Roosevelt eyes independent ticket as Democrats worry
Chicago June 21 Roosevelt aides weigh an independent run if the Republican convention moves slowly. He says he would defer action weeks to gauge home sentiment and may form a new party with supporters from across the country if a broad base exists. Meanwhile a Baltimore convention split looms and Perry calls for talks with progressive Democrats.
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Flood Devastates Colorado River Towns
Needles California reports the worst floods along the Colorado in decades as the river swells beyond low-lying areas for hundreds of miles. Despite some retreat, damage mounts with the protection wall failing. the river gnaws at the bank toward the Santa Fe and city depot, threatening continued destruction.
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Roosevelt Lenders Weigh Third Party Rise Across States
Prominent Roosevelt backers speak as convention developments push a new third party. Governors Johnson of California Deneen of Illinois Stubbs of Kansas and others suggest a Roosevelt led ticket could reshape California Texas and beyond with Frank Munsey predicting a presidential nomination by a new party.
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Canton Looted by Chinese Bandits
Hongkong reports bandits looted forty seven shops in Canton as soldiers and British troops move toward the city to guard Shamoon. Foreign casualties unconfirmed, reserves held ready to sail or train to Canton if needed.
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Convention to Decide Taft Roosevelts Fate At Chicago
Chicago June 21 The Republican National Convention moves to reduce a backlog of business with Taft likely to be renominated on the first ballot while Roosevelt signals no nomination if his wishes are followed A potential compromise candidate fades The platform and tariff issue loom as debates unfold and inquiries into Justice Hughes telegrams emerge The Roosevelt camp hints his name may not be placed in nomination amid party tensions
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Harrington testifies Darrow bribery scheme details emerge
John R. Harrington told jurors that Darrow showed him a roll of bills said to total 19000 dollars from Tyettnice's bank in San Francisco. Darrow allegedly claimed money would secure acquittal by bribing jurors McNamara, with Harrington noting Darrow feared exposure if Mort Franklin spoke during the arrest.
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Sundry City Appropriation Bill Passes House
The sundry city appropriation bill passed the House in Washington. It carries 100 million 577 thousand 414 dollars, about 39.9 million under the estimate.
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Clark Forged May Line Up for Parker in Fight
William Jennings Bryan urges five Democratic candidates to help defeat Judge Parker. The call aims to unite party leaders and mobilize voters for the Parker campaign in the upcoming election.
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Democratic Row Over Temporary Chair At Convention
National committeemen debate Parker as temporary chair with Wilson and Bryan allies seeking harmony. Williamson, Murphy, and Taggart weigh in as Henry and McGraw back progressive stance. The Brooklyn-New York alignment hints Parker’s likely support and Clark’s possible path to the chair.
Southern delegates debate Bryan Parker split at convention
The day’s developments center on Parker and Bryan with expectant moves by southern delegates. Underwood’s candidacy gains notice as leaders weigh how the Bryan note issue will affect caucuses and floor support. nuevos
Bryan Message Aims Unity In Progressive Democrats
Governor Foss telegraphs W J Bryan urging the Democratic party to unite behind progressive principles including tariff reform monopoly abolition and strong popular government to win the election. Alton B Parker in Rochester received a copy and offered no further comment on Bryans wire.
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Wilson says he will answer Bryan on Parker convention move
In Seagirt New Jersey on June 21 Governor Woodrow Wilson said he received a message from W J Bryan urging him to join a movement to block Judge Parker from becoming temporary chairman of the Baltimore convention. He refused to reveal his reply but would have Bryan make the reply public once recorded.
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Governor Marshall Disagrees With Bryan on Temporary Chairman Choice
Indianapolis June 21 Governor Marshall Democratic presidential hopeful sent a telegram to W J Bryan stating he could not back any candidate for termporary national committee chairman. The message signals a public split over leadership at the national convention and reflects Marshall’s cautious stance ahead of party unity efforts.
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Clark Not Opposed to Parker Selection
Speaker Clark telegraphed William J Bryan that if all joined in appealing to the Democratic National Committee to avoid convention controversies the committee would leave the platform and candidate nominations as the only real issues for delegates.
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New York Delegation Divided Over Parker Vote
Baltimore June 21. The New York delegation center at the Emerson buzzed as Charles F Murphy and other New York politicians arrived. Murphy had nothing to say. Judge Parker is expected tomorrow and Senator O Gorman signaled no split over Parker for temporary chairman.
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Chicago Hotels Burden Delegates With High Costs
Chicago delegates to the Republican national convention faced steep living costs during convention week. The national committee and individuals began collections to cover expenses as some delegates, short of funds, planned to leave for home, ending their stay sooner than hoped.
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Taft Controls Convention on Every Ballot
California races tilt to Taft as the GOP faction secures convention backing by a narrow margin of 542 to 529 over rival forces, indicating strong presidential influence in the state's party contention.
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Taft Forces Lead In Early Republican Convention Battles
The Taft delegation wins several credential contests at the Republican National Convention as Roosevelt supporters lose ground. California splits delegates under district versus statewide rules, while Texas and Washington contests remain unresolved. Chair Root's rulings amuse delegates as Mrs. Roosevelt watches from the gallery.
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