Roosevelt forces plan to disrupt national convention
The article reports Senate quotes and statements from Roosevelt aides about potential disruption at a national convention. It cites William Flinn of Pittsburgh as a supposed organizer of demonstrations to intimidate the Republican committee. George W. Perkins of New York is said to be asked to intervene, with no comment from Perkins by nightfall.
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Perkins Sees Roosevelt Nomination Outlook Enthusiastic
George W. Perkins of New York arrived in Chicago and registered at a Michigan avenue hotel. He stated that Colonel Roosevelt will be nominated and the convention will be too wise to pick a candidate certain to lose.
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Whiting Called by Manager Dixon for Roosevelt Session
Newark N J June 7 Borden D Whiting newly elected Republican national committeeman and Roosevelt League chairman will depart for Chicago Sunday night at Senator Dixons request He will decide whether to demand a seat on the national committee based on Roosevelt leaders policy choices
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Taft Campaign Spent $66,473 in Ohio Delegates Race
Ohio campaign funds show Taft supporters spent 66 473 dollars to elect national delegates and alternates. L C Laylin filed the report with the secretary of state confirming the total, with Charles P Taft of Cincinnati contributing 3850 dollars.
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Taft Gains 24 Delegates as RNC Rules on Contests
Twenty four delegates from Alabama and Arkansas were seated for Taft after Republican National Committee decisions on contests. The body largely ruled in Taft’s favor with one roll call showing 15 anti Taft votes, while Borah clashed over parliamentary rules and was denied a debate.
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Justice and no more than justice, Roosevelt says
In Oyster Bay on June 7 Colonel Roosevelt states he seeks only the delegates he is rightfully entitled to and will let his managers fight contested delegates. He displays a document showing Alabama yields Taft 22 Roosevelt 2 and says he expected at most two delegates from Alabama.
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Siegel Managers Honor Hanley With Banquet
More than 100 department managers and assistants attended a dinner for Charles A. Hanley merchant manager of the Henry Siegel Company at the Siegel restaurant. Hanley sails next Tuesday on the Mauretania for Europe and the Orient to seek oriental rugs.
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Sound Bank Forcing Wall Shows Clearing House Power
New York June 7. Testimony before the Pujo committee reveals how the New York clearing house committee used its power to drive a solvent bank to collapse after the 1907 panic. The testimony aims to show the clearing house can control New York banks and should be legally regulated.
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Records Kept Secret Questioned by Highway League
The Highway Safety League challenged Colonel Sohier of the Highway Commission over alleged secrecy of records and jurisdiction over court matters. The league recalled a March incident where information was refused and pressed whether the commission ignores court records in licensing decisions.
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Taft says navy graduates have advantage over army
Annapolis June week closes with a farewell ball as President Taft addresses graduates. He cites the Navy’s record and urges new officers to uphold traditions, noting Americans feel a greater need for a strong navy than a large army.
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Atwood Scoops Near-Fatal 600 Foot Dive at Fitchburg Meet
Harry N. Atwood climbed 600 feet at Fitchburg Driving Park when a spark wire blew out the engine and he plunged to a pasture near the Lunenburg line. He avoided a tree by grabbing a front spar as bystanders watched. Constable J. D. Brown warned of action over fence and mowing damage and Atwood said he would seek officials' guidance.
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Commerce Court Gets Big Rebuff
Supreme Court upholds ICC exclusive jurisdiction over federal rate laws in Proctor and Gamble case. Chief Justice White announces ruling as Commerce Court loses key authority to regulate interstate rates.
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Commerce Court powers limited to law questions only
Chief Justice White asserts the Commerce Court cannot substitute its own fact findings for the Interstate Commerce Commission. The ruling holds that relief denied by the commission cannot be reviewed by the Commerce Court, which reviews only questions of law. The decision clarifies the Commerce Court's role in interpreting the act to regulate commerce.
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Wilson Sure of 6 From North Carolina
Raleigh June 7 After an all night session the State Democratic convention elected eight delegates at large for Baltimore and by 508 to 396 endorsed Governor Woodrow Wilsons candidacy. Delegates were uninstructed but six favored Wilson and two were neutral amid a tumultuous session adjourned at 6 39 this morning. Each delegate will have a half vote.
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New Jersey Primaries Result Totals Released
Returns show Roosevelt 61,297 and Taft 44,034 in presidential preferential votes with La Follette at 3,464. Democratic leader Wilson has 48,336, Clark 521, Harmon 60, Bryan 47. Combined total across parties 157,759.
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