Roosevelt Forces Defeated in Vote at Convention
At the Republican national convention in Chicago on June 21 delegates backed Taft allies 569 to 499 in a key roll call. The session opened amid delays as credentials fights continued with Hadley proposing to bar contested delegates while Roosevelts attacked the move.
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Fight On Bryan Fight Will Be Made On Parker
Baltimore June 20 The Democratic National Committee will ratify Judge Alton B Parker of New York as temporary chairman Bryan will oppose Parker Sunday Bryan urges delegates to block Parker as party factions set to clash on convention floor at Baltimore next week Telegram from Bryan to delegates and subcommittee members details a strategy for selecting a successor to lead the convention amid calls for harmony and progressive influence
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Rumor Clark Aligns With Conservatives For Parker Chair
Baltimore observers report persistent rumors that Movement 10 leaders backing Clark plan to join conservatives to push Judge Alton B. Parker as temporary chairman. National committeemen say no official confirmation exists and Wade of Iowa denies any Clark Parker alignment against Bryan and Wilson delegates.
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Shonts Resigns as Chicago and Alton President
New York June 21 announcement states Theodore P. Shonts has quit as president of the Chicago and Alton railroad. He says he resigns to focus on New York rapid transit duties and related interests.
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Convention Debates Credentials and Taft Delegates Victory
The credential committee faced delays as it opened day four. Taft delegates in Alabama and Arizona were seated after multiple roll calls, with Hadleys resolution tabled and the majority report adopted. Roosevelt supporters tried to delay but fell short as Taft gained decisive votes and temporary leadership shifts emerged.
Closed doors at credentials committee as Cummins power struggle rages
Chicago dispatch notes behind closed doors at the credentials committee room progress is uncertain and a full day of convention business is likely. Supporters debate Cummins and Hughes as possible leaders while Taft’s role remains to be seen. J H McCord of Spencer doubts Cummins can prevail without a progressive platform and fears party bosses would rather preserve the old machine than back a reformer.
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Taft Delegates Seated as Credentials Committe Plans Report
The credentials committee of the Republican National Committee labored through the night at the convention hall amid a flurry of contests. Taft delegates were seated from Kentucky and Indiana, while Roosevelt challengers faced mixed outcomes as the committee wrestled with lengthy arguments over California and Arizona. A final report to the convention remained uncertain, with decisions expected to stretch into Saturday and possibly beyond.
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Roosevelt Goes Over Day Plans With Delegates
Chicago June 21 Col Roosevelt visited his headquarters ahead of the republican convention session and reviewed the day's schedule with aides. Senator Borah Idaho delegates and several governors and figures from Ohio and California met him, with Garfield among those seen departing for the hall. Officials noted no changes to the program and that most Hoosier delegates backed the plan.
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