Following is the sequence of outstanding events preceding and during the 19th quadrennial national convention of the Republican Party at Kansas City, Mo.:
Monday. A. M.New York caucused to elect officers. The Hooverites of the delegation got snubbed. Leader Hilles, still holding for Coolidge, said he felt ill, took to bed.
Vermont's delegation announced that it had relinquished hope of drafting President Coolidge and would support Hoover.
P. M.Pennsylvania delegation (79) arrived. Chairman Mellon, flustered, said he would meet newsmen at 8 o'clock. Another Pennsylvanian said: "See Vare." Newsgatherers rushed to Senator-suspect Vare, boss...
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