Few Delegates Would Follow Roosevelt In Desertion Of Party
Chicago June 20 Roosevelt and Taft factions in the Republican National Convention show signs of a possible compromise candidate as talk centers on Justice Hughes and Governor Hadley. Roosevelt backers push for a progressive split while conservatives regain footing. Senator Kenyon asserts Cummins delegation will not bolt and sees Cummins as the logical compromise candidate amid mounting convention tensions.
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Convention Bulletin at Roosevelt Taft Nomination Clash
The Minnesota delegation alerted Roosevelt that steamroller tactics were used to nominate Taft. Roosevelt released delegates but did not withdraw. California plans to withdraw from the convention, calling others thieves. Rules committee moves to permanent organization under Root. Convention began at 12 03 pm, with recess set for 4 pm. Doorkeepers fired for admitting 2000 without tickets as crowds faced tight scrutiny.
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Four Minute Opening Session at Republican Convention
Chicago June 20 opening session of the Republican National Convention lasted exactly four minutes from 12 02 to 12 06 pm. About 14 000 people packed the hall after queuing for hours and then had to leave. Only the prayer and Indiana's Watson moved to recess until 4 pm as the credentials committee was not ready to report.
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Roosevelt Backers Split Over Delegates and Bolts
Chicago June 20 Conflicting reports from Roosevelt headquarters claim Col Roosevelt released delegates but others deny it. A 2 p m meeting was set to decide future steps as plans for a new movement emerge and Hadley says he will stay in the fight.
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Taft Platform Points Call for Progressive Statesmanship and Labor Protections
The platform reaffirms constitutional beef, opposes changing the American form of government, and pushes for progressive statesmanship. It declares against child labor, demands adequate workers’ compensation, seeks a broad conservation program, opposes recall of court decisions, supports arbitration for peace, defends Sherman antitrust law, favors action to identify legal business combinations, and backs scientific study of living costs and tariff reform while condemning Democratic tort reduction bills.
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Roosevelt to Address Session Amid Delayed Credentials Report
Roosevelt prepared to speak at 4 pm in Chicago's Convention Hall as credentials committee delayed its report. James Watson, Taft loyalist, said reconvened session would only adjourn until tomorrow. Roosevelt expected to address the body with a quick adjournment following, while New predicted the convention could not finish work this week and would adjourn over Sunday.
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Taft Leader Look 10 (Owa Taft Leader Look 10
An excerpt from the Chicago Examiner outlines Taft faction efforts to align with Senator Cummins Iowa to blunt Roosevelt’s challenge. Taft aides seek a progressive platform acceptable to Cummins, while Cummins signals support for a thorough progressive program including referendum ideas but not recall of judges.
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Delays and Uncertainty at Republican National Convention
Chicago reports delays and possible disorder as the third day opens with crowds, tightened credentials, and police augmenting security. Roosevelt urging independent action and Taft supporters discuss potential third candidates amid tense scenes and a noon gavelling. Bryan to speak receives limited welcome while press sections host receptions after adjournment.
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Iowa Delegation Debates Presidential Overture at Cummins HQ
At a conference in Des Moines the Iowa delegation split on over tures from Peed Tadt leaders. Jol MacVicar, closely aligned with Cummins, was seen leaving the Cainas room with a confident smile. Leaders said discussions with major figures favored one upper candidate for the nomination. COE Bronsen and the Waterloo delegation were briefed this morning.
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Waterloo
Most Daring Robbery of Years In Waterloo
Four unknown men robbed Waterloo’s Everybody’s Laundry on Bluff Street around 2 AM, dragging a stolen 500 pound steel safe to a coal bin on Third Street. The safe was blown open with dynamite, cash not secured, books and papers scattered. officers exchanged gunfire with the robbers as they fled toward a nearby clump of trees.
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Hadley Campaign Badges Appear at Missouri HQ
In Chicago on June 20 appearance of Hadley for president badges surfaced at the Missouri headquarters. The source of the badges was not traceable, but their manufacture seemed timely, following the Missouri executive’s convention address yesterday and recent political developments.
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Parting Ways Have Come Roosevelt Message to Delegates
Chicago June 20 Roosevelt said this morning that the parting of the ways has come and hinted at organizing the lawful majority. He told supporters he hopes the party will unite under the real majority. He emphasized patience and readiness for change amid political tension. AM Larkin invites customers and families to a gathering in Chautauqua park on Saturday June 22 at 1 pm with free cafes tea and ice cream.
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