Republican Convention Called Amid Confusion Restored Order
A Republican convention faced confusion as delegates gathered and disorder arose before procedures stabilized. Officials worked to restore order and proceed with the assembly.
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1912
Page
1
Fiery Speeches Mark Early Taft Roosevelt Delegates Clashes
At the Republican National Convention in Chicago on June 18 tensions rose as Taft and Roosevelt factions clashed over delegate seating. Police restored order after chaotic scenes while Hadley of Missouri urged removing contested Roosevelt delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Taft
Florida
Charles P. Taft
Texas
Roosevelt
Pensylvania
New Jersey
West Virginia
Teddy
J. F. Calaghan
St. Malachy’s
Jesus Christ
Callaghan
Hadley
Missouri
Watson
Indiana
Barnes
New York
Rosewater
Fort
Associated Press
William B. McKinley
Committee On Resolutions
Archer Dodge
Anti-Suffrage Society
Philip la Follette
Geo, Middleton
Fola la Follette
la Follette
Philip
Senator Borah
McGovern
Wis
Californians Threaten Disorder Over Delegates at Convention
Two Taft delegates from California’s Fourth District failed to win credentials and were seated with the Alaska delegation after pressure. Roosevelt supporters protested loudly claiming they would deliver all twenty six California votes to Roosevelt, warning of trouble if Taft delegates attempted to sit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Taft
Fourth
California
Rosevelt
Wtaft
Freak Oil Well Brings Gusher Near Vivian Louisiana
A Standard Oil Patten No 1 well near Vivian three and a half miles west of town produced 2000 to 2500 barrels daily after tubing work, expanding productive area in the Caddo field. Rigs drill nearby and more producers expected as flow may rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian
Standard Company
Patten No
Levee Break Floods Harvey's Canal Area Farms
A break in the levee along Harvey's Canal near the river flooded two to three thousand acres of truck crops and caused losses over 15000 dollars. Captain Harvey and local farmers rushed crews to close the crevasse as Barataria Bay and Lake Salvador swell. The upper canal breach would threaten nearby industries and intensify levee efforts.
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New Orleans
Harvey's
Barataria Bay
Lake Salvador
Harvey
Teddy Romps on Enemies and Naked Thefts Allegations
A bold figure nicknamed Teddy attacks opponents while criticizing what he calls naked thefts. Reported remarks focus on unvarnished expressions of grievance and claims of wrongdoing against unnamed parties.
Roosevelt and Taft Clash in Historic Party Fight
A turbulent intra party struggle pits Roosevelt and Taft against each other as factions within the Republican ranks clash over leadership and direction, signaling a deep rift in the party’s recent history.
Roosevelt Exposes Fights Ahead at Republican Convention
Col Roosevelt delivers a fighting speech at the Auditorium rally rejecting factionalism and urging no binding action by fraudulently seated delegates. Taft and Roosevelt factions clash as the Coliseum prepares for the fifteenth Republican convention and no presidential picture will hang inside.
Roosevelt Speech Frames Fight Beyond Party Lines
Mr Roosevelt urges Americans to defend fundamental rights and elementary decency in politics. He argues honesty over robbery and says Taft's followers have raised a national issue that is larger than any party contest, continuing on page five.
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Mr. Taft
Bryant Commission Bill Fails After Decisive Vote
A weather focused update notes tonight is fair and cooler with Wednesday also fair. The article reports the fate of a Bryant commission bill decided last night with a decisive vote on the proposed amendment.
Roosevelt Change Sets Temporary Chairmanship Plan
Roosevelt leaders meet to decide the temporary chairman choice with a shift in strategy. Representative Murdock of Kansas forecasts two conventions amid current party realignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cousin
Roosevelt
Murdock
Kansas
California Democrats Leave San Francisco for Baltimore
The California Democratic delegates departed San Francisco for Baltimore by special train carrying 1400 quarts of wine and the same amount of grape juice, a half car of fruit for State headquarters, and two Champ Clark mascots a hound dog and a bear cub.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
California
Baltimore
Primaries in Maine Nominate Incumbents for Senate and Governor
In Portland on June 18 Democrats nominated Governor Plaisted and Senator Obediah Gardner for re election. Republicans named Edwin C Burleigh for senator and William T Haines for governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Portland
Maine
United States
Plaisted
Obediah Gardner
Edwin C. Burleigh
William T. Haines
Federal troops attack rebels near Juarez and Chihuahua
Juarez Mexico June 1 reports say federal troops march from Sonora to strike rebel capitals Juarez and Chihuahua Col E Z Stever warns rebel Col Orozco not to endanger US territory during any battle Wheat prices little changed in Chicago June 18 Larkin jeweler to hold sale June 24 at 10 am Mrs P F Renaud visits daughter in New Orleans
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Associated Press
Juarez
Mex
Sonora
Chihuahua
E. Z. Stever
Department of Texas
Col Orozco
United States
J. Bb. Larkin
Oldest Official on Retirement in Shreveport Parish
The Shreveport Times reports the voluntary retirement of F A Leonard, clerk and ex officio recorder, after twenty consecutive years without opposition. Leonard, first elected in 1892, held office longer than any parish or city official and faced no challengers in all elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shreveport Times
F. A. Leonard
Fred Leonard
Forsythe 15 Winner Cries Defeat as Vote Stands in Monroe
The June 18 vote in Baton Rouge shows the motion to reconsider the amendments to the Bryant bill defeated 22 to 15. The Senate blocked moves to remove Mayor Forsythe from office, adopting amendments that let him finish his term. The Monroe commission plan remains unsettled with possible reconsideration expected.
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News-Star
Baton Rouge
G. W. Smith
Farrot
Hood
Forsythe
Senate
Bryant
Monroe
Leon Smith
Caddo
Farroth
Monroe Commission
Thls General Assembly
Worsythe
Shreveport
Provosty
Lazero
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Weather Report
MENT
FRCT
Chicago Market
P. F. Renaud
P. H. Chauvin
Geo. W Smith
Geo. W. Smith
Favrot
Sermate
Orleans Senate
General Assembly
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Friends of
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