Wisconsin La Follette Platform Draws Delegates to Chicago
Convention Hall hosts Wisconsin delegation as La Follette supporters present a platform with five core planks. The crowd erupts at the La Follette yell, while Burrows’ speech fails to captivate. A Taft ally debates place of Cochems and McGee in presenting La Follette’s home team. Senator La Follette’s camp pushes for direct election of senators and stronger interstate controls.
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Convention Ball Delegates Read Temporary Officers
At Chicago on June 16 the convention read the committee's list of temporary officers read by Lafayette B. Gleason. A Kentucky yell greeted the appointee from that state. The motion by Charles H. Clark of Connecticut approved the list. Sereno E. Payne of New York offered a resolution to guide the convention by the rules of the last national Republican assemblage until permanent organization.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Lafayette B. Gleason
New York
Kentucky
Chartes H. Clark
Connecticut
Sereno’ E. Payne
Representation rule proposed for Republican convention
A resolution by James Francis Burke of Pennsylvania at the Chicago convention hall outlines the basis for representation in the Republican national convention. Each state would receive four delegates at large plus one for every 10,000 votes or major fraction from the last Republican presidential vote, and two delegates from each territory and nonstate regions. The rules would be enforced by the Republican national committee elected by convention delegates.
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Chicago
Ilo
James Francis Burke
Pennsylvania
District of Columbia
Hawaii
Alaska
Porto Rico
Philippines
Republican National Committee
Burrows Applaud Roosevelts Policy At Chicago Convention
At Convention Hall Chicago on June 14 Burrows praised Roosevelts public land policy and expressed regret that a subsidy had failed. Elihu Root as secretary of state drew cheers and waving flags from New York delegates and others. Ohio and Maine leaders led applause for support of a merchant marine and better management of insular possessions.
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Chicago
Burrows
Parcel post pact signed for France and United States
NEW PARCELS POST DISCLOSED Washington reports a parcels post agreement with France signed by Postmaster General Meyer and French Ambassador Jusserand. Effective August 15, packages up to four pounds six ounces will cost twelve cents per two pounds with weight limits later rising to eleven ounces per pound for France shipping.
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Washington, D. C
Unitedtates
France
Festmaster
Meyer
Jusserand
RECORD OF PARTY PRACTICAL AND ITS RULE
Senate speech outlines Republican progress in land restoration commerce and labor reform. Praises interior and pension bureaus, rail safety, and anti trust prosecutions. Commends Roosevelt era policies and calls for renewed party support and platform unity.
Not Guilty Verdict in Chicago Man's Murder Case
A Chicago man, Charles Hasen, was found not guilty of murdering his nephew William Kuchin berg near Mapie Grove on February 27. The jury returned the verdict within three hours after retiring, Hayes revealed had been held in custody overnight.
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Chicago
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Marinette
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National Republican convention opens with pageantry and brief chaos
Diplomatic corps and notable guests fill the hall as banners wave for La Follette and Taft. Chairman New starts the session with Roosevelt praise while Burrows delivers a keynote amid noisy demonstrations. Delegations, speeches, and a crowded platform mark the opening, with the convention adjourning to resume tomorrow.
Women at the Convention in Chicago Marches on Delegates
One woman delegate and two others with delegate tickets occupy seats in the convention area. Mrs Lucy A Clerk of Brigham City Utah sits under Utah banner two seats from Senator Smoot. Mrs S W Pierce displays a Taft pin from the rear, under the Hawaiian standard. A young woman in a lavender widow hat attracts attention but declines to identify herself. she is not a delegate.
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Elall
Chiceago
Lucy A. Clerk
Brigham City
Utah
Smgot
S. W. Pierce
Taft
Not on Committees
Convention Hall Chicago June 16 The Louisiana controversy over convention committee appointments is settled neither of the competing delegations will be represented on committees Two contesting delegations from the state were ordered seated by the national committee but refused to reconcile their differences so neither faction's appointments will be recognized The credentials committee cannot sway the case
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Associated Press
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Chicago
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National Committee
Credentials Committee
Roll Call by States at Chicago Convention Hall
At Convention Hall in Chicago on June 16 Senator Chester J Long blocked and then supported a resolution for a roll of states to call names of men for committee selections. The plan was unanimously adopted and the roll call began before Indiana’s reading was halted by a motion to disperse further reading and submit the names to the secretary.
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Associated Press
Convention Hall
Chicago
Chester J. Long
Indiana
Lodge
Pickett New Manager for Green Bay Club
A Wisconsin special from Green Bay reports John Pickett, ex National League player, arrives to manage the Green Bay baseball club in the Wisconsin Illinois league, succeeding John Corrigan. Eddie Bole, last year’s second baseman, also joins the team today.
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Milwaukee
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Wisconsin
Green Bay
John Pickett
John Corrigan
Eddie Bole
New Coaling Record For Georgia At Sea
A report to the navy department states the battleship Georgia set a world record by coal loading 1,778 tons in five hours and twelve minutes. The top hour saw 458 tons coal taken aboard.
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Associated Press
Washington, D
Navy Department
Georgia
Stewart Sees President Faces Irrigation in Platform
Senator Stewart of Nevada called at the White House and met the President. He was especially eager to press for a strong plank on irrigation in the Republican platform.
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Apsociated Press
Washington, DC
Sia
Stewart
White House
Hughes Denies Call With New York Mayor Over Chicago Situation
Albany June 16 Governor Hughes denied reports that he spoke by telephone with ex Mayor Seth Low of New York regarding his position in the Chicago situation. He dismissed the claim as unfounded and unverified noting no official stance had changed.
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Associated Press
Albany
Hughes
Seth Low
New York
Chicago
Hearst Gains More Votes In New York Mayoral Contest
In the mayoralty election contest today sixty eight boxes show Hearst with a net gain of thirty eight. Hearst now has a total net gain of 206 in 148 boxes.
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Associated Press
New York
Hearst
City Notice on Assessment of Benefits
City notice outlines that an assessment will be processed to determine benefits. It lists city actions, the expected amount, and steps for residents to review or appeal within the allotted period. The document emphasizes procedural details and official authorities overseeing the assessment.
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