Old Guard Eyes Hughes Elimination in Chicago Convention
A New York Times dispatch from Chicago reports an Old Guard Republican leader saying Justice Hughes will be eliminated before balloting. He cites progressives backing Roosevelt and hints Root could be the alternative, with Penrose and Crane as key power brokers shaping the nominating fight amid convention maneuvers.
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Nixon era politics frays as Lodge seeks Roosevelt bid
Chicago reports show Republican and Progressive leaders wrestling for a joint path. Senator Lodge meets Perkins and Meyer while Roosevelt supporters press for a Roosevelt nomination. others push to delay action until Republican results.
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Colonel Roosevelt Weighs German American Support in 1912 Fight
The piece details Theodore Roosevelt's crossfire with German American voters amid the 1912 campaign. It notes Cortelyou's Chicago presence and Old Guard opposition, plus letters from German American backers and Roosevelt's replies affirming Americanism beyond ethnicity. It ends with Roosevelt’s brief NYC visit and plans to return to Oyster Bay.
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Political Conferences Not Planned in New York
The statement indicates no plans to hold political conferences in New York this evening and implies no immediate campaign events or gatherings are scheduled.
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Roosevelt Pershing Vice Presidential Boom In Columbus
The New York Times reports speculation in Columbus New Mexico that General Pershing could be the vice presidential choice with Roosevelt. Locals and soldiers discuss the rumor as Pershing visits the border area. the general dismisses any nomination talk, noting he remains focused on his duties.
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Foreign Born for Roosevelt Committee Heads West
A National League of Naturalized Americans for Roosevelt formed by A. M. Fripte departs for Chicago to rally support at the Republican National Convention. The league counts members from several Eastern cities and aims to mobilize naturalized citizens including many Germans Hungarians Poles Italians and Russians. The group says it grew after Roosevelt's Kansas City and St. Louis speeches and will meet with Western league delegates in Chicago.
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Formal Progressive caucus to meet at Florentine Room
After four hours of wrangling delegates set the matter aside for a formal caucus tomorrow. Henry J. Allen of Kansas leads the Progressive talks at the Florentine Room Congress Hotel as the revolt’s base returns. A reception committee under Governor Johnson will receive delegations including Frank Knox who arrived from Oyster Bay with Roosevelt views.
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Hilarious Hubbub on Convention Row
Special to The New York Times from Chicago describes the busy convention scene along South Michigan Avenue. Crowds converge on the Congress Hotel as Democrats including Fairbanks Roosevelt and Bryan mingle, with banners, bands, and chatter filling the day. The piece notes the lively mix of travelers and locals, contrasts for New York and Chicago, and Bryan’s frequent encounters with rivals.
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Separate party platforms loom in Republican and Progressive cancels
Chicago dispatch notes both conventions likely to adopt distinct platforms. Progressives push for a separate organization and a platform, while Republicans aim for a concise program addressing naval power, tariff reform, and opposition to Democratic excesses. Key figures include Lodge and Borah shaping resolutions and a recall debate on suffrage.
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Vacation ad hints at Rock Island Travel Bureau fare deal
Fragmentary advertisement promotes travel to Colorado with superior service via a Rock Island Travel Bureau on Broadway. It emphasizes time for a vacation and mentions contact details for booking.
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