Compromise Plank on Injunctions Emerges in Chicago Convention
A subcommittee report announces a compromise anti injunction plank approved by the full committee. It blends support for court confidence with labor concessions allowing temporary injunctions on notice and rapid hearings to prevent damage. Telegrams flood in from party members amid pressure from administration and Gompers camp.
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Nicholas Murray Butler
Joseph H. Oate
Gompers Plank
MTI
Arizona
New Mexico
Gompers
Resolutions Committee
American Federation of Labor
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association
Samuel Gompers
Keefe
Duncan
Federation
Tie Vote for Ernst and Fisher at National Republican Convention
In Chicago delegates from Kentucky deadlocked 13 to 13 on a National Committeeman choice between Richard P. Ernst of Covington and Frank Fisher, Paducah postmaster. Three ballots produced ties. plan to resume at 9 a.m. with rumors of a compromise candidate from Louisville.
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Commercial Tribune
Chicago
Kentucky
Blue Grass State
Richard P. Ernst
Covington
Frank Fisher
Paducah
Stratford Hotel
Stratford
Fisher
Ernst
J.T. Doores
Bowling Weald
Third District
C. Jackson
Lebanon
Dts
Legoe Ed H
Morris Belknap
Louisville
Belknap
Great’ Northern
Fairbanks Won't Accept Vice Presidency Prominence Declares Irrevocable Decision
The letter from Vice President Fairbanks reiterates his irrevocable determination not to seek renomination for Vice President. He thanks supporters, notes honor of the office, and cites personal considerations guiding his choice. Iowa Cummins supporters energize efforts while Borah tracks outside momentum as the race continues.
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Fairbanks
Chio
Enp
Kealing
Congress
Charles. W. Fairbanks
Hemenway
Taft
Indiana
Gummins
Iowa
Cummins
Nator Borah
Fight over Anti Injunction Plank Delays Republican Platform
Chicago June 17. The dispute over an injunction plank dominates the Republican platform debate as supporters press for a line guaranteeing labor friendly policy while Taft faces a potential split. Subcommittee works toward a draft amid delays and wartime telegrams from Roosevelt and War Department officials.
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Chicago
Taft
Committee On
Convention
Proposition To Limit Southern Representation Defeated
Visiting clubs march through the Coliseum as a path clears the way for nominating the party head. Allied forces quietly accept the inevitable, indicating a shift in power dynamics after the vote.
Roosevelt Demonstrations Highlight Chicago Convention
The second day of the Republican Convention in Chicago's Coliseum featured a 45 minute Roosevelt demonstration amid a day of Lodge speeches. Taft strength appeared solid after Credentials seating favored Taft, securing about 700 delegates and triggering allied approval. The crowd of 14 000 cheered as committees reported and clubs paraded banners and bands before formal proceedings resumed.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Coliseum
Rose
Burrows
G. O. & Elephants
Columbus (O
Glee Club
Ohio
Billy Taft
Bryan
Roosevelt and Taft Stay Connected With Chicago Convention
Washington report details President Roosevelt and Secretary Taft maintaining constant contact via direct telegraph and long‑distance lines during the Republican National Convention in Chicago. They drove to Rock Creek for a horseback ride as the event continued, while Mrs Taft followed proceedings from the War Department and via private office dispatches.
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Washington
Chicago
Roosevelt
Taft
Avhite Haegn
See Atthea
Coliseum
War Department
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Blaine
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Minnesota
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Colorado
Depew
Kinley
Sena
Tor Lodge
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Pede
Henry Cabot Lodge
Massachusetts
Committee On Credentials
Toto
Fulton
Oregon
National Committee
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