Wood Leads With 314 1-2 on Fourth Ballot at Republican Nominating Session
At the Chicago Coliseum the Republican National Convention opened with eleven presidential contenders named. Wood led with 314 1-2 votes after eight hours of speeches despite loud demonstrations as Lowden and Johnson followed. Delegates cheered, banners waved, and protests from galleries interrupted proceedings while Lodge and Beveridge attempted to restore order.
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Mystery surrounds death of whist expert Joseph Elwell
Internationally known whist authority and racing stable owner Joseph Browne Elwell was found shot in his West Seventieth street home. Police question associates as they probe whether homicide or suicide occurred. a bloodstained letter signed Lloyd and an empty cartridge are noted findings.
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Butler Congressman Ferries Ice Water Bath at Colisium Speech
At the Coliseum Chicago June 11 delegates grow restless after the three leading candidates speeches as heat and hungry crowds press. The first collapse was Alexander Dunnett of Middlebury VI who was taken to a hospital as reporters and others nearby received brief relief when Butler overturned a water pitcher and a shower of ice water drenched the crowd.
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Predicting the 1920 RepublicanNomination Deadlock
A Special Dispatch from Chicago details the four ballots at the Republican convention as Leonard Wood leads early, Lowden gains steadily, and Old Guard maneuvering contemplates dark horses. Key figures include Knox Sproul Hughes Johnson Butler and potential VP picks. The piece analyzes faction power, strategic voting, and possible shifts if Wood stalls or falls short.
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Wood campaign stalls in Kentucky as Lowden gains
The Southern States unite to back a vice presidential bid but Kentucky stays with Gov. Lowden after Governor Morrow rejects a Wood offer. Morrow urged support for Lowden, pledging to serve Kentucky and deliver economic strength in November. Mrs. Douglas Robinson praised Wood, citing his character and fit for the nation as she spoke at the convention.
Willis 9 op leg for Harding stirs delegates
At Coliseum Chicago on June 11 ex Governor Frank B. Willis nominating Warren G. Harding drew 13 000 delegates and spectators into a long ovation. A seconding speech by R G Creager paused the cheer. Mrs Douglas Robinson urged General Wood as the crowd woke to life again.
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Sproul Only Candidate To Visit Convention
Chicago June 11. While speeches filled the Coliseum the other presidential contenders stayed in their hotels. Johnson Wood Lowden stayed in rooms and telephoned in, but Sproul of Pennsylvania was the only candidate seen at the Coliseum. He later returned to his hotel.
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Borah Will Not Back Lowden or Wood For Nomination
Senator Borah of Idaho declared he will not support either Lowden or Wood if nominated. He urged that the Republican platform address the corruption issue and favor Hiram Johnson. He warned the convention could galvanize voters only for a clean candidate, with late-night talks ongoing among leaders and varied state delegations.
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Four ballots fail to nominate at Republican Convention
Chicago is the scene as Wood Lowden and Johnson battle for the nomination after four ballots. Johnson loses votes while Wood and Lowden gain and adjournment shifts the fight to private talks to try a realignment or a conservative dark horse emerges.
General's Forces Ahead in First Convention Ballot
Reported ballot at the convention shows state delegations split among Lowden Wood Harding Johnson and others. Notable tallies include California 26 for Colorado, New York 68 for Butler and 10 for Wood, Illinois 41 for Lowden, Michigan 30 for Johnson, Ohio 39 for Harding, and many states split among multiple candidates.
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