Apathy Hangs Over Convention Crowds
Chicago on June 14 A wave of demonstrations marked the start of the national political convention crowds with state delegations and marching clubs arriving. The lake front headquarters area was jammed as bands played and onlookers gathered while platform debates focused on tariff revision and anti injunction and railroad regulation. Isaac B Allen appeared at Guild headquarters to assist Curtis Guild amid cautious optimism about committee leadership.
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Convention Turns More Businesslike Amid Dwindling Delegations
Faced with fewer vocal delegates and diminished crowd energy, hotels report cancellations as arriving state delegations shift to a stricter business basis. Veterans note the change signals a steadier convention, while key conferences press on about platform language aligned with the President and Taft.
New England Delegates Arrive for Republican Convention
Maine brings 28 delegates to Chicago with Governor Hill re-elected to the national committee. Delegation, unpledged except for Taft first district, favors a New York State man for vice president and leans toward Fairbanks for president. New Hampshire delegates also arrive undecided on final vote.
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Sidelights on the Bay State Boomers
Massachusetts delegation figures dominate the convention scene. Weeks of Newton leads in Washington while ex Councillor Wheeler of Orange and Winford N. Callowell of Springfield dazzle in Chicago. Notables include Clarence H. Robinson, Frank Codman, Fred A. Emery, and Colonel Edward Glines backing Guild. Addison Procter recalls Lincoln era, Albert Clarke and Senator Hemenway discuss tariffs and Massachusetts industries as Crane Lodge Bigney Gillett form a millionaire quartet.
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Taft's running mate prospects stir crowd at Auditorium
The room buzzes over possible picks for Taft's vice presidency as supporters and opponents debate James Sherman and Guild. A large audience, about two thousand, attends at the Auditorium Hotel with no clear favorite emerging.
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Massachusetts Delegates Arrive in Chicago for Taft Crane Showdown
Bay State delegates greet Lodge and Crane in Chicago as they form the Massachusetts delegation. Alternate James Myrick signals Roosevelt support, while Crane's plans spark talk of a Roosevelt stampede to block Taft. Colonel Bigney named for ballots, Doty may chair, Graves acts as secretary.
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Bourne Forecasts Roosevelt Victory Amid Third Term Rumors
In Chicago at a Roosevelt gathering, Senator Jonathan Bourne pushes the idea of Roosevelt’s renomination on the first ballot, arguing against bossism. Supporters debate, with Cox of Long Island predicting Bourne’s obsession will fade after Thursday’s vote.
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Norman's Delegation Decorated by Manager Glines
The article notes manager Glines decorating the delegation with guild symbols and mentions Norman's Hits in connection with the event.
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Taft Roosevelt Rivalry Shapes Republican Plans in Annex
William Allen White portrays Kansas insider Handy endorsing Jim Sherman as a potential ticket winner and predicting a Taft backed slate. He notes LaFollette's opposition and Gompers' labor push while speculating Roosevelt's role and the shift toward Taft leadership in the party.
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Gompers III Ill in Chicago With Leg Infection
Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor is ill at the Kaiserhof Hotel with a slight leg infection. His physician says the ailment from a previous injury is not serious.
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Waterbury Defeats Meriden 6 to 2 in Connecticut League
Waterbury won easily from Meriden 6 to 2 in a Connecticut League game played in Waterbury. The contest featured Waterbury’s offense building a comfortable lead and Meriden failing to close the gap.
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Major Boynton Bedridden After Election As Maccabees Leader
Major Boynton founder of the Maccabees is confined to bed in Toledo after yesterday being elected past commander of the order and too ill to travel home with the Michigan delegation.
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Tekol Tablets Promise Quick Boost For Mood and Vitality
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