Roosevelt’s Final Appeal Sparks Convention Fever
Roosevelt urged delegates to bolt if credentials deny seating. He declared he would not be swindled out of victory and called for immediate action against fraudulent votes. Crowds in Chicago cheered as he spoke amid a tense convention atmosphere with McGovern, McCormick, and Johnson present.
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Roosevelt urges own convention if disputed seats vote
In Chicago on June 20 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt urged delegates and advisers to organize a convention in the convention hall if the 30 disputed seats are allowed to vote. He called for rejecting fraudulent seating and warned against undermining the people’s victory by foul means.
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Denounces Committee in Roosevelt Delegation Split
Pennsylvania delegates led by William Flinn vote 62 to 2 to bolt the Republican convention and leave the national committee. The move sparks chaos as Roosevelt enters, urging delay to verify facts, amid reports of credential committee members leaving.
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Chicago Coliseum Held by Police During Republican Convention
June 20 Chicago guards ringed the Coliseum as the Republican convention assembled. Police manned numerous entrances to manage delegates and spectators, ensuring orderly entry to the vast venue amid tight security and crowd control measures.
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Contested Delegates Roiling Roosevelt Taft Convention
The credentials committee faced protests as factions clashed over seating of delegates. Roosevelt allies argued to delay action while Taft supporters pushed ahead, with a long list of committee members from states and territories named to reflect the tense national scene.
Roosevelt Platform Planks Vigorously Advocated by Friends
Chicago June 20 Roosevelt platform planks include direct primaries for president and voters, tariff revision per tariff board findings, an industrial committee to study tariff benefits for workers, a central national body to police big corporations, strengthened monetary laws, two battleships added yearly, and reestablishment of the country life and conservation commune.
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Tentative Platform What Leaders Desire Republican Convention
Tentative platform draft outlines enduring constitutional government and independent courts. It declares progress, social welfare study, public ownership of natural resources, anti monopoly aims, and support for wage earners and working conditions while resisting changes to the American system. It pledges action to curb rising living costs after full inquiry.
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Rort of Food Clothing and Shelter Prices Challenged
Fragmentary OCR text notes concern that corrupt practices could raise costs of living for the people by restricting food clothing and shelter. The wording hints at preventing artificial or undue price increases. No clear entities or dates present.
Heney Bolte Credentials Hearing Sparks Rift at Meeting
California Senator Heney quarreled with Roosevelt supporters over credentials hearings disrupting the committee session. A near riot broke out as spectators surged at the doors, police intervened, and Heney and allies returned after a delay to resume talks with a revised plan offering 15 minutes per district and 50 minutes per state hearing.
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Hadley Fight Over Delegates Roll at Convention
In Chicago on June 20 the convention opened with a heated clash over contested seats from Missouri and 79 others. Roosevelt forces backed Deneen’s amendment to bar disputed delegates from voting on credentials, a move tabled 564 to 510, and the body adjourned to noon as credentials and other committees were formed.
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Rioting in Cleveland Leaves Police Officer Dead
A Cleveland patrolman was killed while three men were shot and two stabbed during strike riots on the river front. Guards sought to rescue a nonunion tug fireman from a crowd of strikers as explosions occurred. Another blast in Trinidad, Colorado kills twelve at a coal mine owned by the American Fuel company.
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Woman in Stewartaville murder scene in mining village
In St Clairsville on June 20 Hd Guy, 35, learned of suspected infidelity and shot her husband three times near the Big Pine coal company mine in Stewartaville. He died instantly as workmen surrounded her. she was arrested by the deputy sheriff.
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Prices Rise in New York Beef Market Outlook
June 26 report notes beef prices likely to stay high through summer with market men predicting further increases next month. Wholesale beef jumped about a quarter of a cent, while general retail prices rose modestly.
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Divorce Granted to Mrs Cecil Clark Davis
Chicago June 20 Judge McDonald of the superior court signed a decree granting a divorce to Mrs Cecil Clark Davis wife of Richard Harding Davis the author in a notable domestic proceedings involving a prominent writer.
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Old Guard Arrival Highlights Ohio GAR Opening Day
Springfield Ohio June 20 The Old Guard of Columbus stirred crowds as they marched through streets on opening day of the state encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic. Dr C W Bloodget of Cincinnati is expected to be elected commander without opposition. A rebuke of Governor Harmon over appointing Joseph P Mion to the head of the Menial 0 8 0 Home was introduced. A proposed national G A R incorporation faced opposition and was referred to posts. Women attack Lloyd George in London hall.
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Harvard Commencement Announces 276th Year Graduation
Harvard University in Cambridge closes its 276th year with a class of more than 500 graduates. The ceremonies span Mason Square, Sanders Theatre, and Memorial Hall with alumni meetings, processions, and anniversary tributes marking 25 years since the class of 1887.
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