Nomination Frenzy at Republican National Convention
Delegates roar as James Sherman of New York is nominated for vice president with Speaker Cannon seconding. Amid torrential cheers and a Sherman movement surge, Guild and Murphy vie for supporting spots as Lodge, Olmstead and others push the ticket toward unity in Chicago.
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Republican convention ends as Taft supporters rally in city
The Chicago gathering closes amid high Republican enthusiasm with Vice Presidential nominee Sherman seen at the hotel and delegates dispersing after a day of tributes. A national committee subpanel heads to Cincinnati to coordinate campaign management, with Hitchcock and Vorgan among names discussed and Herrick also mentioned.
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OFF TO OYSTER BAY President Roosevelt Leaves for Summer Home
President Roosevelt and Mrs Roosevelt depart for Oyster Bay from Washington with a small party. The train runs to Jersey City then boat to Long Island City. Secretary Root joins for Clinton and Hamton college commencement. Roosevelt plans ten days at home then White Plains training, plus speeches in the campaign.
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Taft and Foraker Exchange Jubilant Chicago Nominaton Letter
Washington June 20 The war department released correspondence between Secretary Taft and Senator Foraker after Taft's Chicago nomination. Foraker congratulates Taft and wishes success in November Taft replies that he owes his start to Foraker and expresses deep gratitude and sincerity.
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Lumber Tariff Cuts Ordered by Interstate Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission orders sweeping lumber rate reductions from the Willamette Valley to San Francisco and from Washington Oregon Idaho Montana and British Columbia to eastern and southern markets. The changes cut about five percent in advanced rates and include other tariff adjustments across forest products such as shingles.
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Colorado's Miers Quit. Work. on a new ive hundred
Northern Colorado reports indicate Miers plans to quit work and stay away for an extended period. The note suggests intent to remain out until further orders or status is clarified.
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Indiana County Street Railway Co Schedule Change
Indiana County Street Railway Co announces disruptions for Saturday April with routes affected on each line and service not running on Tuesday. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate a schedule shift and altered operations.
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Plan the Campaign Nominee Faces Pressure Over Chair Choice
Chicago June 20 eight members of the Republican national committee travel to Cincinnati to discuss a national chairman for the campaign. Taft aides Powell Clayton Myron Herrick Frank Kellogg Charles Nagle EB Hart W Borah B C Duncan and Frank Lowden confer with Taft about Hitchcock Vorys or another candidate while Taft’s stance remains undecided. Taft leaves Washington for Cincinnati with Sherman, Wilian Jr., and press reps. Indicted ice firm, two park deaths, Morgan approves Republican nominee.
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Christian Endeavor Prayer Matting on Getting a Situation
A 1908 sermon discusses finding and holding work, stressing character and honesty as essential. Practical steps include applying for openings, using references, and showing readiness, with emphasis on punctuality, effort, cheerfulness, and inviting Christ into daily business life. It cites Joseph and urges proactive effort over waiting for opportunity, then connects to Christian Endeavor origins and early rules.
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Wright Named Secretary of War to Succeed Taft
The White House announced Tennessee's Luke E. Wright will be appointed secretary of war, succeeding Taft. Wright’s background as Philippine commissioner and lawyer, plus his Civil War service, are cited as making him best suited for the job amid calls he be trusted to advance administration policies.
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