Roosevelt Delegates Back Taft Contests In Chicago Caucus
Chicago June 21 Roosevelt leaders report virtually all Roosevelt delegates have approved the program while the credentials committee strikes 14 vital contests and settles 20 for Taft. Indications point to a prolonged convention with possible adjournment past Monday as tensions rise over roll calls and contested seats.
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Platform 10 Lets All Issues Alone In Draft
Chicago June 21 The resolutions committee nearly completed the Watforn platform draft. It was sent to the full membership and appeared approved. The platform emphasizes general issues with no specific legislation named. It commends the administration and Taft for fair dealings and extols Roosevelt and McKinley.
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Two Elgin Bankers Held by Federal Jury
Chicago reports Louis N. Saaman former cashier and Melvin Joe Lyn former assistant cashier of the Elgin National Bank indicted by a federal grand jury on embezzlement and misappropriation charges. Involved sum about 100000. New York notes Theodore P. Shonts resigns as Chicago & Alton Railroad president.
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Nebraskan to Fight for Temporary Democratic Chairmanship
Baltimore June 21 Arrangements for the Democratic national convention next week are complete delegates are arriving. Philippine representatives seek a plank for independence Porto Ricans demand home rule. Bryan arrives Sunday to lead the fight against Parker while Parker backers expect opposition from the national committee.
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Funds Raised to Aid Delegates in Chicago Convention
Chicago on June 21 reports delegates depleted by extended sessions and high living costs. The national committee raises funds by subscription to prevent departs. Illinois contest notices filed against six Illinois at large delegates and first ten districts. Bryan calls supporters to block Parker as Baltimore convention temporary chairman.
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Archbold impeachment report approved by Judiciary Committee
Washington June 21. The house judiciary committee voted unanimously to report articles of impeachment against Judge Archbald of the commerce court Fond du Lac Wis June 21 Major General Edward S Bragg retired commander of the iron brigade Civil war died here yesterday afternoon
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New Party to Be Led by the Colonel
Roosevelt plan to form a third party after Democrats nominate state ticket. He says he will refuse further convention dealings unless delegates he calls fraudulently elected are removed. A separate Roosevelt convention may be held after the Republican gathering to nominate a candidate.
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Sidelights on the G. O. P. Convention in Chicago
Special to The Argus reports on Roosevelt supporters at the Chicago convention, critiquing his self viewing and erratic shifts. It notes Hadley and Deneen opposing a Missouri bolt, Roosevelt’s bold moves and balcony flag scene, plus a Rock Island doctor bypassing guards and AP’s top convention coverage.
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Roosevelt Forces Fight Over Delegates at Chicago Convention
Roosevelt forces clash with contested delegates as motions to bar seating are debated in the Republican convention. Roosevelt signals a possible third party if corruption blocks its purge, and Alabama and Arizona contests spark further divisions.
Indict Johnson and White Wife in Necklace Smuggling Case
Chicago June 20 Jack Johnson champion pugilist and his wife indicted by federal grand jury for smuggling a $3,000 necklace on their return from Europe. Duty and penalty total $6,000. Indictment will not interfere with Johnson Flynn bout on July 4. a bond will be allowed at Las Vegas.
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