Hughes Named by Republicans and Roosevelt at Conventions
The Republican and Progressive gatherings in Chicago nominate leaders for 1904. Hughes secures the Republican presidential bid on the third ballot with Fairbanks as running mate, while Theodore Roosevelt is a unanimous Progressive candidate for president. John M Parker of Louisiana named as Progressive vice president. Lodge’s compromise bid is rejected by Republicans.
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Hughes Accepts Nomination Leaves Supreme Court
Washington reports Justice Charles Evans Hughes accepted the Republican nomination for the presidency and resigned from the Supreme Court. In a lengthy statement he defended American democracy, urged a firm foreign policy, and advocated strong national defense and preparedness. He criticized previous administration diplomacy over Mexico and urged restoring pride and neutrality in international relations.
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Progressive Republicans Clash at Chicago Club Fusion Talks
Committees met at the Chicago club as late night reports said no progress toward fusion between Republican and Progressive factions. Republicans listed Read Smoot, Crane, Borah, Butler, Johnson, Parker. Progressives included Hiram Johnson, Wilkinson, Bona parte, Parker, Perkins. Balloting opened with two Republican ballots. Progressive sessions opened with Raymond Robins leading a charged policy speech and wild rallying, while conservatives hoped for fusion and radicals pressured for Teddy Roosevelt.
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Hoosier News Briefs From Across Indiana
Hoosier news briefs summarize scattered incidents and updates from Indianapolis to Laporte. Reports include fund-raising for Irish relief, memorial plans in Winchester, a $244,000 bequest to DePauw, a shooting attempt in Linton, a suspected suicide attempt in Wabash, fatal motorcycle crash near Gary, a boy’s fatal head injury at Laporte, a $20,000 rail loss verdict in Evansville, proclamations, marriages, injuries from equipment accidents, a state centennial invitation, missing person notes, and license renewal delays impacting saloon applicants.
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