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Roosevelt Loses Big Show Fight at Colosseum Nomination
At the Republican convention Taft supporters dominate while Roosevelt delegates mount disruption. Hadley’s rallying cry and RoweRoot rulings guide proceedings as Johnson and La Follette gains tilt the floor. Eighty minutes of chaos end with Taft securing the temporary chair and supporters optimistic about party unity.
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