Convention Hall Hosts Readies for Republican Convention
Police filled every aisle at Chicago Coliseum as doors opened for the Republican National Convention in 1912. Officials moved swiftly to manage crowds, while delegates and reporters, including Taft and Roosevelt factions, prepared for the roll call and election of a temporary chairman.
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Senator Penrose
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New
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Alaska
Chain Letters Seized by Postal Authorities in Waterloo
Postal workers confiscated chain letters and related insidious cards found in drop boxes. Eighteen cards and thirty pieces of mail were turned over to the Dead Letter Office as authorities warn that sending the notices to nine others could flood transit systems with superstition and fraud.
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Waterloo
Confusion at Convention Over Second Choice Cummins
Report from Chicago on June 18 describes loud cheers and jeers as speakers, including ex Governor Fort and Hadley, struggle to be heard while Roosevelt and Taft factions clash. Henry Grom cites Roosevelt delegates favoring Cummins as second choice amid convention turmoil.
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Convention Bulleting from Chicago Convention
The Chicago convention opened with the band playing at 10 15 a m and delegates from New York Mississippi Texas and Louisiana taking seats by 4 30 pm The Texas delegation carried a tall hat symbol to the platform as Former Vice President Fairbanks entered with Former Secretary Hemenway and former Representative James E Watson of Indiana
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Texas Standard
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National Committee Members and Convention Night Events
The piece lists New National Committee members from states led by D Barker and others, noting affiliations, and covers convention happenings. Key figures include Kermit Roosevelt, William Borah, and Governor McGovern with commentary on banners, delegates, and seating as the Roosevelt delegation arrives and the temporary chairman choice is debated.
Taft and anti Taft clash at national convention
The Roosevelt and Taft factions faced off as temporary chairman nominations dominated the Chicago convention. Elihu Root and Francis McGovern were placed in nomination for temporary chair, while disputes over procedural rules and the role of the national committee sparked heated exchanges.
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New York
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Wisconsin
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Rosewater
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Fifteenth Republican Convention Under Strain and Disorder
The Fifteenth Republican Convention faced chaos as speakers urged support for candidates while officials battled for order. Watson defenses and temperamental disruptions sparked cheers and hisses amid attempts to amend the temporary roll call and maintain decorum.
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Thousands Throng Chicago Streets Anticipating Sensation
Large crowds gather in Chicago as plans to block streets and protests unfold. Police deploy to manage flow while organizers promise a peaceful demonstration amid heightened tensions and media attention.
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Chicago
Steam Roller Clash at Republican Convention Delayed
The report covers the opening of the fifteenth Republican National Convention in Chicago with Taft and Roosevelt factions clashing over temporary officers. Key figures include Hadley McGovern Hedges Johnson and Wood, with Roosevelts seeking to block Taft’s small majority through a contested roll call and a proposed rule requiring 540 uncontested votes.
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Hoosevett
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Roosevelt
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Lawrence Y. Sherman
Logan Hiy
Springfeld
Thomas Healy
Chicago
MacKinney
Iowa Jewelers Convention Opens in Des Moines for Three Days
The annual Iowa Jewelers association convention opened in Des Moines with a large turnout. A prominent feature is a million dollar exhibit. The event runs for three days as industry leaders gather.
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Des Moines
Jame
Iowa Jewelers’ Association
Operator Keeps Moving Picture Machine After Finger Is Torn
Cecil Hecht, operating a moving picture machine at the Majestic, kept the show running with his right forefinger torn by the machine’s bite. He held the lever with his left hand and the audience remained focused as the film continued, while aid was summoned.
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