They Have Demanded The Sword And They Shall Have It
Roosevelt in Chicago set two binding lines on the eve of the convention. He argued that delegates whose seating is contested must not vote on convention organization or settlement, and that any action based on their votes would not bind the party. The auditorium overflowed with supporters as he denounced opponents and warned that those who cheat him would not prevail.
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Roosevelt
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Thousanta
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Sig
Ronunwell
National Committee
Housevelt
Aes
Hoosevelt
Almpser
Theodore Roosevelt
Audiorwm
Coronél Roosevelt Anserted
Rosevelt
Te Elf
Calamn
Roosevelt Delegates Clash As Taft Rivalry Boils Over
Chicago June 17 Delegates and enthusiasts storm the Congress hotel to greet Colonel Theodore Roosevelt amid amidships chaos. Roosevelt addresses at Auditorium Theatre promising a fight after the prayer as Taft and Roosevelt teams dispute temporary chairmanship and delegate loyalty. Nosy detectives monitor the floor as Bribery claims surface and Wisconsin and Vermont figures weigh third party or dark horse strategies for 1916.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Congress Hotel
Roosevelt
Auditorium Theatre
Taft
Benator
Joseph M. Dixon
South Carolina
Georgia
William
Adiuite
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Mayo
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Dixon
Borah
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Tait
Trinda
Elin Root
New York
Steam Roller
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Tulinoig
Charles 8. Deneen
Rosewater
Hadley
LaFollette
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
Bill’ Flinn
Flinn
National
Bden Penrose
John A. Mead
Vermont
Hamilton Club
Many Seek Second Place In Taft Ticket
Chicago dispatch lists vice presidential hopefuls for Taft including John Hays Hammond of Boston and James R. Garfield of Ohio. Hammond, a mining engineer, and Garfield are both positioned as strong Taft supporters with prior bids for second place. The report notes Hammond’s former bid and ongoing campaign activity at the Congress hotel as work continues on the ticket.
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Chicago
John Hays Hammond
Boston
James R. Garfield
Gut
Hammond
Odds In Wall Street Against Taft And Roosevelt
New York June 17 The Evening Post reports Wall Street odds on the 1912 nomination. Brokers view Taft Roosevelt and their chances as hazardous. Bets include 1000 to 1 that Taft is not nominated and 400 to 1 that Roosevelt is not nominated.
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Taft
TAF
New York
Hooamvet
Roomeveit
Tart
Roosevelt
Robbery After Year Long Abstinence In Lickmeyer Saloon
George Thomas a harbor, 624 Clinton Street, says he was robbed of 90 dollars in the afternoon at the Lickmeyer saloon, after a year of total abstinence. He was in company with Red Hater of Woodburn, brother of John Baker, linked to a murder case four years ago. Baker was found in a Columbus street saloon and taken to the police station for investigation.
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George Thomas
Harber
Clinton, Street
Pothss
Lickmeyer
Warne Street
Red” Hater
Woodburn
John Baker
Marshal Colombs Croy
Baker
Columbus
Joe Brenank
Taft Forces Say No Defection From Banks
Chicago June 17 Taft managers issued a statement denying any defections from the Taft column and accusing Roosevelt forces of weak campaigning to win Taft delegates. The Roosevelt side claims strong support for Roosevelt, while Taft backers say Roosevelt has shifted to seeking Taft instructed delegates. The note says Taft deserves renomination and will use honorable means to secure it. Roosevelt efforts to stampede delegates have failed for three days.
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Chicago
Taft
Att
Roosevelt
Roosevelt Delegates Demand Uncontested Majority At Convention
June 12 Chicago Roosevelt delegates in caucus pressed for at least 140 uncontested delegates to command a majority of the Republican National Convention. They viewed this as a bolt at the go al f. A telegram to President Taft asking disavowal of the national committee defeat was held for Senator Dixon’s approval. The midnight conference shifted momentum after Roosevelt’s Auditorium speech urging supporters to fight and energize the campaign.
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Toosevatt Delegaten
Taft
Ntional
Roosevelt
Dixon
Auditorium Theatre
Aenen
Journal Gazette Promises Fair Reporting Ahead of Convention
The Journal Gazette pledges to publish comprehensive convention coverage without prejudice and invites agents and readers to order ample copies. It asserts fearless, honest, and thorough reporting and stresses supplying sufficient copies to meet public demand.
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The
Journal-Gazette
Journal- Gazette
Roosevelt foes clash over theft and fraud at Chicago convention
In Chicago on June 17 Roosevelt backers accused Taft forces of theft and fraud while Taft headquarters charged bribery and corruption. Both sides claimed momentum as moderates urged calm ahead of the Republican convention. Colonel Roosevelt addressed a massive auditorium audience amid heavy police presence as leadership battles raged over delegate majorities and possible bolts.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Taft
National Committee
Auditorium Theatre
Roostvelt
National Republican
Roosevelt Eui
10 10 80 Votes Stolen Declares Taft Supporters
Cleveland republicans claim federal patronage and moneyed interests corrupted state delegations to taint Taft’s nomination. They denounce the scheme as the most disgraceful act in political history and fault those who aided or profited from it.
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Taft
National Committee
Darrow Hearing Postponed In Bribery Trial
In Los Angeles on June 11 the Clarence B. Darrow bribery trial is adjourned due to illness of defense counsel Karl Jogen and H. H. Apnel. The continuance runs until ten o clock tomorrow morning.
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Los Angeles
Chere I Wan Tie Setyion
Clarence B. Darrow
Karl Jogen
H. H. Apnel
Murder Suspect Ends Life With Poison
In Muncie Indiana Jane IT George Kelly aged ninety suspected of killing his grandmother Mary Kelly aged seventy eight. Sunday evening the suspect fled after poisoning the victim at Sugar Creek three miles from the town. He was last seen near Sugar Creek and later died by his own hand in a nearby location. A broken drawer in Mrs Kellys home showed missing savings. The body was found by her son Edward Kelly.
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Jane
George Kelly
Mary Kelly
Sugar Creek
Young Welly
Mull
Kelly
Faward Kelty
Amys
Weather forecast for Indiana and Ohio with variable winds
The forecast covers Indiana and Ohio with fair conditions in the north and cooler, unsettled weather in the south. Wednesday brings northwest winds. Minnesota and Michigan show fair weather with showers in some areas. North and northwest winds are noted, with cooler air moving in.
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Ohio
Michigan
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