Whitman Leads New York Delegation to Chicago
New York Governor Charles Whitman takes charge of the Hughes campaign in Chicago as the New York delegation meets with state leaders. He predicts Hughes will secure a majority on the first or sixth ballot, with Root and Roosevelt contenders also noted.
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Roosevelt third-party fight dominates Progressive convent ion
Chicago dispatch reports a volatile Progressive National Convention as Roosevelt supporters clash with Republican ultimatums. Ickes accuses Justice Hughes of hedging on key issues and hints a Hughes nomination could invite a Wilson endorsement. Perkins signals cautious optimism for cross-party cooperation while debates over loyalty and strategy intensify.
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Hughes Boom Looms Over Republican Convention Battle
The piece reports a tense convention scene as Hughes’ nomination looks possible while progressives weigh endorsement. Key figures include Root Barnes Whitman Penrose Crane and Roosevelt with Oregon and Vermont delegates jockeying for Hughes chaperon status amid widespread apathy toward Hughes as a possible nominee.
Hitchcock Explains Hughes Activity Amid Nominating Efforts
Chicago June 4 Frank Hitchcock manager of Hughes forces explains he came to counteract damaging reports about Justice Hughes and deny promises of patronage or chairmanship. He asserts Hughes will be nominated and elected and cites support from Rhode Island Governor Beeckman and increasing delegate strength on first ballot.
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Hughes Strength Is Widespread Across Delegations
The Indiana and Kentucky delegations back Fairbanks while the Indiana group holds about thirty votes. Oklahoma leans toward Hughes and Weeks, with Roosevelt and Sherman minor. Washington shows momentum for Root but Hughes leads on first ballot and could surge on the second or third ballot as strategists hedge bets.
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Ohio Governor Leads Delegation At Chicago Convention
Governor Frank B. Willis of Ohio arrives with a large Columbus delegation including an eighty five member glee club to place Senator Burton in nomination. Ohio predicts 130 votes on first ballot with broader support from West Virginia and the South and West.
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Crane Works for Harmony Seeks Conference for Reunion
Ex Senator Murray Crane of Massachusetts urged leaders to meet and reach a united party plan amid fears of a Roosevelt bolt. He backs Hughes for the nomination while Roosevelt’s camp resists. discussions center on Roosevelt stepping aside and influence over party platform.
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New Jersey Delegation Leaves for Chicago Rally
The New Jersey Republican delegation departed Newark on a 125 passenger Pennsylvan ia Special train to Chicago. Eleven cars carried delegates including Kip, Kean, Bugbee, Baird, Bacharach, Blair, and Pomeroy. Most delegates are unpledged with limited Roosevelt and Root sentiment and only two Roosevelt pledges.
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Favorite Sons Face Alliances in Hughes Movement
Chicago June 4 The rising force behind Justice Hughes reshapes the Republican race as Weeks Fairbanks and Sherman may align to delay Hughes. Weeks could win a second Massachusetts ballot while Sherman holds 56 votes but cannot pivot to another candidate. The Whitman arrival and Oregon delegation pledge to Hughes signal a concerted push toward a late Hughes nomination.
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