Republicans Hold Quiet Start to Harding Convention in Chicago
Chicago June 1 The Republican convention opened in the Coliseum with Senator Warren G Harding Ohio delivering a lengthy keynote, but decorum prevailed as little outward demonstration occurred. The session adjourned at 11 tomorrow after naming a committee to bring Harding to the platform and set up temporary officers as permanent.
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Keynote address by Senator Harding at Chicago convention
Senator Warren G. Harding of Ohio, as temporary chairman, urged party unity at the Republican National Convention in Chicago. He criticized the Wilson administration’s foreign policy, called Mexican negotiations a fiasco, defended Americanism, and pushed for a united party stance on defense, tariffs, and the Philippines, urging delegates to bury differences and restore national progress.
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Americanism and foreign policy in Senator Harding address
Senator Harding urged unity of Americans of all origins, arguing loyalty to the republic and protection of rights abroad. He warned of missteps in Mexico and Europe, pressed for a strong navy, a return to protective policy, and insisted that true peace comes from firm defense, justice, and leadership within a fraternal world order.
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National committee selections at state delegations meet
The text notes June proceedings where nitteemen and members of the committee on resolutions were elected for various state delegations. G. H P. Shelley named as Montana national committeeman and J. M. Slattery named to the resolutions committee amid party movements yesterday.
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Women Defy Rain to March for Equal Suffrage in Chicago
About 6000 suffragists led by police and bands paraded two miles through downtown Chicago despite heavy rain and wind to the Coliseum to press for women's votes. The march tied up traffic for hours as sections from across the states, including 75 from Milwaukee, joined in support of the Republican convention candidates.
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Orpet Jury Completes Venire of 1236 Members
In Waukegan Illinois on June 7 the jury to try Will Orpet a University of Wisconsin student for the murder of Ma Han Lambert a Lake Forest high school girl was completed. Twelve venires totaling 1236 veniremen have been called since the trial began on May 15. David R. Joslyn asked for an adjournment as James H. Wilkerson senior counsel was reported ill and the court adjourned until tomorrow morning.
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Outburst at Progressive Convention Breaks All Records
Chicago June 7 The progressive national convention opened in the Auditorium with a record breaking display for Colonel Roosevelt. Delegates and spectators roared cheered and sang through 90 minutes of demonstrations as banners flags and umbrellas waved while they shouted We want Teddy. The crowd pressed onto the stage and aisles overwhelming efforts to quell the uproar, prompting debate among leaders about delaying nominations.
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Progressive position outlined by Robins at Chicago convention
Chicago June 7 Raymond Robins opened the Progressive national convention with a keynote speech stressing that the progressives will back the national committee’s January pledge to unite with the Republicans if a pro progressive candidate is named. He urged preparedness as the campaign’s top issue and named Theodore Roosevelt as the man of the hour. The speech urged a national program addressing social economic and spiritual needs beyond mere military readiness.
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