Convention Clash Shrinks Roosevelts Hope for Early Nomination
Chicago June 17 Roosevelt delegates clash with Taft leaders over control of the Republican national convention. Roosevelt plans to purge contested delegates, force a roll call, or seek temporary organization to reopen credentials. Taft aides forecast early close to contests and a prompt start, with Rosewater to chair and Root likely temporary president as battles unfold.
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Roosevelt Delegation Pushes Uncontested Rule At Taft Convention
Chicago June 18 Roosevelt supporters push a 540 uncontested delegate rule to govern temporary convention, aiming to block rival blocs. The move, led by Illinois and backed by McCormick, seeks to ensure Roosevelt forces cannot bolt, while Root is floated as temporary chairman. Midnight caucuses consolidate support as Taft allies brace for a long fight.
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Protest to Taft on contested Roosevelt delegates
Chicago reports a mass meeting of uncontested Roosevelt delegates sent a 1000 word protest to President Taft. The telegram urges him to oppose Victor Rosewater and the national committee plan to let contested delegates vote on their cases, arguing it breaches justice and parliamentary law and could undermine the party’s standing.
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Taft Keeps Calm Ahead of Republican Convention
Washington events show President Taft relaxed despite the coming Republican convention. He played golf with Secretary of State Knox this afternoon and hosted a dinner for Dr. Orestes Ferrera, speaker of Cuba's house, at night.
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Indians Ride Rafts Down Raging River
Needles California June 17. In a bold effort during the Colorado river floods piling and a pile driver were started from above Blythe toward a dyke break near Palo Verde valley to mend the levee. Indians will ride rafts to guide piling and late word says water pours through the breach, destroying crops as ranchers move harvests to higher ground. Yuma reports a four inch rise, no break there.
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Three Lives Toll Taken by Volcano
Cordova Alaska reports three deaths and one injury from the Katmai eruption on June 6. Ash settled a foot deep as far west as Chigak over 200 miles away, lava flows covered surrounding areas, and Kodiak buildings largely survived. Cannery operations at Uyak Kuruluk Naknek and other centers halted as ash darkened waters and salmon runs ceased.
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Union Station Collision Injures Over 80 at Chicago Yard
In Chicago on June 17 a Pennsylvanian passenger train collided with several empty coaches in Union Station yards, injuring more than 80 people including members of the Georgia Taft delegation to the Republican National Convention.
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Woman Aviator Julia Clarke Dies In Practice Flight
Mrs Julia Clarke of Denver an aviator was killed during a practice flight at the Springfield local grounds. The biplane tip struck a tree on the race track and the craft turned over. Her skull was crushed and she died minutes after being rushed to a hospital. She was unconscious from the accident until death. Only a few spectators saw the tragedy as she prepared for an exhibition next Friday and Saturday.
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Mrs Julia Clarke Dies in Aviation Accident in Springfield
Chicago dispatch notes Mrs Julia Clarke, a London native and early aviator, died in an aeroplane accident after arriving in America and planning a two week practice course at the Chicago field. She had trained in San Diego under contract for engagements in the Central West, becoming the second female aviator to die in flight following Miss Susanne Hernard in Pau, France.
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Roosevelt Warns Against Buying Negro Votes in Chicago
In Chicago on June 17 Colonel Roosevelt left the Auditorium and spoke to a negro gathering on the south side. He urged a square deal for black citizens and condemned white men who debauch voters by buying negro votes, promising to punish such offenders.
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Taft Texas Delegation Removes Lyons Nominee
In Chicago on June 17 the Texas Taft group pressured out Col. Cecil Lyon as national committeeman, replacing him with H. F. McGregor. Roosevelt delegates protested the action and plan to present resolutions at the convention.
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Georgia Negroes Stand by Taft at Convention Caucus
In Chicago on June 17, 26 of Georgia’s 28 national convention delegates, all the state’s negro delegates among them, declared for Taft. White delegates Clark Grier and J H Boon announced plans to vote for Roosevelt, Boon clashing with rowdy protesters before losing his temper and labeling them infernal scoundrels. The altercation interrupted the caucus as the piece continues on page four.
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