Roosevelt's Convention Plans Grow Murky in Chicago
A Chicago dispatch from June 21 reports Roosevelt moving away from a continued convention plan after decisive votes at the Republican gathering. He may head a new independent ticket if needed, with delays to seek broader sentiment before any national gathering. Delegates face funding strains as convention week taxes finances and some plan to return home.
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Battle at Baltimore centers on Parker choice for temporary chair
Dispatches from Baltimore report William J. Bryan urging six candidates to join in opposing Judge Allen B. Parker for temporary chairman of the Democratic national convention. The move triggers alignments among leaders, with Speaker Clark supporters and Parker backers debating strategy before the convention opening. Continued discussion expected as national committeemen seek harmony and a path to formal decision.
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Convention Rolls On as Taft Forces Gain California Delegates
A full steam convention scene saw Taft delegates override Roosevelt opposition in California and others. Delegates argued over district loyalties and state laws, with Taft securing a win by 606 to 484 in a key vote and the convention adjournment set for 10 am tomorrow amid ongoing contest cases in Texas and Washington. The gallery laughed and robed figures joined in, while Mrs Roosevelt watched proceedings as Taft supporters push toward final nominations.
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Baltimore Delegates Await Democratic Convention Preparations
June 21 Baltimore awaits the Democratic convention as key arrangements near completion. Local headquarters are established and delegates receive tickets, with 1000 allotted to the city committee. Each delegate gets three tickets plus a personal allotment, alternates one seat. national committee members receive about ten tickets depending on needs.
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Thought torpedo mistaken for candy harms boy
A child mistook a toy torpedo for candy from a shelf at home in Maghscragt and was badly injured. The device exploded, shattering his lower jaw and blowing out teeth. He received treatment at a hospital as doctors described the damage and noted the torpedo was a toy from a fisherman on duty.
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Convention seating details place key states in view
The text describes how states such as Ohio and New Jersey were given prominent positions in a convention seating arrangement. It mentions delegates and seating on opposite sides, with Alabama and Ohio noted near the front context while other terms remain unclear due to garbled OCR.
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Weather Forecast For Ohio And Lower Michigan
The forecast calls for mainly fair weather on Sunday with moderate winds. Temperatures remain near seasonal norms with little change expected across the region.
Roosevelt Forces Clash Over Contested Delegates In Convention
Chicago June 4 Roosevelt and Taft factions contend with credentials decisions in the Republican National Committee contest cases. Texas delegates figure prominently as Roosevelts camp presses for fair treatment while Taft supporters seek separate balloting on each district to influence the final roll. The convention's timetable tightens with upcoming votes on rules platform and nominees.
Tariff plank blocks platform carpenters efforts at convention
A draft Republican platform shows tariff concessions debated by subcommittee led by Charles Fairbanks. Governors Hadley Rowell Record push for tariff changes but not adopted. President Taft favored a strong tariff commission plan yet backtracked on immediate reductions. The committee praised administration and Roosevelt McKinley entries, with a Baptist church protest on race discrimination folded into the platform.
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