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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1912
Page
2
The Sioux City Journal criticizes standpatism in Iowa and argues for nationwide primaries as Republican leaders face pressure from states that voted against Taft. It notes recent primary results, debates over delegates to the national convention, and historical references to Roosevelt and Taft.
Theodore Roosevelt denounces the national convention as currently constituted and asserts he will not be bound by its results. He says he may back a progressive movement if honest Republicans fear to act and vows to appeal to all citizens regardless of electoral outcome.
The text argues that a candidate with only a quarter of the popular vote receives sixteen of twenty six state votes in the national convention, highlighting democratic distortions. It claims such situations boost the primary reform principle and threaten the caucus and convention system.
Analysis of the Republican convention struggle over credentials and possible purges. Taft leaders fear conceding delegates to Roosevelt while anti-Roosevelt factions seek to shape the roll. Talks of concessions exist but tremble amid Taft timidity and fear of a Roosevelt nomination surge.
A report from the night shift indicates several Hodis were located and a mine superintendent promised further details soon. The market shows a single dollar size note as a reference amid unclear OCR text and names like ANE and F. Mueller.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a political convention and attorney general, with hints of votes and taint concerns. No clear names, dates, or outcomes are readable. The readable bits suggest internal party chatter about event timing and official scrutiny.
The Roosevelt camp debates a bolt or a second convention as Taft forces refuse purging concessions. Roosevelt supporters plan to stay silent in the hall and decide their course based on incoming developments, keeping seats to gauge next moves.
Knoxville records two diphtheria cases with prospect of more as health officials warn of an epidemic risk. Bacteriologists, chemists and physicians study the outbreak, noting a 9-year-old boy among the affected and urging vigilance.
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