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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1912
Page
10
Taft forces prep for Roosevelt disruption at the convention with 300 policemen and aides ready to guard the hall. Roosevelt may ask credentials to delay contests while Roosevelt himself could be present and urged supporters to adjourn for more facts tonight.
In Chicago on June 13 delegates engaged in a tense exchange about the Roosevelt nomination. A southern supporter urged patience while the other warned that the truth would be revealed soon, speaking in a distinct regional patois.
Roosevelt supporters walked out of the credentials committee as debates over contested delegates intensified. The walkout followed efforts to limit evidence and time for arguments, with roosevelt aides claiming orders from Colonel Roosevelt guiding action. Police and staff blocked access as roosevelt delegates and reporters streamed into the Florentine room for further proceedings.
In Convention Hall Chicago on June 19 the motion to table Governor Deneens amendment was carried 664 to 510. Taft supporters gained with several states reporting yeas and nays including New York California and Pennsylvania. Yesterday 608 to 502 Taft gain of 6 with five not voting.
Roosevelt delegates erupt over credentials rules in Indiana backed contest limits. Taft forces cheer as word spreads of a complete Roosevelt bolt, signaling possible convention floor battles if the credentials committee report is approved and Taft delegates seated.
Roosevelt argues fraud and miscounted votes mar the convention race. He urges the real majority to resist fraud, deny seating for tainted delegates, and form a lawful, loyal Republican majority to claim victory. He cites four states California, Washington, Texas, Arizona, and asks credentials rulings to bar fraudulent delegates from voting.
Reporters describe Governor Johnson addressing delegates in Florence room after Roosevelt speeches as a push for a new party to nominate Theodore Roosevelt. Crowds cheered Hadley’s name while Taft and Roosevelt factions clash, rumors of a Missouri delegation switch circulate amid talk of a possible bolt and a floor caucus.
McKintey declares Roosevelt eliminated as candidate as Taft gains on every roll call. Taft’s majority strengthens with each test vote, while Roosevelt followers search for a new leader. Delegates remain loyal, pledges intact, and aim to renominate Taft soon.
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