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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1912
Page
1
The report notes a historic political gathering with disputed results as supporters for Root and McGovern clash. Counts show Root leading in Colorado and Idaho, with Root 12 to McGovern 8 in one state, and Root 76 to 13 in New York location.
At the Republican national convention in Chicago the attempt to nominate a temporary chairman stalls as factions split Taft and anti Taft forces. Senator Root and Governor McGovern are named for temporary chair with roll calls delayed and clashes over the roll.
Delegates stream into Convention Hall Chicago as President Rosewater opens proceedings at 12 02 pm Rev Father Callaghan offers blessing. Hadley Watson Fort and Deneen speak on temporary roll integrity urging fair seating of delegates amid cheering and protests.
The Taft faction clashed with reformers as Payne and Hadley sparred over the temporary roll while Elihu Root was nominated as temporary chairman. Delegates cheered, protested, and debated procedures amid a growingly impatient convention. Francis Heney condemned the roll call as he pressed for action, noting Abe Reuf’s penitentiary past as a contrast to other men involved.
In Chicago on June 18 Roosevelt left the convention floor briefly to use a private hotel line connected to the Coliseum, where he personally commanded his forces during the session.
The sub committee on arrangements names temporary officers led by Col. Harry B. New of Indiana as chair. Elihu Root of New York is chairman with Lafayette B. Gleason as secretary and a slate including regional assistants, sergeants at arms, doorkeeper, usher, medical staff, parliamentarian, official stenographer, and chaplains. Reading Clerk William A Wait is listed as well.
The text lists nomination speeches for Taft Harding Roosevelt Prendergast La Follette and Cummins. It notes speakers including Harding former Ohio lieutenant governor Prendergast NYC comptroller Olbrich Madison WI and Kenyon U.S. senator from Iowa.
Michigan Otto Bossard Wisconsin Thomas Williamson Illinois Tally Clerks Archibald G Graham Indiana Henry C Woodill Massachusetts listed as officials in the regional election coverage. Voter administration details appear in the report with these individuals identified by state.
Chicago June 18 Senator Borah announced that Wisconsin Governor McGovern would be Roosevelt temporary chairman, not Borah. Wisconsin 15 to 11 caucus vote backed McGovern, with some delegates unhappy and not bound. The hall heard noisy exchanges as Watson urged reason over passion amid taunt of robbers and a motion to nominate Root for temporary chair.
Portland Maine June 18 less than half the vote cast in the last general election was recorded in the first general primary in Maine Edwin C Burleigh former congressman led United States senator race by about five thousand over his opponent For governor William T Haine won with no Democratic contest as votes went to Governor Plaisted and Senator Gardner seeking renomination
Brigham City Utah hosts a outing with tickets on sale from Idaho and Utah points between Brigham and Me Common June 21st and 22nd. From Idaho points west of Shoshone and Wyoming Seis June 20th with tickets limited to June 23rd. See scene for rates and further particulars.
The seventeenth annual National Association of Credit Men convention began in Boston on June 18 with delegates from major manufacturing wholesaling and banking firms. Governor Foss and Mayor FitzGerald welcomed attendees, and George C. Norton spoke for the Boston Credit Men's association.
Manila reports Mitchell Whalen, an American leper, elected as chief of the First Leper Republic established by the Philippine government to run leper colony affairs on Cubon Island.
Cambridge June 18 The class of 1912 dominated Harvard Day with prayers in Appleton chapel the march to Sanders theatre and graduation exercises. Robert W. Williams delivered the oration James G. Gilkey read the class poem and George W. Gray gave the ode. Robert C. Benchley delivered the Ivy ovation at the stadium after baseball against Yale.
William Livingston of Detroit president of the American Bankers Association B F Harris of the Illinois Bankers Association and Detective William J Burns are among speakers at the Pennsylvania Bankers Association eighteenth annual convention at Bedford Springs A J Hazeltine of Warren presided and delivered the annual address opening the sessions which continue tomorrow
Members of the Fraternal Order of Eagles gather in Traverse City Michigan for the state convention. The three day event features business sessions a street parade band concerts and a variety of civic day sports including baseball games.
At Chicago Coliseum the Taft and Roosevelt camps clash over temporary roll calls and a plan to reduce Taft’s slim majority. Roosevelt delegates push a resolution requiring 540 uncontested seats for any action, while Taft leaders oppose it as contrary to convention rules and process. Moderates warn against revolutionary steps and insist temporary organization is only a gateway to the convention.
State delegations announce committee assignments for platform rules and permanent organization. Colorado names A Newton Parrish EB Elliott Simon Guggenheimer Casimero Barela Evan Evans and others. Idaho lists F J Hagenbarth D W Davis Evan Evans. Montana George T Baggs Samuel Stephenson M Badt. Nevada H V Moorehouse Albert Karge. Utah George Sutherland Jacob Johnson Joseph Howell. Wyoming William H Huntley CC D Clark Patrick Sullivan.
Yale University alumni swarmed the New Haven campus for the second day of commencement week. The day featured chapel prayers, the corporation and Alumni Association annual meetings, and routine business for student welfare. Tomorrow's commencement exercises conclude events.
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