Johnson Gains Momentum On Fourth Ballot At Convention
Delegates at the Roosevelt faction showdown erupt in a noisy Johnson rally as banners flash and pictures of Johnson are unfurled. Lodge struggles to restore order while Schall and Doherty second Johnson’s nomination. Edson and O’Neill back Johnson amid hunger and long speeches before Coolidge’s nomination surfaces for Massachusetts.
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Coolidge Nominated by Gillett as Patient, Lawful Leader
Speaker Gillett extols Calvin Coolidge as the ideal Republican standard bearer praising his quiet, steady rise from farm boy to governor. He likens Coolidge to Lincoln and Roosevelt, emphasizing duty, law, and unity, and urges nominating him for President amid strong applause from San Massachusetts delegates. Alexandra Carlisle Peiffer backs the candidate, calling him a true American.
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Butler Nominates Butler as Heatwaves Roar at Convention
Delegates wilt under heat as Alexander Dunnett collapses and is rushed to hospital while ice water showers from a toppled pitcher relieve the crowd. Ogden Mills of New York delivers the nominating speech for Dr Nicholas Murray Butler, president of Columbia University, amid a stifling hall and a long roll of elites.
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Butler Nominated by Mills as American Who Meets All Tests
Nicholas Murray Butler is lauded as a fit presidential candidate by Mills at the Republican convention. Butler is praised as constructively minded, a proven executive, and a national leader who can reform abuses and uphold a sound foreign policy. The speech sets Butler as the party choice over Hoover, who also receives a nomination amid gallery demonstrations.
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Hoover Nomination Moves Forward At Convention
The convention heard speeches as Mrs. L. F. Morrison of Chicago seconded the Hoover nomination. Senator Smart struggled for order while cheers continued for about thirteen minutes. Senator Smoot ended the disturbance with his gavel as Frank B. Willis urged the delegates to back any nominee.
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Johnson Men Blame Hearst for Defeat
At Johnson headquarters in the Auditorium Hotel Chicago a staff correspondent reports a California lieutenant blamed Hearst for the defeat. He said the campaign ran smoothly until Hearst joined and proved an obstruction, likening him to an old man of the sea.
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Fighting Republican Harding Placed Before Convention
Mr Willis saluted Senator Harding and urged his nomination, arguing the Republican party must lead to restore law and prosperity. He praised McKinley Roosevelt Taft and Ohio's strength, calling for tariff defense, a universal American standard, and a peacetime, pro business platform aligned with GOP principles. Ohio, he said, needs its candidate to win in 1920.
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Harding Nominated as Ohio Candidate Sparks Hall Noise
The Republican convention saw vociferous support for Warren G. Harding from Ohio with delegates and galleries erupting in cheers. Senator Lodge struggled to restore order as Texas figure R B Creager seconded Harding, with statewide cheers for possible Texas carry and a fresh push for Governor Sproul in Pennsylvania.
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Pennsylvania Republicans Rally Behind a Pennsylvanian President
Governor Sproul declares a Democratic governor era as the Keystone State stands as a Republican stronghold in a largely GOP region. Leaders urge unity and nominate a Pennsylvania candidate who could become national president amid party turmoil.
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Pennsylvania Delegation Supports Governor Sproul for President
In Philadelphia Mayor Moore lauds Sproul as a strong healthy leader who will restore normal business. He cites seven years of blight and praises the governor as father of good roads and a modern McKinley. Delegation cheers and three cheers follow the nomination speech by William Schaffer.
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Poindexter Opposed Class Doctrine At Convention
Washington presented Senator Poindexter as a strong candidate, praised for leadership and opposition to what Walker called the “noxious doctrine of class.” He was portrayed as steadfast to popular sovereignty, opposed to labor’s “soft-handed Brahmins,” and a challenger to fiery proposals from Congress.
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Washington Farewell Speech Marks Convention Fatigue
Delegates and gallery members grew tired as Mr. Walker spoke with better voice than Mayor Moore. Washington's Farewell and the Declaration of Independence were read once while the convention managers struggled to maintain order. The Washington delegation rose to cheer along with scattered supporters.
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West Virginia Senator Howard Sutherland Nominated
Sutherland of West Virginia was nominated amid a lengthy convention session. Joseph M. Lancers urged careful choice as the nation faced its greatest crisis, with Sanders portraying Sutherland as the man to meet the challenge. Delegates, including John Marshall of Parkersburg, supported the nomination after a seven hour session marked by noise and pauses.
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Harding Declares Candidacy for Senate in Ohio
In Columbus Ohio June 11 Senator Warren G Harding filed his declaration for the Republican Senate nomination two minutes before midnight the cutoff for August primaries. Papers came from Chicago carried by George N Harris of Cleveland. Harding is in Chicago pursuing his Presidential bid and had said he would not campaign unless he believed a strong chance for the nomination.
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