Roosevelt Charges Fraud Over Taft Delegates In Chicago
In Chicago on June 22 Colonel Roosevelt denounced the Taft controlled national committee for seating fraudulent delegates, urging Roosevelt supporters not to vote or to vote for him if they do. He accused the convention of lacking genuine Republican representation and signaled plans to form a new party, the National Progressive Party. Delegates loyal to Roosevelt, including fourteen Washington delegates, were present and cheered as Roosevelt met at the Congress Hotel. Roosevelt planned further conferences to build support for a new movement.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
National Committee
Taft
Republcan
Republican Party
Washington
Congress Hotel
Teddy
National Progressive Party
Borah
Frank B. Kelloge
Minnesota
Flynn
Pennsylvania
Johnson
Theodore Roosevelt
White House
Congress
Roosevelt National Committee Men Resign in Protest
National committee members aligned with Colonel Roosevelt resign and adopt a nonparticipation plan denouncing the convention as illegal. The statement accuses the convention of steamrolling contested delegates and exceeding authority, predicting the end of their influence and vowing silent protest.
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Roosevelt
Nat'l
Steam Roller Completes Work Of Crushing Roosevelt Men
At the Chicago Republican National Convention June 22 the credential committee finished its work with Taft delegates placed on the temporary roll. Roosevelt supporters staged demonstrations and jeers as Taft’s majority faced challenges, while readings from Roosevelt and committee members sparked disorder among the hall.
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Roosevelt
Taft
National Committee
Chicago
Demos Nervous Over Chairmanship Fight
Baltimore June 22 Fear Bryan may bolt the Democratic national convention if the progressive cause is defeated by conservatives. The conservative camp fears a split over Parker as temporary chairman while many doubt the move justifies a withdrawal. New Haven June 22 Governor Baldwin sent a telegram to Bryan replying to his objection to Parker and urging progressives to join in the fight, Baldwin arguing the plan would not help unity.
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Baltimore
W. J. Bryan
Bryan
Judge Parker
Nebraska
Baldwin
New Haven
Conn
Parker
Knights of Pythias official visits en route to Seattle
BE. K. Hawkins of the state insurance department for the Knights of Pythias stopped in Boise on his way to Seattle after attending the grand lodge of Idaho session.
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BE. K. Hawkins
the Knights of Pythias
Seattle
Boise
Grand Lodge of Idaho
Large prize list announced for Elks Circus races
A committee for the Elks Circus announces prizes and trophies for multiple races including a pair of $19 chop knives for the quarter mile, a $10 Stetson hat for the male chariot, and robes or suits from Pendleton Mills and other firms. Businesses and stallions owners are invited to contribute entries by Tuesday to G. W. Bradley.
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Hamley & Co
Bond Bros
Peoples Warehouse
Pendleton Woolen Mills
Alexanders
Taylor Hardware Company
Clarke Hardware Company
Power & SM
Stalliong
G. W. Bradley
Roosevelt minority attacks during credentials committee session
Chicago June 22. Violence broke out as Roosevelt members clash with majority on the credentials committee over contested cases. Chairman Thomas H. Devine denounced the minority statement as a falsification, while Taft supporters accused the Roosevelt faction of gutter work. A scuffle near McCormick of Illinois sparked a near-riot before the convention began.
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Roosevelt
Credentials Committee
Thomas H. Devine
Devine
Taft
McCormmick
Ilinois
Cady
Wisconsin
la Follette
Colorado
Correction: Archbold Impeached Not Hanford
Washington reports misidentified impeachment news. The House judiciary committee actually impeached Judge Archbold of the commerce court, not Judge Hanford of Seattle. United Press issues correction and requests newspapers publish it.
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Judiciary Committee
House of Representatives
Hanford
Seattle
Archbald
Commerce Court
United Press Association
United Press
Latourella Family Send Son to Seattle for Visit
Henry Latourella, son of Mr and Mrs Henry Latourella, departed this morning for Seattle to join his sister Amy. He will spend time with his sister Mrs B Jacoucel and Mrs A Fuini during the visit.
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Henry Latourella
Henry Latourelle
Seattle
Amy
B, Jacoucel
A. Fuini
Night session at Republican convention may hold nominations
Bulletin service to relay Chicago news to East Oregonian for possible night session at Masonic Hall opposite East Oregonian building. Indications point to a night session for nominations with updates displayed about 7:20 PM. Watch bulletin board for direct Chicago news if night session occurs.
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East Oregonian
Masonic Hall
Chicago
Pendleton Fishing Club Forms With Cabin Lease
The Pendleton Fishing Club, ten faithful followers of Isaac, has formed and leased a site from the O W R N Co near Gibbon for a cabin to serve as expedition headquarters. James H. Estes presides, John Vaughan is secretary, and members include Arthur Gibson, J A Cooper, Wesley Matlock, Will Hoch, Will Humphrey, Harry Reese, and William A Brown. Gibson will ship lumber to Gibbon for immediate construction.
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Pendleton
Isaac
O.W. R. & N. Company
Gibbon
Banks
James H. Estes
John Vaughan
Arthur Gibson
J. A. Cooper
Wesley Matlock
Will Hoch
Will Humphrey
Harry Reese
William A. Brown
Gibson
Platform Calls for Protective Tariff and Judicial Reform
Chicago June 22 The republican platform opposes special privilege and monopoly and supports a protective tariff. It objects to recall of judges but favors easier removal of derelict judges. It pledges international peace and a Workmen’s compensation law while affirming the dignity and integrity of courts. Rules Committee divided on southern representation with minority seeking change to last presidential vote.
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Chicago
Wife of Pasco banker arrested on murder charge
Walla Walla June 22 Charged with the murder of her husband Henry Christensen a banker of Pasco who was found dead on the Spokane train June 1 Mrs Anna Christensen was arrested yesterday afternoon in Pasco and brought to Walla Walla last night by Deputy Sheriff John G Hartung to be locked up for safe keeping A A Garey of Pasco a contractor formerly from Walla Walla is held in Walla Walla on a first degree murder charge Christensen's death was attributed to strychnine a whisky bottle with strychnine was found on his person Garey was charged due to reported tension over attention paid to Mrs Christensen Christensen had been under surveillance since the death and the evidence leading to the arrest is not yet known She is kept in custody for safekeeping because Pasco jail has no suitable accommodations and will likely remain until the preliminary hearing in July
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Walla Walla
Wash
Henry Christensen
Asco
Spokane
Anna Christensen
Pasco
John G. Hartung
Franklin County
A. A. Garey
Witleville
Yoenry Chriatenaen
Seattle
A. KR
Garey
Gareyla
Christensen
Paseo
Christenson
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Indiana
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Kansas
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