Wisconsin Fights Steam Roller At Taft Convention
Wisconsin delegates press minority against the resolutions committee and push for La Follette ideas while the convention battles over planks on tariffs injunctions and election of senators. The majority platform is adopted as Taft looks to nominees and speeches spark cheers.
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Ekern
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Wisconsin Seeks Direct Delegate Vote at GOP Convention
At the Republican National Convention in Chicago Wisconsin presses for direct election of delegates under state law. The fight centers on a rule change and a proposed Burke resolution that would shift representation based on votes, prompting a tense clash with the national committee and party leaders.
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James Francis Burke
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Alaska
Porto Rico
Philippines
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Anti-injunction plank adopted by Republican platform
Chicago June 18 The anti injunction plank was adopted by the resolutions committee at an early hour after telegraphed support from Taft and Roosevelt. The final vote was 35 to 16, with leaders from multiple states praising the compromise while opponents argued against mentioning the subject in the platform. The committee acted swiftly, publishing the plank immediately after approval.
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Platform takes sly rap at La Follette in Republican message
Chicago dispatch reports the Republican platform submitted to the convention lauds Roosevelt era gains and Republican governance. It emphasizes loyalty to party, law enforcement, trust busting, labor protections, rate regulation, inland waterway improvement, and national wealth under Republican leadership. The text ends with continued policy support and a note that the piece continues on page 4.
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Weather and Water Update for Upper Mississippi Valley
Coolest in La Crosse at 62 with a high near 70 and wind at 8 miles per hour. Rainfall about .04 inch. River levels show La Crosse at 11.1 feet and Prairie du Chien at 12.8 feet with a .1 foot fall. Forecasts: Wisconsin showers and thunderstorms tonight and Friday, east warmer, west cooler. Minnesota showers and storms tonight, cooling in west and south Friday. Iowa threat of showers and storms tonight and east and central Friday.
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