Great Convention Opens in Chicago Coliseum
The convention opened in the Chicago Coliseum with ample seating, but half the gallery remained empty while delegates gathered for the work ahead.
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1904
Page
1
Roosevelt at Chicago Convention Opens with Tea Party Vew
The Chicago Republican national convention opens with Payne presiding and Roosevelt invoked, a portrait unveiled as Root speaks on trusts and reforms. Delegates cheer the president and early proceedings set the tone for a spirited gathering with gavel and flags.
Curtain Raiser at National Convention Opens Nominations
Chicago June 21 The Republican National Convention begins with a curtain raiser session at the Coliseum. Senators Depew and Fairbanks are prominent. weather is unsettled and a large crowd gathers as delegates occupy five arching areas. The scene features portraits and wires linking hall to the nation while forecasts hint at debates and shifting state votes for the nomination.
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Depew
Chicago
Repulcay
Eata
Coliseun
Soam
Colorado
Aon
Robert Ken
Dias
Jonas
Webs
Joster
Wisconsin
Seefeld
Fair Banks
Indiana
Fairbanks
Alabama
Dealings in Fairbanks Nominating Foes Debate Ahead
Chicago June 21 There was some talk about the Fairbanks nomination as supporters argue expressing or declining to accept the vice presidency would affect him four years hence. Opponents say the party would feel obligated to him if named while others insist no obligation is created. Roosevelt vice presidential precedent and Taft connections are discussed by Republicans as they test the political currents.
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Fairbanks
Chicago
Fairbanke
Roosevelt
Republicas
Pairbanks
Hormer
Long
Taft
Maseeohuneum Mer
Ohio
Jeval
Helene
Convention Hall Delays Start of Chicago Republican Rally
June 1 in Chicago sees only a few delegates arriving by 11 o'clock at Convention Hall as guards man entrances and officers marshal the scene. Palms, plants, and banners decorate the hall while engravings of Roosevelt replace the portrait of Hanes. Senator Allison and Senator Dolliver lead arrivals. Chauncey Depew receives a warm welcome as an anxious doorkeeper seeks to verify credentials. The opening is delayed with plans for a formal start and a continued report on page six.
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Ans
Wien
Ammen
Fenvel
Paruc
Scott
Chicago of
Usene
Roosevelt
Payne
van Sant
Minnesota
South Minneapolis
Minneapolis
St Fouls
Philadelphia
Theodore Roosevelt
Hate
Hugnere
Shandkerchief
Archer C. Hinds
Maine
Milton W. Blumenburg
District of Columbia
Tally Clarks
Fred B. Whitney
Dilhois
George W. Dixon
Nebraska
Lueee Sie Joorap
Henry F. Thintell
Wisconsin
Guerrey Brewer
Indiana
Wmt
FL Stone
Maryland
L. F H. McComas
Maryhind
Cannon
Mr. Root
Speaker Cannon
Chauncey M. Depew
Hhis
Thomas
Ilinois
Mason
Illinois
Hoot
Convention
Chicago
Republican Party
Armir
Mbidip
Enti
Hanes
Foonevelt
Ferna
Bret
Allison
Dolliver
Alsin
Root's Key Note Outlines Campaign Issues at Convention
June 11 Chicago report on Republican National Convention chairmanship remarks by Mr. Hoot. He discusses responsibility across federal branches, the need to balance principles with practical governance, and the party’s aim to renew public confidence in Republican leadership as eleven administrations have advanced national growth and liberty.
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Chaignan Payne
Na- Honel
Epubiiven
P. Frost
First Methodist Church
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Frost
Bay
Elihu Bont
New York
Odell
National Committee
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Ghatimaan
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Roosevelt
Root
Ti Bie
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Reet
Palma
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Taft
Chicego
Hoot
Washington
Saat
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Abraham Lancoir
House of Congress
Republians
Mitorda Faruliel
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