanish well and knows automobiles from “A to Z.” CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our many friends and neighbors for their many acts of kindness during our friend, Harry H. Cohn's illness. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Harrison Reliable South Side Merchants STAHEK’S PHARMACY! Henry Stanek, Prop. PRESCRIPTION EXPERT Cor. 24th and L Sts. Tel. So. 878 SPECIAL SALE OF MILLINERY —at— A. M. Voboril’s ’ 4715 South 24th Street. | It Pays to Patronize t H. ROTHKOP’S CUT PRICE STORE t 4720 South 24th Street ♦ Three Doors North of Postoffice. the’ best’is* ‘not too good] FOR YOU You’ll find it at FLYNN'S ' Priced Right in Your Favor f—.••««• ................... 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