Most Spectacular Convention Battle Begins Today
At the 15th Republican national convention in Chicago delegates assemble amid heavy security as Taft and Roosevelt clash over temporary delegation rules. Police and 400 deputy sheriffs stand guard to prevent disorder at the Coliseum while reserve squads and auto patrols are ready to respond.
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Taft Forces Draw First Blood at Republican Convention
At the 15th Republican national convention in Chicago Taft backers win a ruling when Rosewater disallows Hadley's motion to substitute delegates. Roosevelt supporters push early, with temporary chairman noms led by Governor McGovern and Senator Root as contrasts between camps emerge.
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Teddy and Taft in Close Touch at Chicago Convention
Roosevelt monitors the Chicago Republican convention from his hotel room via a private telegraph wire to the Coliseum and plans a conference with Governor Hadley as floor manager. Taft follows the proceedings in Washington via United Press leased wire to the Coliseum.
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Democrats Face Decision on Temporary Chairman in Baltimore
Baltimore reports rising talk on party rules as delegates prepare for the 1916 convention. Discussion centers on whether to replace the two thirds requirement with a simple majority and how to apply any change. Seven pledged candidates stand out with Clark leading at 412 votes and Wilson at 280.
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Kentucky
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Detroit
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Delegations Arrive and McGovern Picked Temporary Chairman
At the Coliseum in Chicago on June 18 Georgia led arrivals followed by New Hampshire Ohio and Illinois delegations. By 10 45 a squad of policemen stood at the rear platform. Roosevelt forces named Governor McGovern of Wisconsin as temporary chairman replacing Senator Borah. The 36 Wisconsin LaFollette pledged delegates announced support for McGovern.
First Real Ovation for Fairbanks at Indiana Delegation
Former Vice President Fairbanks received the first real ovation of the convention as he appeared with Ex Senator Hemenway. The pair moved down an aisle to applause while Indiana delegates packed the main floor and police pushed delegates in the crowded aisles amid tense, constant consultations among state leaders.
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Roosevelt Receives Special Convention Tickets
Ex-President Roosevelt asks for 10 tickets from Col Harry New, chairman of arrangements. Col New admits he reserved exactly ten seats for Roosevelt, who was expected to attend the convention.
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Ride in Stage Coach Delegates Arrive at Convention
South Dakota delegates arrive at the convention riding in an old Wells Fargo stage coach pressed into service.
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New York Delegation Arrives at the Conference
The New York delegation led by William Barnes Jr and James Wadsworth entered at 10 40 with Barnes smiling as he sat briefly then left to chat with delegates. Victor Rosewater arrived at 11 and took a rear platform seat.
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Kermet Roosevelt Strikes Pose Before New York Delegation
Kermet Roosevelt, son of the Colonel, walked the aisle during Rosewater’s appearance and paused to pose for several minutes in front of the New York delegation before taking his seat.
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Jeering Welcome as Penrose Takes Seat at Convention
Senator Penrose faced derisive jeers from the Pennsylvania delegation as he walked to his seat. The convention opened at 12 02 with Colonel Stone attempting an announcement and Chairman Rosewater banging the gavel while the crowd remained silent. The Star Spangled Banner drew a strong cheer and Father Callaghan gave the opening benediction.
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Reserves Called As Chaos Breaks At Convention
Deputies struggled to clear aisles as Rosewater pounded for order without success. Stone called his chief through the megaphone to send in police reserves. The aisles must be cleared of every man regardless of his badges. Amid the confusion a flashlight convention photo was taken.
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Convention Row Erupts In Early Opening Fist Fight
At 12 21 the opening invocation ends and Secretary Hay ward reads the call for the convention. Bill Flynn and his Pennsylvania men clash with exasperation as a Pennsylvania and New York delegate fight over a seat forces police to intervene. Hay ward receives little attention.
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New York
Opening of Republican National Convention in Chicago
Special report from United Press transmitted to the Jeffersonian covers the Chicago convention hall developments. A team of 20 United Press journalists under Roy W. Howard will report live, with coverage extending to the Democratic convention in Baltimore.
