PLOTS AND COUNTER PLOTS AT THE CONVENTION
Chicago reporters describe a chaotic convention scene where half the politicians carried plots and counter plots amid feverish speculation. Inside information flowed freely, denials were preemptively issued, and a carnival of strategists, prognosticators, and supposed leaders swirled through the gathering. The turmoil resembled a sprawling, noisy political theatre with ever-changing narratives and no firm conclusion.
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Eamucel G. Blythe
Chicago
Ill
Congress Hotel
Tess
Utill
Bo. Om
Roosevelt
Taft
La Follette Family Ties Grow Front Page News
Alyse Robert Myra-Mellette traveled from Washington to Chicago to see her father, amid a serious family condition. Mrs. La Follette and her daughter joined Philip La Follette and Mrs. Fola La Follette on a quick trip to Baraboo. The senator plans to visit La Follette headquarters as the situation remains delicate.
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Chicagay
Wlll
Alyse Robert Myra-Mellette
Chicago
Washington
Te Nhoo
Fola la Follette
Midleton
Baraboo
Philip la Follette
Roosevelt Faction at Chicago Convention Faces Strain
Amid the Chicago convention, a warm feeling of disgust grows as the credentials fight drags on. Roosevelt supporters denounce machine tactics while Taftites cheer. Reports say a national primary bill may be introduced if the dispute lingers, and the convention was not yet organized for formal business.
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Roosevelt
Lampoon
Ae Frans
Renault
Sandy Broad
Bank Officials Indicted for Embezzlement at Elgin Bank
Louis man foen shiver and Jocelyn formerly head of Elgin National Bank were indicted by a federal grand jury on embezzlement and misappropriation charges. Seaman was arrested in Los Angeles and Jocelyn later detained. The government cites about $104,000 involved.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Louisman
Foen Shiver
Wie Jocelyn
Assae, Hief
Elgin National Bank
Federal Grand Jury
Seaman
Los Angeles
Cal
Jocelyn
Not Guilty of Poisoning in Green Bay Murder Trial
Special to Tha Northwestern Green Bay Wisconsin June 1 Mettie Christianson Ting Wisconsin was acquitted today by a jury of the charge of murdering Hilda Nelson a three year old child by giving her poisoned candy The verdict came after the jury had been out all night The Nelson child died in February last year Miss Christianson was indicted by a grand jury three weeks ago.
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Green Bay
Mettie Christianson
Ting, Wis
Wee
Hilda Nelson
Nelson
Miss Christianson
Bandits Rob Bank Safe Near Bokhito Oklahoma
Five robbers dynamited the Fink State Bank of Bokhito in McALister Oklahoma early today. They escaped with about $3,000. Two residents were wounded during the incident as alarms spread through the town.
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Aegociated Press
McAlister
Okla
Fink State’ Bank of
Soldiers Swarm Madison Camp Randall Arrival Update
Soldiers of the regular army under Getty arrived at Camp Randall in Madison at 9 o'clock from Dubuque Iowa. They will resume marching to Sparta next Monday, with a large contingent now present in the city.
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Madison
Regular
Obituary Notice for Wisconsin Attorney F. Trudell
Pioneer Wisconsin attorney F Trudell died in Oconto. A prominent figure in county and city legal circles, his long career included service as a judge and community leader. Details indicate his status as a respected dean of the bar in the region.
Convention Deliberates on Credentials and Alabama Case
At the Republican national convention delegates gather under unclear plans as the credentials committee debates seating. A vote on temporary rules and Alabama contest precedes broader action, with Roosevelt forces pressing for roll calls while leaders weigh adjournment and immediate consideration of contested seats.
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Thele Hind
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Credentials Committee
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Fan ‘Root
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Xtrafsice
Chicago
Committee On Credentials
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James B. Watson
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Hadley
Crane
Senator Root
John BB. Shaw
Second Presbyterian Church of
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Unity urged to oust Judge Parker in Democratic row
Col Bryan appeals to leading Democrats to unite against Judge Parker as temporary Baltimore convention chairman. Telegrams sent to Speaker Clark Governor Wilson Burke Foss Baldwin and Mayor Gaynor urge a harmony choice a progressive acceptable to the party. Bryan declines further discussion.
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Associated Preas
Chicago
Allen B. Parker
Wiliam J. Bryan
Parker
Baltimore
Clark
Wilgon
Burke
South
Foss
Massachusetts
Omér Baldwin
Connecticut
Gagner
New Bay
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Bryan
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Convention Index and Copyrighted Letter Notes
Fragmentary item noting Blythe convention index and a copyrighted letter. Mentions Mrs La Folletti called home and a character or title described as Bendy Broad on Dark Home. Deseatten appears as a garbled line from OCR. No clear dates, places, or names beyond those.
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