Incidents Expected to Prove Historic at Conventions
Chicago reports a quieter convention scene than 1912 with subdued Roosevelt supporters. Delegates from Indiana, Ohio, Massachusetts, Maryland, Iowa, Kansas arrive in uniforms or with symbols. applause and bands are smaller than expected as politicians like Lodge and Cummins draw attention.
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Harrisburg
Chicago
Roosevelt
Indiana
Ohio
Columbus Glee Club
Massachusetts
Bay State
Lake Michigan
Henry Cabot Lodge
Rhode Island
Vermont
New Hampshire
Penrose
W. Harry Baker
Maryland
Bryan Returns to Report Convention at Chicago
William Jennings Bryan plans to cover the convention again as a reporter his old Omaha days. He will lecture between speaking dates while other journalistic stars gather, with Mary Roberts Rinehart helping Jim Michael cover for the Philadelphia Ledger and editors like Huestis and Van Valkenburg present.
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Chicago
William Jennings Bryan
Star
Omaha
Irwin
Cobb
Sam Blythe
Arthur Brisbane
Mary Roberts Rinehart
Jimmy” Michael
Philadelphia Ledger
Charles H. Huestis
Philadelphia Inquirer
FE. A. van Valkenburg
Dick” Beamish
Philadelphia Press
Washington
Pittsburgh Gazette-Times
Associated Press
Entertaining Delegates by Card Index System
Pennsylvania delegates and alternates will receive leather books with recipients names as hospitality souvenirs in Chicago. The mayor uses a card index system to guide attendees to entertainments and provide directions with badge IDs. A women’s committee plans luncheons and theater performances while cars and chauffeurs add luxury to delegate experiences.
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Chicago
Pennsylvania
Ilinois
Emporia
Interesting Facts and Figures on Convention
Delegates total 986 with 613 chosen by primaries and 373 by conventions. Sixteen candidates will be placed before delegates. Nominating speeches run 19 minutes and seconding speeches 5 minutes. Nomination expected Friday. In 28 years every Republican presidential candidate has been chosen on first ballot. Coliseum capacity 12 400. Auditorium seats 4 000 for Progressives side show.
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Wanamaker
Pennsylvania
Gary
Chicago
Republican Party
Lincoln
Grant
McKinley
America
Penrose
William Henry Baker Chooses Gold Pennsylvanian Room
Chicago June 7 William Henry Baker secretary of the Republican State committee selects a small gold room for the Pennsylvania delegation at the Congress hotel. The French room features gilt, mirrors and wall panels near other party headquarters. The piece notes the room’s dainty decor and strategic location amid bustling convention activity.
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Chicago
William Henry Baker
Republican State Committee
Pennsylvania
Congress Hotel
Congress
John Hays Hammond
League
Fairbanks, Reot, DuPont
Michigan
Ford
Burton
Cummins
Sherman
Abraham Lincoln
William S. Ware
Brumbaugh
Dark Horse
Sangamon
Governor Weeks
A. B. Hy
Harding Keynote Speech Presses Americanism and Defense
Senator Warren G. Harding, temporary chairman at Chicago's Republican convention, urged true Americanism, strong defense, protective tariffs, and a united party despite progressives. He ridiculed Democratic military plans, stressed industrial self reliance, and advocated leadership in the American Republics while defending immigration loyalty.
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Chicago
Ill
United States
Warren G. Harding
Ohio
Republican Party
Germany
Great Britain
America
Philippines
Chicago Has Window Boxes by the Mile
The Windy City is filled with window boxes as spring decor spreads across office buildings apartment houses and hotels. Mayor Thompson’s entertainment committee noted Chicago’s efforts to beautify the city with geraniums and similar displays.
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Cicago
Windy City
Thompson
North Dakota
Chicago
Noted Phrases From Harding Keynote Speech
Compilation of striking phrases from Hardings keynote address touching on national defense, economic policy, neutrality, immigration, justice at home, and America’s industrial self reliance. Emphasizes Americanism, tariffs, and national unity in the face of wartime era debates.
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Harding
Pennsylvania Delegation Unites in Republican Caucus
In Philadelphia delegates from Pennsylvania push for unity at the Republican convention. Wanamaker urges a single candidate among fifteen and Penrose accepts the chair as the delegation votes to form committees and coordinate strategy amid calls for a reunited party.
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Penrose
Wanamaker
Philadelphia
Ware
Brumbaugh
Oliver
Pennsylvania
Resolutions’ Committee
Wanamaker-Penrose
Mr. Wanamaker
Roosevelt
Weeks
Root
Sherman
Fairbanks
Justice Hughes
Burton
McCall
Cummins
du Pont
Philander Co. Krox
Republican Party
William H. Ball
Magee
Bus
Wilson
Mason and Dixon Line
Johnson
Albn R. Johnson
William C. Sproul
Delaware
Crow
Judge Brown
Second
Senator Penrose
Congressman Ware
McNichol
Conarogemart
Apon
Convention Program Opens with Harding to Deliver Keynote
The program shows 11 a m convening led by Chairman Charles D Hilles with reading of the call. James B Brewnolds is secretary. Warren G Harding of Ohio will give the keynote. Temporary officers are named and committees on credentials resolutions organization and rules and order of business are formed.
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Crow
Oliver
Pennsylvania
Congressman Griest
Lancaster
A. H. Gaffney
McKean County
James S. Beacom
Westmoreland County
Beacom
Roosevelt
John R. Fisher
Indiana
Jh. W. Babcock
Pittsburgh
Guy W. Moore
Luzerne
John R Halsey
John Wanamaker
Philadelphia
Sproul
Delaware
Jermyn
Scranton
Buckman
Bucks
Griest
State Committee
Pesee
METRO
Penrose
Charles D. Hilles
National Committee
James B. Brewnolds
Hilles
Warren G. Harding
Ohio
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John W. Weeks
Elihu Root
L. Y. Sherman
Theodore Be, Burton
Charlea W. Fairbanks
Charles Hughes
Bryan
United
Capitol Hill
Convention City
William Flinn
Charles E. Landeis
Progressive National Committee
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