Taft Sherman renomination at Chicago on first ballot
At the Republican national convention in Chicago Taft and Sherman were renominated on the first ballot with 661 votes to secure the majority amid a Roosevelt revolt. Roosevelt supporters formed a separate ticket and held a rally at Orchestra Hall pledging support to Roosevelt. Parker was named temporary chairman of the Democratic convention in Baltimore as Democrats maneuver for the next steps.
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James Schoolcraft Sherman
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Alton B. Parker
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Judiciary committee backs impeachment of Judge Archbald
The House Judiciary Committee in Washington voted unanimously to recommend impeachment proceedings against Judge Robert W. Archbald of the United States Commerce Court. Representative Martin W. Littleton of New York prepared a resolution for a congressional investigation into bribery at the Republican National Convention and plans to submit it on his return from New York.
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Crowd crush at Eagle Park sinks Niagara crowd
A large excursion crowd at Eagle Park Grand Island Niagara River collapsed sending 150 to 200 people into the water. Eight bodies recovered and drowning counts unknown. Other items include Minnesota National Guard march to Lake City and various accidents and health notes involving Miss Elizabeth Mulden and Bernetta Muller.
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Lawsuit over forced blood donation and medical conduct
Alleging a quart of blood was taken by force for another patient, Herechel Bally sues Dr. Samuel Harrell of Nodbleaville Indiana for 6000 in damages. Other items note a Canada US real estate convention name change to International Association of Real Estate Boards, a Springfield Massachusetts family tragedy, a broken skull injury while posing for a Roosevelt portrait, Harvard beating Yale in the Thames varsity race, arrests in Willisea Indiana murder, and political actions in Cuba and US judiciary matters.
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Notable 1900s Figures Delineate Fatal and Illness News
Personal Secretary of the Navy George Von L Meyer suffers a mild typhoid fever attack at his Hamilton home. Flora McEachin mother of Norman Mack chairman of the Democratic National Committee, dies in Sheridan Michigan leaving six children thirty two grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Col P C D Houtell a northwest merchant and financier is feted in Minneapolis by twenty friends. John P Cudahy and Mena Cudahy divorced and secure a license to Kansas City and remarry. Gen Edward Bragg death tolls at eighty five after catalytic stroke in Fond du Lac Wisconsin.
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London transport strike threatens women and children
Foreign starvation crisis in London grows as agitators Hew Tillett and Harry Gosling demand immediate funds to avert disaster. In Germany, Lt. von Falkenhayn dies in Doeberitz after a failed aerial maneuver. Porto Rico reports bubonic plague panic with mass flight to safe districts and widespread alarm.
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Taft and Sherman Chosen by Republican Convention
Chicago June 24 Taft and Sherman selected as Republican standard bearers for 1912. Taft's renomination followed fierce party battles with Roosevelt forces. Sherman won the vice presidential nomination on the first ballot, defeating Borah Merriam Gillett Beveridge and Hadley as delegates cheered and rioted outside the hall.
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Taft and Roosevelt Fight Mark Second Day at Convention
The Republican convention saw heated floor battles as Taft and Roosevelt factions clashed over credentials and seating. Harding nominated Taft amid cheers after Ohio calls, Hadley and Hadley supporters sparked demonstrations, and Root was named temporary chairman before a long, contested roll call sequence.
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Platform in Brief Supports Reforms and Judicial Oversight
Reaffirms party principles and seeks an independent judiciary to back constructive legislation. Promises workmen compensation, court procedure reforms, and recall limits on judges with optional removal. Opposes special privilege and monopolies, urges anti trust changes, FTC recommendation, and tariff support with duty reductions. Calls for public health laws, prohibition on corporate campaigns, conservation, parcels post, strong navy, revived merchant marine, river and harbor improvements, Mississippi River aid, and sea life protection under McKinley Roosevelt Taft era.
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