Taft Nomination Sparks Family Drama at Convention
Secretary Taft and family amid tense convention bustle as bulletins flash from Chicago. Roosevelt lauds Taft, praising his integrity and wide understanding of American needs while Taft receives congratulatory messages from leaders and aides.
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War College
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Oliver
Navy
Newberry
Bell
Edwards
Insular
Murray
Aleshire
Neral
Noble
Joseph B. Bishop
Panama Canal Commission
James T. Williams
J Jr
Washington
Bryan Manifests Interest in Republican Platform Statement
William J. Bryan learned of the Republican National Convention results at his Fairview home and showed interest in outcomes including Senator La Follette. He said he would likely prepare a statement on the party platform the next day.
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State Department
Loeb
Taft
Republican Party
Roosevelt
White House
Lincoln
Neb
William J. Bryan
Fairview
Bryan
Senator la Follette
Massachusetts
Governor Guild
Senator Lodge
Michigan
New England
Taft Receives University Clubmen At Home Parade
Secretary Taft greeted by members of the University Club at his Washington residence. Roses, fireworks, and a band accompanied the reception as Taft thanked clubmen for their support and recalled long ties to the city. He then headed to the White House amid a wave of congratulatory telegrams and messages from officials and peers.
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Massachusetts
Taft
Michigan
Cannon
Carpenter
W. W. Campbell
Washington
William Parnell
War Office
Justice Anderson
District Supreme Court
Ohio
Republican Party
University Club
K Street
David T. Day
United States
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McFarland
Davis
Washin
MacFarland
Mr. Taft
White House
University
Charles Taft
Sixteenth Street
Roosevelt
Robert Bacon
Happy Party
Root
Cincinnatians Respond to Taft Nomination
A special dispatch reports Cincinnati figures reacting to Taft’s nomination. George B. Cox, Julius Fleischmann, Norman Grenan, and Garry Herrmann all express strong confidence that Taft will be elected, calling the nomination foregone and the election assured.
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Commercial Tribune
Chicago
George B. Cox
Taft
Julius Fleischmann
Norman Grenan
Garry Herrmann
Taft Gets First Written Congratulation on Nomination
Washington June 18 The first written congratulations to reach Secretary Taft was from William. The message promises earnest support for his nomination and signals early backing from a prominent figure.
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Taft
Root
Nominaton
Washington
William
Taft Nominated for President Sparks Filipino Gratitude
In Manila news from June 19 an Associated Press bulletin shared Taft's nomination by the Republican National Convention. Filipinos and Americans see Taft as deeply connected to the Philippines and express optimism that he can secure justice and better ties with the islands.
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Manina
Associated Press
People of the
Philippines
Taft
Orient
League Selects Cincinnati for National Republican Meet
The National Republican League Executive Board chose Cincinnati as the 1908 convention site for September 22 to 24. They reaffirmed Taft’s presidential nomination and pledged league support totaling 250 000 members. Board members present included EB A McAlpin Harry M Myers William G Porter and Chauncey Dewey.
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National Republican League
Cincinnati
Ohio
William H. Taft
Washington
League
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New York
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Little Rock
Ark
William G. Porter
Sioux Falls
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Chauncey Dewey
Cannon Congratulates Taft on Nomination
Speaker Cannon sent a personal message to Secretary Taft conceding the nomination and pledging support. The note dated Chicago June 18 congratulates Taft and predicts his November election with Illinois pledged to his cause. J G Cannon expressed readiness to aid Taft’s campaign.
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Cannon
Taft
William H. Taft
Washington
Illinois
J. G. Cannon
Taft NamING a Running Mate in Democrat Taft Era
Chicago dispatch reports Taft friends delayed VP choice after convention adjourned as many states push favorite sons. Sherman of New York gains broad backing from Illinois Ohio and others while Cummins and Dolliver loom as alternatives. Iowa backs Cummins. New York presses Sherman with key endorsements.
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Oklahoma
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Colorado
New England
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Hoopston
Ill
National Bankers’ Association
Iowa
Cummins
Dolliver
Lafayette Young
Des Moines
Cumming
Robert Healy
Ft. Dodge
Knox Congratulates Taft on Chicago Nomination
Senator Philander C. Knox praised Secretary Taft after the Chicago convention. He telegraphed from Coraopolis that Pennsylvania would lead in enthusiastic support and credited Pennsylvanians and the Tariff and Americas club for backing the nomination. He called Taft a good leader with broad confidence in his ability and integrity.
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Pittsburg
Philander C. Knox
Chicago
George E. Shaw
Coraopolis
Taft
W. H. Taft
Washington, D. C
Knox
Pee Men's Tariff
Thés
Burke
Times Praises Roosevelt After Taft Nomination
The Times editorially lauds Roosevelt for defeating the apparent will of the Republican party and the people by nominating Taft. It calls Roosevelt's act a noble act of regeneration and a sign of duty over personal ambition, praising him as a magistrate of the people.
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London
Taft
Times
Roosevelt
Miles' Anti Pain Pills Advertised by Elkhart Company
Pain and misery arise from nerve disturbance. Antix Pain Pills relieve irritation and pain. Many women report relief from periodic distress by taking Antix at first sign. Miles Medical Co. Elkhart Indiana endorses the remedy and claims it best.
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Miles: Medical CO
Elkhart
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