Burton Looms Up As A Formidable Candidate For Senator
Chicago June 17 A hardened Ohio Republican power struggle unfolds as Burton of Cleveland emerges as a strong challenger for the seat held by Senator Foraker. The Ohio delegation splits over Arthur Vorys and Frank Hitchcock, with Burton backed by key leaders and the party machine eyeing a top role in the national committee battle. Delegates march to the convention amid tense signals of a bruising, factional contest that may shift control in the national and Ohio delegations.
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Burton
Senator Foraker
Chicago
Chbio
Tedera
New State Organization
Arthur I. Vorys
Chatman
Ohio
Vorys
Moraker
Nure
Pormker
Ohio Republican Machine
Baxi
Cleveland
Frank Hitchcock
Royalirman
Foraker
Horton
Europe
National Monetary Commission
Menuntime
Fare
Burley
Taft Roaters
Harry A. Daugherty
Committee On
Charles W. Fulton
Hitchcock
National Committee
Credentials ‘Committee
Taft
Olle
Hermin C. Baenr
Delagies
Convention Hall
Blaine Club
Webber
Band
Cincinnati
Coliseum
Charles P. Taft
Napoleon
Waterloo
Credentials Committee Skews Taft Delegates At Convention
In Cheargo on June 17 the credentials committee faced heated dispute as Taft supporters pressed for overall seating of Taft delegates. The Ohio and Alabama contests favored Taft by narrow margins, while anti Taft efforts stalled on roll calls. Louisiana’s withdrawal trimmed battles, leaving Taft with decisive votes and the floor decision shadowed by late night maneuvers. Continued on Page Four.
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Cheargo
UN National Committee
Biiefly
Harry Daugherty
Ohio
Taft
Wale
Foraker
National Committee
Coliseum
Alabama
Taft | Delegantes
Joseph O ‘Thompson
Anxteen
Louisiana
Jhours
Florida
Committee on Rules Denies Burke Proposal
The Rules Committee voted 6 to 1 against endorsing James Francis Burke of Pennsylvania in a move that would reduce southern representation. Burke said he would continue his fight at the convention.
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James Francis Burke
iPennsylvvania
Burke
Rockefeller Refuses to Discuss Politics in Ohio Visit
J. Rockefeller arrived in Cleveland to spend time at Forest Hill Mountain. He refused to discuss poll or business conditions and did not engage on political topics.
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Rockefeller
Cleveland O
W.stehn J. Rockefeller
Forest Flontain
River Rising Threatens Flooded Town and Rail Yards
The Mississippi rose another foot overnight past 83.6 feet, with fears of higher floods. Riverfront properties, crops, and railroad yards flood as dikes strain, delaying traffic and threatening residences along the river.
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St. Lola Juce
Mississippi
Hoan
Chicago and Alton
Washington dispatches battleships to Panama for election peace
Washington on June 17 reports four formidable warships and about 1,600 marines will be in Panama to preserve peace during the approaching election. By order of President Roosevelt, the Navy Department sent the battleships New Hampshire and potentially the Idaho to carry 600 marines, while the cruisers Tacoma and Prairie are already en route with 300 marines.
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Washington
Panama
Roosevelt
State Nary
J Department
New Hampshire
Dake
Tacoma
Pratrie Y
Spe
Convention battles over anti injunction plank at national gathering
United Press reports from Chicago describe a fierce struggle at the Republican convention over including an anti injunction plank in the platform. Roosevelt and Taft factions clash as subcommittee leaders push a vote likely to 30 to 23, with floor fights anticipated and leaders like Cannon and Kellogg shaping the debate amid labor and business pressures.
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Henry
Bland
United Press
Thicago
Washington
Roosevelt
Sesslon
Resolutions Committee
Crane
Toome
Cannon
Senate
House
Hopkins
Long
Wade Ills
Ohio
Buster” Kellogg
Minnesota
Kelloge
Tutt
H. Hitchcock
Gerry
The
Steel Corporation
George W. Perkins
J. Pierpont Michigan
Paul Morton
Second Day Opens With Life At Chicago Convention
Chicago June 17 The second day of the Republican national convention began with a vocal solo by Beatrice Fisher and an encore of Old Kentucky Home. Chairman Burrows opened the session as flags and banners from Ohio and other states circulated the hall. Delegates from Minnesota Indiana and Ohio were welcomed while reports on credentials and permanent organization moved forward. Senator Henry Cabot Lodge was named permanent chairman and began his address.
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Chicago
Beatrice Fiahertrl- Inger
Old Kentucky
Home
Burrows
Frank Tharstedt
Cleveland
Ohio
Adcatter
W. O. Walters
Harry A. Daugherty
Henry Banter
Minnesota
James D. Connor
Indiana
Malloy
American Club
Pittabure
Knox
Nana
Julius Fleischman
Hemenway
Fulton
Proventa
Creden Nals
National Committee
Hive
Henry Cabot Lodge
Massachusette
Lodge
Big Squabble Over Antiinjunction Plank
Chicago June 1 The committee on resolutions at the Republican convention met at the Annex hotel to resolve disputed platform planks including the anti injunction issue. A subcommittee showed nine to four in favor of injunction, with several labor and political figures voicing positions. A delegation of women and a large group of immigrants pressed for broader rights and statehood measures, while others urged restraint on restrictive policies. Contiqued on Page Four.
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Chicago
Wuchtorhen Annex
P. Wi
Matowliys
Mank
Mesara
Hopkin
Long
Bilis
Adama
Crawford
Kellog
Warser
Ttallinger
Groner
Mexers
Crane
Payne
Dalzell
Clark
Samuel Gowpers
Mia, Haroun
Misa Jane Addame
Miss Adams
Nate
Zanucki
Firapelal
Tttmoral Inurl
Gov
Curry
New Mexico
M. R. Fuller
Iremen
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Ohio Republican Organization
TAET
Credentials Committee
Committee ON Rules
Nugroes
St. Louis
Senator Lodge
McOre
Wade Ellis
Committee On Credentials
Charles A. Bookwalter
Indianapolis
Delagues
Weahington
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Labor
Eub-Committee
Marion Elul
Tathwnapolia
Fairbanka
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