Chicago delegates weigh Roosevelts influence at nominating conventions
Leaders in Chicago signal caution before the nominating meetings. The Old Guard lacks control and fixers as Pennsylvania splits its delegation. Roosevelt supporters claim votes for Weeks and Cuffins, while Estabrook and Hitchcock project paths to a Hughes victory. Progressives vow to endure and seek joint action if needed with Republicans.
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Roosevelt
Old Guard
Pennsylvania
Penrose
Knox
Managers for Graft, Hughes and Root Campaigns in Chicago
George Von L. Meyer of Boston leads Roosevelt operations in Chicago for the Republican National Committee. George W. Kerkins runs pre convention work. John W. Dwight manages Elihu Root’s bid. Joseph B. Kealing handles Charles Warren Fairbanks for Indiana. Frank H. Hitchcock is rumored to back Charles E. Hughes.
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George von L. Meyer
Boston
Navy
Chicago
George W. Kerkins
John W. Dwight
New York
Elihu Root
Dwight
Joseph B. Kealing
Indiana
Charles Warren Fairbanks
Frank H. Hitchcock
Charles E. Hughes
Chicago convention activity centers along lake front
A Chicago correspondent compares pre convention energy to Harrisburg’s riverfront, spotlighting Harrisburg Club at Congress Hotel and major hotels along the lake front. He notes Penrose’s HQ activity, Keystone State leverage, and looming Philadelphia and New York division tensions shaping the convention landscape.
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Chicago
Lake Front
Convention Sidelights at Chicago Convention
Hundreds of politicians and delegates gather in Chicago as a municipal election looms. Pennsylvanians, led by Senator Penrose followers, seek hotel reservations misbooked for Wednesday. Colorado figure "Big Steve" Stevenson arrives with a Roosevelt button amid the Roosevelt faction recall.
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Chicago
Sahara
Pershing
Chihuahua
Pennsylvania
Senator Penrose
Big Steve
Colorado
Archie M. Stevenson
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Committee Rushes Through 28 GOP Delegate Contests
The Republican National Committee moves to finish hearings and report. A compromise in Louisiana halves each contestant’s vote, shortening the workload. The total contests, now including twelve in Louisiana, reach twenty eight.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ill
Republican National Committee
Louisiana
Brumbaugh Delegates May Swing to Roosevelt at Convention
Chicago dispatch notes undecided Pennsylvanian delegates and alternates arriving with Brumbaugh Penrose Roosevelt factions buzzing. Rumors say Penrose may back Roosevelt with him as national chairman while Brumbaugh’s camp weighs shifting support. Debate centers on party chairmanship and possible vice presidential hints for Burton as Baldwin era talk lingers.
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Chicago
Penrose
Brumbaugh
Congress
Roosevelt
Alexander P. Moore
Pittsburgh
Governor Brumbaugh and Penrose Near at Congress Hotel Row
Chicago June 5 Governor Brumbaugh Senator Penrose Attorney General Brown and Senator Oliver quietly reside near each other. Penrose aides and Oliver allies occupy Congress rooms while Brumbaugh camp followers spread between Stratford Lexington and Auditorium hotels. Progressives stay at the Blackstone as Bull Moosers continue to arrive.
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Brumbaugh
Penrose
Brown
Oliver
W. Harry Baker
Congress
Mr. Brown
Ware Brothers
Henry G. Wasson
Stratford
Lexington
Mr. Baker
Blackstone
M. T. Stokes
Coudersport
Francis B. Biddle
Pennsylvania Delegations Reach Chicago For Party Caucus
Governor Brumbaugh and Pennsylvania delegates arrive in Chicago ahead of the GOP caucus to decide leadership with Penrose. Talks with Paul N. Furman and other Philadelphia figures describe possible noncontest and a favorable presidential vote reported for Brumbaugh. Local Republicans from Lebanon Carlisle York and others join discussions.
