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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1912
Page
3
After three hours of clashes between Tats and Roosevelt factions, delegates tire of speeches and press for immediate voting. Tradley makes a nomination for the Palanel's forces.
At Convention Hall Chicago on June 15 18 temporary chairman contest rages as Taft anti Taft factions clash over a Roosevelt backed temporary roll. Elihu Root and Francis McGovern nominated amid wild cheers and jeers while Francis Heney's sharp attack provokes chaotic scene as rows erupt over delegate legitimacy and seating.
Report describes heated exchanges over seating and rules during a party convention. Spectators chant and press stations fill with reporters as officials argue over temporary organization and the legitimacy of the roll.
Moscow merchants consider a Van de Viaise Catton project on a 672 400 acre tract in Asiatic Russia requiring irrigation.
Roosevelt supporters push for a 540 uncontested delegate majority to govern temporary convention actions. The move aims to prevent a bolt while Taft allies scramble to respond after Roosevelt speech galvanizes delegates at the auditorium theater.
At Chicago on June 18 Roosevelt leaders refused any plan to curtail the convention’s power by a simple majority vote. They demand control via delegate voting and rejected talks led by McKinles Rosewater and other old guard figures. Taft supporters fear concessions could topple their position as intraparty negotiations stall.
Convention Hall Chicago June 1 delegates gather to name a presidential ticket and formulate a party platform with ornate decoration, a velvet rug at the chairman’s box and marked galleries. Taft is not seen in the hall as officials prepare for the Republican National Convention.
Washington June 18 The House amended the sundry civil appropriation bill in a way that Attorney General Wickersham says would virtually repeal the Sherman anti trust law if enacted The change would remove Jacob M Dickinson from government service as chief counsel in the steel trust suit and affect Townsend and others by barring payment of salary to anyone holding another government position or who had federal employment within the prior two years
Des Moines Indiana June 18 official count for congress in the Eleventh district lists Hubbard with 11 440 votes and Seete 3 893. Vanivar an Democrat had no opposition and received 4 034 votes.
Washington reports persistently that Senator Maute Welson of Minnesota may resign his seat with a formal announcement expected tomorrow night. Also noted is Foland Garros winning the aviation derby prize of 16000 from the French club for an 83 mile race.
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