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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1908
Page
8
At the Republican national convention in Chicago the crowd of about fourteen thousand cheered Roosevelt more than Taft, while the opening session underwhelmed with a short, subdued program and an absence of striking features.
In Chicago Taft forces push through on all contested delegates as the national credentials committee begins its work after adjournment. The body favored Taft delegates in ten states and districts, with the Debs allies pressing to overturn Hatton county results, but the national committee appeared poised to sustain the Taft bloc on roughly half the contests before its full review.
Women pressing for voting rights stage a Chicago meeting led by Harriet Grim who outlines a plank for universal female suffrage at the National convention. Grim appeals to delegates with personal, youth and moral arguments while describing her university background and advocacy work.
The article reports Senator Tullus Burrows of Michigan delivering a restrained keynote at the Republican National Convention on June 16. It praises President Roosevelt and cites his refusal to seek a third term, framing his four years as a foundation for ongoing party strength and national unity.
A fragmented convention proceedings draft shows temporary chairmen and named officials including Rev William Waters of Chicago and Senator Henry Cabot Lodge. Delegates discuss credentials, committees, and the plan to formalize permanent officers, with the assembly to convene Wednesday.
A large crowd attended the Elks fair last night with thousands from Huntington visiting the event. The entertainment included a special program and coordinated booths, while organizers conducted arrangements for the guest turnout and a lively evening program is planned for tonight.
Weather bulletin reports light to moderate rain in several states. Washington mentions winds, Indiana sees showers Wednesday through Thursday with warmer temperatures. Ohio forecasts rising business activity amid warmer conditions with possible evening showers. Illinois and surrounding areas anticipate variable rain and partly cloudy skies through Thursday.
June 16 report of Vice President Fulmonka addressing the Alurlon club in Indianapolis at a Meridian Street home. About 409 attendees hear a porch speech urging support for Fair Banks and the national convention in Chicago. Remarks praise free field and fair right while stressing unity and level-headed campaigning.
The Christian Scientists elected new officers at a gathering in Boston with leaders from various regions attending. Commander Jotun de Ve and Chris Kelemen were among the named figures, as the organization outlined its year’s agenda and governance. An accident report nearby noted an engineer killed and firesman injured on a railroad line, with passengers escaping unharmed.
Fragmentary OCR reports Seratge Burrows delivering opening remarks regarding an established convent, with references to Republican alignment, a governing body, and a critique of American policy. Readable fragments mention a 08H per goatee and alternates, plus general political themes.
Indianapolis News correspondent reports gloom over the GOP scene in Chicago as delegates debate candidates. Taft considered unseen, Cummins gains talk for vice president with mixed reactions from Iowa and allies. New York delegation split between Hunt and Sherman while Cummins’ bid draws cautious Western support. Continued in Page 3.
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