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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1920
Page
25
Delegates in the coliseum hear Sousa marches as Chairman Hays predicts a 4,000,000 GOP edge in November while Wood supporters rearrange leadership, Watson gains, and Beveridge loses. Wood partisans forecast deep ballot support as the party debates permanent chair and strategy figures.
The Republican National Convention met in Chicago for the tenth time, a history listing Philadelphia Baltimore Minneapolis St. Louis and Cincinnati as hosts. It notes the record 36 ballots in 1880 for James A Garfield and A. Johnson as nominees, and provides a concise roll of past conventions with places, years, nominees and ballot counts.
Doorkeepers at the Republican National Convention hall in Chicago must follow ten rules issued by Chief Doorkeeper James A. Ryan. Tickets are required for entry, coupons detached, and the ticket adjustment bureau settles claims. Doorkeepers remain on post, police handle disorder, and courtesy plus strict compliance are demanded.
CHICAGO June 8 Senator Lodge temporary chairman of the Republican National Convention was chosen as permanent chairman on the first ballot by the committee on permanent organization. Lodge led Beveridge 21 to 9 and McCormick 7. The Illinois member moved unanimous approval for the recommendation. Other permanent officers were set to be named without opposition.
A partial, fragmented OCR string lists multiple U S states and territories including Kentucky New Jersey New Mexico Oklahoma Porto Rico 8 McCormick Alabama Delaware Mli pois Iowa Maine Maryland Nebras a.
Betting on the Republican convention opened with little activity this year as rumors and a chaotic Chicago situation deter bettors. James W. Ball & Co. reports far less wagering at 67 Exchange Place than in past cycles.
Rumors of a dark horse winning fade as bets downtown total only under ten thousand dollars. Johnson’s favored 4 to 1 money line proves elusive with no takers at that price. Bettors pushed back on McAdoo and Gallagher. several wagers lingered around 1000 to 2500 and small Wall Street bets. There is speculation of a Conventional outcome by late convention.
Delegates in New York swing between Wood and Lowden with Lowden gains through campaign staff changes and tactics while Wood partisans call for principled defense. A New York meeting is planned to rally support as tensions rise over delegate counts and backing by influential interests.
The convention opens with Henry Cabot Lodge called to order at 11 a m by Lodge and Bishop Woodcock leading prayer. Will Hays presides as temporary chairman as committees report on credentials permanent organization rules and business orders.
Delegates align for the New York organization over aspirants with ten to twenty Woodmen likely backing General Wood on first ballot. Lowdon faction supports Dr Butler, while Tully and Dwight warn Butler needs a first-ballot majority or lose backing. Bronx figures Whittle and Lawrence pledge Johnson, Crate cites cost of Congress service as reason to withdraw, seeking Supreme Court in the 2d District.
In Chicago on June 8 William Jennings Bryan urged a dry plank in the platform. He pressed prohibition as a key issue amid calls for national reform and unity.
A drys movement speaker urges the Republican convention to adopt a clear dry platform. He vows to support a San Francisco meeting in a higher role if the party fails to endorse the same prohibition language used by its Washington reps. He emphasizes aligning the national plank with the Eighteenth Amendment interpretation.
A civlized man long ignored the tomato once called the love apple. Discovered in the New World, it was valued for beauty and foliage rather than food. Now CHILDS restaurants receive 60,000 baskets annually.
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