Roosevelt Plan Drives Across States At Double Headed Convention
In a split convention scene, Roosevelt supporters urge a separate convention while credentials critics push to keep the regular body. Pennsylvania votes to bolt, Taft forces claim first ballot victory as factions clash amid calls for a possible Hughes Hadley ticket.
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Roosevelt May Lead Independent Ticket If Taft Fails
Reported strategy from Roosevelt supporters suggests he could win with a broad Republican and Democratic cross over, aiming to force a split by contesting delegates while Hadley gains traction. Taft allies reportedly sought Hadley’s pledge not to back Roosevelt, a pledge Hadley declined.
Flinn Reports Unanimous Delegation Walkout at Convention
In Chicago at 1:30 a m Roosevelt delegates met in the Florentine room after midnight to announce a Pennsylvania vote of unity to walk out of a convention controlled by Taft forces. William Flinn declared the decision to align with the party and nominate candidates for State Treasurer and Congress in Pennsylvania.
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Taft Re-elected to Yale Corporation Board
President Taft was re-elected to the Yale corporation with 3231 votes out of 3263 cast at the alumni dinner held in New Haven on June 19. The result confirms broad support among alumni for his continued role.
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