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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1908
Page
3
A split national scene in Chicago throws Iowa Republicans into a wrangle over Dolliver as Taft running mate. Cummins supporters urge drafting Dolliver while Stand Patters push opposing ideas. President Roosevelt anti injunction plank stirs further tension as Taft forces maneuver for chairmanship and campaign control.
The Well-Informed demand a safe mild liquid laxative and the California Fig Syrup Co presents Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as an ethical, known value remedy. Buy the genuine product manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co from leading druggists. Fifty cents per bottle.
Chicago June 15 Roosevelt boom movement promoters say they have secured a delegate from another state to present the President's name at the convention. Former Rep Thomas W Phillips of Newcastle Pa said Roosevelt's name will be sprung but declined to name the delegate or state until nominations are set. The boomers count on continued secrecy.
June 15 Chicago report notes caucuses by several delegations harboring Roosevelt sentiment. West Virginia urged loyalty to Taft, while Georgia Alamada and Texas groups denied plans to stampede the convention. Delegates sign badges reading Scott for Vice President as candidates seek to influence outcome.
La Follette supporters convene at Grand Pacific in Chicago with about sixty attendees pledging to push three planks on railroad exams, direct senator elections, and tariff reform. If resolutions fail to gain committee support, a minority report may go to the convention led by H A Cooper. Reed Smoot arrives with Utah delegates as Georgia Missouri hold first sessions.
Delegates from Massachusetts Maine New Hampshire Connecticut Rhode Island and Vermont met in Chicago on June 15 and elected national committee members. Massachusetts named W Murray Crane as National Committeeman Charles F Brooker was re-elected from Connecticut. Several Maine delegates favored a New York Vice Presidential candidate. New Hampshire Rhode Island remained silent.
Governor Hughes replies to Congressman Parsons that his position on the Presidential nomination remains unchanged. After reviewing all circumstances he finds no emergency justifying withdrawal of his name. The telegram is dated Albany June 15 and signed Charles E. Hughes.
In Chicago on June 15 a Taft faction conference with Governor Herrick and Taft allies resolved that Secretary Taft and his friends would not participate in the Vice Presidential contest. They pledged to focus their efforts elsewhere and avoid the race for the second position.
The report notes the nomination of their candidate and states they would not attempt to influence the convention's decision on the Vice Presidency.
Special Dispatch from Chicago details Judge George H. Williams of Oregon, 85, a former U S attorney general and senator, reminiscing at the 1908 Republican convention. He recalls Lincoln’s nomination era, impeachment of Johnson, and Oregon railroad battles while in the Wellington Hotel.
PURELY PERSONAL Mrs S J Johnson and children of Lexington avenue Avondale depart tomorrow for Atlantic City for two weeks then Ogunquit Maine for rest of summer. Mr and Mrs Adolph S Brown of Glenwood avenue Avondale to Atlantic City for a month. Mr and Mrs Benjamin Pritz and family of Reading road Avondale go to Charlevoix Michigan for two months. Mr and Mrs E E Dwight of Maplewood to Kennebunk Beach Maine until fall. Mr and Mrs Alfred Mack and Dorothy Mack start today for a month in Washington and Atlantic City. After visiting Mrs Fannie Gamble of Ridgeway Av Avondale, Dr and Mrs William J Andrews go to Lake Side New Jersey for their summer home. Mr and Mrs Edward Senior and the
Last evening in Newport at Nelson Place Mr and Mrs George Bartlett hosted the wedding of their daughter Florence Walton to William Earl Klein with Rev Curtis Fletcher officiating before about one hundred guests. The home was decorated with daisies palms smilax and a daisied aisle. Florals included a shower bouquet of large Shasta daisies and Marguerites for the maid of honor Catherine Gors. Music was by Mrs Mattie Taylor and refreshments followed the ceremony.
The United States and France signed a parcels post agreement today in Washington. Postmaster General Meyer and French Ambassador Jusserand formalized the pact, outlining cross border parcel exchanges and postal cooperation.
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