Taft Speech in the South Frames Unity and Independence
Judge Taft declares the south has already won him and stresses a nonpartisan, nation-wide approach. He praises southern reception, cites McKinley and Roosevelt as bridges, and argues for balanced party strength, selective appointments, tariff revision, and sustained Philippines policy to bind the nation.
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Cuba
McKinley
South
Roosevelt
Georgia
Theodora Roosevelt
North
Union
Partica
Congresa i
Congress
Mcaniam
Mitie
Evelt
Washington
Dia
Bob
Ite
Atrdes
Sucheasful
Theodore Rodpeveltars
South Faquila
United States
Far Orient
Atlanta
Sphuenca
Atectea
Shell
Mot
Psopie
Banquet to Taft Marks a Social Epoch in Atlanta
A grand banquet in Atlanta welcomed Judge Taft with President Candler leading dignitaries including Governor Smith and Governor Willson. The evening featured a comic chopsticks of "Possum" humor, musical interludes, and a toast to the next president as Taft’s address concluded amid fanfare and a spotlighted portrait.
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Taft
Russell
Court of Appeals
Butt
4 E Calhoun
Andy
Atlanta
Candler
Judge Taft
Kent
Dorteh Longstreet
Gainesville
Maddox
Waddox
Smith
Thomas G Jonas
Montgomery
Judge Tatt
Fatt
Tat
Judge Tatts
Wiliam Howard Taft
Judge Jones
Rhodes stands pat on Divine Benediction statement
General Rafua N Rhodes editor of The Birmingham News defends his claim that the people of the South view Taft’s election as a benediction from God. Rhodes spoke in Atlanta with John J Kaul and Robert Jemison Jr at a Taft banquet, saying he would not retract and predicting Birmingham welcomes.
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Lamyang
Mile
Iteam
Frank
Rafua N Rhodes
Birmingham News
Taft
Augusta
South
Rhodes
John J. Kaul
Birmingham Chamber of Commerce
Robert Jemison Jr
Atlanta
General Rhodes
Bryan
Palme and
Buckner
Taft and Ju déa Leviticus debate at Atlanta banquet
A banquet in Atlanta featured remarks by Taft praising the Bible reference in Judea and Leviticus while critics joked about opossums and politics. The event included a large 20 piece Wurm orchestra with past presidents present and celebratory cheers for Taft. Decorations included crepe paper shades and concealed electric lights.
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Chicago
Piedmont
Judef
Lowell
Bigelow
Seay
Massachuset
Cihicaga
Thia
Sally Jinige
Inge Taft
Wurm
Charles T .Wurm
Thas
Mr Wurm
Atlanta
Hearrison
Cleveland McKinley
Roosevelt
Jefferson Davis
Frank J Pearson
Father Gunn Secures Dispensation At Taft Banquet
Father Gunn of Sacred Heart church was among distinguished guests at the Taft banquet. He wired Bishop Kelley of Savannah and received a dispensation to eat pos gum, the dish at the banquet, enjoyed by 600 others despite the earlier taboo.
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Father Gunn
Sacred Heart Church
B. J Kelley
Savannah
Cat 'Posgum
Nation's toast Atlanta guest and Taft visit details
Atlanta hosts presidents elect Taft and party with a banquet at Capital City Club and city tours. Officials plan visits to Piedmont, Georgia Tech, Bethel Church, and the University of Georgia as part of a day’s itinerary. A festive reception, lake fountain decoration, and luncheon are described along with a port visit by the American Pacific squadron at Valparaiso.
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Taft
Atlanta
Augusta
South
New South Bay
Bering
Commerce
Piedmont
Gearein School of ‘Technology
Judge Taft
Tech
Bethel Church
Auburn Avenus
Union Depot
Seapoard
Athena
University of Georgia
Spectatrons
Pere Inigo Tatt
Capital City Club Committee
Valparaiso
Chile
American Pacific Squadron
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Mason and Dixon
Society of North Carolina
New York
Spain
Ville Rica
Phangitin Homers
Hreard
Wy Taft
Shellerdelurierm
Ollao
Taft Bex
Bill Possum
Terry
Billy
Milas Wille Taylor
Bite Street
Gate City
Willson
Kentucky
Charles T Wurm
Ita
Charles A Merritt
Piedmont Hotel
Candler Arone
Gaugeville
J. W. Lee
Trinity Church
Lee
W. W Lanarnes
First Baptist
Aya
Charles E. Hughes
Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company
Newark
N. J
Angier & Foreman
Atlanta, GA
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