Wood Backers Hopeful in New York Delegation Ballot Battle
New York supporters of General Wood gain on early ballots as Butler's camp weakens. Lowden strategists seek a morning caucus while Wood leaders warn against it. Delegates expect at least three more ballots with Johnson and Pennsylvania votes looming, and Wadsworth remains a key booster for Butler.
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Henry Guilty In Perjury Case Jury Out Four Hours
Henry guilty in a perjury case as jurors deliberated four hours after both sides rested. Judge denied a motion to dismiss the charges, noting grand jury authorization and materiality issues. Prosecution argued Henry’s character contrasted with Smith, while defense sought to dismiss based on procedural flaws.
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Pershing Declines Missouri Invite to San Francisco Convention
Washington dispatch reports General John J. Pershing will not attend the Democratic National Convention in San Francisco as a guest of Missouri. He cites prior Yale and Harvard engagements and notes he has never attended a national convention. Missouri figures consider other candidates as possible dark horses. Secretary Baker praises Pershing and says the President would honor his retirement while keeping the country ready for any emergency.
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Prophets at Convention Grow Cautious on Platform
Special Dispatch from Chicago June 11 notes delegates scramble over daylight saving timing and the new platform. Endorsements include Lowden Wood Johnson Harding Butler Sproul Poindeter Coolidge. two dissenters rebuked. Bryan seen reading a paper, Suffrage plank keeps pickets at the Coliseum, amid heat and tense talks over the league plank compromise at the Blackstone and threats by Borah McCormick and Lodge.
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Fight Hours of Speechmaking Precede Ballot Fight
Eight hours of speeches preceded ballot voting at the Republican National Convention in Chicago. Candidates Johnson and Wood led a long roll call with no initial winner. Lowden and Hoover lagged behind as voters shifted between states and delegates.
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Pershing Smith Ticket Urged By Louis A Cuvillier
Assemblyman Louis A. Cuvillier declares he will nominate General John J. Pershing for president and Alfred E. Smith for vice president at a San Francisco convention. He objects to the Republican platform as un American and calls for amending the Eighteenth Amendment to allow states to vote on the issue. He supports World War I veterans bonuses and Ireland’s recognition, urging labor rights and a broader Americanism.
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Seventh Ballot Fails to Nominate GOP Candidate
Chicago June 10 Republican National Convention again failed to name a presidential candidate on the fourth ballot. This marks the first time since 1888 that a choice has not been made after more than three ballots, and it is the seventh time since the party’s Lincoln era that more than one ballot has been required.
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Citizens debate on nation's security stance and League stance
A fragment discusses differing views on how quickly citizens should be naturalized under law, and contrasts preparedness with the League of Nations. It emphasizes support for an efficient army and navy and questions international commitments.
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Ballot reactions in nominating convention show shifting support
In the second ballot Wood leads with 2891s votes, Lowden 259%, Johnson 148, with Hoover 644 and Harding 69 among others. On reaching Oregon Johnson gains 8 votes, Wood 2, third ballot totals place Wood 303 and Lowden 282%, Johnson 148, as adjournment cries prompt a roll call. Fourth ballot mirrors third with Wood 814% and Lowden 289, Johnson 14046, others minimal.
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Herrera Admits Carranza Death Was By Own Action Claim
General Rodolfo Herrera testified that he lacked personal knowledge of Carranza dying by his own hand and was told by an officer, Ernesto Herrera, that the President shot himself. A clash with General Francisco Murguia interrupted the session as Herrera denied paying money for information.
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