FIRST WOMAN DELEGATE AT REPUBLICAN CONVENTION
Mrs Clark of Utah sits with her state’s representatives as the Republican convention discusses woman suffrage. The scene notes the presence of Emily Clark and mentions support for woman suffrage, Roosevelt policies, and Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho as testing grounds.
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Debate Over Southern Representation Cuts Stalls Convention
Chicago June 16 delegates from Virginia Arkansas Florida and Texas protested a Burke plan to reduce Southern representation in the Republican national convention. The committee postponed action as members debated a four delegates at large plus one per 10000 votes plan, with Southern leaders arguing it would weaken their party and hinder regional balance. The fight drew party leaders including Burke Guthrie Parsons and Moore as they pressed for or against deferment to morning sessions.
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Committee On
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Glover Busy At Chicago Spec 311
Washington Prat notes banker Glover active in Chicago as a delegate at the national convention. He mingled with committee members resisting the anti establishment wing and urged lawmakers to back fiscal reforms. He supported the currency plank and helped push the emergent currency law through Congress.
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Washington
Charler
Chicago
Committee of Reso Totens
Taft in Cartoon Heir Presumptive Campaign Image
A Punch cartoon depicts Taft as Roosevelt styled in a Rough Rider uniform, with a Roosevelt face mask and big stick. Roosevelt laughs in triumph while taft stands awkwardly, addressed by the line I’ve fixed you up so they won’t know the difference between us. The image critiques Taft’s presidential bid and links him to Roosevelt’s image.
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Lodge Named Permanent Chairman at Chicago Convention
Massachusetts Senator Henry Cabot Lodge was selected as permanent chairman of the Chicago convention at a committee on permanent organization meeting held in the late afternoon. The action also made all temporary officers permanent.
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Gossip of the convention at Chicago political week
The report sketches a crowded Chicago convention scene with long speeches, sharp jabs at rivals, and lively exchanges among delegates. It notes witty asides about Warren G Hardy, Secretary of State William Borah and other figures, plus the general buzz around tickets, receptions, and booth banter amidst the tumult of the Republican gathering.
Earthquake Report Shakes Ogdensburg in June
An earthquake was felt in Ogdensburg on June 1 around 3:45 p.m. The tremor moved from east to west with a distinct waving motion and lasted several seconds. Local residents reported feeling the quake across the area.
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Steam Roller In Night Session Contests 1n Six States
Taft factions dominate credentials committee voting in six states including Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia Kentucky and Mississippi. Louisiana settled without the panel. Lily whites and Black and Tans accept national committee verdict with half vote each. Delegations seated, plans to hear floor contests move forward as allies vow to push cases despite prevailing Taft control.
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Texas
Taft Delegates Seated in Georgia and Contested States
Delegates for Taft were seated in the First and Third Georgia districts after contests. Georgia contestants in the Third district were barred for lack of personal appearance before the national committee. Taft delegates in Kentucky were seated in four contested districts amid factional tensions.
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John D Rockefeler Heads to Cleveland for Summer
New York June 16 John D Rockefeller left his country residence at Po van Th es Hull today for Cleveland where he will spend the summer. He traveled by automobile to Grand Central Station where his private car was attached to the Lake Shore Limited. His face was bronzed as a man who spends most of his time in the open air.
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Taft Not An Atheist Says Umtanan Church Ties
The announcement states Secretary Taft belongs to a Unitarian family though he attends Episcopal and Presbyterian services. It notes his upbringing in Unitarian circles, family religion, and occasional church attendance with his daughter confirmed in St Jonas Epistipas and his wife. He reportedly visits several pews and chapels during vacations.
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Bryan Not Ready To Discuss Republican Platform
Miriam J Bryan declines to discuss or wave at adoption of the Republican platform after reading a draft. The article notes the near mid June timing and references the drafting process and the convent context in a brief political update.
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