Roosevelt Delegates Hold Key Contest at National Convention
Illinois and Massachusetts roil the delegate fight as Roosevelt and Taft camps maneuver for a presidential nomination. Massachusetts eight and Illinois slate threaten to tilt the convention with Roosevelts backers urging discipline while Taft leaders seek cross-claims to keep rivals in check. Delegates from Georgia Louisiana New York and other states probe loyalties as party stalwarts plot temporary chairman picks and potential running mates.
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Roosevelt
Tihinois
Cunan
Massachusette
Massachusetts
Taft
Mito
Committee On Erectin
National Committee
Roundvelt
Messra
Kpleht
California
Benator Borah
du Pont
Delaware
Sidney Bieber
Colum
Bia
Burnam
Kentucky
Wight
Louisiana
Flanigan
Nevada
Ward
New York
Capers
South Carolina
Thorson
South Dakota
Monday
Tennessee
Lyon
Texas
Loos
Utah
Messrs. Borah
Idaho
Kelloms
Minnesota
Rogers
Wisconsin
la Follett
Toom
Lucian N. Littauer
Gloversville
N.Y
Chicago
James Schoolcraft Kerman
Littauer
R. L Flanigan
Tanigan
Haywood
Litauer
Mer
Flekel
Tar
Root
Fermanent de
White House
Phi
Toot
Kayaya
Fr Instanew
Mr. Barnes
Mr Hut
Toone
Rousevelt
Mr Roosevelt
Ormady McHarg
La Follette Delegates Form Plan For Convention Fight
Wisconsin delegates prepare to name a candidate if Root is chosen temporary chairman. La Follette camp pledges thirty six delegates and may back A J Gronna or other options. A four member steering committee will direct La Follette night activities in Madison or Milwaukee ahead of the Chicago convention.
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la Follette
Madleon
Wie
Jones
Roopevelt
Root
la Follette Delematee
Sta Tressuret
Wisconsin
la Folletts
A.J Gronna
North Dakota
Madiven
Milwaukee
Wisconsin Deleen
Chicago
Wingfield May Be Appointed to Senate Seat After Nixon
Wealthy mining executive George Wingfield is widely rumored to be Governor Oddie’s choice to fill the Senate vacancy caused by Nixon’s death. Wingfield, longtime head of Goldfield Consolidated Mining Co, was Nixon’s partner in Nevada mining ventures until recent years and remains a principal owner of key properties. Analysts say his wealth and influence position him as a leading candidate for the office.
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Newton
George Wingfield
Nevada
Loldfield Consolidated Mining Company
Oddie
Bron
Nixon
Winefield
Wingiel
Golfield
Wingfield
Plan 70 Hold Back Naming of President at Convention
Fragmented account describes a proposed strategy to present the Republican nominee at the national convention. Names such as Taft Roosevelt and Harding appear as possible signals, with state delegations from Ohio New York Arizona and Wisconsin discussed to influence the roll call and timing.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Beri
D. Hiller
Tafte Ares Rotary
Taft
Corse
Hillee
Benatar A. Th
Nina
Towa
Thayrey
Alatama
Ohio
Arizona
Adlereute
New York
Tate
Roonevelt
Arkanean
Bruilt
Watrey G Tarding
Lieutenant Gover
Flys
Taree
Carolnina
Hinvsewett
Wisconsin
Benktor la Wolleti
Boor
Orien
Taft Leaders Debate Roosevelt Contests Amid Conference
The Taft camp disputed Roosevelt strength on the Republican National Committee, as leaders including Creagy and McKinleyAdjusted regroup at a downtown hotel to map hearings. Delegations by state and territory are reviewed for potential contest actions, with Washington and New York advised by telegraph and other cities.
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Taft
Roosevelt
Republican National
Rasp High
Kid Ualginers
Swariigs
Roonevelt
Washington
New York
Willy B. McKinley
Hive Army
Jim
Mirectnr McKintese
Pereant
Pantestad
South Dakota
South Traore
la Pollette
Jonnie Seeselon
Fesalt
Coloende
Malorne
Hy Feorge
Roosevelt Contests McKinley Challenge in Chicago Hearing
Chicago June 11 reports say Colonel Roosevelt may appear at the Republican National Committee contest hearing. McKinley and rivals urge attendance while Roosevelt supporters vow to press for fairness and pledge to stay fierce in the nomination fight. The outcome hinges on whether Roosevelt attends and how his presence would influence party unity.
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McKinley
Erilune
Chicago
Friends of
Colon
Uel
Roosevelt
Cteen
Tim Contesta
Republican Nations Committee
Eui
Rivemrelt
Praud
Conall
Imaeri
Rupeeeek
Witnhil
Republican Party
Reveblican Party
Rome
Pier
Paler
Aol
Maliere
Tate Hotenoten
Sid SaNbor
Taft Ifo
Oster
Juirme
West Virginia Delegates Instructed to Support Speaker in Baltimore
Parkersburg West Virginia June delegates at large instructed to support Speaker Champ Clark in Baltimore. The West Virginia Democratic state convention endorsed Clark to lay in state, though some delegates were instructed to vote for him and others were instructed to vote against. Several district conventions held earlier in the week showed mixed guidance with two instructed delegates favoring Clark while two more were instructed not to support him, with some perception of support for Governor Harmon.
