Taft Nomination Deeply Contested at Republican Convention
Roosevelt supporters refuse to bolt but threaten independent bid as credentials row sways delegates. Roosevelt aides split over strategy with plans to seat 78 disputed delegates or form a new party if regular nominating process is blocked. Taft camp reaffirms backing of renomination as convention work stalls.
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Credentials committee Hears Contests in Coliseum Annex
Reported that credentials work could not finish in time for today session. Adjourned and set to reconvene tomorrow at 11 a.m. when the convention opens to decide if the credentials committee can hear the contest cases during an expected all night session.
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Taft forces lead convention as Roosevelt backs down
Taft supporters dominate the convention with a majority. Roosevelt factions show demoralization. Roosevelt urges a progressive bid, but few delegates support it, except California and part of Pennsylvania. Leaders expect Taft to gain the nomination on the first ballot, possibly before Sunday, amid credential delays and tariff plank disputes.
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Convention After Five Minutes Quits For Dry Section
A brief report notes the Republican National Gathering ended unexpectedly early as a dry section withdrew after five minutes. The article highlights the brevity and unusual cadence of the convention's proceedings.
Chaos at Republican convention erupts after adjournment
A massive crowd at the Republican national convention erupted into pandemonium after the first day session. Police reinforced the platform as factions including La Follette Hadley and Cummins clashed while a rainstorm raged outside and cheers for Teddy surged from the gallery.
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Mining promoter convicted of fraud in New York
William T. Wintemute of Summit New Jersey, promoter of the Gold Run Mining and Tunnel Company of Colorado, was found guilty in federal court of using funds to defraud. He received a $600 fine and one year in prison. Co-defendant Fayette B. Tiffany was acquitted.
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Justice Hughes declines GOP presidential nomination
Rabbi Stephen Wise released a statement explaining why Justice Hughes refused to have his name considered at the Chicago Republican convention. Wise quotes Hughes saying he must keep the Supreme Court out of politics and maintain the courts’ integrity, even if a national crisis might tempt otherwise.
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Woman Testifies Thaw Whipped Girls in New York District
In White Plains New Jersey June 20 a state witness revealed that Harry K Thaw roomed at several houses in New York theatrical districts under an assumed name and brought female callers to these homes. He whipped three women there and a January letter warns Thaw of a millionaire opponent named Colonel Clay.
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Offers to Lead a Progressive Party
A report notes that Colonel may secure the headship of the Progressive Party if his rivals consent. The action depends on decisions by friends from several states who have been instructed in his favor.
Freverwrwere Fees Will Run As Progressive
A public statement outlines two paths for Freverwrwere to pursue the presidency as a progressive. He pledges to accept the convention's majority or a separate progressive nomination if that gains support, and vows to appeal to all honest citizens and campaign hard regardless of electoral outcomes.
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