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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1908
Page
2
The Taft movement erupts in the convention as Ohio delegates lead a thunderous display. A roll call shows Taft ahead, with final totals giving Taft 702 votes to clinch the nomination. Delegates vow unanimous support as the session adjourns awaiting the vice presidential choice.
Secretary Taft will resign from the Cabinet after a White House conference with President Roosevelt and others. The resignation takes effect July 1, with Taft saying he needs time to settle pending War Department matters and plans to attend Yale class of 78 anniversary in New Haven. He declined a definite plan for leaving Washington and commented on his vice presidential prospects.
In New York on June 8 former Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw praised William H. Taft after Taft's nomination for the Presidency. Shaw called Taft a lovable character in public life and predicted Taft would be elected easily and lead the country to prosperity.
Chicago June 18 Speaker Cannon commends the Committee on Resolutions for its platform. He backs the court procedure plank affirming court integrity and enforcement of processes to protect life and property. He approves the Sherman antitrust amendment plank and opposes class legislation. He unites Republicans behind the tariff plank aligning with Illinois Eighth District convention.
A Chicago report lists the committee names chosen to notify William H. Taft of his nomination. Each state contributes a designated representative, with several states marking not selected, and officials named for territories including the Philippine Islands and Porto Rico.
In Chicago Theodore E. Burton extols William H. Taft as the ideal Republican nominee. He hails Taft’s record in law, governance in the Philippines, and War Department leadership, praising integrity, administrative skill, and dedication to equal opportunity. Burton links Taft to Ohio’s storied Civil War defense and to a broader vision of national and international leadership.
Senator Foraker said the nominating convention ends personal choice and shifts to party. Taft becomes his candidate for the Presidency and he will help elect him. He urged Republicans to unite and focus on the common enemy.
Secretary Cortelyou was among the first to greet Secretary Taft after the nomination. He hurried to the War Department to offer cordial congratulations and good wishes. Attorney General Bonaparte expressed great satisfaction at the nomination.
A California night operator describes memory and health improvement after four months on Grape-Nuts. She gained eleven pounds, regained color, strength, and memory, attributing her recovery to the cereal and noting the change followed irregular hours and meals. The testimonial ends with the familiar "There's a Reason" and company credit.
California’s George A. Knight voices strong support for William H. Taft at a Republican convention in Chicago. He recounts naval pageantry at San Francisco, lauds Roosevelt’s era, and asserts Taft as the rightful successor, urging unity and adherence to constitutional liberty.
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