Convention Adjourns After Four Ballots in Deadlock for President
The convention failed to nominate a candidate after four ballots with Wood leading at 3141-2, Lowden 289, Johnson 1401-2 amid intense heat and protests. Johnson’s chances fade as trades and negotiations unfold overnight, with potential shifts tied to New York Ohio Pennsylvania Indiana and Penrose influence.
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Unveiling Tangles at Republican Convention Amid Nomination Drama
The Wheeler address sparked protests over campaign spending and press attitudes toward Johnson. Delegates heard nominations for Coolidge Pfeiffer Butler Hoover Harding Sproul and others as Lodge kept order. Balloting showed Wood leading but Lowden forces resisted, with talks of dark horses and possible Knox or Sproul as alternatives.
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Coolidge Campaign Keeps Confidence Amid Ballot Pressures
Massachusetts supporters report Coolidge up to nineteen votes and a single Alaska tally while aiming to convert New England and other state delegates. They claim General Wood trails as Lowden gains, with unpledged delegates likely to shift back, and vow no further desertions before tomorrow’s renewed balloting.
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Lowden or a Dark Horse Now Lawrence Declares
Lawrence declares Lowden or a dark horse now as Republican delegates endure a feverish day at the convention. A crowded auditorium, sweltering heat, and no lunch break mark the session as four ballots and days of campaigning build toward a climax amid tense negotiations among party leaders and rival managers.
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Convention balloting shows Lowden gains threaten Wood lead
Four ballots in a presidential convention narrowed to a close race as Governor Frank Lowden gained steadily while General Leonard Wood held a small net rise. Massachusetts New York and Pennsylvania kept key delegations as adjournment paused strategy for a night. Senator Johnson lingered with 14 votes, capable of aiding a dark horse if Wood falters.
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Weeks Foresees Long Ballot Fight in Convention
Senator Weeks predicts a protracted ballot battle as two Massachusetts nominees each hover around two hundred votes. He urges calm, criticizes switching support from Coolidge, and warns the convention may test possible consensus amid heavy deadlock.
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Woman Poisoned in Apparent Accident at Roxbury Home
Mrs. Lillian Lydon, 38, of 8 Roby Street Roxbury is in critical condition at City Hospital after an accidental poisoning. Police say her husband found her semi conscious when he arrived home yesterday evening. she was placed on the dangerous list.
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Political maneuvering during Pennsylvanias shift in the 1920 nomination race
Pennsylvania delegates debate backing Governor Sproul while Lowden and Wood forces seek gains from Michigan New York and Wisconsin blocks. Negotiations swirl involving Johnson Coolidge and Knox with talks of a possible dark horse and potential coalitions as balloting resumes.
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