Hughes Nominated by Republicans at Chicago Convention
Charles Evans Hughes, former New York governor and Supreme Court justice, was chosen for the presidency by the Republican National Convention in Chicago. Vice president nominee was Charles Warren Fairbanks after a multi-ballot, largely harmonious gathering marked by Roosevelt’s retreat from progressives.
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Roosevelt Named by Progressives in National Convention
Chicago. Colonel Roosevelt was nominated by the progressive national convention after four days of uproar and tumult. John M. Parker of Louisiana was named running mate after Hiram W. Johnson declined. Roosevelt and Parker were nominated by acclamation. Roosevelt declined to accept the nomination at this time. The convention opened with a record demonstration for Roosevelt, roars and cheers lasting over an hour.
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Progressive party platform champions military readiness and reform
The platform cites national preparedness in art arms and industry with a navy second to none, a standing army of 250000, and universal military training under federal supervision. It reaffirms social and economic reforms, endorses political suffrage, tariff reform, industry regulation, and conservation.
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Hughes Resigns to Accept Republican Nomination for President
Washington reports Charles Evans Hughes resigns from the Supreme Court to accept the Republican nomination. In a telegram to Chairman Harding he endorses preparedness and calls for efficient military branches under capable heads. He urges economic development and protective tariff adjustment to preserve American living standards after the war.
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Roosevelt Declines Nomination but Leaves Decision to Leaders
Chicago reports Colonel Roosevelt declines the Progressive Party nomination for president at this time. He offers a conditional refusal, proposing the Progressive National Committee decide based on Mr Hughes’s forthcoming statements and the country’s interests. If unsatisfied, the committee may notify and confer with him to determine appropriate action.
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Fairbanks Accepts Republican Vice Presidential Nomination
Charles Warren Fairbanks accepted the nomination for vice president made at the Republican National Convention in Chicago. He said he was not a candidate and asked withdrawal if presented, but he accepted the commission the party placed in his hands and received congratulatory telegrams nationwide.
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Roose velt declares he is out of politics
Oyster Bay N Y Theodore Roosevelt says he is out of politics and will not speak to reporters or answer questions, telling journalists not to come or press him for remarks.
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Lodge Offer as Progressive Compromise Candidate
Before nominations, Roosevelt proposed Senator Henry Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts as a compromise candidate for both parties. The suggestion was presented to the progressive convention and the other party's convention shortly before nominations.
Convention Laughs at Oregon's Choice
The Republican convention laughed as Albert Abraham of Oregon mounted his chair to nominate William Grant Webster Oregon's choice for vice president at the gathering.
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Murdock Re elected Moose Chairman Chicago
After a stormy session lasting more than three hours the progressive national committee reelected Victor Murdock of Kansas as chairman and O K Davis as secretary. Matthew Hale of Massachusetts was chosen vice chairman and E H Hooker of New York as treasurer.
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Root Endorses Nomination of Justice Hughes
Utica New York former Senator Elihu Root gave a warm endorsement of the nomination of Justice Hughes.
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Committees Appoint Notification Chiefs for Hughes and Fairbanks
S A Perkins of Washington moved to appoint Chairman Harding to lead the committee to notify Justice Hughes and Senator Borah to head the committee to notify Mr Fairbanks. The motion was carried.
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Whitman Names Hughes in Nomination Speech
New York Governor Whitman urged the Republican National Convention to nominate Justice Charles E. Hughes. He praised Hughes as a strong, unifying leader free from factional strife, with a flawless private life and proven public trust.
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Republican Platform Adoption Highlights Slates Preparedness and Policy
The Republican National Convention platform in Chicago emphasizes military and industrial preparedness, protection for citizens abroad, and a protective tariff. It pledges firm action on Mexico, calls for a merchant marine policy, opposes government ownership of vessels, and supports workmen protection, suffrage expansion by state, and national transportation oversight. It reaffirms the Monroe Doctrine and rural delivery and credits rural credit expansion.
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Harding Keynote Urges Reconscration not recrimination
Senator Harding of Ohio delivered the keynote at the Republican convention urging delegates to forget four years of differences and focus on a principles based campaign. The convention greeted the temporary chairman with applause and laughter at his jests against the Democratic administration.
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Vermont Leads Parade In Hughes Nomination Move
During the convention roll call Vermont delegates seized the lead as the Hughes parade formed at convention hall. Oregon delegates woke to fall in behind Vermont while Washington cast its first full vote for Hughes on the third ballot, pushing him toward near unanimity.
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Taft Commits to Active Support for Hughes
In Philadelphia former President Taft pledged his heartiest active support for Judge Hughes. Asked if he would campaign for Hughes Taft said he would take the stump and give full backing, declaring he is a soldier in the ranks ready to do his duty.
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Roosevelt Backer Out For Hughes, Chicago
George Von L. Meyer a Roosevelt backer and former cabinet officer approved Hughes acceptance letter statements in a Chicago statement. Meyer endorsed Hughes as the Republican presidential nominee hopeful and aligned with Roosevelt supporters.
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Hughes Nominated as Democratic Candidate Receives Seconding Speech
Oregon backed Hughes with a seconding speech by ex U S Senator Charles W Fulton after the nominating addresses. Hughes received further support from Chicago and Oregon delegates as the nomination moved forward.
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Hughes Birthplace Celebrates Nomination News
Glenn Falls New York townsfolk, celebrating as the birthplace of Justice Hughes, turned out in force after word of his nomination arrived.
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Convention Vote Cuts Nomination Need to 494
The Republican national convention total was set at 989 but dropped to 987 after Porto Rican delegates failed to qualify. That reduces the nomination requirement from 495 to 494.
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