Roosevelt rejects nomination and contemplates third party
Chicago reports that Roosevelt will not seek nomination with his sanction and may back a split or new party after the convention. Advisers say supporters weigh delaying action, forming a separate Roosevelt ticket, or preserving the current organization while prospects of a national coalition loom.
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Idaho Delegation Rejects Roosevelt Silence Advice
Chicago June 21 Idaho delegation led by Alonzo Couzen said they would not stay silent in the convention and would not abstain from voting as Roosevelt advised. The chairman stated the position amid ongoing party deliberations.
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Convention by Bulletin pacing nerves and delays at Chicago rally
At Chicago June meeting delegates gather slowly amid rumors of an adjournment and stalled credentials reports. Chairman Root pushes for credentials results while Alabama’s contest looms. The convention opens with prayer as the credentials panel prepares state by state reports and a possible adjournment remains likely.
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Roosevelt foes plot third candidate pivot in Chicago
In Chicago on June 21 the elder statesmen behind Theodore Roosevelt’s rivals maneuver to install John D. Rockefeller or a third candidate such as Hadley or Cummins. The insider plan aims to neutralize Roosevelt supporters and shift Republican leadership, with Haines and Hughes figures pressed to align or retreat.
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Two Babies Bitten By Mad Dog Infections Rise
A three year old daughter of E G Underwood developed a serious rabies case after being bitten by a mad dog two weeks earlier. Miss Reta Emer of Carpenter shows improvement after a bite. A four year old girl from Mr Johnson is also reported bitten and treated with Pasteur for hydrophobia. Ferns of Carpenter, who aided Miss Emer, contracted infection from a minor hand cut and requires immediate care.
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Taft Secures Credentials Despite California Clash
Chicago June 21 Taft forces tighten hold in Republican convention with majorities 605 404 and 642 620 in credentials votes amid California contest over delegate selection rules. Roosevelt delegates defeated while Texas and Washington contests linger. Adjournment delayed until morning as party lines hold and Root calls for orderly conduct.
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Republican platform draft fuels tariff and trust debate
In Chicago on June 21 the Republican platform talks of revising tariffs via a non partisan tariff commission while preserving anti trust enforcement. Roosevelt supporters press for stronger government regulation of interstate corporations as Taft aides push a personal anti trust plank. The report notes continued trading conferences and a late afternoon submission plan.
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Parker Opposes Party Split Over Bryan Appeal
Chicago June 21 William J Bryan appeals to progressive candidates to join in opposing Alton Parker's temporary chairmanship at the Baltimore convention. He writes to Speaker Clark and several governors urging harmony and warning against nominating a reactionary figure. The subcommittee's stance, opposed by eight, favors a progressive candidate to lead the convention.
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