Weary delegates mark quart of nominating speeches at convention
Wood Lowden and Johnson lead in delegate counts as four ballot attempts fail to shift momentum. Gallery enthusiasm centers on Hoover staged show while Johnson faces muted reception. Women speakers dominate early action with Corinne Roosevelt Robinson and Frank Willis delivering notable addresses. Montanans new to this business amid tense convention hall dynamics.
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Shifting About to Gather More Votes at Climax
All night sessions expected to develop a winner as balloting resumes with parties maneuvering for decisive votes.
Harding Seeks Senate Nomination At Convention
In Columbus a Republican nominee race unfolds as candidates Ford Wood Wood and Lowden gain votes across ballots. The convention continues amid shifting support with Johnson also increasing but short of a majority. A 403 vote threshold stands as the hurdle to clinch the nomination.
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Special vote offer ends at 10 p m tonight
The Standard's Help Yourself club ends its special vote offer at 10 o'clock tonight with a Rep 1965 automobile as the grand prize. Subscriptions should be turned in today to the club manager in Butte and Anaconda. mail postmarks before 10 p m count toward the six campaign prizes.
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Wood nominated by Allen for Republican presidential bid
Major General Leonard Wood is formally nominated by Kansas Governor Henry J. Allen as the outstanding candidate for the Republican nomination. Allen lauds Wood as blunt, capable, and the best known American, with a strong Cuba record and a history of constructive, national leadership. He cites Wood’s reform of Cuba under McKinley, his administrative skill, and his potential to unite the nation with real leadership.
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Delegates Split Over Wood Nominee Amid Conference
HCAGO June 12 At 1 o'clock this morning after talks with state leaders Frank Hitchcock said Wood delegates will stick On the first ballot today Wood will gain He noted fences of leaders opposed to Wood trying to enter Mark horse candidates Many participants felt neither Lowden nor Wood would be nominee The dark horse option emerged as a key topic Four or five men including Harding Knox Hughes and Coolidge were seen as possible alternatives by most of the conference delegates
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Seven of a Crew Unaccounted After Delaware River Squall
Philadelphia officials reported seven sailors missing after a Delaware River squall struck a vessel. Some crewmen were rescued by excursion steamers while others were saved by nearby craft. One man reportedly swam ashore after chipping a hole in the side of the overturned boat.
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Fourth Ballot Keeps Hiram Johnson in Contested Nomination
Delegates struggle as Wood and Lowden struggle to gain a 400 vote majority. The convention adjourns after the fourth ballot, shifting the fight from the floor to conference rooms to seek a realignment for Friday's session.
Borah Quietly Warns Against Nominating Johnson
A Borah statement criticizes nominating either Johnson or Landon, arguing it would fracture the Republican Party and boost corruption claims. He says the party’s interests demand nominating Johnson for broad support, noting that neither leading candidate would win substantial GOP votes if nominated and urging frank discussion at the convention.
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