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Confederates abandon Cumberland Gap fortifications
Fifty years ago on June 18 Confederates abandoned Cumberland Gap in Tennessee after holding the position for months to block Federal forces. The gap works were promptly occupied by Union troops. Twenty five years ago on June 18 Robert E. Lee Camp of Confederate Veterans was entertained at Lynn Massachusetts by John A. Andrew Post of the G A R.
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Hadley Presses Delegates Battle at National Convention
Governor Hadley of Missouri speaks to Roosevelt delegates as Barnes objects from the New York camp. The temporary roll and its amendment rise as Watson from Indiana and Taft parliamentarian push for formal organization amid contention.
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Debate Ordered In Motion On Point Of Hadley
Judge Rosewater ruled Hadley’s motion well taken and ordered twenty minutes for each side to debate the point. Both sides prepared to present their arguments as the hearing continued.
Senator Green Renominated by Democrats in Newcomerstown
In Newcomerstown Ohio on June 18 Senator William Green was renominated by acclamation as the Democratic senatorial candidate for the 18 19th district. No other candidate was presented as the party celebrated with great enthusiasm and applause.
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Weather forecast for Ohio from Washington June 18
Observations from the United States Weather Bureau note fair conditions for Ohio with moderate winds. Indications for tomorrow show continued fair weather and gentle to moderate winds in the state.
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Power of the convention over the temporary chairman argued
Governor Hadley opened the Roosevelt forces debate recalling 1884. He cited a ruling that the national committee usually chose the temporary chairman for four decades, but the convention held the committee to be the servant, not the master, of the Republican party.
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Watson for Taft Says Principals Not Precedence rally
Congressman James Watson of Indiana voices Taft support and urges reason over prejudice amid Roosevelt factions. He criticizes Governor Hadley’s citation as unsound and argues principles drive party actions, prompting applause and interruptions from Taft and Roosevelt camps.
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Douvall and McNett Showman Visits Cambridge
Continued on page four. H H. Be. McNett of the Douvall and McNett Shows, now exhibiting at Love City, was in Cambridge Tuesday.
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Cambridge
Apportionment of States at Republican National Convention
United Press Special Chicago reports the state by state distribution of delegates for the Republican national convention. Key tallies include New York 90, California 26, Pennsylvania 76, Illinois 58, Texas 40, Ohio 48, Georgia 28, Michigan 30, Missouri 36, and Massachusetts 36, totaling 1 978 delegates.
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Louisiana
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Tennessee
Texas
Utah
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Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Many Want To Be Vice President In Roosevelt Taft Era
Chicago reports a lively scramble amid Roosevelt and Taft factions over potential vice presidential picks. If Taft wins the nomination, front runners include James Sherman C W Fairbanks John A Mead and John Wanamaker. If Roosevelt prevails, H S Hadley James R Garfield Ben Lindsey William E Borah Albert J Beveridge W R Stubbs Hiram W Johnson and William E Glasscock are discussed.
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New York
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Indiana
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Vermont
John Wanamaker
Pennsylvania
H.S. Hadley
Missouri
James R. Garfield
Ohio
Ben Lindsey
Colorado
William E. Borah
Idaho
Albert J. Beveridge
Roosevelt Ovation at Chicago Awakens Crowd
In Chicago on June 18 the audience roared for Roosevelt as he appeared and cheered Senator Borah and William J. Bryan. Alex H. Revell introduced Borah who urged the people to hold leaders to duty, while the crowd shouted Teddy and approval.
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Democratic Leaders Drift on Presidential Ticket Choice
Baltimore reports little progress in forming a Democratic nominee as next week's convention looms. Clark aides discuss Bryan as a potential alternative if deadlock with Wilson persists, while the party contemplates a two-thirds rule for nomination.
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Hartford Couple Visits Relatives This Week
Mr and Mrs Dave Thomas of Hartford visited relatives here on Tuesday confirming family ties and regional connections during a brief trip.
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Hartford
Governor Johnson to Kick Off Fight at Chicago Convention
California executive Governor Johnson plans a high profile start at a Chicago convention. The event signals his push for policy reform and sets a tense political tone for the gathering with attendees noting the combative stance.
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