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States To Control Washington D C In 1916 Convention
National committee expected to call a con venti on for party reorganization with rules per state and no railroading by the national body. Sen Elihu Root and New York progressives shape talks while Bristow and Norris resist cross state demands. Debate over representation, primaries, and the role of state delegates dominates as Republicans seek unity. Federal aid for highways linked to Nez Perce County plans and a broader trunk system across Idaho Washington and Oregon.
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Washington
D. C
Republican National Committee
Law Committee
Elihu Root
New York Republican Conference
Root
Cummins
Bristow
Norris
Kansas
Nebraska
Topeka
Washington Post
Borah
Republican Party
Senator Cummins
Iowa
William A. Prendergast
New York
Roosevelt
Congress
Senate
Wilson
California
Johnson
United States
Senator Root
Idaho
Oregon
Brady
Nes Perce
Cellio Canal
Columbia
Snake Rivers
Nez Perce Indian Reservation
Nez Perce County
Rivera
Nez Perce
Idaho State Highway Commission
Payette
Grangeville
Washa
Lewiston
Washington State
Uniontown
Wash
Clarkston
Clearwater
Pomeroy
Walla Walla
Columbia River
Seattle
San Francisco