Roosevelt Birth of a New Party Shocks Convention
Roosevelt announces the birth of a new party in Chicago as he says delegates will follow his leadership. Hadley and Johnson face pressure amid credentials fights and threats to bolt the convention. Delegates clash over seating and rules as Roosevelt aims to press his reform agenda.
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Johnson
Coli
O " Roosevelt
George
New Jersey
James R
Offic
Giffera Pinchot
Allen White
Stubbs
Msas
Aldrich
Nebraska
Amos Pinchot
Moses E. Clapp
Ben Lindsey
Beveridge
Bristow
Dixon
Bass
New Hampshire
Roosevelt
Rooseee
Missouri
Hadley
Iszourl
Jonceaque
Hoosevelt
Holt
Dilihu Root
Reot
Coliseum
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Bitter opening as Taft controlled credentials fight roils GOP
Chicago June 20 The credentials committee battled to clear contest claims that blocked the Republican national convention wheels. A four minute prayer and a recess vote dominated today’s brief session. Contests reportedly focus on districts in Alabama Texas Washington and California.
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Quest
Hundley
Alabama
National Committee
Roosevelt
Credentials Committee
Devine
Taft
Arizona
Chicago
Committee On
Senator Root
Devi
Texas
Washington
Arona
California
Taft Renomination Uncertain Amid White House Briefings
Washington reports deny any plan to replace Taft with Crane for renomination. A White House briefing notes fear of Roosevelt delegates, suggesting a possible double lead and a dark horse strategy. The president and advisers weighed options as rumors sparked political suspense.
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Washington
White Today
Crane
Feft
Mae
Pat
United
Roosevelt
Flinn Gives Up Place on National Committee
Coliseum Chicago June 20 William Flinn of Pittsburgh confirms he has resigned as Pennsylvania's member of the new war committee. The report of a bolt follows a quarrel with Hoovervelt over sanctioning action. He states I quit because I didn t want to serve.
10 Years Old Boy Killed By Auto In Crowded Street
New Britain June 20 Ernest Gooby ten was killed when a car driven by Morris Pease son of former mayor hit him in Liberty street as he darted between an ice wagon and the automobile. He died at New Britain hospital from a fractured skull amid an ongoing investigation by authorities.
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New Britain
Ernest Gooby
Morris Pease
Pease
Liberty Street
Gooby
All bids for street oiling rejected by board
The Board of Contract and Supply rejected all bids for street oiling this afternoon. New bids will be opened Friday. The Burns Co. led at 69-10 mills per square yard. Walter J French of Orristown MN and The Standard Oil Co of New York with American Car rinkler of Worcester MA are noted in the bidding muddle.
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Board of Contract and Supply
Burns Co
Walter
French
Orristown
MN. J
Standard Oil Co
New York
American Carrinkler
Worcester
Mass
Demand for Third Candidate Grows at Republican Convention
June 20 report on strong demand for a third candidate to challenge Taft and Roosevelt at the Republican national convention. Delegates eye a compromise path, with backers of Roosevelt exploring seating in contests and possible bolt avoidance. Taft leaders prepare two plans to counter a potential split, while laboring to hold solid blocks in key states. Also brief notices list local ads and classifieds including a portable garage, Buick, and engraved wedding announcements.
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Chicago
Taft
Roosevelt
Mae
Hadley
Tavelt
Agi
Basler
Massachusetts
Sigkate
Ohio
Missouri
Dutt
Resolution Committee Waits For Action At Convention
The resolutions committee stalled awaiting Roosevelt's stance as drafts of a party platform circulate among members. Jane Addams backs a woman suffrage plank while Samuel Gompers seeks post clerk redress, with leaders signaling possible shifts if Rooseveltites remain sidelined.
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Jane Addams
Gompers
Chicago
Roosevelt
Charles W. Faigbaske
Salisiot
Bak
William Barnes
New York
A Gompers
A. E
Ee Janie Addams
Wesleyan scholarship awarded to Matthew J O'Brien Jr
Matthew J O'Brien Jr of Washington DC receives a Wesleyan University scholarship for high school achievement. Son of a former deputy sheriff now a law practitioner active in Prohibition affairs, he is the sole child of the Bridgeporter. Also noted is a forthcoming marriage of DeVer Cady Warner and Julia Wilcox Smith next week in a season highlight.
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Wesleyan University
Matthew
J. O'Brien, Jr
Washington, D. C
National Capitol
Young O'Brien
Wesleyan
DeVer'Cady Warner
Julia Wilcox Smith
Friend W. Smith
Mrs Mills Apologizes for Contempt of Court
Dudley Mills and Mrs Mills faced city court after contempt findings. Mrs Mills humbly apologized for contempt, with Judge Wilder showing clemency by not imposing additional penalties beyond costs for papers served. Deputy Sheriff Elwood had not filed his bill.
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Dudley Mills
Youngs
Elwood
Mills
Golden Hill
Poe Mills
Judge Hallen Sends Children to County Home
Judge Hallen ordered several children placed in the county home after determining parents could not care for them. Lillian Blair eight Hubert Blair four and Fred Blair six were committed, with no relatives available. Teresa Vickers nine and James Cribban four were also sent to the home due to desertion and inability to provide.
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Hallen
Lillian E
Hubert
Fred C. Blair
David
Minnie Blgir
James
John Cribban
Massive Prize for Cake Winner Stirs Local Buzz
A noisy display in a shop window features a cake and prize scene. Mayoral candidate E T Bu wers and Gene McCann of Bridgeport attend a cake contest at Seca Breese. Classifieds advertise furnished rooms at 521 State St Myrtle Ave and a Beechwood Ave home for sale with down payment options. Local bar Tray Cafe & Grill at 40 Elm St offers beers and full liquor.
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H. H. Jackson
Seca Breese
E. T. Buwers
Gene McCann
Brigeeport
ST. Louis
Moerlein
Cincinnati
Tray Cafe & Grill
Elm Bt
Beechwood Ave
P. Coughlin
East St. Dist
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