Passions Rise as Taft Roosevelt Roar at 1908 Convention
The opening day of the Republican National Convention in Chicago featured massive crowds, vivid displays, and strong endorsements for Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft. Senator Burrows of Michigan spoke as temporary president amid cheers. delegates from Ohio, Wisconsin and New York led demonstrations while press arrangements drew criticism for crowding and access.
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New Yorkers Lead Front Rows in Delegation Seats
Chicago dispatch reports New York delegates occupy front rows to the chairman's right as Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana Illinois and Wisconsin also share choice seats in the convention seating arrangement.
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Chicago June 16 crowds gathered outside the Coliseum for the Republican convention As vendors hawked goods police checked badges and green tickets while Lincoln engraved tickets limited access The crowd swelled to ten thousand an hour before the event and security tightened at every entrance
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