National Committee fights over seating Roosevelt and Taft delegates
Roosevelt and Taft campaigns race to control seating at the Republican National Convention as disputes erupt over newly elected delegates from Southern states and direct-vote contests.Officials warn against bypassing four-year terms while preparations for Chicago Coliseum conventions proceed with extensive security and facilities.
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Special Roosevelt Delegates Train Planned to Chicago
Robert C. McCormick announced a dedicated train from New York Maine New Jersey Massachusetts to Chicago for Roosevelt delegates. The train leaves Grand Central at 12 40 PM June 14 and reaches the next morning with stops at Albany Syracuse and Rochester. The Roosevelt camp plans a convention hall demonstration with badges flags megaphones and cooling fans bearing 7 R for Truth and Right 1912 or any old time.
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Train for Wilson Shooters to Baltimore Conference
Wilson campaign managers announce a six car special train carrying more than 150 delegates from New York State to the National Convention in Baltimore. The June 24 city conference aims to secure New York support for Governor Wilson, with a Finance Committee led by Paul Fuller and William F. McCombs arranging logistics for the delegation.
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Iowa State Primary Contests Center on Senator Race
In Des Moines on June 2, voters eyed the contest for U S Senator with incumbent W S Kenyon opposing former Senator Lafayette Young. Governor nominees include George W Clark, Lieutenant Governor Berry G Holden, and State Senator A V Proudfoot. Democrats choose between H G Durin and Seha as their gubernatorial candidates.
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Roosevelt Drops Root Fight and Delays Nomination Battle
Special to The New York Times reports Col. Roosevelt will not press for Root and will delay the main test until the nomination vote. His aides indicate plans to withdraw from early skirmishes, with Taft forces asserting retreat signals and delegates wary of Roosevelt's bid for a third term.
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Roosevelt shifts stance on Root as Republican Convention chair
Washington dispatch reports Col Roosevelt facing discontent over his ego driven campaign and threat to name a compromise candidate if a deadlock occurs. Congress member with national insight says rank and file fear alienating party wings may hurt Fall elections and strain roots friendship with the Colonel. Taft leaders' views on Roosevelt are noted as a next factor in the unfolding struggle.
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Seeks Peace on Eve of Ohio Convention
Columbus June 2 The arrival of United States Senator Burton from Washington dominates the Republican State Convention preliminaries. Burton backs Taft and avoids Chicago amid expected factions. Roosevelt and Taft leaders jockey for delegates with idle consensus on a State ticket until after the national convention.
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McGovern Opposes Root for Temporary Convention Chairman
Wisconsin Governor Francis McGovern, head of the state delegation, refused to back Elihu Root as Temporary Chairman at the Chicago Convention. He cited Root’s political views and methods as unacceptable and warned Root’s selection could cost the Republican nominee the election. The 26 Wisconsin delegates are pledged to La Follette and opposed Roosevlt’s nomination.
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Primary Delegates Chosen By Parties In South Dakota
Sioux Falls June 2 The state will close its campaign tomorrow night before primaries. Republicans and Democrats will pick a list of ten delegates to Congo and Baltimore. Republican tickets feature La Follette Roosevelt and Taft while Democrats vote on Clark and Wilson.
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