Roosevelt Heads Independent Ticket After Gop Defeat
Chicago, June 22. Former President Theodore Roosevelt received an informal nomination for president on an independent ticket as the Republican convention ended. Roosevelt urged unity across party lines and promised to step aside if a different standard bearer is chosen by the new party. Delegates gathered near Orchestra Hall in Chicago as work to organize the new movement began with state conventions planned and a likely national gathering early August.
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Weather forecast for Warrington and Great Lakes region
Forecast notes variable conditions for Sunday through Monday across Michigan Ohio and Indiana. Warmer trends in the northeast portion with fair Sunday night into Monday. Winds show variability and possible stronger gusts in exposed areas.
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Roosevelt Declines Honors From Steam Roller Delegates
Chicago dispatch reports Theodore Roosevelt after a Congress Hotel conference with delegates ousted from the Republican convention urged Roosevelt supporters to stay on the floor but resist taking part in proceedings. He claimed fraud by the so called steam roller majority and said the convention no longer represents the voters of the party. He warned delegates to avoid voting and suggested a new party may emerge under a Roosevelt banner.
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Platform for Republican fight outlined in Chicago convention
The Chicago convention adopts a broad platform pledging loyalty to republican institutions and government by the people. It lauds Abraham Lincoln and urges progress through self governed democracy, constitutional limits, and federal reforms, including labor protections and welfare measures. The text emphasizes a forward looking, reform minded party ready to tackle social and economic issues nationwide.
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Cheers Stop Fairbanks Reading Platform in Chicago
In Chicago on June 11 Fairbanks faced a sudden outburst of cheers as William Jennings Bryan crossed the press aisle while Fairbanks read the economy and efficiency section of the Republican platform. Bryan left for Baltimore after the moment. Taft was mildly cheered as the reading concluded at 4:17 p.m.
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Taft and Sherman Nomination Underscored by Roosevelt Walkout
At the fifteenth Republican National Convention in Chicago, Taft was renominated on the first ballot with 561 votes as ROT Roosevelt delegates abstained, sparking boos and cheers. Sherman was chosen as running mate after others withdrew, sealing Taft’s ticket amid a tumultuous session and adjournment.
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Advance guard of Hoosier Democrats arrive in Baltimore
Special to The Journal-Gazette Baltimore Md June 22 Halfa hundred Hoosier Democrats confident the national democratic convention will face a Parker Ryan fight and pull down the nomination for Governor Marshall They arrived in Baltimore today and said they would likely support a governor who spoke plainly and stood by his sentiments Their party included state officials key department attaches and political workers The Bryan Wilson exchange dominated delegate talk and Indiana boosters predicted Marshall would be a leading figure, aided by Governor Wilsons stand and a Belvedere hotel portrait in Indiana headquarters
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Governor Marshall Praises Stokes Jackson at Funeral
INDIANAPOLIS June 22 Governor Marshall highly praised Stokes Jackson former Democrat state chairman and sergeant at arms in the national House of Representatives his regret at Jacksons death. He noted their cordial party relations and past campaign work and said he will represent Indiana at the funeral if possible this week.
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