Robert Roberts Hitt Congressman's Early Life and Service
Robert Roberts Hitt of Illinois was born January 16 184 at Urbana Ohio. He graduated from DePauw University and began public service as secretary at the Paris legation in 1874. He later served as assistant secretary of state, was elected to Congress on November 7 1882 to fill the Hawk vacancy, and has served since.
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Robert Roberts Hitt
Illinois
Urbana
de Pauw University
Paris
Biography of Congressman Joseph G. Cannon of Illinois
Illinois congressman Joseph G. Cannon, born May 7, 1836 in Guilford North Carolina, served as state's attorney 1861 to 1868, elected to the 43rd Congress, later Speaker of the House. He has largely served since, living in Danville and chaired the Appropriations Committee in the 55th through 57th Congresses. Photo copyright Purdy.
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Joseph G. Cannon
Illinois
Guilford
N. C
Danville
Ill
Taft Career Milestones in Public Service
Taft William Howard Taft born in Cincinnati on September 15, 1857. He graduated from Yale in 1878 and joined the Ohio bar in 1880. He served as judge on the Superior Court of Ohio 1887 to 1890 and as solicitor general 1890 to 1892. He then was United States circuit judge for the sixth circuit 1892 to 1900 and Civil Governor of the Philippines 1901 to 1903.
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William Howard Taft
Cincinnati
Yale
Ohio
Superior Court of
United States
6Th Circuit
Philippines
Massachusetts Delegation Backs Fairbanks At Convention
Special to the Post from Chicago June 20 Massachusetts delegates to the Republican National Convention show wavering support for Fairbanks of Indiana while New Hampshire Maine and other New England states lean toward him Massachusetts Connecticut Vermont Rhode Island defer action to tomorrow Lodge ex Governor Crane and others press for reciprocity talks with several leaders but no firm pledges emerge The Massachusetts group also conducts a party noise making stunt by hiring a Chicago band and the delegation experiences a tire failure during an automobile trip with Delegates Thompson and Mack aboard.
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Chicago
Massachusetts
Senator Fairbanks
Indiana
Lodge
Hitt
Illinois
Crane
New England
New Hampshire
Fairbanks
Maine
Connecticut
Vermont
Rhode Island
Fdss
Boston
Senator Lodge
Hammond
Carstein
Cambridge
Roosevelt
Lyman
Wisconsin
Thompson
Mack
John M. Gravidny
Long
Colonel Benton
Congressman Foss
E. N. Foss
Ode to Roosevelt Echoed by Cambridge Alderman
Alderman Hans Carstein of Cambridge led Massachusetts delegates at Chicago with an original Ode to President Roosevelt. A cornet solo accompanied him, and plans were made to print 1000 copies for delegates. The delegates urged Republican unity with a message of strength and protection.
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Carstein
Cambridge
Roosevelt
Hans Carstein
Massachusetts
Chicago
Ritz Art Studio
Louisiana Negro Row May JAR Convention
Chicago June 20 There is prospect of a bitter row in the national Republican convention over the Lily Whites and Black and Tan delegations from Louisiana who are at odds over the negro situation Ex Governor Waromouth of Louisiana is in charge of this campaign and asserts Indiana would be lost to the Republicans if the Lily Whites were seated The temporary faction charged Lily Whites would exclude the negro from politics while counter charges of disloyalty to the party would be leveled at the Black and Tan delegation Also notice about Wabash railway routing to St Louis World’s Fair station with baggage checks available through to Union depot.
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Chicago
Louisiana
National Committee
Warmouth
Harry 8. New
Indiana
Lily Whites
Tilly White
St. Louis
New England
Union Depot
Washington Street
Boston
Fairbanks Nomination Tightens as New York Backs Support
Chicago June 2 delegates push toward Fairbanks as Roosevelt running mate amid Indiana senator doubts. New York votes 78 solidly settles the matter, while Fairbanks hedges that he would accept if needed but does not seek the honor, drawing mixed reactions from leaders and delegations.
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Chicago
Charles W. Fairbanks
New York
Indiana
Roosevelt
Fairbanks
Benator
Massachusetts Sunday Work Surprise Sparks Depew Chat
Chicago June 20 Chauncey M Depew learned that Massachusetts Sunday work restrictions would be relaxed sparking a sharp reaction from labor and business leaders. Officials pledged to review the impact on trade and weekly schedules.
