Taft In Saddle Crushing Roosevelt Forces At Convention
Chicago June 18 Roosevelt directs a high pressure fight from his hotel headquarters using a private phone line to issue orders and listen to aides. A secret Roosevelt caucus gathers as crowds block corridors and police reserves struggle to control the lobby. He urges delegates to back Governor Hadley and vows the credential fight will test strength tomorrow.
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Convention at Chicago Opens as Delegates Fill Coliseum
Reporters describe the Chicago Coliseum crowd filling windows and aisles as delegates from New York Kentucky and Pennsylvania take seats. The opening session features Vice President Fairbanks applause Rev Father Callahan invocation and debate over a minority report led by Gov Hadley. Roosevelt and Taft references appear amid cheers for roving figures and temporary chair nominations begin.
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Taft Supporters Elevate Root as Temporary Chairman
At the Chicago Republican National Convention on June 18, Taft supporters elected Senator Root of New York as temporary chairman amid threats and bitterness from Roosevelt forces. The move aimed to stabilize proceedings as Victor Rosewater, national committee chair, repeatedly overruled Roosevelt-led motions.
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Committee Faces Long Vote On G O P Platform
Chicago June 18 Members from state delegations elected to platform and resolutions panels names include Alabama James J Curtis Arizona James T Williams Jr California Chester H Rowell and many others. Roosevelt and Taft factions claim momentum tonight as Root leads with 568 votes to 502 for Molovern amid scattered ballots and near bolts anticipated.
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Taft Roosevelts Close Test Vote Scrutinized
Chicago June 18 Taft and Roosevelt rivals studied the first convention vote on the temporary chairman amid secrecy. Leaders say the result is too close for comfort but expect to control the convention despite private admissions of tight figures.
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No Peaceful Solution Sought at Republican Convention Fight
An eleventh hour bid by the finals delegation sought to avert factional warfare between Taft and Roosevelt forces at the Republican national convention. The plan was discussed late into the night and then referred to President Taft for a decision.
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Root Addresses Republican Convention in Chicago
Senator Lillia Root spoke at the Republican national convention in Convention Hall Chicago on June 15 praising national progress and GOP policy while urging trust in free representation and local self government. Police restored order as Pennsylvania delegates heckled, and the session adjourned after Root’s remarks.
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Council orders demolition of unsafe Whitehead block on Eddy street
Cheyenne city council moves to raze dangerous buildings including the Whitehead block and other structures south of the Dyer hotel on Eddy street to Sixteenth. Officials plan to clear unsanitary sites, with health and police committees coordinating with the city attorney.
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