Republican Tilt in Chicago Convention Fight
The piece outlines Pennsylvania's push to nominate Knox with Sproul backing and describes shifts among delegates and leaders. It notes Lowden and Wood contest strategies, Johnson as a rising figure, and investigations into campaign spending and steamroller tactics at the national committee level.
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Johnson
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Wood
London
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Henry Lincoln Johnson
Atlanta
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Frank H. Hitchcock
Democratic delegates in New Mexico back Wilson platform
Roswell June 4 Democratic State convention named twelve uninstructed delegates to the national convention, each with half a vote. Senator A A Jones ruled out instruction for McAdoo. Delegates vote as a unit per the majority at the convention. Resolutions indorse Wilson and oppose a wet plank. New Orleans announced Gov Parker would not attend the San Francisco convention. James M Thomson to be delegate at large.
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Indorse Wilson
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United States
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W. G. McAdoo
Wilson
New Orleans
John M. Parker
Louisiana
San Francisco
James M. Thomson
Thomson
Champ Clark
New Orleans Item
Rhode Island Governor Seeks Republican Vice Presidential Nomination
Announcement from Rhode Island Governor R Livingaston Beeckman states his name will be on the Republican ticket in Chicago for vice president. Campaign committee organized with William WH Mackay of New Jersey as chairman, who will depart for Chicago tomorrow.
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R. Livingaston Beeckman
Rhode Island
Chicago
Wiliam WH Mackay
New Jersey
President balks at section 303 removal power
Congress faces clashes over issuance and removal of top officials. The President objects to a provision allowing Congress to remove comptroller general and assistant by concurrent resolution, arguing it exceeds constitutional authority and would curb executive power. Debate reflects broader battle over appropriations and reform measures.
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Muscle Shoals
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Martin J. Gillen
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Wealthy Easton man ready for rail strike trip by water
Frederick R. Bartlett a sugar dealer from Easton Maryland arrived in New York aboard the steamship Maracaibo with a powerboat and pipeline fuel plan to return home bypassing rail and automobiles due to a gas shortage he said. He and his wife and daughter planned to depart by water and avoid traditional transport.
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Frederick R. Bartlett
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South Ameri Republic
Baptett Fron
Butler on Way to Chicago Delegation Reinforced for Convention
New York reports Republican presidential candidate Butler travels toward Chicago with wife and stepdaughter Miss Sarah Schuyler Butler. A Chicago headquarters team will be joined by Butler supporters from Butler's city as John R. Davies leads the convention campaign.
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Nicholas Murray Butler
Chicago
Sarah Schuyler Butler
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John R. Davies
Dr. Butler
Tribesmen in Morocco Accept French Peace Terms
June 4 report from Paria notes rebellious tribesmen have agreed to French peace conditions and accepted terms set by military authorities. A 1914 Bronade shipment was captured. port facilities near Wasn Hag remain blockaded and under observation.
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