Mighty Session Opens as Taft Rosewater Voice Fails
At the Chicago Coliseum on June 19 the Republican convention opened in a grave mood with delegates from Kentucky, Pennsylvania, New York, Indiana, Illinois and Michigan. The chairmen’s voice carried poorly and Mr. Rosewater drew groans as speakers faced interruptions from the floor.
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Kermit Roosevelt Appears As Assistant Sergeant at Arms
In a bustling hall Kermit Roosevelt, wearing a baseball mustache, wanders with badge visible as he is introduced by a son of the former president. He confirms his role as assistant sergeant at arms amid a lively crowd without discussing politics.
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Taft Audience Cries Foul at Roosevelt Delegates Row
Missouri Governor Hadley addressed a Taft crowd while ex-Governor Fort spoke to Roosevelt supporters. Tension rose as California delegates battled over seating and voting rules, with calls to count McGovern over Root and a possible Roosevelt bolt.
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Roosevelt Taft nominating fight spills into Day One
Delegates named in roll call for temporary chair, Roosevelt foes contest many votes as Virginia gutters. Root's 640th vote triggers pandemonium while Taft supporters roar. later chaos over no smoking ban at the Coliseum gives way to repeal of the rule amid approval.
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Governor Glasscock Among Chicago Convention Crowds
West Virginia Governor W. E. Glasscock stands among the crowded scenes at a Chicago convention. He is portrayed as an active and noteworthy participant in the event.
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Mexican Elite Scion Marries Brookyn Woman in Greenwich
Insidor de la Tora a wealthy young Mexican and relative of a former president married Miss Andres, twenty two, of Brooklyn, at Greenwich Connecticut on June 19. The ceremony linked prominent families and drew local attention in this coastal town.
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