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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1912
Page
2
A bustling Roosevelt headquarters crowd swirled as leaders pressed for a possible third candidate while Taft backers argued to purge contested delegates. Informal talks tied up with Hadley, Hughes, Cummins and La Follette as roiling plans moved toward a contested convention.
A Roosevelt taft battle on the Ninth Alabama district dominates a Roosevelt committee hearing. Debate over seating Roosevelt delegates, bolting Taft forces, and proxy rules leads to a 34 to 14 vote on a key seating decision as room members clash and delays are debated.
A note from M. B. Hutchins in The Daily Light of San Antonio requests cancellation of a lost watch notice after the watch was reportedly returned to its owner soon after readers received the paper. The brief item cites timing and a prompt owner recovery.
The convention chairman seeks a firm count of how many delegates would follow Colonel Roosevelt in a bolt. Estimates vary, but claims place potential bolt votes under 200. Illinois leaders such as R R McCormick oppose a bolt plan in today's conferences.
President Taft remained calm at the White House as Chicago tension rose. Officials noted no statement from Taft until the situation cleared, while cabinet members urged against compromise and discussed politics with the president.
The sub committee on resolutions in Chicago met at 10 30 this morning to shape the platform with drafts from Taft Roosevelt and La Follette. Roosevelt delegates said to be absent with only Governor Hadley of Missouri likely to attend. The panel reviewed many planks and prepared several for full committee action.
Senator Cummins urged there be no bolt at the Chicago convention and said he was in contact with supporters urging his candidacy as a compromise option. He believed the Iowa delegation would not bolt.
Hugh Rees owns a four room house on Alabama street valued at 650 dollars. J T Gillesvie owns a two room building on San Pedro avenue priced at 500 dollars. A language remark notes about 85 percent of Wales speaks some English and nearly 50 percent know no other language.
The June nineteenth opening session runs four minutes from 12:02 to 12:06 pm with 14,000 in attendance. Watson of Indiana moves recess until 4 pm while credentials work begins. Bryan is warmly applauded and signs autographs in the press section as Roosevelt rumors stir anticipation.
The article reports the party struggle over leadership at the convention with Parker and Theodore A. Bell discussed as possible permanent chairman candidates. It notes harmony efforts by Daniels and lists the arrangement committee members including Mack Hall Woodson Daniels Howell McGraw and others.
A Texas fruit and vegetable dealer, 74 year old A. O. Reed, reports immediate relief from debility after using Plant Juice. He promotes the product as a universal cure and urges readers to try it, citing biblical references and widespread testimonials.
Governor Woodrow Wilson left New York for his Seagirt cottage in New Jersey to remain there during the Baltimore convention. He plans a trip to Trenton on Tuesday for governors day and will stay in touch by telephone with Wilson leaders in Baltimore. A private line to the convention hall will be installed at Seagirt soon.
In Chicago on June 20 William Jennings Bryan, reporting for the Republican National Convention, declined to comment on a rumor he opposes Alton B Parker for temporary Democratic National Convention chair. He said one convention at a time and noted his duties with the Republican gathering.
The advertisement proclaims GETS-IT a new painless corn cure that is safe and sure. It claims quick two second application, no bandages or plasters, and guarantees refund if unsatisfied. Sold by druggists for 25 cents or via EB Lawrence & Co Chicago.
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