Roosevelt Delegates Fight Over Credentials Before Convention
Roosevelt supporters attempt to seat contested Roosevelt contestants while Taft delegates hold firm. Oklahoma caucus bars reporters, credentials fights loom with Alabama and California delegations likely to spark clashes. Taft managers promise orderly conduct and victory as political maneuvering intensifies before the nomination.
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Roosevelt’s busiest day shifts momentum at convention
Roosevelt forces push to control the convention amid threats of disruption. Senator Dixon asserts Roosevelt backers will seize a decisive vote on the temporary chairman and seating amid police preparations at the Coliseum. Roosevelt followers clash with Taft supporters as a chaotic preconvention scene unfolds.
Roosevelt Men Fail to Gather Deserters
A Chicago Tribune report from June 11 details Roosevelt leaders shifting from loud tactics to persuading Taft delegates. It notes limited defections, solid Taft support in several states, and tense encounters among Georgia and Missouri delegates, with restive black delegates and injured attendees affecting the convention dynamics.
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Taft delegates report offers of money amid convention turmoil
New York Taft loyalists claim Roosevelt forces pressed for votes as delegates like George Aldridge and James Mitchking arrived. State Chairman Barnes warned of Roosevelt attempts to steal Taft delegates, while affidavits in Chicago allege bribery by Roosevelt aides involving Mississippi and other state delegates.
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Roosevelt Loses Five Votes At Democratic Nomination
A Tribune report from Chicago dated June 17 states Colonel Roosevelt's total vote for the Presidential nomination will drop by five. South Dakota delegates split, five remaining Roosevelt supporters versus five pledged to La Follette. one group may back a temporary chairman with La Follette guidance. The note adds the loss is serious with little chance of recovery due to La Follette loyalty.
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Republican Platform Opposes Recall of Judges and Courts Policy
The platform defends independence of state and federal courts, opposes recall of judges and decisions, and endorses careful judiciary selection. It supports international peace via courts, upholds the anti trust act, strengthens anti monopoly laws, and calls for tariff reform, living-cost inquiry, and rational foreign treaties emphasizing expatriation rights.
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Barnes Sees 92 Vote Lead for Root as Temporary Chairman
New York State Committee head William Barnes Jr claims Taft delegates total a 92 vote majority for Elbert Root to be temporary convention chairman. He warns Roosevelt backers will bolt and vows orderly roll call to avoid disruption. Barnes meets Taft delegates and Harris Olmsted to finalize rules for tomorrow’s session.
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