Roosevelt Bolt Threat Deepens Convention Split
Chicago dispatch reports a growing threat to bolt the Republican convention as Roosevelt followers push for a compromise candidate. Justice Hughes and Governor Hadley are named as options while Roosevelt forces show signs of disintegration and internal dissension.
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Roosevelt Roiled Credentials Committee Walks Out Over Rules
Roosevelt members on the credentials committee under orders from Colonel Roosevelt walked out of the committee room after clashes over rules and evidence. J J Sullivan and others led the exit with Hayward confronting Heney, who said they acted on Roosevelt’s orders. The group aimed to push new evidence and time for debate, planning to focus on Arizona California Texas and Washington cases. The session adjourned with a vote defeats seating Alabama delegates and a 2:30 recess.
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Roosevelt Campaign Denies Regular Convention Status
Roosevelt and campaign manager Dixon declare the American people and Republican voters have nominated Roosevelt for the presidency and will not recognize the convention as regular unless the Hadley motion to oust 72 contested delegates is adopted. Flinn withdraws from the national committee as California prepares to bolt Chicago. The convention adjourned until tomorrow morning.
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Roosevelt Delegates Blur Lines at Republican Convention
Chicago June 20 Delay and uncertainty marked the third day as Roosevelt followers urged independent action and plans for extra conventions. Taft allies and possible third candidates inflamed tensions as committees postponed meetings and i
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Recess Moved to 4 P M After Short Session
A recess was moved to four in the afternoon and the motion carried after exactly four minutes of session.
Taft Wins Second Round At Convention Vote
Taft secured the second test vote in the convention by a larger majority as Deneen's amendment to Hadley's resolution on seating contested cases was debated. The motion to table the Hadley resolution passed 564 to 510, and the convention adjourned at 5 30 p m until noon today.
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Star witness in the Darrow case
John R. Harrington, reputed star witness for the state, was expected to testify in the Darrow case in Los Angeles. He is a Chicago attorney and former chief investigator for the McNamara defense, said to know many inside moves and to have agreed to testify to avoid prosecution.
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Wheat Market Report from Chicago
Wheat prices in Chicago trade show July futures closing at 1 064 14 per bushel. The session moves reflected light demand and steady supply outlooks as traders watched weather and export news.
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Portland Elks Plan Special Trains To Reunion
Four and possibly five Purple special trains will run from Ida ho to Portland for the Elks grand reunion next month. One major train leaves Pocatello July 7 with members from the antlered herd and will pick up Pullmans at Minidoka Boise and Nampa.
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Florida editors meet in Palatka with topics on cost and ads
In Palatka Florida on June 20 editors and publishers gathered for the annual Florida Press association meeting. Principal topics include cost and advertising as the conference continues tomorrow led by president F Ross McCormack of Live Oak and secretary T J Appleyard of Tallahassee.
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Yale-Harvard Rowing Teams Ready for Thames River Race
New London Conn June 20 Crews from Yale and Harvard universities conclude weeks of practice and prepare for their annual rowing race on the Thames River tomorrow with confident expectations.
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Taft in Control
The committee on permanent organization voted 22 to 7 to make the temporary organization permanent, signaling Taft's leadership stance as Chicago reports the party's internal decision.
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Big Row Promises Battle Within Democrats at Convention
Tammany Hall backs Parker in a showdown against Murphy loyalists as Bryan pushes for a progressive to deliver the keynote, sparking a heated floor fight at the convention.
Parker Named Temporary Chairman at Democratic Convention
Baltimore reports Parker was chosen this afternoon as temporary chairman of the Democratic national convention by the national committee.
Parker Favored for Democratic Convention Chair Amid Bryan Opposition
Baltimore June 20 The arrangements committee leans toward Judge Parker as temporary chairman for the Democratic national convention despite Bryan telephoning opposition citing conservatism. New York’s Murphy says Parker’s name was pushed by the delegation and will fight on the floor if named. Voting showed Parker eight votes to three for Henry, plus other scattered votes.
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Kentucky
Thaw Bad Actor Sues Landlady Over Silence Payment
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw testified against her husband Harry K. Thaw in a bid to release him from an asylum. She said in 1904 he proposed they kill themselves in a hotel room and devise all the details including taking poison. The claim involved a $7000 payment to silence a woman.
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Roosevelt delegates released dispute stirs Chicago conference
In Chicago on June 20 reports swirled over whether Roosevelt had freed delegates from obligations. A Roosevelt ally said he would bear personal responsibility while a later denial claimed the release was false. Other Roosevelt aides suggested changes as California delegates prepared to withdraw from the convention. The convention faced possible adjournment with talks of addressing or delaying proceedings.
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Bumper Kansas Harvest Expected With Large Wheat Crop
Emporia reports the wheat crop likely to exceed last year and become one of the largest in years. Harvest crews are in high demand with an estimated 25,000 extra workers needed statewide as June harvest begins across Kansas.
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