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Cummins Lodge for Senate Posts Amid Conference Fight
Washington May 01 Senator Cummins of Iowa was chosen president pro tempore of the senate by acclamation at a Republican conference with 43 attending. Senator Lodge of Massachusetts was re elected party leader. Debate over committee chairs for Penrose and Warren was postponed as progressives vowed to push opposition if needed. Conference named Sanderson secretary Barry sergeant at arms, Curtis whip, Wadsworth secretary. Lodge to appoint committees and a patronage committee. Some progressives sought Democratic cooperation to block Penrose. attendance was high with six absent.
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