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A. Carson Stamm
Pennsylvania
Strength of New Woman Will Swung To Suffrage Campaign
Chicago reports that the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage opened its three day convention at the Blackstone Theater to form a new body called the Woman's Party. Tomorrow the National American Woman Suffrage Association begins a two day session at the Princess Theater and plans a plank for equal suffrage to be presented to the Republican convention.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ill
Congressional Union For Woman Suffrage
Blackstone Theater
Woman's Party
National American Woman Suffrage Association
Princess Theater
National Association
Furman in Charge at Governor's Headquarters
Chicago June 5. The Brumbaugh headquarters are in the Auditorium Hotel above the main lobby. Paul N. Furman runs the rooms with flags and portraits praising Governor Brumbaugh. Henry G. Wasson is present when not at Lake Front meetings. The rooms will serve as headquarters for caucuses and delegates tonight at 8 o clock with a view to Michigan avenue crowds.
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Chicago
Til
Brumpaugh
Auditorium Hotel
Bly
Beaver Board
Martin G. Brumbaugh
Pennsylvania
Paul N. Furman
Henry G. Wasson
Lake Front
National Committee
Brumbaugh
Michigan Avenue
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Philadelphia Women Lead Suffrage Delegation to Chicago
Twenty Pennsylvania Woman Suffrage party delegates left Philadelphia for Chicago to press a plank for equal suffrage in the Republican platform. A City Hall rally featured 100 balloons bearing suffrage messages, and the group travels with suffrage banners. The delegation, headed by Ethel Austin Shrigley and Mrs. George A. Dunning, will join a 40 000 strong parade Wednesday.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Woman Suffrage Party of
Pennsylvania
Chicago
City Hall Plaza
Ethel Austin Shrigley
George A. Dunning
Lone Suffrage Party of
Stop Murder in Mexico Looms as Party Plank
The Republican platform debates center on a Mexican policy with Albert B. Fall leading the effort. Lodge heads the resolutions committee as Borah Sutherland Kenyon Madden sit on it amid push to a concise five plank platform. Neighborhoodes report Annit Ellinger’s possible suicide attempt, and 55 year old Simon Stojan dies in Steelton with funeral at St. Nicholas Serbian Orthodox tomorrow.
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Mexico
International News Service
Chicago
Ill
Albert B. Fall
New Mexico
Henry Cabot Lodge
Massachusetts
Resolutions Committee
Borah
Idaho
Sutherland
Utah
Kenyon
Iowa
Martin Madden
Illinois
Annit Ellinger
Calder Street
Harrisburg
Simon Stojan
Harriette Hospital
Mohn Street
Steelton
St. Nicholas Serbian Orthodox Church
Collins to Speak for Brumbaugh at Republican Convention
Emerson Collins deputy attorney general and close Brumbaugh ally will present the governor’s name at the convention and be followed by a seconding speech from Ohio or Michigan. The defense and preparedness theme dominates the convention platform with strong calls for tariffs to shield Dauphin county industries and a push for government economy measures.
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Chicago
Ill
Emerson Collins
Brumbaugh
Collins
Ohio
Michigan
Brown
Ware
Organization For National Defense
Middle West
Lake Front
New York
Dixie
Swawnee River
Illinois
Maryland
America
Tipperary
Wacht Am Rhein
Washington
Dauphin County
Progressives Debating Roosevelt Tactics at Chicago Convention
Progressive leaders weigh fast rail to nominating Roosevelt if Republicans choose Hughes. Some favor waiting for Hughes acceptance to judge his stance on preparedness, while Pinchot presses for Roosevelt ballot in both parties. Roosevelt may visit Chicago if developments warrant, says aide.
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International News Service
Chicago
Roosevelt
Roosevelt Republican Committee
George von L. Meyer
Secretary of the Navy
von Meyer
Washington
Hughes
E. A. van Valkenburg
Philadelphia
Harold L. Ickes
Illinois
William Flynn
Pittsburgh
Justice Hughes
Gifford Pinchot
Pinchot
Theodore Roosevelt
Progressive Party
Ickes
John McGrath
Two Chicago Conventions Cost Million Plus
Chicago estimates that the Republican and Progressive conventions will cost over 7.75 million dollars. Projections assume 991 Republican delegates, 991 alternates, 1,000 Progressive delegates and 97,000 other visitors for five days with detailed line items for rail fare hotel meals incidentals and venue rents.
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Perkins
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Kealing
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