Hughes strongest as old guard concedes to tense showdown
Chicago dispatch reports Hughes leading in delegate sentiment as Old Guard leaders Barnes and Wadsworth mobilize to block Hughes and back Root while Roosevelt's camp negotiates. Crane arranges a show down among favorite sons. Roosevelts influence narrows paths toward a single nominee.
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Taft
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Hammond Elected President Of National Republican League
John Hays Hammond won the presidency of the National Republican League at a Chicago convention. He urged tariff protection and American maritime and banking expansion while warning against inconsequential politicians. Other speakers included Governor Frank B. Willia and Rev. Dr. John Wesley Hill as the group backed party unity and defined its goals.
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New York
United States
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Ohio
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Tennessee
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Washington
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League
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Democratic Plan to Ease Convention Overflow at St Louis
The Democratic National Committee adopts a ticketing workaround led by Secretary J Bruce Kremer to let 15 000 attendees claim a spot while only 10 000 seats exist. The plan routes 5 000 delegates through the convention during sessions to ensure everyone can say they were there.
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ST. Louis
Democratic National Committee
J. Bruce Kremer
Montana
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Philippines
Porto Rico
National Committee
Wilson
Far East
Alaska
District Columbia
Compromise Averts New York Deadlock at Convention
In Chicago the Hughes and Root factions reach a deal to avoid a fight over New York’s National Committeeman. Governor Whitman elected delegation chairman. Elon R. Brown withdraws from Credentials. Charles M. Hamilton chosen by Hughes to stand for committeeman.
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New York
Elon R. Brown
Committee On
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Chautauqua
William Barnes
Old Guard
Parsons
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Kings County
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Brown
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United States
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Mexico
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Delegates Split Broadly in Presidential Balloting
A nationwide scramble of delegates at the Republican convention shows Hughes leading in several states with mixed early ballots. Arizona, Alabama, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware and Maine delegate stances are outlined, with shifts expected as ballots progress and Roosevelt, Root, Fairbanks, and Hughes contend for momentum.
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Roosevelt
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du Pont
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Nevada
Root
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Trammell Leads In Florida Governor Race As Bryan Loses
Early returns from Tampa show Senator Nathan P. Bryan defeated for renomination. Governor Park Trammell appears with a slight lead over Ian Farris and W. V. Knott. S. M. Poerkinar reportedly trailing H. J. Crane in the First District.
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Sidney J. Catts
Ian Farris
W. V. Knott
S. M. Poerkinar
H. J. Crane
Progressives Fear Hasty Nominations At Chicago Convention
In Chicago on June 6 the Progressive National Committee and state leaders held a final pre-convention conference urging no nominations before Friday. Chairman Murdock and others pressed for extended discussion and postponed the opening session to noon tomorrow. Perkins echoed the call for thorough consultation before any candidate is named.
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W. Perkins
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New York
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Chicago
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Texas
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Washington
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Idaho
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Missouri
Theodore F. Burton
Ohio
Smoot
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McKinley
Hiinets
Johnson
California
William Allen White
Kansas
Horace Wilkinson
Progressive Steering Committee
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Charles D. Hilles
Lid Guard
Murdock
Murock
George W. Perkins
Progressive Convention
Progressive National Committee
Burton Boom Among Ohio Delegates at Convention
June 6 Chicago A Cleveland delegate Paul Howland urged the Ohio delegation pledge to Theodore Burton on every ballot. Julius Fleischmann opposed, and the motion failed, signaling a plan to support Burton only on the first ballot. Harding, as temporary chairman, may become the swing choice. Roosevelt reportedly will not back Burton. Governor Willis chaired the delegation, Howland won a seat on the Resolutions Committee.
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Roosevelt
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la Follette
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Committee On
J. J. Blaine
New York Times
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Theodore K. Burton
Julius Fleischmann
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Bar Horse
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Real estate investment pitch from Hess on 907 Broadway
An advertisement promotes converting 46 office buildings into good paying investments. It questions owners about underperforming or wasteful management and offers optimization services. The message cites Hess at 907 Broadway near 20th Street with a Gramercy telephone contact.
Longworth Backs Burton In Republican Split Reunification
Chicago June 6 Burton headquarters released a statement quoting Representative Nicholas Longworth of Ohio, Theodore Roosevelt’s son-in-law, saying a Burton nomination would reunite Republican factions. He asserted Ohio backs Burton, praising his ability and stance on key issues to win the election.
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