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Roosevelt Eulogized as a Force Behind the 1908 Reform Wave
The article recalls Abner Handy and others at a party convention discussing reform, politics, and Roosevelt’s impact. Delegates from New York and Kansas mingle with critics and supporters, praising Roosevelt’s leadership while lamenting shifting party dynamics. James S. Sherman is named as Taft’s running mate choice.
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