Taft's Running Mate Named Sherman for Vice Presidency
The 1908 Republican national convention selected James S. Sherman of New York as Taft's running mate. Sherman, born in Utica in 1855, served in multiple Congresses and is known for his role in post office fraud investigations. He is a lawyer and president of Utica Trust and Deposit Co.
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Chicago
James S. Sherman
New York
Taft
William Warner
Missouri
Grand Army of the Republic
J. C. Burrows
Michigan
Sherman
James Schoolcraft Sherman
Utica
N. Y
Twenty-fifth
State of
House
Neely
Hamilton College
Utica Trust, and Deposit Company
New Hartford Canning Company
National Republican Congressional Committee
Cooper
Herman Ekern
Wisconsin Assembly
Ekern
H. R. Fuler
Brotherhoods of Locomotive Engineers
Resolutions Committee
Taft Nominated on First Ballot at Chicago Convention
Taft Ohio was chosen for president by the national convention on the first ballot amid wild Ohio cheer. Roosevelt praised the nomination, while Sherman led for second place with nine states backing him. The day featured tumult, parades, and a long roll call as the platform was debated and adopted.
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William H. Taft
Taft
Roosevelt
James S. Sherman
New York
Ilinois
Chicago
William Howard Taft
Ohio
Burton
Cleveland
Big Bill Taft
Georgia
Joseph G. Cannon
Boutelle
Hanly
Fairbanks
Indiana
Stewart L. Woodford
Hughes
Congressman Burton
Joseph B. Foraker
C. L. McCoy
Philander C. Knox
Pennsylvania
Robert S. Murphy
Robert M. ‘Lafollette
Wisconsin
Henry F. Cohens
South Dakota
Sheldon
Nebraska
Crawford
NEW CURRENCY ACT CLARIFIES EMERGENCY LAW IMPLEMENTATION
Treasury circular outlines two paths to obtain additional circulating notes under the new currency act approved May 30. Banks in contiguous territories may form currency associations, with minimum capital requirements, while individual banks may apply under specific sections. The circular sets limits, territory rules, association naming, and procedures for banks to secure extra circulation and interest on public deposits.
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Cortleyou
Treasury Department
Secretary of the Treasury
First National Currency Association
Department
Annular Sun Eclipse Forecast For June 28
Connersville residents will witness an annular solar eclipse on June 28 if skies are clear with the event lasting about three hours between 8 33 a m and 11 33 a m The eclipse is visible across North America and parts of Europe Africa and oceanic regions with Mexico Tampa Florida and Bermuda named along the path.
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Connersville
Almanac
North America
Europe
Africa
Atlantic
Pacific
Mexico
Tampa
Florida
Bermuda Islands
Evansville
Pain Balm Relieves Children's Sprained Ankle
Mrs M Brummitt of Hampton Tennessee credits Chamberlain's Pain Balm with rapid relief after her daughter sprained an ankle. The family, guided by Mr Stallings of Butler, Tenn, bought a bottle and within hours the child slept well and recovered quickly, able to walk again with no further trouble. Sold in 50 cent sizes by S. C Whennan & Son.
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Hampton, Tenn
Anand
S. C
Whennan & Son
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Constitutional Remedy
The advertisement asserts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh, a constitutional disease, taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents claim it builds the constitution and offer 100 dollars for any uncured case, with testimonials available. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
Hintil
F. J. Cheney, &Co
Toledo
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Basham
Cardus
Ladies Advisory Dept
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Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattanooga
Tenn
Connersville, Indiana
the Courier Company
G. H. Hamilton
Aix
Central Avenue
Frazee 221
Sherman Is
Secretary of War
Illinois
Hopkins
Mr. Cooper
Speaker Cannon
Republican Party
Congress
Foraker
Cannon
Knox
Fairbanks Et
NEW Currency
Geo. W. Davis
John A. Mberttet
Sth Street
Farmers and Merchants Trust Co
E. W. Ansted, Pres
L. T. Bower
B. F. Thiebaud
Continental Binder
Johnston Continental Binder
Johnston
Johnston Harvester GO
Batavia
N.Y
Binder
Conner
Lewis
Mr Shale
Whey
West Hill
Sixth Street
Sixth
Washington
Frazee
Fayette Savings
Central State
Central Ave
A. E. Barrows
J. S. Rice
Bellevue Hospital Medical College
University of Michigan
Hye
Royal London Ophthalmic (Eye) Hospital
London
Eng
Jemison Bldg
van Pelt
North Cent
Fraree
E. Everett Hamilton
Heinemann Bldg
N. G. Wills, D.D.S
Littrist
Phil Joseph
Connersville, Ind
L.d.dillman, G. S., M.D
First National Bank B’ld’g
Summit Ave
Dr. King
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