Third Man Emerges as Strong Presidential Candidate
Reports from Chicago describe tensions within Theodore Roosevelt’s camp as Hadley badges appear at Missouri HQ and rumors spread of a third candidate. Delegates split on bolts. Roosevelt reportedly released his delegates but plans to stay in the race amid disintegration of his forces and ongoing talks with other leaders.
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Weather and political notes from the period
Fair weather expected for Rock Island Davenport Moline and vicinity through tomorrow evening with mild temperatures. A brief note on delegates and party dynamics discusses Roosevelt Taft and La Follette factions with hints of compromise talks and platform drafting progress.
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Parker Presides Over Democrats Convention Split
Baltimore reports Judge Alton B Parker of New York named temporary chairman amid some opposition. Ballot tallies show Parker leading with 3 votes for Kern 1 for Overman and 3 for James, with Urey Woodson as temporary secretary and John S. Martin as sergeant at arms. Chicago reports Bryan opposed Parker. Bailey withdraws from reelection bid in Texas.
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Roosevelt Nominates Himself, Says Republicans Back Him
Convention reports from Chicago claim Roosevelt and Dixon declare the GOP already nominated Roosevelt for president and will oppose any regular convention without Hadley motion to oust 92 contested delegates. Hadley vows continued fight. White House lines deny Taft delegate release. Cummins hopes no bolt at Chicago as Iowa delegation discussions unfold.
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Riot outside convention hall crowds swell security
Police presence nearly doubles at the Coliseum with 200 extra officers lining runways under the platform. Outside, conditions resembled a riot as the street in front of the hall fills with ticketed and unticketed attendees and minor clashes occur despite strict guard lines.
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Death verdict in Mangler case and other notes
Chicago reports coroner ruled William Mangler died in an accidental drowning off Montrose Boulevard while trying to recover a lost oar from a rowboat. The article also notes composer Hughie Cannon’s divorce and other brief items including a theft sentence for Arthur W. Shaw, and a national conference of Charities and Corrections ending in Cleveland.
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Bryan Is Asked to Make Speech at Convention
The morning's only applause for William Jennings Bryan came as he reported the convention. Bryan moved to the press section, supporters cried for speeches, he smiled, and many joined the line afterward to shake hands and request autographs. A separate note reports a boy's injury from a firecracker and a fatal motorcycle practice accident, plus a convention opposing parcels post by the Travelers' Protective association in Peoria.
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Sidelights on the G. O. P. Convention in Chicago
Special to The Argunt reports a vibrant second day at the national Republican gathering. Hadley aroused delegates with a strong closing appeal and a Missouri led parade. Roosevelt and Taft factions battled for influence as Illinois officials signaled cautious support for the regular convention.
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Credentials Under Taft Control 33 19 at Chicago Convention
Delegates at the Taft dominated credentials committee split 33 to 19 in favor of Taft at the Chicago Convention Hall. Thomas H. Devine, a Taft supporter, defeated Roosevelt’s W. S. Lauder for chairman 30 to 18 with two absent and two not voting. The full committee lists numerous state and territorial delegates aligned with Taft or Roosevelt, while Massachusetts remains deadlocked with no representative on the committee.
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WEDS AMERICAN AFTER REJECTING ENGLISHMAN
Devon June 29 Miss Caroline Newberry daughter of former Navy secretary Trinvag H Newberry wed Frank Brooks Jr vice president and general manager of Detroit United Railway. The engagement to Captain W H Alleyne British army officer in the Bermudas was recently canceled with Brooks noted as the cause of the decision.
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Roosevelt Delegates Clash at Republican Convention
In Chicago on June 20 the credentials committee faced delays as Roosevelt allies pressed to modify rules and push contests. Watson urged a recess until afternoon as 48 cases, all confined to Arizona California Texas and Washington, awaited action after tension over potential bolt maneuvers.
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