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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1908
Page
2
The National Committee seated Taft factions in Missouri and North Carolina contests, with multiple district battles in Ohio and Pennsylvania. Joes clashed over delegates, while Governor Hughes possible withdraw raised speculation about a second ticket slot.
The report notes statements by Bryan and reactions from Pennsylvania politicians amid Taft delegate contests. Senator Penrose withdrew, leaving Taft delegates seated by default. Contests in the First and Fifth South Carolina Districts were addressed and Major Bryan sought an adjournment until tomorrow, which was granted.
Chicago June 10 Taft campaign manager Frank H Hitchcock said there are no deals or combinations for the vice presidential nomination. He said the aim is Taft’s first ballot nomination, with the national convention deciding the VP choice and no intent to bind delegates to any candidate.
Ohio Attorney General Wade Ellis returned to Columbus from Washington and then left for Chicago to stay through the National Republican Convention. He declined to discuss his work on the convention platform and did not reveal whether he had a draft with him.
Timothy L. Woodruff, head of the New York State Republican Committee, says Taft’s nomination at Chicago is almost certain and New York should secure the second place, with Hughes possibly listed as a complementary vote if his name is presented without ceding New York’s rights. Governor Hughes spoke at Fordham Law School commencement but offered no political prospects.
The passage notes that opposition to assigning the second spot on the Republican ticket has persisted, with the attitude remaining unchanged as far as widely known.
Timothy L. Woodruff of New York, in Marietta for the college commencement, says if Taft is nominated New York should gain the Vice Presidency and urges unified action by New York Republicans. He notes the decision on Chicago is near.
Senator Borah of Idaho declares the vice presidential nomination will go to a Western man at Chicago. He says Dolliver will get it if Dolliver accepts, otherwise Senator Piles of Washington would be chosen.
Former Delegate B S Rodey now Federal Judge of Porto Rico arrived in Washington and met with President Roosevelt and Secretary Taft to push a statehood plank. He plans to visit Chicago to press for separate statehood for New Mexico and Arizona and a Republican pledge to back an enabling act in the current Congress.
The New York Republican Club sent resolutions to all delegates and officers of the Republican National Convention urging Congress to enforce the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments. They condemn efforts to foster hatred and injustice and demand recognition of political and civil rights for all citizens regardless of race color or creed.
John Hays Hammond, candidate for the Republican Vice Presidential nomination, registered to vote in Gloucester Massachusetts today. He answered the formal questions and proved his ability to read a selection.
The article notes the act of taking the required oath after formality, documenting the constitutional procedure and the formal commitment by the official.
Boston dispatch reports Governor Guild responding to John Hays Hammond about the Republican nomination. Hammond offered to withdraw if a New England man could be VP, but Guild refused any agreement or coalition. He noted Massachusetts urged his name and Senators offered to handle efforts at the Chicago convention.
The International Harvester Company reports for 1907 a total income from operations of 11 228 317 dollars, net income 9 220 496 dollars after depreciation and reserves, with year end surplus at 12 006 307 dollars. The firm loaned 40 million to farmers and dealers and held 50 million of finished goods, while foreign trade shows steady growth.
Marie Antonette Smith widow of Langdon Smith the Denver writer was found dead at her Brooklyn home. A physician said probable mercurial poisoning. She previously attempted suicide on April 25 by bichloride of mercury but was discharged after appearing in Police Court. She was 32.
Toledo June 10 factions within the Modern Maccabees clash over control of the national convention. Major Boynton and Colonel Lovelace expect to win top spots and name their chosen minor officers. A committee on the order's good will deliver an investigation report favoring Boynton.
Paris reports that to avoid incidents the French ceremony is cancelled and the couple will wed later this month likely in England. The timing and location remain guarded while a marriage is expected before month’s end.
Captain Edward Rabey commander of a Staten Island quarantine steamer died in the Staten Island hospital from hydro phobia. Doctors linked his illness to a dog bite five months earlier, noting he fell ill only last Sunday.
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