Labor Union Seeks Democratic Backing After GOP Platform Decried
The American Federation of Labor at its Montreal convention unanimously condemned the Republican platform as hostile to labor. It instructed Samuel Gompers and Matthew Woll to present labor's proposals in identical form to the Democratic National Convention in San Francisco. The delegates endorsed the report amid cheers and boos as they criticized GOP planks.
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American Federation of Labor
Chicago
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Matthew Woll
Federation
San Francisco
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Harding Named Republican Nominee for Presidency at Convention
Warren G. Harding captured the Republican presidential nomination after nine ballots at the Chicago convention. Calvin Coolidge was named as running mate, while Irving Lenroot failed to gain traction. Harding drew delegates from Wood Lowden and Johnson camps, surging to lead with 874 votes by the ninth ballot as others shifted to his column.
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Warren G. Harding
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Massachusetts
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Wisconsin
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Lowden Says He Quit For Party’s Sake
Chicago June 12 Governor Frank O Lowden released his delegates on the convention floor tonight stating fear of a demo ck would harm his party. The move comes during today’s session amid tensions over delegate control and party unity.
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Frank O. Lowden
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Chicago Population Tops 2.7 Million in 1920 Census
The census bureau reports Chicago's 1920 population at 2,701,212, up 515,816 from 1910, a 23.6 percent increase. This release notes Chicago as a major urban center in the 1920 census data.
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Washington
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Hays Re elected Chairman of G. O. P
Will I. Hays of Indiana was tonight reelected chairman of the Republican National Committee in Chicago. He resumes control of the party leadership as the 1912 campaign approaches.
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Chicago
Will I. Hays
Indiana
Republican National Committee
Vice Presidential Candidate Coolidge Rises On Law and Order Fame
Calvin Coolidge of Northampton Massachusetts gained national prominence after Boston police strike of 1919. As Massachusetts governor he deployed the state guard to restore order and labeled the strikers deserters, boosting his public reputation. He declined a national run in 1920 saying his duty was at the statehouse.
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Harding Nominee Sparks Marion Joy as Citizen Is Fearful
Marion Ohio crowds erupt in joy when Warren G. Harding is nominated by the Republican National Convention in Chicago. Harding’s father Dr T G Harding, on his 76th birthday, expresses hope his son will not be harmed, while his mother and sister remain in Marion.
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Warren G Harding A Self Made Printer With Ohio Ties
Warren G Harding, longtime Ohio resident and U S senator since 1914, rose from farmer youth to Marion Star publisher. He built a career in journalism and printing, editing the Star and running print shops while supporting bank and industrial interests in Marion. He has also served as a trustee of Trinity Baptist Church and represented the 5th Senatorial district. Turn to Page 8, No. 6.
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Harding Cousin of Local Woman and Known Here
W G Harding, nominated by the Republican party for president at the Chicago convention, is familiar to Cheyenne residents. He is a cousin of Mrs W G Walker of 700 East Seventeenth Street, who hosted visitors for his Cheyenne stop years ago.
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Republican Party
United States
Chicago
Startling
Taft and Hughes Send Telegrams on Harding Nomination
In New Haven on June 12 former President Taft telegraphed Senator Harding to congratulate him and predict a successful administration. Taft also praised Governor Coolidge and urged sweeping support for the ticket. In New York Charles Hughes sent his own congratulations to Harding for the nomination.
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Governor Coolidge Telegram to Senator Harding
Boston on June 12 reports Governor Coolidge may send a telegram of congratulations to Senator Harding. The message expresses sincere congratulations and assurance of support in Massachusetts.
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Coolidge
Harding
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Thanks, Says General Wood to Supporters
Major General Leonard Wood issues a statement from Chicago thanking the public for nationwide expressions of confidence and support in his campaign. He praises the loyal help from men and women in pre convention and convention contests and expresses sincere gratitude.
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Leonard Wood
Harding Declares He Is Very Happy After Nomination
Caught after his nomination in Chicago Senator Harding emerged to cheers and a laughing photo moment with Mrs Harding. He expressed being very happy and deeply grateful to his friends while preparations to depart for Washington began.
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Result of ballots at Republican National Convention nomination
The tenth ballot nominating Senator Harding lists Wood 156 Lowden 11 Johnson 804-5 Harding 692 1-5 Coolidge 5 Hoover 91-2 Butler 2 Knox 1 miscellaneous 28 Lenroot 1 Hays 1 LaFollette 24. First ballot for vice presidential nomination shows Coolidge 67 1-2 Lenroot 146 1-2 Allen 68 1-2 Johnson 22 1-2 Anderson 28 Gronna 24 Pritchard 10.
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