Texas Taft wins contested Texas delegates on split votes
Chicago June 25 the national Republican committee awarded Taft eight Texas districts amid protests from Roosevelt supporters. Bryan labeled Lyon’s methods as “paper nets” and warned of a ruined party in Texas. The panel split Taft wide, granting districts one through eight to Taft mostly, while Roosevelt gained none.
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Col Lyon Backs Roosevelt To Carry Southern Votes
Colonel Cecil Lyon, national committeeman from Texas and longtime friend of Roosevelt, works hard for the former president at Chicago. Roosevelt forces expect Lyon to win substantial southern support as voting broadens.
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Weather and political brief from Rock Island area
The forecast covers Rock Island Davenport Moline and nearby with tonight and Sunday cooler conditions. Winds will be westerly light to moderate, 7 am temperatures near 7, last night’s low in records, humidity around 73 percent. Astronomical notes list sunset and evening stars, while a political note reports Taft delegates’ contest decisions and Roosevelts charges about adjournment in Alaska and the Philippines contests.
Three Die In Strike Riot Near Perth Amboy
In Perth Amboy New Jersey on June 15 two deputy sheriffs and heavily armed officers faced about 2000 striking workers who tried to storm a facility. Three were killed and several others injured as gunfire erupted after officers arrived to protect property.
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Delegates Arrive With Bands for National Convention
Delegations from California and New York arrived in Chicago for the national convention, greeted by brass bands and marching clubs. The Brooklyn delegation with 18 votes rumored to back Roosevelt if the Washington contest favors Taft. First women delegates accompany California as Mrs. Francis Porter Collins and Mrs. Charles Laney attend the convention.
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New Party Prophesies as Clash Nears in Chicago
June 15 Chicago dispatch reports Roosevelt followers rally behind a banner proclaiming Teddy is coming. Sheridan’s dash into the battle signals tense political maneuvers as planners forecast no Roosevelt majority and expect heated contest.
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Rioting at refinery ends with deaths and injuries
In New Jersey a riot at the American Smelting and Refining plant and adjoining Barber Asphalt works left three dead and seven injured as deputies engaged a mob of about 2,000 amid searchlights and gunfire. A later strike victory at Atlanta Terra Cotta reduced tensions with 250 workers set to return Monday.
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Roosevelt forces protest purge of GOP delegates
Chicago on June 18 — leaders backing Theodore Roosevelt sent a protest letter to Acting Chairman Rosewater demanding the Republican National Committee rescind what they call fraudulent actions and unlawful decisions that disfranchise Republicans in various states. They warn of responsibility for any attempts to assassinate the party and urge fair, honest function.
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Johnson Fighting for T. R. Cause in Chicago Rally
Gov. Hiram Johnson leads Roosevelt supporters in Chicago as he campaigns for the colonel's cause. If Roosevelt forces win the convention Johnson could be nominated for vice president.
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Roosevelt Effort to Capture Nomination Braces Chicago Convention
Delegates gathering at the Coliseum face a fight as Roosevelt seeks to crack Taft support and draw adjoining La Follette and Cummins blocs. Taft leaders claim a possible majority, while Roosevelt supporters believe a breakthrough is possible with strong backing in Chicago. The battle shapes the run up to the national convention.
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Ad Wolgast Sued Over Auto Crash Injuring Victim
George Bauer filed a $50,000 damage suit in Los Angeles California against boxing figure Ad Wolgast and his manager Tom J for injuries from a January automobile collision that required amputation of Bauer's leg.
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Roosevelt Arrives in Chicago Amid Tense Convention Prep
Roosevelt’s imminent arrival in Chicago heightens convention week drama as thousands brace for demonstrations. Plans include three bands totaling 75 men and a possible ride in an old express stage coach with Senator Dixon. Roosevelt aides seek restraint. Roosevelt said he could not refuse to come when the contest was waged, aiming to fight against what he calls professional politicians and interests seeking to rob the people of victory.
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Nebraska Tornado Kills and Wrecks in Two Counties
Beatrice Nebraska June 15 reports indicate Mrs John died and her daughter injured when their Adams area home collapsed. Cortland area barns and outbuildings were leveled while hailstones about 14 inches circ fell, blanketing ground. Springfield NL June 15 Supreme Court assigns judges Dorrance Dibbell Joliet Henry B Willis Elgin Charles Whiney Waukegan to the second district appellate term for three years.
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Whites Ordered Out of Santiago Corrected Proclamation
Santiago Cuba June 15 Rebel General Automarchia issues a proclamation forcing every white man to leave the El Cobre vicinity within four hours the area will be burned of buildings and plantations by rebel forces the order follows military actions in the region
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