Roosevelt Creates Progressive Party Split From Republicans
Chicago June 22 Former President Theodore Roosevelt nominated for president on an independent ticket after the Republican convention. Supporters plan state conventions starting tomorrow with Illinois set to form a Roosevelt organization. Roosevelt pledged to run if the party forms and urged voters to reject party bosses while criticizing the convention for fraud.
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Taft and Sherman Nominated On First Ballot
Taft renominated for president at the Chicago convention on the first ballot with 561 votes. Roosevelt delegates protest in mute form as many seek an independent Roosevelt nomination later. Sherman renominated for vice president on the first ballot with 587 votes as other nominees and absent votes are recorded.
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Parker Arrives in New York Quiet on Baltimore Chair Fight
Alton B. Parker arrived from Rochester as temporary chairman nominee for the Baltimore convention. He works on his Baltimore speech and declines requests for comment hours after arrival, with no word on Morgan's opposition.
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Bryan Embroils Convention Mack Says Parker Sticks
Baltimore June 22 Prospects for a fight free Democratic National Convention faded as Governor Wilson and Chairman Mack clashed over Alton Parker as temporary chairman. Mack warned Bryan supporters a floor fight would occur if Parker’s chairmanship is challenged. Bryan indicated he would not accept the post, while hints of a broader struggle shape the opening days with a platform fight likely on the horizon.
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Republican Platform Favors Regal of Judges and Trusts
Chicago reports the Republican national platform adopts a stance to uphold state and federal courts, allow recall only when necessary, back an international court for disputes, and reinforce protective tariffs and currency stability while condemning Democratic tariffs. It urges swift campaign finance disclosure and strengthens the merchant marine for the approaching inter-oceanic canal.
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Convention Minutes Chronicle chaotic Chicago session
A late starting Democratic convention in Chicago draws a swelling crowd as delegates fill the hall. Chairman Root and lawmakers confer amid confusion before the session opens with invocation and credential reports, leading to contested Mississippi delegations and procedural motions.
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Put Not Your Faith in Theodore Says Woman
Mrs Charles Hlaney and Mrs Florence Colling Porter, California delegates to the Republican national convention, tried to storm the Illinois Equal Suffrage league headquarters to back Roosevelt. Mrs Owen, a Chicago suffragist, argued Taft remains favorable to suffrage, while asserting Roosevelt’s current stance may be campaign heat. Illinois suffragists urged faith in Taft.
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Chautauqua Crowd Siler on Taft and Bryan
A Chautauqua audience reacted to Taft and Bryan with mixed cheers and jeers. The crowd applauded Bryan’s name while taft was greeted with dissent, and some speakers urged the crowd to maintain order as they debated the candidates.
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Tait Says His Selection Ends Danger of Crisis
Tait asserts the Chicago convention ended a danger of crisis and signals the forthcoming election. He argues the victory stabilizes political tensions and preserves democratic founding principles amid national trials.
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