Colonel Roosevelt Delays Concession as 1912 Nomination Debate Intensifies
The article describes Roosevelt’s reluctance to commit to a plan, with fears of a third ticket if Hughes is nominated and the German American alliance issue remains unsettled. It notes possible Oyster Bay retreat or late convention travel, and quotes editor McLannon pledging support if Roosevelt runs third.
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Nighttime Conga of Citizens as Chicago Roars for Republican Ballot
Special to The New York Times Chicago June 9 crowds fill downtown streets around Congress Hotel with supporters waving hats reading We want Teddy bands marching through Michigan Avenue and lobbies. police restrain crowds as political speakers clash in a lively, post indoor convention night recalling 1906 campaign fervor.
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President Wilson reviews Chicago balloting results at White House
President Wilson reads Chicago balloting dispatches late at night after theater attendance. Democratic leaders including Representative Doremus and Secretary Tumulty monitor Republican and Progressive progress from Chicago as the orchestra plays The Star Spangled Banner and the audience cheers.
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Chicago
Doremus
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Roosevelt Favored by Progressive Delegates at Chicago Convention
The Progressive National Convention faced a tense day as delegates pressed for Roosevelt nomination. A Borah visit and rising chants of Teddy echoed through the hall while leaders urged patience and unity. The conference with Republicans continued with mixed signals and strong pro Roosevelt sentiment.
Hughes Refuses to Endorse Presidential Candidacy
The text reports Justice Charles E Hughes declining to sanction his name for a presidential bid. In letters dated February 19 and March 6 1914 he cites his judicial office and refusal to engage in political discussion or support, stating he is not a candidate in any sense and cannot permit his name to be used.
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Hughes and Root Men Predict Victory
Chicago dispatch reports Governor Whitman of New York asserting Hughes will be nominated tomorrow on the third or fourth ballot. George W. Perkins and Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler weigh in with cautions, while Butler says Root is the real majority choice and very likely to be nominated.
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Leaders Seek Path to Defeat Hughes in Ballot Ties
Reporters describe behind the scenes maneuvering as Republicans and Progressives seek to halt Justice Hughes. Delegations from Nebraska Indiana and West Virginia weigh shifts while days-long conferences weigh possible alignments with Roosevelt Root or Fairbanks.
O'Gorman to Miss Opening of Democratic National Convention
United States Senator James A. O'Gorman, one of four delegates at large from the state, said he would miss the opening session in St Louis but hopes to arrive before week’s end. He noted personal business would keep him away and that several delegates, including Speaker Clark, would be unable to attend the opening. He did not name an alternate to act during his absence.
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