Taft Nomination Surges After Roosevelt Rift At Convention
At Chicago on June 22 Willian Howard Taft was renominated for president by the Republican national convention amid a Roosevelt delegate revolt. A valedictory from Roosevelt prompted silent protest as Taft's nomination concluded on the first ballot with 561 votes for Taft and 344 present but not voting.
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Sherman Appreciates the Honor Conferred Nomination remark
Vice President James Sherman in Utica expresses gratitude for his renomination by the Republican National Convention as the party's vice presidential candidate. He states he is mindful of the honor and the significance of the nomination.
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James 8. Sherman
Republican Platform Promises Progressive Republican Policy
The Republican platform adopted by a national convention pledges government of the people and advance in statesmanship. It supports abolition of monopolies with anti-trust enhancements, civil service, campaign finance reform, tariff protection, cost of living studies, and flood control, with emphasis on Alaska resources and seafaring safety.
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Bryan to oppose Parker for Democratic convention chair
William Jennings Bryan plans a fight against naming Alton B Parker as temporary chairman of the Democratic national convention. Nebraska committeeman P L Hall says a party split is possible if Parker is chosen, with progressives aiming to influence the convention floor. Senator Martine notes the chairmanship may not be worth a fight and supports Bryan.
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New Jersey
Wilson Supports Bryan Right To Seek Progressive Chairman
In Baltimore on June 22 Governor Wilson of New Jersey telegraphed William J. Bryan affirming Bryan’s full rights to back any move to nominate a progressive temporary chairman at the Democratic national convention. A New Haven reply from Governor Baldwin urged harmony and warned against provoking conflict at Baltimore, contrasting with Chicago’s Republican turmoil.
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Grace Charged With Attempted Murder Of Husband In Atlanta
In Atlanta on June 22 the prosecuting attorney likely to push the case of Mrs. Daisy E K Grace for trial early next week though her defense seeks a fall date. She is charged with trying to murder her husband Eugene M Grace who was shot March 5 and left critically wounded. He remains alive but paralyzed from the waist down and doctors doubt recovery.
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West Virginia and Virginia Weather Outlook
A brief forecast notes fair conditions for West Virginia on Sunday and Monday. Virginia should also stay fair on Sunday and Monday with little temperature change.
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Virginia
Roosevelt Nominated by Independent Ticket in Chicago
Twenty two state representatives formed a notification committee to inform Colonel Roosevelt of his nomination on an independent ticket. Roosevelt accepted the informal nomina tion appealing to voters across party lines to back the new party with a platform centered on honesty in government. The move aims to organize quickly state by state with an Illinois safe convention planned for a later date.
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Theodore Roosevelt
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Illinois
Roosevelt Nominated by Roosevelt Supporters in Convention
Comptroller William R. Pendergast of New York delivered the nomination speech for Col Roosevelt. Dean William Draper Lewis of the University of Pennsylvania law school prepared a seconding address. Twenty two state representatives formed the notification committee informing Roosevelt of his nomination.
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Wiliam R. Pendergast
New York
William Draper Lewis
University of Pennsylvania Law School
Col. Roosevelt
National Federation of Women's Clubs Opens in San Francisco
One thousand delegates are already in San Francisco for the eleventh biennial convention of the National Federation of Women's Clubs with 10,000 visitors expected before proceedings begin Tuesday. Attention turns to the presidential election on July 3 likely to be hotly contested between Mrs. Percival Pennypacker of Texas and Mrs. Philip Carpenter of New York.
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National Federation of Women’s Clubs
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Percival Pennypacker
Texas
Philip Carpenter
New York
Platform committee rejects direct primary plank in Chicago
The platform committee finished its work and adjourned at 12 30. It voted down in a single majority the proposal to insert a direct primary plank. Governor Hadley proposed it and said Roosevelt forces would not present a minority report, though La Follette supporters may submit one.
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Kentucky Delegation Leaves For Baltimore Convention
The greater part of Kentucky's delegation departed on a special train toward Baltimore. The remaining delegates, including those from Louisville, were to leave tonight. Governor Mec Creary and his group were in the delegation leaving this morning.
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Dileza Cs
West Virginia Republicans rally for regularity at Chicago
In Charleston on June 22 special dispatch reports William Glasscock and other West Virginia Republicans face home scrutiny after Chicago convention actions. Regularity drives GOP strength since 1896, with threats of a belt considered bluffs, while delegates back Roosevelt or Taft and Baltimore turnout widens support for Clark among statewide voters and McGraw works to secure West Virginia tickets.
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