Thousands View Men in Parade in Cincinnati Taft Celebration
Thousands lined downtown streets as Yale and Blaine clubs led a parade honoring Cincinnati native William H. Taft. Indiana Kentucky and Ohio clubs followed with varied costumes and banners. The First Regiment O N G and local military groups opened the march, which stretched over about 75 minutes with crowds watching from windows and rooftops.
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Highthoa
Taft Parade Draws Massive Citywide Crowd in Cincinnati
Crowds filled downtown streets and hotels near Fountain Square and Vine Race Walnut Fourth as Taft supporters and out of town visitors packed the city. Parade organizers credit Kenton County official John C B Yates for leading the arrangements while courthouse activity waned.
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John C. B. Yates
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Yates
Kentucky Represented in Line From Across the River
A large crowd gathers as about twelve hundred men form a line spanning the riverbank, drawing attention from local officials and residents about the notable turnout and regional representation.
Crowds Pack Fourth Street For Taft Parade On Taft Lawn
Thousands line Fourth Street and crowd windows as the Taft parade moves through Cincinnati. Kenton County and Newport Republicans join delegates from Grant to Trimble counties in a large turnout. Officials led by Mayor John J. Craig and Police Chief Schuler, with 1200 marchers, assemble at Court Avenue before the procession. Journalists from across the country gather at the Lin ton Hotel press room as visiting reporters register in the press headquarters.
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Scott Shoemaker
Riemeyer
Eugene Martin
Taft Notification Day Parade and Club Event in Cincinnati
A large Taft Notification Day escort marches from the Linton Hotel to the Taft homestead led by Civil War veterans and Spanish American War veterans with 1200 participants. The day includes a reception, luncheon at the Country Club, and praise for Cincinnati arrangements from Senator Warner and others. Glee clubs from St. Louis and Columbus perform and were funded by the Central Committee.
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Pen and Pencil Club Hosts Gala Original Poem Night
The Cincinnati Pen and Pencil Club hosted a hefty entertainment with original poems recited by Captain Jack Crawford and George Ade, plus music from local quartets. Notables including Captain Crawford, George Ade, Senator Warner, and Julius Fleischmann attended, praising the city’s hospitality and the event's splendor at the Grand Opera House Building.
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Thomas Walsh
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Vigilance of Police Foils Pickpockets in Crowds
Reported pickpocket activity in crowded streets ended with police actions. Arthur Brown of Boston arrested, two pocketbooks found and identified, detectives detain several others on suspicion. Several victims lose small items at Taft residence speech amid broad public crowd.
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Whittaker and
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Eastbourne Terrace
James Kelly
Indianapolis
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T. L. Redlick
Taft Visit Garners Citywide Praise and Thanks
Local residents and officials hailed Will Taft’s campaign visit with a grand reception in Cincinnati. A Notifi cation Committee dinner and automobile parade drew thousands of visitors from all parts of the state. Mayor Mark Breault and Frank Shafer lauded the turnout and orderly crowds as Taft’s speech received strong approval. An elegant luncheon followed late afternoon celebrations.
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Country Club
Cincinnati
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Will Taft
Mrs Taft Delights In Day Of Support And Plans
Mrs W H Taft expresses happiness over a partisan demonstration in Cincinnati praising Mr Taft. She notes plans to spend August in Hot Springs and September October in Cincinnati, supports public life, and discusses views on women voting and holding office. She remains active in the campaign and avoids misquotation.
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Canada
Cincinnati
Sherman Sends Greetings to Taft on Nomination
Utica New York July 28. Today James S Sherman sent a telegram to Judge Taft congratulating him on his nomination for President. He offered cordial greetings and predicted the American people would welcome Tafts utterances with satisfaction.
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