Taft Sherman 15 Slate Nomination At Chicago Convention
Delegates at Chicago name the Republican presidential ticket as William H. Taft of Ohio for president and James Sherman of New York for vice president on the first ballot. Taft led with 611 votes, securing a unanimous nomination after a dramatic roll call amid vast public enthusiasm and chaotic gallery demonstrations. The convention then adjourned to resume with the vice presidential selection the next day, with Sherman later chosen as running mate.
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Lyons moves adjournment as 1908 convention ends
Judson W. Lyon of Georgia moved to adjourn without day. The motion carried at 11:47 a.m. The Star-Spangled Banner played as delegates left. The 1908 convention closed amid congratulations from Washington. Roosevelt Taft Sherman Cortelyou sent telegrams of support and invitation to Cincinnati for talks.
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Roosevelt Demonstration Dominates Day at National Convention
The second day at the Republican convention featured a massive Roosevelt yell in the Coliseum lasting minutes as bands, banners, and clubs paraded. Senator Henry Cabot Lodge led a day highlighted by practical convention procedures and the seating of Taft delegations, with about 700 delegates aligning with Taft.
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Succeeds and the other half lives? A bold inquiry
The San Luis Obispo Tribune notes the phrase about the world’s halves, highlighting a feminist effort to uncover the experiences and challenges of women. The column frames the issue as a strenuous pursuit to understand gendered life beyond stereotypes.
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Republican Platform At A Glance Roosevelt Policy Brief
The document outlines Republican positions on antinjunctions and court processes, labor welfare, tariff plans with proposed maximum and minimum rates, money and trade, enhanced federal oversight of interstate trusts, inland waterways expansion, military readiness, road construction guidance, and equal justice for Negroes. It contrasts Republicanism as strength and purpose with Democracy as vacillation, claiming the people own the nation under Republicanism.
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Little Elsie’s Washington Tale of Dining Etiquette
Little Elsie recounts visiting Washington and dining at a grand hotel where senators and representatives sat with their wives and drank champagne. She praises the deportment of the Black waiters who served the wine as perfectly beautiful, reflecting a child’s impression of Capitol City manners.
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Eczema Cure Claims From Cuticura Products
A testimonial cites dramatic eczema relief after using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent, noting near a year of illness ended after the first night of treatment. The letter, dated 1907, also includes a mention of Allen s Foot Ease with numerous testimonials and a warning against imitations.
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Lotteries Pay Big Dividends in Mexico City
Lottery players in Mexico City spend nearly 1000008 weekly on tickets while only about 70000 is returned as premiums in the same period, highlighting large payouts to organizers and limited returns to players.
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Murine Eye Remedy Ad Sparks Recall of Everyday Health
An old advertisement touts Murine Eye Remedy with claims to soothe weak, weary, and watery eyes. The copy promises easy sourcing from druggists and highlights a booklet in each package, produced by Murine Eye Remedy Co of Chicago.
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You're Too Thin. Digestive Derangements Cause Thinness
A description of thinness caused by stomach catarrh and fat maldigestion. It explains how hyperacidity from fermentation impedes pancreatic juice, leading to poor fat digestion. a Peruna dose before meals and fat-forming foods are advised to restore fullness.
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