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DEPEW
Chicago
Chauncey M. Depew
Daly Industrial School Garden Party Needs Outlined
Rev. P. J. O'Donnell described the Daly Industrial School needs at a garden party planning meeting held on the grounds for Wednesday June 29. Sub committees reported encouragement and commended the charitable supporters. A final gathering is set for next Sunday at 4 o'clock at the school.
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P. J. O'Donnell
Daly
Daly Industrial School
St. Philip’s Church
Eastern Steamship Co Boosts Service for Tercentenary
With the summer surge in travel new business floods Eastern Steamship lines including Portland Kennebec and St John. Calais and St John mark tercentenary events this week through July with special inducements. Summerside Old Home Week July 11 to 33 prompts offers. Boston to Summerside round trips via steamer and Intercolonial rail priced at half the regular fare.
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Eastern Steamship Company
Eit
Portland
Kennebec
St. John
Calais
Summerside
Boston
Intercolonial
Speaker Cannon Rejects Vice Presidency Offer
Remarks by Speaker Joe Cannon at Chicago show his firm stance against running for Vice-President. He denounces supporters urging a convention nomination and vows to remain in the Speakership, even threatening to decline any nomination and call for a roll.
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Joe Cannon
National House of Representatives
Chicago
Chastett’s Delegates Name Convention Officials
The speaker notes delegates organized yesterday and selected convention officials. He exclaims with a flourish that many delegates are from Boston and asks what is coming next on a Sunday afternoon.
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Chasetts
Boston
Political predictions from leaders across states
Foraker Ohio Roosevelt and Fairbanks Lodge Massachusetts convention must choose not I. Gallinger New Hampshire favors Hitt or Fairbanks for second place. H Payne Acting Chairman notes Fairbanks stock rising. Sherman New York predicts a Cannon whirlwind.
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Foraker
Ohio
Roosevelt
Fairbanks
Lodge
Massachusetts
I. Gallinger
N. H
Hitt
H. ©. Payne
Sherman
N. Y
Steamship Calvin Austin to Run Boston to St John Route
Tickets valid only July 7 to July 14 with a special excursion to St John aboard the new steamship Calvin Austin leaving Boston Friday July 1. Regular Boston to St John trips begin Monday July 4 and Kennebec line Sunday service starts July 10.
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St. John
Calvin Austin
Boston
Kennebec
Pleasure Hay Steamboat Boosts Island Resort Popularity
The resort reports a very successful week with crowds satisfied by top attractions and new additions. The steamboat service, especially the large Pleasure Hay, runs 40 minutes down the harbor offering views of Islands and points of interest. Family picnics on the Point are common as amusements multiply. The steamer departs Snow's Arch and Otis wharves on Atlantic Avenue at 4:30 a.m.
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Snow's Arch
Otis
Atlantic Avenue
Oliver Street
Fourth of July Trip to Niagara Falls From Boston
Boston and Maine offers a holiday excursion to Niagara Falls at 0.40 for the round trip via West Shore or 9.90 via Delaware and Hudson and Erie. Tickets are valid on regular trains July 1 to 3, outbound.
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Niagara Falls
Boston
Boston & Maine
West Shore
Delaware & Hadson
Erie
Snx
Tariff Revision Doldrums Highlight Republican Platform
Chicago June 20 The platform committee ha s chosen with little chance of revision to adopt a strict stand pat tariff plank. A change in tariff schedules may be used when necessary but a general revision is rejected. Senator Hansbrough faces weak support for a revision clause. Polygamy and bigamy declarations face Western Mormon vote concerns. International arbitration and stronger ICC powers are under consideration for inclusion. Territory status and statehood ideas stir New Mexico Oklahoma and Indian Territory debates.
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Chicago
Senator Lodge
Republican Party
Reed Smoot
Utah
Resolutions Committee
Smoot
Senate
Interstate Commerce Commission
Territories
New Mexico
Oklahoma
House
Arizona
Indian Territory
Snapshots at Convention in Chicago June 20
At the convention the party managers bow to the President’s wishes appoint Cortelyou. Cornelius Bliss claims major role in selection and campaign funding. The platform draft pledges tariff changes as needed. Hawaiian delegates split over a second place candidate with natives opposing any candidate backed by other delegates.
