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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1912
Page
5
Roosevelt delegates clash over credential contests as Heney and Halbert clash with Roosevelts backers. The credentials committee adjourned amid protests and a tense street gathering outside the Coliseum. Calls for full evidence and a minority report escalated into a chaotic scene as roosevelt supporters pressed for rapid action.
Wyoming Senator Patrick Sullivan signals William Tart as GOP nominee contender amid a fluttering omen. Roosevelt forces circle leaders and aides at the Congress Hotel as strategists map the day. California delegates Florence Porter and Isabella Blaney reflect on their first voting role with mixed pride and humor. Journal-Gazette ads note one cent per word.
Roosevelt forces press plans to renominate him as delegates pledge loyalty amid demonstrations and threats of bolts. Southern delegates uphold Taft, while Roosevelt backers claim solid support. leaders anticipate convention alignment and possible independent moves. General handshaking follows as campaigns gauge positions.
Chicago June 19 The Taft ticket faced confusion as a bolt of Roosevelt delegates surged toward the credentials committee amid questions about who joined and why. Director McKinley signaled victory while Burtt of Pie urged caution, calling it the beginning of the end for Patt forces as the credentials committee acted on contested delegates.
Taft forces rallied at the North Dakota convention defeating challenger Lauren by a two to eighteen margin as Devine chaired the delegation. The result strengthens Taft influence in the state and places a firm hold on the delegation's leadership amid party tensions.
Roosevelt sharply declares I am through as factional delegates clash over credentials at the convention. The speech triggers chaotic scenes in the Congress Hotel corridors as Taft supporters cheer while others debate seating and legitimacy of delegates amid calls to bar fraudulent votes.
Fragmentary note reports a person was knocked out and left unconscious, awakening in a hospital after an incident described as involving a cook and someone named Toax-Than. Details are unclear due to garbled text. Further context unavailable.
A heated Republican convention in Tut 19 features Governor Hadley and Witkin Filan opposing recognition of Root's victory. Roosevelt denounces the tainted delegates and calls for action to unseat fraudulently chosen reps. The party faces possible bolt or superseding convention as leaders debate restoring government to the people.
A Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette item outlines a community contest where prizes go to organizations individuals and youths who collect the most votes between now and close. Contestants names and each product with vote values are listed, including Bursley Co and Runkel Co items with vote totals. purchase receipts and coupons count toward votes for many brands across food soap and household goods.
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