Taft Nominated Unanimously At 1908 Republican Convention
At Chicago on June 19 1908 Theodore Roosevelt Taft received 702 votes on the first ballot securing the presidential nomination as delegates roared amid unprecedented gallery demonstrations The convention endured eight hours of sessions while Taft supporters celebrated with banners megaphones and fervent cheers and the roll call proceeded amid clamor for Roosevelt and La Follette and finished with a unanimous Yo for Taft as the party moved toward the vice presidential selection and platform approval.
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Taft Resigns as Cabinet Officer Effective July First
President Roosevelt has received Secretary Taft's resignation from the cabinet. The resignation takes effect on July 1, marking a major leadership change in the administration.
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Taft Running Mate Prospects Stir Within Campaign
Taft supporters press Taft for a running mate choice after the convention. Sherman emerges as an active candidate with Oklahoma solid and gains from several states. Dolliver declines, Cummins urged, Kellogg not likely, Fairbanks faces reduced odds amid tensions with Taft backers.
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Her Dear Friend Seeks Truth After a Kiss Admit
In the Louisville Courier Journal a woman openly admits she kissed a man, her friend probing whether he resisted. The exchange reveals a candid scene about romance and social perception.
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Williams resigns as House minority leader in Congress
Eufaula Alabama June 19 Congress man John Sharp Williams of Mississippi resigns the minority leadership of the house of representatives effective December 1 next He cites best interests of the Democratic party and wants to give successors time to prepare The letter to H D Clayton notes the aim to help a likely Democratic next house and ensure the new speaker gains experience Williams predicts a Democratic victory if campaigns focus on last sessions issues
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Market Quotations Minneapolis Wheat June 18 1900s
Wheat prices quoted for July Sept and Dec on track values for No 1 hard No 1 Northern and No 2 Northern. July at 1.056% and Sept 90 90e Dec 89e. On track No 1 hard 1.10 No 1 Northern 1.08 No 2 Northern 1.06.
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Wheat and Flax Prices Steady in Duluth Markets
Duluth dialed reports show wheat on track with No 1 hard at 1.09 and other bids for No 1 Northern 1.09 percent, No 2 Northern 4.02 percent, July 1.05, Sept 0.90 cents. Flax bids on track for July 1.23 and Sept 1.21, Dec 1.19 56, Dec 1.17 44. St Paul cattle market sees good to choice steers 6.00 to 6.15, cows and heifers 4.50 to 5.50, veals 3.75 to 5.00. Sheep wethers 4.50 to 5.00, lambs 5.00 to 6.60, springs 5.50 to 6.25.
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Chicago Grain and Livestock Prices Report
Chicago market roundup June 18 shows July and Sept wheat at 87 and 69 1/2 cents, corn July 69 1/2 to 68 1/2 cents, oats July 45 to 40 cents, hogs July 14.42 to 14.65 dollars, butter creamery 28 cents, eggs 14 1/2 cents, poultry and turkeys quoted with minor variations.
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Market prices for cattle hogs and sheep in Chicago
Chicago market report lists cattle prices for different classes including Beef Cattle Western cattle stockers and feeders cows and heifers calves at various ranges. Hogs are priced by class from light to good to choice heavy with corresponding ranges. Sheep and yearlings and lambs also shown with price ranges.
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