Taft Nomination On First Ballot At Republican National Convention
The 15th Republican National Convention renominated President Taft and Vice President Sherman after a bitter split with Roosevelt forces. Taft secured 561 of 4078 votes on the first ballot. Roosevelt received 107 and La Follette 41. The convention proceeded amid tumult over contested delegates and temporary rules.
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Platform presented by ex vice president at Democratic convention
Chicago ex vice president Fairbanks presented the platform as cheering for William Jennings Bryan interrupted his reading. Delegates debated La Follette’s substitute. final roll showed Taft 666 ayes Roosevelt 343 538 a few absences. Oregon four yes votes for platform. Idaho opposed Roosevelt program with eight votes.
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Persian Proverbs on Princes and Policy
A collection of maxims about rulership and liberty. It notes that laws guard rulers, power and liberty must mix for prosperity, and courtiers may be predatory while common people bear burdens. It warns against flattery and staying wary of knives and deceivers.
Taft Nominated by W. G. Harding at GOP Convention
Harding nominates Taft amid mixed reactions as Iowa initially withholds Cummins. Taft receives praise as the greatest progressive, provoking groans and a fistfight among rival delegates. Wanamaker and Butler second Taft, Oldrich places La Follette, and Pollock voices tribute for La Follette.
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Oregon Delegates Split Vote At Roosevelt Conference
Oregon delegates split ballots at the Chicago convention under Theodore Roosevelt’s request. Two votes were cast as present not voting while eight remaining delegates backed Roosevelt and Borah for president and vice president, with Ralph E. Williams reelected national committeeman amid a stormy session.
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Borah Shifts Sides Denounces Roosevelt Standard
Senator William E Borah Idaho abandons Roosevelt standard and signals support for the Republican convention nominee. He declines detailed discussion but indicates remaining on a limited position. A medical analogy describes a “wild hair” and its treatment by electric needle.
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Roosevelt Forms New Party Amid Convention Turmoil
Theodore Roosevelt accepts a new independent nomination at a mass meeting in Chicago’s Orchestra Hall as supporters pledge to back a progressive party. Governor James A. Johnson leads the event with other leaders and resolutions denouncing “fraud and force” at the Republican convention.
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Washington Fight Fiasco Seated 14 Taft Delegates
Chicago report notes 14 Taft delegates from Washington were seated at the convention without a roll call or protest, following Roosevelt managers plan after a reversal seemed unlikely. Governor Deneen of Illinois asserted loyalty to Taft as the Republican nominee while Illinois delegates signaled no further confrontation.
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La Follette Meeting With Roosevelt Party Leaders
A misread political account notes La Follette meeting with Roosevelt and Chiessa-AvVinen in Heveer. It mentions efforts to organize within the Republican ranks and references a plan to carry the proguecasG in an upcoming race.
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Hadley Will Not Desert Old Party
Jefferson City Missouri Governor Hadley on his return from the Chicago convention declared his determination not to join Roosevelt third party movement.
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The Craze for Speed and Titanic Thoughts
Lawrence Beesley, a Titanic survivor, argues that responsibility for the disaster cannot be fixed to individuals. He contends that public desires for faster travel and more comfort seed the demand for speed, and collective wishes lead to progress, even if individuals did not act directly.
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May named by Anglo-Saxons for thrice daily milking
The Anglo-Saxons called May Miny Vrimilki as cows were milked three times daily during the month, reflecting seasonal farm routines.
Oklahoma Highway Project Expands Bartlesville-Nowata Route
The Bartlesville Nowata highway emerges as the latest major Oklahoma infrastructure project. Officials outline anticipated improvements, funding steps, and regional impact for transportation, commerce, and travel times.
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Good Roads Maxim On Maintenance And Trade
A collection of cautions and statements on road policy emphasizing drainage maintenance and construction. It argues that good roads expand trading areas, reduce transport costs, and raise local values while poorly planned or incomplete work wastes money and hampers schooling and commerce.
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