Roosevelt and Hughes battle for GOP lead on ballots
The Republican convention faced a deadlock as Roosevelt and Hughes campaigns jockeyed for control. On the third and fourth ballots Hughes drew gains, while Roosevelt supporters pressed for a break with favorite sons. Tensions rose as party leaders tried to avert a split with persistent cheers and protests in the hall.
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Roosevelt Demonstration Halts Convention for 41 Minutes
Delegates and gallery crowds erupt in pro Teddy Roosevelt chants and flag waving. Chairman Harding struggles to restore order as officers remove torn bunting and a flag incident unfolds. The night continues with seconding speeches and a delayed balloting process.
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Party Names Now Obsolete by Samuel G Blythe
Chicago June 9 1916 analysis argues party designations in the United States are obsolete and that Republican and Democratic parties contain radical and conservative factions. The piece critiques convention methods, leadership, and the two party system, calling Roosevelt a radical and predicting factional divides will shape nominations.
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New England Delegates Defeat Prohibition Plank at Progressive Convention
In Chicago on June 9, New England delegates voted 38 to 6 against inserting a national prohibition plank in the Progressive platform. Despite committee rejection, the fight persisted, but tabling prevailed. Several Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire and Vermont delegates opposed tabling, while others backed prohibition.
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Roosevelt Likely Nominated by Progressive National Convention
Chicago June 9 Theodore Roosevelt expected to receive the Progressive party nomination for President tomorrow unless an agreement with Republicans or a direct denial from Roosevelt alters plans. Leaders and delegates faced mounting momentum as the convention pressed toward a Coliseum nomination.
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Justice Hughes Silent During Chicago Convention Week
Justice Hughes remained secluded in Washington during the convention week. He worked in his office and drew room at home with Mrs. Hughes and their daughters. No public statement was issued as reporters were briefed privately by his secretary L H Green.
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Lodge Votes For Colonel On Second Ballot In Chicago
Senator Lodge, who backed Weeks on the first ballot, switched to Roosevelt on the second ballot in Chicago stirring cheers from the crowd as the Lodge vote caused an uproar.
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Browne and Nichols School Holds Graduation in Cambridge
Twenty five boys received diplomas at Browne and Nichols School graduation exercises held yesterday in the school hall in Cambridge. Diplomas were presented by George H. Browne, head of the school.
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Chief of Police Lands His Man After Fight
Lexington police chief Charles H. Franks fought a man half his age in a Waltham street stable. After a lively scrap the chief arrested the opponent, Joseph Walsh, booking him on drunkenness and assault on an officer.
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