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Baltimore
Parkersburg
W. Va
Champ Clark
West Virginie
National Committee Codes Rules For Replacing Precedents
National committee unveils proposed rules to replace precedents at the next national convention. The plan, drafted by chair Marie F Broake of Connecticut Kellong and Willava Lo Ward of New York, outlines member selection across states and conditions for executive and auxiliary committees.
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National Committee
Republican National
Premister
Wretington
Mhariee F Broakere
Connect Meankff
Kellong
Minnesota
Willava Lo Ward
New Yor
Pon
Rik
Winane Otter
Earuntttes
Eeru
Alasky
Philippine Irland
Porte Kteo
Lie Lantiet
Polungbia
Ty Foor
Anl
Tony Yout
Chatrinda
execMele Mermaberk
Atate Central
Colonel Roosevelt Delays Nominating at Chicago Meeting
President Roosevelt briefed reporters from Sugar Hill and Holland House about plans to nominate Senator Finn of Pittsburgh for Chicago. He held a long conference with Senator Finn and others, signaling a push toward a late-night train to the Windy City as party forces prepare for a crucial convention showdown.
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Fyster Bay
N.Y
Roosevelt
William Finn
Pintburgh
Vitcago
Sugarvite Hill
Flinn
Holland House
New York
Terest
Senate
Richard Quay
Matthew Quays
van Valkenburg
Philadelphia
North Angeriewne
Alexander He Moare
Pittaburgh
Renater
Aner
Sania
Wain Barner
Soho Ie
Wey Rogantet Triitanet
Hincopett
Chicago
CNET
Arkansas in Clark Ranks at Democratic State Convention
The Arkansas Democratic State Convention in Little Rock chose speakers and committee members to back a platform endorsing the grandfather clause as a suffrage qualifier. Joel Robinson and others were elected to national roles while future leadership positions were set, including a national committeeman from Little Rock. In South Dakota, Thomas Aitling led by 1,100 votes over Senator Gamble, with two counties unlikely to change Sterling’s margin in the Republican contest for United States Senator.
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Baltimore
Little Rock
Arkanaah Democratic
Sutrage Baghdele
Joel Nobinaon
JP. Clarke
Jett Davin
J.P Miganvon
Madwood
Mrundidge
Jerry C. Suitch
Williat 1
Kavanaugh
Tittle Rock
Wan Ehonen
Dakota
Thomax
Renator
Joniguatio
United Lutter
Sterling
Wilson Gets Minnesota Delegation for Baltimore Convention
In Duluth and across Minnesota a Wilson camp victory delivered a 24 to Baltimore delegation with instructions to vote for Woodrow Wilson. Bryan and Clark supporters failed to stampede the convention, and Wilson secured the majority despite opposition from Bryan backers. The Clark faction vowed to continue the fight at Baltimore with Pred Brynch named for national committeeman as several delegates pledged to Wilson.
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Duluth
Sun
Dune
Minnesota
Osday
Baltimore
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Champ Clark
Wiliam J Bryan
Bryan
Hull
Clark
Willian
Baltimora
Wilton
Pred B.rynch
Bt Pan
Bie
Wison
John SM. Freeman
Guy Thomas
Minneapolis
Mr. Bogart
T. J Knox
A. Brockweil
Wolpe
Aoc
Weins
J. Buck
Con O'Brien
Barnes Renewed Attack on Roosevelt Platform Debate
A scrambled report depicts Barnes and supporters criticizing Theodore Roosevelt and the Rocherster convention platform as threats to the Constitution. It notes delegates receiving a telegraphic message urging adherence to constitutional principles and reflects concern over party lines and American governance.
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Barnes
Rochester
United States
Lipton
Rochester Platform Attack Prints 1000 Copies
The text describes printed copies of a Rochester platform attack by Mfr Barnée Kaw denouncing Roosevelt's stance as opportunistic and reactionary. Copies were sent to Chirag for distribution and will be followed by further attacks and replies from Chay Jearnes, with the printer's range noted.
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Renaler Toot
New York
Barnée Kaw
Rochester
Bottrhan
Roosevelt
Chirag
Polonel Roosevelt
Therato
Chay Jearnes
Senator Fall Re elected by New Mexico Legislature
In Santa Fe on June 6 the New Mexico House voted to re elect United States Senator A B Fall after a chaotic session where blows were traded and sergeants at arms cleared galleries. The House gave Fall twenty five votes to two for Speaker Rot Baca, with all Democrats and several Republicans supporting Fall. The Senate then reaffirmed his six year term beginning March 4, 1913.
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New Mexico
Santa Fe
N. St
United Srains Beneator
A.B. Fall
Rot
Baca
Ty Yf
Senate
Mie Sennton
Fall
Dectore
Colorado Republicans select protesting delegates to Chicago convention
In Denver last night a protesting delegation was chosen by Republican leaders. The meeting petitioned the convention to repeat the delegation and expressed health support for Theodore Roosevelt for president but did not instruct the delegation to tote for him. About ten counties were represented.
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Colorado
Theodore Roosevelt
Tote
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