Taft Gains Delegates as Contests Shape Convention Vote
Special to The New York Times reports that 124 men were named as Republican National Convention delegates this week, with a net gain of 104 in the convention table. Taft holds 368 uncontested delegates, while allied supporters near 21% and Knox, Hughes, Cannon, Fairbanks, and La Follette hold notable regional tallies.
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Taft gains momentum as Pennsylvania Council splits
The Lily White faction in Louisiana reinforces Taft prospects while Black and Tans hold a state convention. States expected to support Taft include California Idaho Michigan Montana North Dakota Oregon Texas and Washington. Pennsylvania delegates shift toward Taft with Knox announcing contest against Emery who backed Taft.
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Third District Republican Convention Delegates Elected
Morgan City La May 9 delegates to the National Convention were chosen at the Third District Republican gathering. Delegates were not instructed but resolutions favored the candidacy of Secretary Taft.
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Hughes Attacks Bossism and Racing Gambler Influence
Gov. Hughes wrapped up his Niagara Falls campaign against race track gambling and political bosses. He urged open battle before the people, denouncing backroom deals and warning that legalizing gambling would turn New York into a Monte Carlo. He spoke in Niagara Falls after an open-air stop at North Tonawanda, drawing large crowds and strong Republican support.
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Tonawanda
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Hughes
William C. Wallace
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New York
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United States
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Monaco
North Tonawanda
Col. Treadwell
John A. Merritt
Niagara County
Sheldon Square
Republican Committee
Albany
Gilchrist Attends Races As Guest Of Jockey Club
State Senator Gilchrist, who voted against anti race track betting bills, visited the Jamaica track yesterday as a guest of the Metropolitan Jockey Club. He spent the afternoon in the clubhouse and said he came to see friends and enjoy fresh air. He declined to discuss the anti race track betting bill pending at the special legislative session called by Gov. Hughes to convene tomorrow.
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Metropolitan Jockey Club
Massachusetts Independence League delegates chosen at state convention
The Massachusetts delegation to the Chicago Independence League convention was chosen in Faneuil Hall with unpledged delegates. At large are Hisgen Osgood Coulthurst ONeil. alternates Power Healey Hause Kimball. The platform denounces both major parties, notes New England transport policy, and criticized the New York New Haven Hartford merger. An amendment to instruct delegates failed.
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Lowell
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Eugene C. Healey
Attleboro
Frank J. Hause
Athol
Lemuel W. E. Kimball
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Hughes Boom Moves to Chicago June 12 Convention
The Hughes presidential campaign ships the boom to Chicago on two trains leaving New York June 12. State Committee members and leading backers travel first to organize housing and HQ on June 13, with public headquarters planned in the Auditorium reception area and badges for visitors.
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Chicago
Lafayette B. Gleason
Republican State Committee
Grand Central Station
State Committee
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Iam Barnes,Jr
William L. Ward
Herbert Parsons
Taft
Stewart L. Woodford
Cth
Hughes National League
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Rochester
Buffalo
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Parsons
Ward
Barnes
Cord Meyer Against Bryan In Hint Of Democratic Split
Cord Meyer former State Chairman says Nebraska has done enough harm and Bryan should step aside he favors a conservative strong candidate to head the ticket. Among Baltic arrivals were Mr and Mrs John Agnew Mrs F J Ashworth Miss E Bethune Cedric Roult and many others. Newbery
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Cord Meyer
Democratic State Committee
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Europe
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Hews
Democratic Party
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John Agnew
F. J. Ashworth
E. Fe.bethune
Cedric BR. Roult
Samuel D. Breslavuer
W. A. Prewer
Russell W. Bryant
Lucretia Pope
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Bryan delegates chosen in mass district convention
Massachusetts and Ohio delegates to the Democratic National Convention were elected or instructed. Patrick J. McGrath and Thomas F. Ringfield led as district delegates to Baltimore and Denver, with instructions to vote for William Jennings Bryan.
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Denver
Sub Commune Dems to Reform In Denver Snow Field
Democratic group plans inspection in July along the Moffat Road near Denver Canyon to review snow field conditions. Members listed include Roger Sul Johnson of Kentucky and James C. T.
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Denver event promises unique entertainment for convention guests
A committee of the National convention arrives in Denver for plans and will be hosted by C.M. Day of the Union League. The sub-committee tours the Banke of Etere about 11,600 feet up, sharing a midday meal and viewing the eternal snows.
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C.M. Day
Ion League
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