Movement births a new political party gathering
The article details delegates at a solemn convention led by Governor Johnson and Roosevelt ally figures. They discuss forming a Progressive party while preserving Roosevelt strongholds. Roosevelt himself stays at his hotel plans to stay at Oyster Bay as day-long conferences shape the campaign’s initial structure and strategy.
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Texas Delegates Join the New Party
Roosevelt delegates from Texas denounce Taft faction leaders as bosses and discredited trusts, reject the Taft ticket, and invite progressive citizens to Dallas on July 4 to select delegates for a new party convention. A Chicago meeting will set the national convention date, with William Halpin backing the new party.
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Texas
Roosevelt
Credentials Committee
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Chicaso
William Halpin
New York
Republican County Committee
National Roosevelt Committee
New Party
Hadley rejects Roosevelt third party push
Jefferson City reports Gov Hadley returning from Chicago asserts he will stay with the Republican Party. He defends internal reform over third party formation, says the platform omits some planks but is overall the most progressive the party has offered to Americans.
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Roosevelt
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A Floor Hop Mop From Stockings
A clever floor mop is made from old stockings cut into an inch wide fringe and layered onto a three by ten inch cloth strip. Sew the pieces, soak with furniture polish, and attach to a mop stick. Used on hardwood floors, it keeps dust away and leaves a polished look.
Leading Democrats Gather in Baltimore for Convention Prep
Baltimore June 28 Republicans in Chicago draw attention but top Democrats arrive in Baltimore for a week of convention planning. Pictured are Thomas H. Brown, Thomas Taggart, Mrs. Taggart, Mrs. Mack, John J. Martin, Colonel Preston, Mrs. Preston, Norman Mack, and related attendees.
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Chicago
John I. Martin
St Louis
Thomas Taggart
Indiana
Colonel Preston
Michigan
Thomas H. Brown
Vermont
Taggart
Norman Mack
New York
Mack
T. H. Brown
Mrs. Mack
John J. Martin
Bryan and Parker Clash Over Temporary Chairmanship
The struggle centers on temporary chairmanship as leaders including Kern, Henry, Daniels, Ewing, Hall and Wardaman confer with Bryan. Parker allies push for Parker’s quick approval while Wilson and Bryan back a progressive alignment. Contenders gauge committees, with Clark and Murphy seeking Dean Parker support and Bryan eyeing a permanent role on resolutions.
Taft's Stumping Tour Planned After Chicago Nomination
Washington June 23 President Taft spent church time and read messages of praise arriving at the White House about his Chicago nomination. He and Mrs Taft read bullets from the convention via a special wire while aides handled the pile. Taft will take his family to Beverly on July 3 before mapping his campaign and possible extensive speaking tour. The day featured telegrams from Augusta Georgia and Beverly Massachusetts supporters and a quip from a Tennessee admirer about a domestic donkey.
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Winchester
Tenn
Bristow Refuses Comment on Progressive Third Party
Senator Joseph L. Bristow of Kansas, a progressive Republican, joins the Chicago convention press corps amid questions about allying with progressive Democrats to form a third party. He declines to discuss potential actions, stating he is not in a position to talk.
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Boomer Delegations Arrive for Baltimore Convention
Delegations arrive in Baltimore in silent marches on June 23 as Clark and Wilson camps split within boomer ranks. Missouri’s Clark backers travel on the houn’ dog special, meeting Champ Clark in Washington and pledging to be heard tomorrow. Oklahoma and other states follow with Harmon, Underwood, and Marshall supporters arriving to contest temporary chairmanship and strategy ahead of the national convention.
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National Committee
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James Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
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Nicholas Long Worth
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Chicago
Henry Gassaway Davis
West Virginia
Alton HB. Parker
Parker Hopes for Indorsement as Temporary Democratic Chairman
Baltimore June 73 Alton B Parker arrives amid early convention clashes with Bryan. Parker signals confidence of endorsement by the national committee and convention at large while declining to discuss his candidacy. Clark delegates are being sounded to gauge backing if the nomination question arises. Wilson men say Clark delegates may resist voting for all Clark propositions.
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Baltimore
Alton B Parker
New Yorke
Chinago
Lively Contests for Democrats in National Committee
Baltimore June 23 open sessions of the Democratic National Committee begin hearings on contests and temporary chairman. Illinois battles Hearst Harrison alliance vs. Sullivan forces with Rainey and Sabath leading the fight. Harrison arrives from New York to lead his faction while Sullivan defends. Porto Rico Philippines Alaska contest compromises discussed. New Jersey's Smith Jr proposes a “new man” oppose Wilson as anti Wilson delegations gather.
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Mississippi
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