Republicans Fight Over Temporary Chairman At Chicago Convention
In Chicago the 15th Republican National Convention opened with intense clashes between Taft and Roosevelt camps over the temporary chairmanship. It ended with Root elected chairman by 658 to 602 for McGovern after hours of conflict, amid heavy security and procedural battles over contested delegates and seating.
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Marines Entrenched Near Santiago as Cuban Gunboat Arrives
U S marines at El Cobre ten miles west of Santiago have entrenched to resist any assault. The Cuban gunboat Baire has arrived with prisoners including Gregori Surin and ten others. Palma Soriana reports dire conditions with over four thousand refugees in the streets.
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Suffragette Disrupts Premier Asquith Birthday Reception
During a king birthday reception in London an elegantly dressed suffragette attempted to tear epaulets from Prime Minister Asquith's coat. Mrs. Asquith intervened before an usher removed the intruder. Some reports claim the woman struck the premier.
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Lyons Awards 2500 Acres to Six Children in Valley Land Grant
Pioneer Thomas Lyons distributed 2500 acres of prime farming land in the valley among his six children. Deeds show each tract’s value and total value at $94,000 as a conservative estimate, intended to let them manage the property while he could assist.
Washington contesters break off deal with La Follette factions
In Chicago on June 18 Roosevelt delegates from Washington sought La Follette support to gain seats at the convention. La Follette leaders offered to split 14 seats, giving seven to La Follette if Washington would seat them. Four Washington men agreed, but the deal collapsed, and Washington delegates grow hopeful about seating chances diminishing.
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Darrow Agent Perjured Testimony in Los Angeles Case
Portage Wisconsin resident and Ortie McManigal uncle Darrow agent George Behm testified at Clarence Darrow bribery trial that Darrow urged McManigal to repudiate his confession. Behm said he denied before the grand jury being influenced by Darrow and that Darrow told him to refuse to answer questions about his relations with McManigal.
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Democratic convention betting centers on Parker for temporary chair
Report says Alton B Parker is a likely candidate for temporary Democratic national convention chair with James of Kentucky the next strongest option Senator Gore of Oklahoma and Representative Palmer of Pennsylvania to second Wilson's nomination. Burke of North Dakota supporters push a dark horse bid.
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