Taft Nominated on First Ballot at GOP Convention
At the fifteenth Republican National Convention in Chicago President Taft was renominated on the first ballot with 561 votes to Roosevelt’s 107, La Follette 41, Cummins 117, Hughes 2, and 344 present but not voting. Sherman won the vice presidential slot over Borah and others. The event followed a bitter factional fight between Taft and Roosevelt’s camps, with tense debates over contested delegates and temporary organization. The convention adjourned sine die after adopting the platform and notifying Taft and Sherman of their nominations.
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Taft Nominated by W. G. Harding at Chicago Rally
At Chicago pivotal nominating session signals Ohio’s Taft bid, with Harding praising him as the greatest progressive of his time. Delegates from Wisconsin and other states trigger lively demonstrations as Taft’s name secures strong support amid Roosevelt reminders and La Follette challenges.
Platform presented by ex vice president at convention
Ex vice president Fairbanks presented the platform as cheering for William Jennings Bryan interrupted the reading. Delegates debated substitutes while Taft and Roosevelt ranks stood in the roll vote results. Oregon supported four affirmative votes. Idaho opposed Roosevelt belt program with eight votes.
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Oregon Delegates Split Vote at Chicago Convention
Eight Oregon delegates voting as a unit cast ballots for Roosevelt and Borah for president and vice president, while two declined to vote awaiting Roosevelt’s request. The two recorded as present not voting were Dr. Henry Waldo Coe and Charles W. Ackerson. The delegation voted en bloc throughout, except when they solidly backed Roosevelt delegates from California to be seated.
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Williams Oregon's Committeeman Re-elected in Chicago
Ralph E. Williams of Dallas was re elected national committeeman for Oregon after a stormy Oregon delegation session in Chicago. Williams won six votes with Campbell Carey McCusker Hall Byron and Smith backing him. Coe Ackerson and Boyd refused to vote and Swift was absent attending a credentials committee meeting.
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Borah Backs Taft for Republican Nomination
Idaho Senator William Borah deserts Roosevelt to back Taft at the Republican national convention. He declines detailed discussion but signals he will remain on the party reservation, backing the nominee chosen by the convention.
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Colonel Roosevelt Forms New Party
Theodore Roosevelt was nominated for president on an independent ticket as supporters gathered in Orchestra Hall near the Coliseum. California Governor Johnson presided and led a call to organize a new progressive party with Roosevelt as standard bearer, with a seven member committee to guide action.
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Washington Fight Fiasco: Fourteen Taft Delegates Seated
Washington Taft delegates were seated at the convention without a roll call or protest, following Roosevelt managers plan as reversal chances vanished. Governor Deneen of Illinois declares himself the Republican candidate for governor, opposing any bolt to disrupt the party’s Taft nomination.
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La Follette Not For Roosevelt Says Campaign Manager
Walter L. Houser, La Follette campaign manager, states the senator will remain active in the Republican ranks and believes the Thirteen Line policy will carry the progressive idea. Governor Hadley vows not to desert the old party after returning from the Chicago convention.
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Republican Platform Adopted at Chicago
The document outlines Taft era goals including government by the people, court integrity, opposition to monopolies, support for the federal trade commission, protective tariffs, civil service reform, campaign finance limits, and conservation. It highlights accomplishments like the Panama Canal, pure foods, and postal savings, and rails against excess spending while urging naval growth and inland development.
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