Dark horse split dominates taft convention drift
Chicago report sketches a Republican nominating scene as deadlock looms among Wood and Lowden supporters with Johnson rising. Delegates and practical politicians discuss forcing a dark horse after three leading candidates fail to secure a majority, aiming for ballots Friday and a possible Hughes or Taft resurgence amid platform fights and late arrivals.
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Thompson Cang and the Convention Debate at Chicago Heads
Chicago reports Dr Nichola Murray Buller of New York aligning with republican aspirants as they take charge of convention headquarters. He says progress toward a declaration of principles exists and delegates share his view. Butler criticizes isolationist policy and urges an international court of justice and global zones for Europe, the Americas, and Asia with cross border cooperation.
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Penrose Sanctioned Contact With Chicago Republicans
Philadelphia June 6 United States aviator Boise Penrose and aides reported by secretary Leighton Taylor to be in direct contact with Republican dealers in Chicago. The claim notes telephone communications alleged during Senate discussions.
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Gag Rule in House Revives Autocracy of Uncle Joe
In a stark display of a party line, the House passed the soldier bonus bill under a gag rule allowing no amendments. Critics including former Speaker Champ Clark and Rep. James A. Many condemned the procedure, saying it sidelined debate and denied members the chance to alter the bill before final passage.
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Platform rows likely to reach floor for final
The convention faced a hard struggle over a party platform as Republicans split between greenville factions and mild reservationists. Leaders arrived from Washington with diverging planks on the League of Nations and Versailles treaty, while senators Borah Lodge and Johnson pressed for a declaration of foreign policy continuity with Washington and Monroe.
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Butler Declares Against Isolation at 1945 Convention
The Chicago AP report notes Governor Lowden opposes isolationism, urging the nation to claim a leadership role among world powers. The piece describes deliberations within the 1945 party convention, with emissaries and statements from Thompson, Shayman, and a Chicago precinct watch, as candidates consider alignment and policy.
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Foreign policy debate on intervention in the southern republic
A Washington draft by Senator Fall of New Mexico discusses avoiding references to possible military interference by the United States in the southern republic. The text notes friction and calls for amendments to prevent provoking opposition and to handle the issue without escalation.
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New York Delegates to Roost Butler Maybe
Delegates from New York arrive on a special train plastered with posters supporting Hagler and Wadsworth. A conference will name a chairman while claims and votes on delegates shift among candidates including Woot, Lowden, and Grooklyn allies.
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Bubbles and Froth in Political Pots at Convention
Chicago and states electing members as Lodge from Massachusetts stands for temporary chairmanship. The race centers on permanent chair and key committees led by McCormick Beveridge and Borah. Debate over Lodge remaining as presiding officer persists. decision expected by Wednesday.
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Sproul Campaign Gains Ground as He Courts State Leaders
Governor Sproul and his lieutenants moved across states to rally party leaders. State Senator William Crow cited a “marked drift” in sentiment toward Sproul, boosting hopes for delegate support. Connecticut's John Wing and Benjamin Penrose were among visitors, while King pursued supporting efforts at the Philadelphia home.
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No decisive choice 18 manifest, Harding says
Philadelphia report notes Harding declares no decisive choice for convention. He says the mission is not to dictate or demand, but to aid a nominee and preserve representative government. Ohio Republicans asked him to consider candidacy, aligning with party wishes.
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Vets Bonus Bill Debate Sparks Partisan Clash in House
A mutilated Washington report recounts the heated House debate over a veterans’ bonus bill. Republican leaders defend the measure amid Democratic opposition, arguing for immediate passage while Democrats push for fiscal restraint and alternate plans.
Chicago Nominates Pritchard For Vice President
The North Carolina delegation discusses nominating Boo Pritchard for vice president if he cannot be guaranteed the presidency. Marion Butler endorses the plan and Pritchard reportedly consented. A separate Cleveland accident reports a mechanic killed and J R War seriously injured when a nail plate assembly failed and a hose climbed 200 feet.
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