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Chicago
Cortelyou
Cornelius N. Bliss
Mr. Bliss
Pacific
Fairbanks
Prince Kalanianaole
Evi Kunvson
Odell Aims to Sidetrack War Horse for Speaker Plan
Odell seeks to remove a strong party obstacle to back a Sherman led Speakership. He believes appointive favors would boost Governor in New York as party boss on the national scene. Cannon knows this, grows angry, and Black of New York is poised to get public support as the keynote speaker.
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Odell
Cannon
Sherman
New York
Counsel for Tucker Named by Weston Murder Case
Judge Lawton appointed James H. Vahey and Charles H. Innes as counsel for Charles L. Tucker charged with the murder of Mabel Page at Weston. The state will pay the counsel, with trial time to be set by Chief Justice Mason.
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Lawton
James H. Vahey
Charles H. Innes
Charles L. Tucker
Mabel Page
Weston
Tucker
Mason
Superior Court
Many Stars File Entries for Letter Carriers Meet
The National Association of Letter Carriers picnic at Caledonia Grove West Roxbury on July 4 features a New England track and field program starting at 2 30 p m. The events include 100 440 and 880 yard dashes and distance runs plus jumping events with top New England athletes entered.
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National Association of Letter Carriers
Caladonia Grove
West Roxbury
New England
States lineup at convention signals tariff and personality shifts
Chicago June 20 Amid day before bustle states reveal platform aims. Iowa Governor Cummins proposed a reciprocity tariff plank rejected by his delegation. Levi Ankeny elected national committeeman from Washington after a heated caucus. Delegation backs enlarging the merchant marine. Fairbanks favored by most except one. Kentucky delays vice presidential delegate choice while George W. Long and John W. Yerkes receive positions on committees.
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Cummins
Iowa
Kentucky
Fairbanks
George W. Long
Resolutions Committee
John W. Yerkes
Wyoming Favors Stand Pat and Prefers Fairbanks
June 2. The Wyoming State delegation arranged its organization and endorsed a stand pat policy while not naming a vice presidential nominee. There is sentiment for Senator Fairbanks. Senator Warren chaired the delegation with J. E. Cosgriff as secretary.Recommendations: Credentials M Nichols, Rules J E Cosgriff, Permanent Organization J G Oliver, Resolutions Senator Clark, Honorary Vice President N K Boswell, Notify President nominee Senator Clark, Notify VP nominee Representative Mondell, National Committeeman George E Pexton.
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Chicago
Wyoming
Fairbanks
Warren
J. E. Cosgrift
C. Nichols
J. E. Cosgriff
J. G. Oliver
Senator Clark
N. K. Boswell
Representative Mondell
George E. Pexton
Convention Dullness Mirrors Roosevelt Backers and Cartelyou Incident
Delegates assess ex Governor Black’s task as hard and prefer Roosevelt despite weak enthusiasm. Roosevelt’s control over the convention is noted while Fairbanks stays silent. A single woman seeks a ticket in disguise, but most crowds remain restrained and gender presence looks slim unless reinforcements arrive.
Distant Delegates Mistook Depew Lookalike for Senator
In a hotel, a New York travelling salesman who resembles Senator Depew drew attention as delegates from distant regions misidentified him as the senator. The scene occurred while talks on Speaker Cannon's leadership were underway, highlighting the odd Utah to New York likeness and mistaken identity among party faithful.
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Senator Depew
Cannon
New York
Mr. Depew
West
Taft Namely Mentioned Amid Delegates Discuss Growth
Chicago June 20 During the day former Secretary Long sprung the name of Secretary Taft and Massachusetts men went forth to discuss the suggestion with other delegates. Ohio called the proposal unfair to Taft and said it would support Fairbanks, a native of Ohio. Complimentary ballots will be cast for many favorite sons.
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Chicago
Long
Taft
Massachusetts
Ohio
Fairbanks
Maine Delegation Remembers Manley at Chicago
The Maine delegation paid tribute to Joseph H. Manley former chairman of the national Republican committee noting his 40 years of influence at conventions. Ill health kept him away but a resolution praised his long and laborious service and wished him happiness in retirement.
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Chicago
Joseph H. Manley
National Republican Committee
Maine
Nashua Nashua 3 Law at Haverhill
Brief score fragment shows Nashua Nashua 3 Law at Haverhill 9 with Herero 3 at New Bedford New Bedford Concordah at Fall River Fall River 2 and Manchester as an additional item.
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Nashua
Law
Haverhill
Lowell
New Bedford
Fall River
Manchester
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Colored
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