Republicans Nominate Taft on First Ballot in Chicago Convention
The Republican national convention in Chicago nominated William Howard Taft of Ohio for president on the first ballot after a full four days of speeches and votes. Taft’s nomination was made unanimous amid enthusiastic crowd demonstrations and speeches by Taft supporters.
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Republican Platform Advocates Expanded Federal Roles
The 1908 Republican platform adopted by the convention applauds Roosevelt leadership and outlines planks on tariff reform via a new session, elastic currency, postal savings banks, Sherman act amendments, enhanced corporate oversight, railroad safety, wage earners’ opportunity, and stronger court authority. It calls for lawfulness, injunction rule clarity, rural delivery expansion, Negro rights, natural resources conservation, military preparedness, protection of citizens abroad, foreign commerce, veterans’ pensions, and health efficiency, plus a Lincoln centennial holiday suggestion.
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Taft Named President And Sherman Unanimous VP Nominee
The 1908 Republican National Convention adjourned after nominating William Howard Taft for president and James Schoolcraft Sherman of New York for vice president. Sherman’s election was made unanimous amid applause as the final session closed at 11 47 a m. The gathering ended with the Star Spangled Banner and a ceremonial adjournment.
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Life of James S Sherman Leader in Congress from Utica
James S Sherman of Utica New York served twenty years in the U S House representing the Twenty Seventh District comprising Herkimer and Oneida counties. Born October 24 1855 he graduated Hamilton College 1879 became a lawyer 1880 and later led business and Republican organizations including Utica Trust and Deposit Co New Hartford Canning Co and Utica mayor 1884. He held key committee roles and was a close adviser to Speaker Cannon.
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