Women and politicians clash over Mormon issue in platform
The piece details women groups pushing against Benner Smodt in Utah and debates over a declaration on polygamy. It notes Smoot’s warning of political harm and mentions risks to Republican strength in western states with Mormon votes. It covers platform debates, home rule in territories, and New York and Maine caucus actions.
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Benner Smodt
Utah
Resolution Committee
Smoot
Senate
Interstate Commerce Commission
New Mexico
Oklahoma
House
Arizona
Indian Territory
National Committee
Warmouth
Louisiana
Harry S New
Indiana
Richard Bartholdt
St. Louis
International Arbitration Group In Congress
Washington
Ankeny
Temporary Chairman Elected At Chicago Republican Convention
The Chicago Coliseum hosted the Ta lents of the Kea Party as delegates gathered June 21 for the Republican convention. Elmer Dover read the call, Bill Root of New York was named temporary chairman, and Payne surrendered the gavel to Root who opened with a keynote praising McKinley and Roosevelt administration achievements and urging continued party unity and governance.
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Chicago
Chicago Coliseum
United States
Union
Henry “Qs “Payne
Ganeral
Hanna
Naonal Committee
Etitt
Elmer Dover
National Committee
Bihn Root
New York
Roosevelt
Payne
Root
Mr. Root
National Republican
Oper
Republican Party
Secre
Tary Root
McKinley
Aingle
Washington
Soness
Congress
Ees
Nan- Aidatoa
America
Sion
Party of Sin
Coln
Canot
Question Settle in Indiana With Fairbanks Nomination
Chicago dispatch reports Senator Charles W. Fairbanks widely regarded as the likely Republican vice presidential pick after New York pledged support. The Indiana delegation, while not declaring, indicated acceptance if needed, stirring internal criticism over not stating a definite preference. The platform will emphasize protection with a tariff stance favoring no broad revision, and various plans for tariff changes are under discussion.
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Indiana
Chicago
Charles W. Fairbanks
New York
Roosevelt
Fairbanks
Bose
Senate
Iranti
Ebanks
Yoann Fairbanks
Eforganteatimie
Chern
George —B
Myron T Herrick
Joseph B. Foraker
Charles Dick
Theodore
Harry M Daugherty
Joseph D. Lowes
George P. Waldorf
George W. McMurchy
Illinois
Cullom
Yates
Hoosier
Hansbrough
Oregon
Sky
Selonzand
Eee
Plarest Srae
Bryan Attacks Parker at Cooper Union Platform
William J Bryan led a Cooper Union speech denouncing Alton B Parker as the candidate of tariff beneficiaries and plutocrats. He urged New York delegates to repudiate Parker and warned the state couldn’t carry Parker if nominated, warning against Wall Street influence and urging protest to the convention.
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New York
Cooper Union Vention
Parker
William J Bryan
Bryan
Alton B. Parker
Samel Seabury
St. Louis
Chicago
Kansas City
Bel Wall Street
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Maine
Joseph H Manley
National Republican Committee
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Kea Party
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