Hughes Accepts G O P Nomination Declines to Run
Theodore Roosevelt issues a conditional refusal to accept the GOP nomination for President. He states he cannot accept now due to unknown Republican positions on vital issues and proposes allowing the Progressive National Committee to decide whether his conditional withdrawal should be treated as acceptance or declined. He invites further discussion with the committee.
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Roosevelt Declares He Is Through With Politics
The article reports Colonel Roosevelt’s stance that he is finished with political life. It notes his disappointment at Chicago's course, his hope for Justice Hughes, and hints he may influence Progressive actions to avoid pressuring him into a Republican bid. It mentions talks about a third candidate and Lodge as a potential compromise.
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Fairbanks Accepts and Greets Hughes as Running Mate
Indianapolis June 10 Charles W Fairbanks accepted the Republican nomination for Vice President in a telegram to Hughes He asked the Indiana delegation chair to withdraw his name if presented The nomination was made and adjourned before his dispatch was received He praised Hughes and received a cordial reply congratulating him on the nomination
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Hughes nomination praised by Clinton resident
The man, speaking at his Clinton home, declared Hughes the best choice for the Republican ticket. He praised Hughes as able, experienced, courageous and American, confident he will be loyal to the platform and elected as president to tackle national issues.
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Taft Enthusiastic On Hughes Outlook
Philadelphia June 1 William Howard Taft former president praised the Republican convention choice of Justice Hughes for the Presidency. He urged Progressive support and noted Hughes as the highest type for American, a scholar and campaigner who would bridge the party divide and win a great victory. Taft said Hughes’s bench service and eloquence would sway votes.
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Hughes resigns from Supreme Court to seek presidency
Justice Charles Evans Hughes breaks long silence with a brief note resigning as associate justice and accepting the presidency’s nomination. President Wilson immediately replies and Hughes, now a private citizen, denounces the administration’s foreign policy in a terse telegram to Republican leaders. The move signals a possible major shift in national politics as Roosevelt’s support appears to bolster the candidacy.
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Hughes Accepting Nomination for National Americanism and Duty
Justice Hughes replies to Chairman Harding accepting the Republican nomination. He rejects personal vanity, pledges to uphold American rights at home and abroad, and urges strong diplomacy, preparedness, tariff reform, and civil service efficiency as the nation enters postwar stabilization. He resigns from the bench and dedicates himself to the campaign.
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Fairbanks Again Chosen For Vice Presidency
Chicago dispatch reports Hughes wins Republican nomination on third ballot at 949 to 1812 for Roosevelt. Roosevelt declines Progressive run, Parker named running mate. Progressives accept vacancy fill, creating a three‑cornered race with potential party unions. Roosevelt remains a major factor, conservatives seek reunion, optimism grows among delegates.
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