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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1908
Page
1
A crowded Republican gathering described in critique filled with long speeches, rival candidacies and crowd reactions. Notable moments include Knight of California backing Taft, remarks about Roosevelt policies, and the tense push toward a Taft nomination amid delayed decisions and lively street commentary.
The convention faced heated debate on platform planks and a proposed Ten Commandments pledge as delegates argued over who should be the vice presidential nominee. Amid staged protests and scolding by Cooper, the body ultimately adopted the platform by large majorities. The clash included warnings from railroad workers and engineers about anti injunction stunts. Public funding for campaigns and election of senators by the people were endorsed.
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