Nominating Taft and Fairbanks at the 1900 Republican Conventio
Chicago June 18. Delegates selected rival leaders for the presidential nomination. Ohio backs William H. Taft with a disciplined, reform minded record across state and federal roles, while Pennsylvania pushes Charles Warren Fairbanks, praising his legal prowess and long service as a defender of the Constitution. The address emphasizes unity, strong leadership, and a square deal to guide national progress.
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America
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Isconsin
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Oday
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Peter
Secor
Secre
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Service Commission
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Philippines
William H. Taft
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Curtis Guild
Guild
Chas. E. Osborne
Mich
Governor Guild
Cuba
Florida
Itasca
Everglades
Penobscot
Pecos
Hell Gate
Golden Gate
Mississippi
Sherman
Boutelle Nominates Joseph G. Cannon for President
Representative Henry Sherman Boutelle endorses Joseph G. Cannon as Republican presidential candidate. He praises Cannon as in touch with the people, a steadfast fighter with a life of public service from Lincoln to Roosevelt, urging the convention to nominate Cannon of Illinois.
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Henry Sherman Boutelle
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Gladstone
House of Commons
United States
Abraham Lincoln
Theodore Roosevelt
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House of Representatives
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Grant
Illinois
Sherman Named as Taft's Running Mate
The 1908 Republican convention nominated Charles W. Sherman as Taft's running mate after speakers extolled his service in state and national roles. Support from Massachusetts and other states culminated in a unanimous roll call, with the event concluding as the convention adjourned at 11:47.
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Sherman
Taft
Ohio
New Jersey
McKinley
Hobart
Taft and
Murphy
Franklin Murphy
Harry Skinner
North Carolia
Dennis Flynn
Oklahoma
Tennessee
H. Clay Evans
Virginia
Thorugh C. B. Slemp
Guild
Fairbanks
Sheldon
Idaho
Oregon
Washington
Crane
Massachussett
Governor Fort
Governor Hanley Names Fairbanks for President
Indiana Governor Hanley presented Vice President Fairbanks as the state's presidential choice. He praised Fairbanks for conviction and courage on key issues, including gold standard support and tariff revision, signaling Indiana Republicans’ defense of stable currency and protective policy.
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Hanley
Indiana
Fairbanks
St. Louis
Wisconsin's La Follette Led National Reform Crusade
A public figure praises Robert M Lafollette as a bold unwavering force in Wisconsin politics and national reform. The speaker insists a leader must defend workers rights alongside industrial enterprise and reject third-term political manipulation. Lafollette is hailed as a champion against patronage and a beacon for progress across the nation.
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Roosevelt
Mississippi
Robert M. la Follette
Wisconsin
Robert N. Lafollette
Knox Nomination by Robert Murphy Nomination for Knox
Lieutenant Governor Robert S. Murphy of Pennsylvania placed Philander C. Knox in nomination for a high public post. The announcement highlights Knox as the selected candidate and May reflect party or governmental support.
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Knox
Robert Murphy
Robert S. Murphy
Pennsylvania
Philander C. Knox
Philander C. Knox Praised as Presidential Candidate
A praise filled declaration extols Philander C. Knox as the nation’s ideal leader. The speaker lauds his legal training foresight and government comprehension, crediting him with guiding Roosevelt era policy and urging Pennsylvania to name him as the presidential nominee.
Cochems Nominates Senator La Follette for Presidency
Henry F. Cochems places Senator La Follette of Wisconsin in nomination. He praises Roosevelt’s successor as a strong, balanced leader who protects producers while guarding consumers, and who supports tariff reform, fair rates from utilities, and restrained imperialism.
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LaFollette
Wisconsin
Henry F. Cochems
Lafolette
Hour
Theodore Roosevelt
Powell and others welcome new births in Cottage Grove
Public interest notes record several births including an 8% pound boy to Mrs Powell near London on June 18 1908 a 10% pound boy to Mrs Pope and a 74% pound boy to Mrs Tonole at Divide plus a 10 pound girl to Mrs R Aney of Curtin. Builder J F Spray plans a large brick on Main Street near the depot with a 100 by 126 foot foundation and potential three stories. He envisions a plate glass corner display for Bohemia gold quartz and local samples for passing trains.
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Powell
Robert Powell
London
Tonole
John Tonole
Divide
J F. Spray
Main Street
Spray
Commercial Club
Black Butte
Leader
Drain Man’s Snake Feud Draws Curiosity Near Town
A Drain man reports nearly 20 feet of snake attempting to swallow a 3 foot serpent. The smaller snake was wedging the larger and straining to escape. Drain will soon be dry.
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Cottage Grove
Tibbhell
Harry A. Pope
Garoutte
John Garoutte
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Raney
Curtin
Stewart L. Woodford
New York
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