Delegation battle heats up as Wood and Lowden factions vie
Amid tense party maneuvering in the Pennsylvania and national delegations, Wood supporters push to delay Knox or Sproul nomination while Lowden backers demand time to force a Lowden victory. Delegates vote to adjourn after the third ballot, signaling further conferences tonight and tomorrow as leaders whip lines and demonstrations mass for Wood, Lowden, Hoover, and Johnson.
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Wood Contingent Pushes Nomination at Deadlock Convention
Delegates fill the hotel corridor as Governor Allen places General Wood’s name on the ballot amid a long session. A Wood parade, banners, and a drumbeat rally ignite chants “Wood, Wood, Wood” while Lodge and other leaders manage the pacing of the ballroom odyssey and a tense roll call continues without a clear winner.
Wood Wood Wood Benches a Blunt Faith in Facts
Governor Allen lauds General Wood as the best known American and a proven leader. He cites Wood’s four years as governor of Cuba, noting his sane, constructive model of government and unselfish service as proof of his capacity to guide the nation through postwar challenges.
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Leonard Wood as a National Leader and Visionary
A passage praising Leonard Wood as a national organizer and potential president. It argues a president must be both businessman and statesman, capable of interpreting coming events, understanding world affairs, and uniting social and economic aspirations. It highlights Wood’s preparation during war, leadership at Plattsburgh and training camps, and his plain blunt honesty and commitment to duty.
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Convention Extra Delivers Tribune by Air to Chicago
New Yorkers at the Chicago convention can read the reports the same day via the Tribune Convention Extra. The edition is sold on the Coliseum floor and in nearby hotels, carried by air to the New York contingent, with a maximum allowance of 225 copies.
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Roosevelt Era Convention Nominates Wood and Lowden
Mr Knox, a former Rough Rider, praised New Hampshire as the General's homeland and nation’s son. Mrs Douglas Robinson, grieving for Colonel Roosevelt, introduced General Wood with a standing ovation as the first woman to perform the role at a national convention. Governor Allen spoke as Lowden’s nominating plan proceeded with Arkansas yielding to Illinois. Representative Willism A Rodenberg, Illinois, presented Governor Lowden’s nomination.
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Lowden Presented as Patriotic Governor of a Patriotic State
A Chicago convention scene shows Rodenberg urging calm judgment as Republicans pivot to Governor Lowden. Delegates from Oklahoma, Kentucky, Arkansas and more carry six foot lithographs and chant for a business leader president amid raucous cheers and gallery chants.
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Speechers Seconded Candidates at Illinois Governor Nominations
At forty two minutes the demonstration quieted as Charles J. Pickett of Waterloo Town seconded Governor Lowden's nomination. A woman then was called to the rostrum to second a candidate. Mrs Fletcher Robyns of Chicago made the seconding speech for the Illinois Governor. Mrs Dobyas spoke for the women of Trinda urging business efficiency and common sense as vital government needs.
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Wood Still Favorite In Wall Street Odds
Late Friday betting favored the General for the Republican nomination with odds at 2 to 1, up from 3 to 1. A $1,600 wager against Wood’s nomination was reported plus other odds for Johnson Lowden Hughes Sproul Knox Coolidge Harding Allen Taft Butler Pershing and Kellogg. Hoover’s chances were not quoted.
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Nomination speeches at convention highlight Lowden and Wheeler
The convention heard a seconding speech for Frank O. Lowden of Illinois while Governor Morrow of Kentucky made a brief seconding address. California nominations followed amid cheering as Senator Beveridge introduced Charles Wheeler of San Francisco who nominated Senator Johnson.
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Scourge Bosses From Republican Party Called In Speech
At the California convention, Wheeler extolled Hiram Johnson as the man to lead a victorious Republican ticket in 1921. He urged unity, denounced critics, and claimed the next president would be chosen by the public’s faith in the candidate, not party name.
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